John Thomson Rumors

Lieber, Kim Rumors

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has some trade rumor tidbits from around baseball this morning. To summarize: Renck does not think the Phils truly want to use Jon Lieber as a reliever, and mentions two scenarios floating around. Lieber could be paired with Aaron Rowand and sent to the White Sox, which I would think would require at least Mike MacDougal. Would be interesting to see Liebs back in Chicago if old pals KW and "Stand Pat" Gillick can work it out. Or, he could go to Milwaukee for Kevin Mench. Such a trade would have to push..   Continue Reading

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Ken Rosenthal's Latest

Ken Rosenthal has been hard at work with his sources, and he has a new article at FOX Sports. Some highlights: The Marlins and Dodgers are interested in Byung-Hyun Kim as a reliever, and the A's could add him as the fifth starter instead of Joe Kennedy. Kim, a 28 year-old sidearmer, hasn't closed since '03 with Boston. A trade to Florida would make him the ninth inning favorite though. He'll earn $2.5MM this year. The Rockies like Mark Hendrickson of L.A., and they may release Josh Fogg this spring. I wouldn't discard Kim while acquiring Hendrickson; Kim projects as..   Continue Reading

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Thomson Had Some Words

John Thomson had some interesting things to say in his press conference today. On Paul Lo Duca: "As far as just looking at Paul Lo Duca across the field, I'm not really into how he acts behind the plate." Unfortunately, the Mets and Blue Jays won't meet in interleague this year to create a showdown. On the Mets' and Jays' outfields: "And then with Vernon Wells in center field, I'm not really concerned about the outfield with him out there. ... Just watching the Mets' outfield, if Cliff Floyd is still there it's not a real good fit for him..   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays Sign John Thomson

According to the Toronto Star, the Blue Jays signed 33 year-old right-handed starter John Thomson for $500,000 plus incentives. The 33 year-old has a mild labrum tear and was affected by elbow soreness and a blister in '06 as well. The Jays aren't risking much to see if he can rehab his way to a fifth starter job. In fact, if Thomson can keep his ERA around 5 he'd be on par with most fourth starters   Continue Reading

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Mariners Talking To Thomson, Ohka

According to the Seattle Times, Mariners GM Bill Bavasi has been looking at John Thomson or Tomo Ohka as possible additions. A month ago, the Mariners requested the medical files on Thomson and seemed close to signing him. The 33 year-old had a rough year health-wise in 2006, so those files were probably pretty thick. Haven't heard much on Ohka in the past few weeks, though the Cards, Nats, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Pirates, and Mariners have expressed interest in the past. Maybe he's waiting for Mulder to sign first. Here's my Ohka profile if you're interested   Continue Reading

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Mariners May Not Sign John Thomson

Seemed like it was nearly a done deal four days ago, but the Seattle Times is reporting that John Thomson is just a fallback option for the Mariners. You can never have too much pitching, so the Ms might want to just sign him now if it's affordable. So far no other rumors have surfaced regarding Thomson, as much of the starting pitching market has yet to settle   Continue Reading

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Mariners Close To Signing John Thomson?

The Mariners requested medical files on starter John Thomson today and could sign him soon. U.S.S. Mariner says it could be a one-year contract with an option for the second year. In my free agent summary I wrote: "Thomson turned 33 in October. Elbow soreness and a blister slowed him down in the beginning of the season, followed by shoulder problems from a mild labrum tear. He's going to take the rehab approach and hopes to start fresh in '07. Thomson made $4.75MM this year; he spent two years as a solid innings eater from 2003-04. That seems like a..   Continue Reading

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Assessing The Texas Rotation

The Rangers' starting rotation currently consists of Kevin Millwood, Adam Eaton, Vicente Padilla, Kameron Loe, and Juan Dominguez. Guys like C.J. Wilson, John Wasdin, and knuckleballer R.A. Dickey could enter the picture as well. The front three, while health risks, are fairly solid. I know the Rangers are enamored of Loe following his 3.42 ERA in 92 innings last year. But the lack of Ks and abnormally low accompanying hit rate spell darker days ahead. Still, if Loe can keep his ERA in the low 4s the Rangers would be ecstatic. So he's not a problem. Dominguez just needs to..   Continue Reading

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Julio Lugo To The Braves

Today the Tampa Tribune's Scott Carter again brought up the idea of the Rays trading Julio Lugo. This time, he named names: "While it remains too early to determine whether any of those players will be traded, Atlanta's interest in Lugo appears real. Atlanta catcher Johnny Estrada, third baseman Andy Marte and pitcher John Thomson, who had his $4.75 million option for next season picked up recently, are all believed to be available. Meanwhile, Baez and Huff continue to surface in trade rumors with the Mets and Red Sox that erupted at last year's trade deadline." RotoAuthority has already busted..   Continue Reading

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