Josh Fogg Rumors

Rockies Negotiating With Betancourt, Won't Retain Fogg

The Colorado Rockies are attempting to bring back setup man Rafael Betancourt, but will not re-sign righty Josh Fogg, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. Renck doesn't have any specific details on the talks with Betancourt, but writes that the Rockies has approached the reliever about a multi-year deal. Betancourt has a $5.4MM option for 2010. However, we heard previously that the club would like to sign him to a restructured deal that pays him less in 2010, but locks him up past next season. Fogg, meanwhile, signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies before the season, and...   Continue Reading

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Matt Belisle Designated For Assignment

According to Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies, the team designated pitcher Matt Belisle for assignment and recalled Josh Fogg. Ringolsby feels the Padres might make a waiver claim on Belisle, who was knocked around in 17.3 relief innings this year.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Fogg, Payrolls, Padres, Nady

Links for Friday... Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post says the Orioles have "mild interest" in Josh Fogg. If Fogg can't find an appealing job elsewhere he'll report to Triple A Colorado Springs for the Rockies. Via the Twitter feed of John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer...the Reds have talked about Geoff Jenkins and Frank Catalanotto but nothing is close. Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker has a Sports Hochi report saying recently released pitcher Ken Kadokura is reaching out to the Cardinals and Orioles. Ryan Shealy cleared waivers and was sent to Triple A, clearing up the Royals' first...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Podsednik, Hammel, Gaudin

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has the latest on the Rockies. With Dexter Fowler making the team, the Rockies will release Scott Podsednik. The Brewers have shown interest in bringing him back to Milwaukee. Renck notes that Sal Fasano, Josh Fogg, and Matt Belisle all have out clauses in their contracts. The Rockies are looking for pitching. The top target is Jason Hammel of the Rays, while the Cubs' Chad Gaudin is also on the radar. It's possible Gaudin will clear waivers due to his $2MM salary, though.   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Hill, Dye, Hinske, Fogg

Links for Saturday... Cameron Smith of the Washington Post thinks the Orioles should pull the trigger on a possible Rich Hill deal immediately. MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports that Jermaine Dye remains "unfazed" by all the trade rumors that have involved him this winter. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times suggests Dye doesn't expect to return to the White Sox after 2009. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that Eric Hinske attracted lots of interest. Hinske said eight teams showed "good interest" in him. Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post likes the Josh Fogg signing because of his clubhouse...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Ink Fogg To Minor League Deal

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies have signed Josh Fogg to a minor league contract. Fogg, 32, went 2-7 with a 7.58 ERA in 14 starts for the Reds last season. The Rox will hope he can get back to his '07 form, when he finished 10-9 with a 4.94 ERA for Colorado. He'll first have to win his way onto the roster. Greg Smith, Jorge De La Rosa, Franklin Morales, Jason Hirsh, Greg Reynolds and Matt Belisle are all vying for spots in the starting rotation.   Continue Reading

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Fogg Leaning Toward Rockies

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, free agent pitcher Josh Fogg is "leaning toward rejoining the Rockies and expects to make a decision this weekend." Many pitchers are battling for Jeff Francis' rotation spot while he deals with a shoulder injury. Fogg would join them on a non-guaranteed minor league deal worth less than a million bucks, and he could also get an out clause. The Rockies had targeted Braden Looper earlier this winter, but can't afford him now.   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Beimel, Fogg, Benson

The latest on the Rockies from Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post... It seemed the Rockies had satisfied their need for lefthanded relievers by signing Alan Embree and Glendon Rusch. However, Renck says they may renew interest in Joe Beimel if the price is right. I'm not sure what Beimel is asking for, but two years and $5MM seems appropriate (in hindsight, the Yankees may have overpaid for Damaso Marte at three years, $12MM). Josh Fogg still has an "open invitation" to sign a minor league deal to return to Colorado. Fogg signed with the Reds on February 21st...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Update On Fogg, Atkins

The Colorado Rockies offered third baseman Garrett Atkins $6.65MM, and Atkins asked for $7.95MM, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. “Either way, it’s going to be a lot of money and I will be happy,” Atkins told Renck. Atkins’ arbitration hearing date has been set, Renck adds, but both parties are keeping it secret to prevent advance research by the arbiters. Renck also notes that starting pitcher Josh Fogg is still considering rejoining the Rockies. Fogg would receive a minor-league deal similar to Matt Belisle.   Continue Reading

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Nationals Still Interested In Hudson, Dunn

According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson the Nationals still have interest in Orlando Hudson and Adam Dunn. So far both players' demands have exceeded the Nats' budget, but GM Jim Bowden said the team still has interest in acquiring free agent hitters. The rotation, on the other hand, could enter Spring Training as is. The Nationals have no interest in Josh Fogg because they are content with a rotation of Collin Balester, Daniel Cabrera, John Lannan, Scott Olsen and Jordan Zimmermann. MASN reports that Bowden said he's interested in adding "one or two more starting pitchers" if the circumstances are right.   Continue Reading

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