Jose Vidro Rumors

Rays Not Interested In Bonds

Just to hammer the point home, Barry Bonds' agent Jeff Borris told Ken Rosenthal today that Rays GM Andrew Friedman failed to respond to his text message. The Rays would like to add a hitter, but they've never had serious interest in Bonds. Borris believes his client has been "blackballed" by MLB. Rosenthal says the Rays would only consider Gary Sheffield if the Tigers picked up the majority of his contract, understandably. They're not interested in Kenny Lofton or Jose Vidro.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Heyman, Vidro, Glavine, Falkenborg

Let's round up today's links. Great interview with SI.com's Jon Heyman at The Big Lead. He talks about scoops, Buster Olney, and his wife helping him do his job, among other things. Aaron Gleeman doesn't understand why the Twins claimed Alan Embree but not Chad Bradford. Unsurprisingly, the Mariners weren't able to find a trade partner for Jose Vidro. Richard Justice on what he'd have done as Astros GM. Tom Glavine's next six weeks will determine whether he'll pitch in '09. The Padres claimed reliever Brian Falkenborg from the Dodgers. Paul DePodesta likes his stuff. Danny Knobler writes about the...   Continue Reading

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Week In Review: 8/3 - 8/9

Here's a quick look back at some of the bigger stories on MLBTR over the past week: D'Backs ace Dan Haren signed a very affordable extension with the team, which would keep him in Arizona through 2012 with an option for 2013. Great deal for the D'Backs and their fans. Brian Giles was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox, which is now believed to have been an effort to block the Rays from acquiring him. Giles blocked the trade to Boston with his no-trade clause. The Rockies acquired Livan Hernandez from the Twins. Minnesota won't receive a player in...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Delgado, Heilman, Teixeira, Alvarez

Time for today's linkage. Geoff Baker tries to determine who "won" the Jose Vidro trade. Ken Davidoff doesn't expect anyone of value to clear waivers. We didn't have much August trade action last year either. Some decent names were dealt in August of '06 though - David Wells, Shawn Green, Jamie Moyer, Livan Hernandez, Ryan Franklin, Eric Hinske, and Scott Schoeweneis. The Mets can retain Carlos Delgado for '09 at essentially $8MM, since there's a hefty $4MM buyout on his $12MM option. Back in May Delgado's agent said it was a $16MM option. However, MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone told me that...   Continue Reading

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Mariners Release Jose Vidro

As expected, the Mariners designated struggling DH Jose Vidro for assignment yesterday. They had not been able to unload his contract on anyone. Vidro is hitting just .234/.274/.338 this year in 330 plate appearances. It shouldn't be hard to find a more productive DH.   Continue Reading

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Jarrod Washburn Rumors

3:09pm: Jayson Stark says the Yankees view Washburn as a salary dump, and won't include even low-level prospects unless the Mariners eat money or take Igawa. 1:27pm: Peter Abraham says the Yankees are trying a new way to get Washburn. Neither Abraham nor Geoff Baker believes Washburn's no-trade clause will be an issue or something the Yankees would compensate for. 9:59am: SI.com's Jon Heyman says Seattle's request of Cabrera and Gardner for Washburn is "a non-starter for the Yankees." FRIDAY, 9:21am: Joel Sherman says Igawa is not part of the Washburn discussions. THURSDAY, 5:36pm: According to Ed Price of the...   Continue Reading

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Yankees In Trade Talks For Washburn

11:38pm: SI.com's Jon Heyman checks in on these talks. He says the Yankees want to ship Kei Igawa to Seattle, but then the Mariners could see that and raise them a Jose Vidro. It would probably be easier for the Yankees to eat all of Washburn's contract while just sending the Mariners a marginal prospect. 9:34pm: Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Mariners are scouting the Yankees' Double A club. The Ms aren't big on Melky Cabrera, but may be willing to take minor leaguers if New York takes on all of Washburn's contract. 1:36pm: According to...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Roberts, Clark, Vidro, Manny

Time for today's link collection. Geoff Baker on "The Ichiro Conundrum." Peter Schmuck assesses the Orioles' trade candidates, noting that several clubs are interested in Brian Roberts. Paul DePodesta on the Tony Clark trade. Mariners beat writers are stunned that Jose Vidro is still on the roster. Manny Ramirez drew a six-figure fine for his altercation with the team's traveling secretary. It's suggested that Ramirez showed his displeasure by laying down for an at-bat against Mariano Rivera. UPDATE: Gordon Edes looked into this and found the fine to be much smaller and the at-bat to be of no concern to...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Teixeira, Liriano, Garcia, Willingham

Ken Rosenthal has a new hot stove article up. Rosenthal leads with some Mark Teixeira-Angels speculation, but admits the Braves aren't considering trading him and the Angels are content with their team. The Halos' .706 team OPS ranks 12th in the AL; something should be done. All kinds of Mariners turmoil. They could look to acquire a center fielder given the move back to right for Ichiro. Releases of Richie Sexson and Jose Vidro could be on the agenda. And chemistry problems abound, with Ichiro and Kenji Johjima at the center. The Ms might consider Chris Antonetti and David Forst...   Continue Reading

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Mariners May Lock Up Several Players

I noticed a John Hickey article from three days ago that hasn't been mentioned here at MLBTR. Hickey notes that the Mariners like to sign players to extensions during spring if possible. He assesses the chances of extensions for Felix Hernandez, Erik Bedard, Kenji Johjima, Raul Ibanez, and Richie Sexson in the article. Johjima, Ibanez, and Sexson are all set to reach free agency after the '08 season. Johjima seems the most likely to stay, though prospect Jeff Clement may be close to big league ready. Sexson is as good as gone, while the decision on Ibanez will likely hinge...   Continue Reading

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Reaction To The Vidro Trade

As expected, Mariners fans are up in arms about this deal. Check out Lookout Landing or U.S.S. Mariner if you don't believe me. Nationals blogs, on the other hand, are ecstatic. There is just no way to rationalize that trade. None. I'm guessing that it was like one of those Emperor's New Clothes things in the Mariners' front office when this thing came to fruition. No one would admit to Bavasi that his trade was downright awful. I tried to defend the Horacio Ramirez acquisition a little bit, but the Vidro trade just can't be rationalized. Who would've thought the..   Continue Reading

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Mariners Acquire Jose Vidro

The Mariners have traded Chris Snelling and Emiliano Fruto to the Nationals for second baseman Jose Vidro, according to the Washington Post. The Mariners intend to pay $12MM of the $16MM remaining on Vidro's contract for 2007-08. Jim Bowden did well. Vidro, 32, hopefully will not supplant young Jose Lopez as the starting second baseman. In getting into 126 games last year, Vidro had his healthiest season in a while. However, his power seems to have evaporated and he's not exactly nimble in the field. Sure, he's cheap, but he's not particularly good. He's little help at 2B or DH...   Continue Reading

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Speculation: Vidro To Be Traded?

I have a feeling Jose Vidro's tenure with the Nationals will come to an end before summertime. Vidro hates RFK Stadium and seems to have a rocky relationship with team president Tony Tavares. Vidro's stock is as high as it's been in years. He seems healthy and is hitting .357 with 3 HR and 10 RBIs in 42 ABs. And the club has a left fielder who's desperate to move back to second base. Vidro has a no-trade clause for 6-8 teams...anyone know which? Of course, players can be convinced to waive such things. He makes $7MM this year, $7.5MM..   Continue Reading

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Latest Red Sox Rumor - Clement, Vidro, Milledge

Several emailers have alerted me to a post made over at Sons of Sam Horn late last night. A respected poster lays out this scenario: Red Sox trade Matt Clement and Alex Cora Nationals trade Jose Vidro and Jay Bergmann Mets trade Lastings Milledge and Xavier Nady (with some chance of Victor Diaz instead of Milledge) Red Sox receive Milledge and Nady Nationals receive Clement and Cora plus cash if Clement pitches over 150 innings Mets receive Vidro and Bergmann plus a PTNBL from either Nats or Sox depending on Vidro's health. (Livan Hernandez could end up with the Mets..   Continue Reading

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Kerry Wood for Vidro & Church?

A new Cubs trade rumor found its way into my inbox this morning courtesy of loyal reader Derek. Yesterday, Jim Williams wrote a column for the Washington Examiner suggesting the Cubs might deal Kerry Wood for Jose Vidro and Ryan Church this spring. He mentions the health issues surrounding both Wood and Vidro and that both players would have to be ready to play. Williams also says Wood's huge contract could be a concern. Looking at the numbers, Wood makes $11MM in 2006 and has a $13.5MM option for 2007 with a $3MM buyout attached. Vidro will make $7MM in..   Continue Reading

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