Jason Hammel Rumors

Odds & Ends: Mets, Hardy, Hammel

Links for Wednesday... The Mets favor Matt Holliday over Jason Bay, according to SI's Jon Heyman. Adam Guttridge of The Hardball Times explains why J.J. Hardy is a prime buy-low opportunity. Tyler Hissey of Around the Majors notes that Jason Hammel has been a great pickup for the Rockies. Tommy Rancel of DRays Bay says the Rays should pursue free agent reliever Joaquin Benoit.   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal On Wagner, Rays, Hawkins

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports hears from one GM who believes Billy Wagner's best financial move may be to accept arbitration after the season. The Red Sox have the right to offer Wagner arbitration, but they'd have to offer over $8MM, so they could choose not to. Here are the rest of Rosenthal's rumors: Jeff Niemann and Jason Hammel have performed well for their respective clubs, so the Rays' decision to trade Hammel worked out for everyone. A number of teams are sure to claim LaTroy Hawkins by noon CST today, when his waivers expire, but it's likely the Astros...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Full Count Video: Yankees, Dodgers, Pirates

The tireless Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com has a new Full Count video up. Let's dive in... Yankees GM Brian Cashman told Rosenthal that he was "very aggressive" going after pitching help, whether it be high-end starters, low-end starters, or relievers. "I was on all of it," Cashman said. Cashman specifically targeted Jarrod Washburn, but the Mariners asked for top prospect Austin Jackson in return. The Yankees were also "one of several clubs" to inquire about Felix Hernandez. Rosenthal says Heath Bell was their primary target among relievers, as the idea was to make him the primary setup man for Mariano...   Continue Reading

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Rays, Rangers May Be Left Out

While many of baseball's contenders are set to stock up on talent, the Rays and Rangers may not be among them. Oh, they're contenders, all right. They just may not add to what they have. In Tampa Bay's case, MLB.com's Bill Chastain points out that the Rays have already dealt Jason Hammel and Edwin Jackson within the past year, making any further pitching depletion a risky move. He adds: "Ben Zobrist's improvement has made the right field and second base situations look better, while the double-dose of Gabes in right field -- Gross and Kapler -- has begun to look...   Continue Reading

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Stark On Olsen, Willingham, Millwood, Peavy

ESPN's Jayson Stark has a new column up. Stark looks at a few trades that didn't happen. Aside from the Angels' run at Aaron Harang at the end of Spring Training, they also talked to the Nationals about Scott Olsen. Stark says Dustin Moseley, Shane Loux, and Jason Bulger were three names kicked around in the Olsen talks. Earlier this spring, the Rays inquired on Washington's Josh Willingham, apparently dangling Jason Hammel. Willingham is currently unhappy about being on the Nationals' bench, a situation that probably would not have improved in Tampa Bay. Kevin Millwood could be attractive midseason trade...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: A's, Hammel, Manny, McPherson

Links for Tuesday... Chat today, 2pm CST. Yahoo's Tim Brown says there was never a mandate from A's owner Lew Wolff to remake the team into a contender. The strategy this winter was Billy Beane's idea. Tyler Hissey of Around The Majors examines the Jason Hammel trade from both sides. Manny Ramirez responds to Ken Rosenthal's comments, talking to T.J. Simers of the L.A. Times. The SoftBank Hawks seek a foreign third baseman, and Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker suggests Dallas McPherson. A look at the slugging percentage leaders of Spring Training 2009. In a Wall Street Journal article, Russell...   Continue Reading

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Rays, Rox Agree On Deal For Hammel

SUNDAY 1:02pm: Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times reports Jason Hammel has been notified that he's been dealt to the Rockies. Jeff Niemann will be the Rays fifth starter. 11:00am: Renck is reporting, "The Rockies and Rays have agreed on the parameters of a deal that would land Colorado right-handed reliever Jason Hammel, but Tampa Bay is still mulling other offers." The agreement is still involving Aneury Rodriguez. SATURDAY 7:21pm: Renck says there "is growing momentum" behind the deal. Hammel would apparently be used as a reliever initially, and could also spot start. 6:03pm: Marc Topkin of the St....   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Sheffield, Rays, Red Sox, Yankees

On this date 43 years ago, Tom Seaver signed with the Mets for a $50K signing bonus. Seaver originally agreed to a deal with the Braves, but the contract was voided due to Seaver's status as an amateur at USC. After being ruled ineligible at USC, and the Braves were forbidden from signing Seaver, any team willing to match the original $50K signing bonus were included in a lottery for the rights to the future hall-of-famer. The Phillies, Indians and Mets literally had their names placed in a cap and the Mets were selected. The regular season is only days...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Interested In Hammel, Gaudin?

1:53pm: The Denver Post's Troy Renck reports that the Rockies' pursuit of Gaudin has "cooled." The club is now focusing on the Rays' Jason Hammel. 10:25am: According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Rockies are interested in acquiring Chad Gaudin of the Cubs. Sullivan explains: "If that happens, the Cubs could keep both Angel Guzman and Rule 5 pick David Patton, and send Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs probably aren't expecting much back for Gaudin, who hasn't pitched well since his mysterious fall last August put him on the disabled list with back problems." Gaudin, 26,...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: McPherson, Izzy, Hammel

Happy April Fools, or something. Here are your Wednesday night links... Mike Axisa over at River Ave. Blues believes the Yankees should take a long look at former top prospect Dallas McPherson. Sam A. Miller of the Orange County Register presents some best-case scenario projections for the 2009 Angels. Jason Isringhausen is going to stick it out with the Rays. He'll be placed on the disabled list to start the season, but could be pitching for Tampa by mid-May. Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus discusses some of the Rays' offseason moves with RaysProspects.com. He also touches on Jason Hammel's trade...   Continue Reading

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