Jorge Julio Rumors

Pirates Sign Jorge Julio

According to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com, the Pirates have signed righty Jorge Julio to a minor league deal. He's been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Julio, 30, had been released by the Rays earlier this month after posting a 5.96 ERA in 22.2 IP with their Triple-A affiliate. With the Brewers earlier this year, Julio had a 7.79 ERA in 17.1 IP.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Julio, Cubs, Springer

A fresh batch of links as we move into the evening... According to Adam Sobsey of The Independent Weekly, the Rays have released 30-year-old reliever Jorge Julio. The right-hander had a 5.96 ERA and a 24/15 K/BB ratio in 22 2/3 innings this season with Triple-A Durham. Cubs GM Jim Hendry told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times Saturday that he is open to a waiver deal if it will make his club better. "We'll see," said Hendry. "If we find something that makes us better, we'll try.'' Need a refresher on the way waiver deals work? Will Carroll of...   Continue Reading

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Rays To Sign Jorge Julio

The Sports Network reports that the Rays have agreed to terms with pitcher Jorge Julio. They've assigned the righty, who was recently released by the Brewers, to Triple A. The Rays released pitcher Chad Orvella to make room for Julio in Durham.   Continue Reading

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Brewers Release Jorge Julio

The Brewers have released pitcher Jorge Julio, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. They made the move to create roster space for Mike Burns, a 30-year-old who has pitched for three major league teams. Burns was starting for Triple A Nashville and he'll provide some much-needed support for an over-used Brewers 'pen. Julio failed to retire any of the six hitters he faced last night. Poor outings became the norm for him this year; he's allowed nearly two baserunners per innings and has an ERA of 7.79.   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Mets, Tigers, Red Sox, Angels, Pirates

Today is free agent Cliff Floyd's birthday. He is 36 years young. His knees are not. Also, on this date 18 years ago, the San Diego Padres sent Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter to the Blue Jays for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez, in one of the biggest trades ever featuring young, proven talent. Got one that can top that? Let's hear it in the comments...With little action so far this year, the Hot Stove Season is ugly, Don Mossi ugly. Let's take a look at what is being written in the blogosphere... Mets Geek takes a look at three...   Continue Reading

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Brewers Sign Jorge Julio

5:16pm: Haudricourt reports Julio's base salary is $950K. He's able to earn another $950K in incentives. 3:44pm: According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers signed reliever Jorge Julio to a one-year deal. Julio, 30 in March, still throws hard and allows too many walks and home runs.   Continue Reading

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Braves Sign Jorge Julio

According to Tim Pearrell, the Braves have signed reliever Jorge Julio to a minor league deal. Julio may not contribute much at the big league level, but Frank Wren is probably just trying to add depth. Fortunately, Mike Gonzalez may finish his rehab assignment soon.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Bruce, Ensberg, Boone, Weaver

Plenty of links for today. Indians top prospect Adam Miller is pretty much done for the season. '09 free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera and manager Ozzie Guillen are not getting along. Peter Bendix explains the savings the Reds get by waiting to promote Jay Bruce. Morgan Ensberg is a DFA candidate, while LaTroy Hawkins may be getting there. Bret Boone's comeback attempt has ended. Jeff Weaver (6.69 ERA in Triple A) can ask for his release if not called up by June 15th. Hank Blalock may not be in the Rangers' long-term plans. The Indians designated Jorge Julio for assignment.   Continue Reading

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Jorge Julio Signs With Indians

According to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, the Indians have signed reliever Jorge Julio to a minor league deal. He'll join a battle for the team's one open 'pen spot. Julio at least has relative youth and velocity on his side. He turns 29 in March. He had a 5.23 ERA in 62 innings in '07, posting an 8.1 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9. Control and home runs allowed have often been a problem for Julio   Continue Reading

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Jorge Julio Swapped For Byung-Hyun Kim

As you may have heard by now, a couple of down-and-out pitchers were swapped today as the Marlins sent Jorge Julio to the Rockies for Byung-Hyun Kim. The hurlers have a lot in common - both are free agents after the season, and the Marlins and Rockies were each on the hook for $2.5MM in salary. Plus, both had fallen out of favor with their respective teams. The Rockies already have a strong duo for the eighth and ninth innings - Manny Corpas and Brian Fuentes. Dan O'Dowd decided to buy low on Julio, a fairly young reliever whose results..   Continue Reading

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