Greg Maddux Rumors

Odds & Ends: Trade Deadline, Reds, Maddux

Some more links on a busy Saturday evening... Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes the trade deadline is "no longer even in existence" because teams can always use waivers to swap players in August: "Guys are going to get through because people are going to be afraid to claim and get stuck with money that they can’t afford," said the GM. "And so the July 31 trade deadline is more of a fictitious one now, anyway." According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, Reds manager Dusty Baker had a meeting with his players this week to discuss the looming trade deadline. "Dusty said......   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Bergmann, Maddux, Red Sox

Some Odds & Ends to round out this Sunday morning's news: Right-hander Jason Bergmann, who has an option left, is not happy that the Nationals have sent him to Triple-A, says Pete McElroy of masnsports.com. In nine games, Bergmann didn't give up a run. He had 6 K and 2 BB in 11 1/3 innings. Not a rumor, but a headline of importance: Unsurprisingly, the Braves are going to retire Greg Maddux's number in July. Daniel Barbarisi of the Providence Journal praises the Red Sox shrewdness by improving their ballclub while reducing their payroll by $13MM, from fourth highest to...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Maddux, Beltre, Cordero

Links for Monday... RotoAuthority discusses possible lineup position changes for star players. Baseball America has the latest minor league transactions. Greg Maddux has joined the Padres as a Spring Training instructor, says MLB.com's Corey Brock. Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News learned that Adrian Beltre enjoys hitting in AT&T Park and would be excited to play for the Giants. Baggarly wonders if the Giants could attempt to acquire Beltre this summer. The third baseman and Scott Boras client will be a free agent after the season. Shawn Estes, currently in camp with the Dodgers, will retire if he...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Laird, Mitsui, Snyder

Links for Tuesday... Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald describes a casino alert regarding potential inside information due to the Winter Meetings. ESPN's Keith Law isn't thrilled with the Tigers' acquisition of Gerald Laird. Michael S. Schmidt gives a peek at the Boras Book for Greg Maddux. One client for which exaggeration is unnecessary. Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker says the Seibu Lions will post 35 year-old lefty reliever Koji Mitsui. Another southpaw option to consider; he's not expected to cost much. Newman also says the Orioles may offer two-year, $10MM contracts to both Kenshin Kawakami and Koji Uehara. Nick...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Michaels, Greene, Prior

Links for Saturday... Jason Michaels is confused by the lack of interest from the Pirates, who have said they want him back. Khalil Greene says he's frustrated to have let the Padres down and Tim Sullivan writes that it wasn't for lack of intensity. The Padres still won't be dropping their grievance against Greene. Buster Olney expects Mark Prior to sign a minor-league deal with the Padres. Jason Beck writes that the Tigers could afford to trade either Jeff Larish or Matt Joyce in a deal for Jack Wilson. Detroit has other weaknesses to address though, so Beck thinks they...   Continue Reading

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Greg Maddux To Announce Retirement

The AP passes along a message from Scott Boras' office: Greg Maddux will announce his retirement Monday at the Winter Meetings. 5008.1 innings, 3.16 ERA, 355 wins.   Continue Reading

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Dodgers Offer Arb Only To Manny, Lowe, Blake

The Dodgers' numerous arb decisions are in, courtesy of MLB.com's Ken Gurnick. Manny Ramirez, Derek Lowe, and Casey Blake get offers. Joe Beimel, Brad Penny, Jeff Kent, and Greg Maddux (all Type Bs) don't. The only real surprise here is Beimel, who earned less than $2MM this year and seemed worth the risk.   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Tazawa, Hoffman, Halladay

Links for Saturday... Junichi Tazawa is expected to announce early next week that he will sign with the Red Sox. He turned down offers from the Rangers, Mariners and Braves. The Padres recently offered to talk with Trevor Hoffman, but he hasn't responded. Tom Krasovic also has a Sandy Alderson quote that the Padres are "highly unlikely" to offer Hoffman arbitration. Robert MacLeod talked to Blue Jays insiders who believe trading ace Roy Halladay would send "the wrong signal" to fans since the Jays want to compete in 2009. Rob Neyer wonders how C.C. Sabathia's weight will affect his performance...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Maddux, Krivsky, Maroth

Links for Wednesday... Greg Maddux says he hasn't officially decided about retirement yet, but he'll "try to figure it out in the next couple of days." David Newhan is now a free agent. Marc Hulet looks at interesting names for the Rule 5 draft over at Baseball Analysts. Roch Kubatko reports that the Orioles hired former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky as a special assistant to Andy MacPhail. Lefty Mike Maroth is feeling good following May shoulder surgery and intends to pitch in 2009. South Side Sox believes the White Sox are trimming payroll. Minor league free agent shortstop Luis Hernandez...   Continue Reading

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Dodgers Keep Door Open For Maddux

MLB.com's Barry Bloom talked to Dodgers GM Ned Colletti, who said the team would welcome Greg Maddux back in 2009 if he decides not to retire. Scott Boras seems pretty sure Maddux will hang 'em up, but the decision is not official. In mid-October, it was revealed that the Padres talked to Maddux about serving as a player/coach next year.   Continue Reading

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