Ken Kadokura Rumors

Odds & Ends: Wells, Gaudin, Projections

Links for Monday... Ken Kadokura, briefly with the Cubs, is headed to Korea according to NPB Tracker. Jill Painter of the L.A. Daily News has Frank McCourt's unrevealing comments about Ned Colletti's future. Baseball America's Matt Eddy has the latest minor league transactions, including plenty of releases. The AP reports that David Wells has signed a multiyear deal as a TBS analyst. We snagged a mention in ESPN The Magazine, due to our sponsorship of Matt Holliday's Baseball-Reference page. Chad Gaudin told MLB.com's Sandy Burgin "as many as 11 teams" made inquiries before he signed with the Padres. He signed...   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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Minor Moves

A few players were released this evening... Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says pitcher Casey Daigle was among the players released by the Rangers. Wilson says Daigle is currently on a reality show with wife Jennie Finch. Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker passes along a Kyodo News report that the Cubs released pitcher Ken Kadokura. Chad Jennings The Times Tribune says Reegie Corona has been placed on waivers by the Mariners, the first step toward returning the Rule 5 pick to the Yankees. The Orioles released shortstop Chris Gomez, who became unnecessary with the Robert Andino acquisition.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Prospects, Schilling, Elarton

Links for Thursday... Jon Paul Morosi estimates the Tigers' 2009 payroll at $126.6MM. They were at $137.7 on Opening Day 2008. ESPN's Keith Law ranks the top 100 prospects, with Matt Wieters, David Price, and Jason Heyward topping the list. Jack Curry emailed Curt Schilling, learning that the pitcher has been working out for three weeks but hasn't decided whether to play in '09. Free agent hurler Scott Elarton is also undecided (hat tip to BBTF). RotoAuthority wonders if Kenshin Kawakami is a fantasy baseball sleeper. Patrick Newman profiles new Cub Ken Kadokura. As expected, Oscar Salazar was designated to...   Continue Reading

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Cubs Sign Kadokura, Rivas, Stanton

This is another minor signing that was covered earlier but perhaps got buried - the Cubs inked Japanese righty Ken Kadokura to a minor league deal. He didn't pitch much in '08; not sure why at this time. The Cubs also added Luis Rivas, Mike Stanton, and a bunch of other non-roster guys.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Cordero, Varitek, Hudson

Links for Monday... The Twins watched Chad Cordero's recent long-toss session. As you know, they're also eyeing Brandon Lyon and Eric Gagne. Baseball America has the minor league transactions. Charlie Zink stays with Boston and the Cubs signed Ken Kadokura, among other deals. Sean McAdam breaks down the Jason Varitek situation, saying his value isn't much higher than Gregg Zaun. Zaun signed for $2MM. Athletics Nation asks: how about Orlando Hudson at shortstop? RotoAuthority finds some upside starters for fantasy drafts. Rob Bradford of WEEI explains why signing Jonathan Papelbon long-term will be more difficult than Dustin Pedroia or Kevin...   Continue Reading

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Cubs Eyeing Kadokura, Noguchi

According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs are eyeing Japanese pitchers Ken Kadokura (righty) and Shigeki Noguchi (lefty) for bullpen roles. Sullivan says both were released by the Yomiuri Giants, and part of the Cubs' motivation may be to make Kosuke Fukudome feel more comfortable.   Continue Reading

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