George Kottaras Rumors

Odds & Ends: Mulder, Matsui, Smoltz, Rangers

Some afternoon linkage... The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt tweets that "it would be a huge upset if Mark Mulder doesn't try his comeback attempt in the Brewers' spring camp." Meanwhile, Brewers' GM Doug Melvin said the George Kottaras pickup was all about depth, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. NPB Tracker passes along a report that says the Yankees stand to lose at least $15MM in revenue if Hideki Matsui leaves as a free agent. The Tigers aren't one of the teams that have expressed interest in John Smoltz, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck. Yesterday we learned that at least...   Continue Reading

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Brewers Claim George Kottaras

Anthony Witrado of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Brewers have claimed catcher George Kottaras off release waivers from the Red Sox. Boston released Kottaras earlier today. The 26-year-old Kottaras hit .237/.308/.387 in 107 plate appearances in 2009, though he didn't play after July 31st due to a lower back injury. Witrado also has news on some prospects that the Brewers added to their 40-man roster.   Continue Reading

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Morning Links: Red Sox, Phillies, Rays

Plenty to absorb this morning, baseball fans: The Red Sox have asked the Braves for medical records of free agent relievers Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, according to George King of the New York Post. WEEI.com also notes that catcher George Kottaras has been released. Chan Ho Park wants to be a starter, while the Phillies, most other teams, and the results on the field see him as a reliever. Todd Zolecki also writes about why he's not surprised that the Phillies are considered by many to be the front runners to land Mark DeRosa. DRaysBay.com evaluates whether the Rays...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Release Josh Bard

According to the Boston Herald's Michael Silverman, the Red Sox have parted ways with catcher Josh Bard. It appears that 25-year-old George Kottaras has won the backup catching job. It probably had something to do with his ability, and Bard's inability, to catch Tim Wakefield's knuckleball. Kottaras is also out of minor league options and the Red Sox didn't want to risk losing him. Bard, 30, was 6-for-14 this spring with one home run, five RBI and two doubles. He finished with a line of .202/.279/.270 in 178 at-bats last season.   Continue Reading

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Cafardo's Latest: Mauer, Red Sox, Glavine

With every Sunday come rumors from the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo: Cafardo asks Tom Glavine whether he'd consider another year if 2009 is a success. Glavine didn't say no: "I'm not prepared right now to say. It would take a lot of good things to happen this year to consider playing next year. Last year, I didn't think I'd be sitting here this year, so I guess you never know." Nomar Garciaparra had placed a call to the Red Sox front office inquiring about their potential interest. If he hits free agency, Joe Mauer is expected to receive offers in...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Catching: Bard, Montero, Kottaras

Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe has a wrap-up of the Red Sox' catching situation heading into the beginning of the 2009 season. Even after signing Jason Varitek, the Red Sox were rumored to have been continuing their pursuit of a trade for a young catcher. In today's article, Massarotti writes that at the beginning of Diamondbacks camp, Miguel Montero was informed that "no deals were imminent." Instead, it appears the Red Sox will stick with Josh Bard for now. However, Massarotti also mentions another interesting in-house option for the Red Sox in George Kottaras. Massarotti summarizes Kottaras' situation: Kottaras...   Continue Reading

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Trade Rumor Roundup: 9 Days Left

Let's see what we've got this morning in the non-Hillenbrand department... This is cool: a commenter over at Viva El Birdos emailed Dontrelle Willis's agent, Matt Sosnick, asking about the latest trade rumor. Meanwhile, Jayson Stark was adamant in his chat Friday that Willis will not be traded. Enough with the Mike Lowell for Jake Peavy rumors, folks. No. Freakin'. Way. I know Buster Olney mentioned that Boston must've been targeting a notable pitcher given how well Lowell has played this year (.297/.349/.504) but Peavy isn't going anywhere. Plus, if you adjust Lowell's production for PETCO Park it would be..   Continue Reading

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