Glendon Rusch Rumors

Odds And Ends: Beltre, Rusch, Percival, Price

Links for Friday evening... As Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times explains, Adrian Beltre's trade value is diminishing because teams are no longer confident that he'll be a Type A free agent. This means the team that trades for Beltre can't expect two compensation picks for losing the third baseman to free agency. MLB.com's Mark Bowman argues that the Braves need to make an immediate change to their outfield and says there's an "indication that we'll begin to see it in the near future." He says the Braves must consider dealing the powerless Jeff Francoeur, or at least finding a...   Continue Reading

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Glendon Rusch Placed On Waivers

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies placed lefty Glendon Rusch on waivers today. The Rockies intend to replace him with Randy Flores. Rusch, 34, signed a minor league deal with Colorado in December. He posted a 6.75 ERA in 18.6 innings, and failed to shut down lefties.   Continue Reading

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Rockies Sign Glendon Rusch

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies signed lefty reliever Glendon Rusch to a one-year minor league deal worth $750K. He'll be the swingman and second lefty in the pen.   Continue Reading

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Four Teams Pursuing Redding

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies, Rangers, Mets, and Orioles have been the most aggressive suitors for free agent starter Tim Redding. Redding, 31 in February, posted a 4.95 ERA in 33 starts for the Nationals this year while earning $1MM. They decided to non-tender him. Other notes from Renck...the Rox have had productive talks with Glendon Rusch, and Ray King has drawn interest from the Phillies, Marlins, and Pirates.   Continue Reading

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Willy Taveras Will Be Non-Tendered

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post says to expect outfielder Willy Taveras to join the free agent market: The Nationals' unwillingness to take Taveras and Juan Morillo for Tim Redding — a deal Colorado thought was done — will lead the Rockies to non-tender the center fielder today, making him a free agent. Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News agrees he'll be non-tendered, noting the Yankees, Red Sox, Reds, Marlins, and White Sox also had trade discussions for Taveras. Renck adds that Glendon Rusch has a minor league offer for $750K in hand, and is weighing offers from...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Giambi, Saberhagen, Chacon

Today's stray Winter Meetings links as everyone heads home... Jason Giambi maintains hopes of returning to the Yankees; he may be willing to take a discount. Dave Cameron believes the Rays won the Edwin Jackson-Matt Joyce swap, handily. Brett Saberhagen was hired as an agent for Dan Evans' firm. He'll focus on pitchers. Shawn Chacon's agent is trying to find his client a job. Troy Renck also notes that the Rockies' offer to Glendon Rusch is a $750K minor league deal. Kevin Kaduk relays his first Winter Meetings experience.   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Redding, Taveras, Penny

2:47am: MLB.com's Thomas Harding digs further. He says Taveras did not fail a physical, and the other player in the trade was hard-throwing righty Juan Morillo (who is out of options). 12:50am: Troy Renck says the Tim Redding-Willy Taveras deal is on life support. An upgrade from dead, I suppose. He says: A potential deal died late Tuesday over apparent concerns about Willy Taveras’ left leg stress fracture. However, a Natonals’ source said that the bigger issue was a medical issue with a pitcher Washington was to receive as part of the deal. That leaves the lingering possibility that something...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Taveras, Villone, Marquis

9:48pm: The Rockies are moving forward on a deal for Rusch, according to Tracy Ringolsby. Ringolsby adds that the Rox may explore a long-term deal with Ubaldo Jimenez after the holidays, but aren't quite ready to do so with Chris Iannetta. Also, the Rockies like Josh Bard but they don't have room for him. 1:00pm: Joel Sherman adds Eddie Guardado as a lefty of interest for Colorado. 2:07am: Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post sums up the latest hot stove buzz around the Rockies. As you know, the Nationals are interested in Rockies outfielder Willy Taveras. Taveras might be...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Fuentes, Embree, Taveras

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has a few Rockies tidbits today... It deserves another mention - Brian Fuentes has scheduled a visit with the Mets. If he signs there, the Rockies will add the Mets' #25 pick to their own #11 pick in the first round while also snagging a sandwich pick. The Rockies want two lefties, probably from the pool of Glendon Rusch, Alan Embree, Brian Shouse, and Joe Beimel. Renck says the Tigers are aggressively pursuing Beimel, while Embree might have extra appeal if he can be had on a one-year deal. The Rockies hope to...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Have Not Contacted Ohman

3:51pm: Today has been all about corrections. The latest: Ohman's agent says the Rockies have not called. 9:04am: According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies are one of about ten teams pursuing free agent lefty Will Ohman. Ohman currently has an offer on the table from the Braves. The Rockies would also like to re-sign Glendon Rusch.   Continue Reading

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