Kenny Rogers Rumors

Kenny Rogers To Retire?

Jeremy Bonderman said Tuesday that he's trying to convince 44-year-old Kenny Rogers to return to the Tigers, but doesn't believe it will work. Jason Beck has the full report over at MLB.com. "I think he wants to be here," Bonderman said, "but he also wants to be with his family. That's just one of those things. You have to pick which one's more important." Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski added some thoughts: "I think he's in a position where he's content where he is right now. But it's more up to him on what he decides to do...   Continue Reading

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Kenny Rogers May Retire

44 year-old southpaw Kenny Rogers posted a 5.70 ERA in 173.6 innings last year while earning $8MM. What's the plan for 2009? We touched on it briefly Saturday - Tigers pitching coach Rick Knapp said Rogers is retired, based on a November conversation. Knapp backed off a bit in other comments, while GM Dave Dombrowski doesn't believe Rogers is close to signing with any club.   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Rogers, Dodgers, Pettitte, Sheets

A few links for Saturday night... Kenny Rogers may be leaning toward retirement. Sarah D. Morris shares her thoughts on the Dodgers' offseason thus far. SI.com's Jon Heyman comments on the Yankees' interest in Andy Pettitte and Ben Sheets.   Continue Reading

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Tigers Rumors: Zumaya, Hoffman, Miner

Joel Zumaya might be ready to pitch this spring--and he might not be, reports Jason Beck of MLB.com. Tigers assistant GM Al Avila calls it "basically a week-to-week, month-to-month situation." That's enough to force the Tigers to come up with a backup plan for their relief corps. Adding Trevor Hoffman as closer may be at the center of that plan. Brandon Lyon is another option for the ninth, says Beck. Zach Miner is mentioned as an in-house option for the bullpen, but likely wouldn't close. He may need to move to the rotation, pending an update on the futures of...   Continue Reading

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Another Year For Rogers?

Jon Paul Morosi at the Detroit Free Press writes that Kenny Rogers has not ruled out pitching again in 2009. Rogers, who will turn 44 in November, says his arm feels stronger than it has in the past, and that his hip injury from the 2008 season has healed. "I know I can pitch. I could go out and have a great year next year. It can happen." Rogers says that the Tigers' disappointing season is on the players, and not on the front office or Jim Leyland and his coaching staff. It's hard to argue with that thought, as...   Continue Reading

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Tigers To Decline Renteria's Option

John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press has the news - Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said today the team will decline shortstop Edgar Renteria's $12MM option for 2009. They'll pay the $3MM buyout instead. Next question: will the Tigers offer him arbitration? Renteria is a Type A free agent, and he'll be less attractive to the other teams if he'll cost draft picks. Dombrowski will be looking to improve the club at catcher, shortstop, and closer next year (though Francisco Rodriguez will be too costly). Dombrowski debunked the rumor about the Tigers reducing payroll - he says it won't be...   Continue Reading

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Perrotto's Latest: GMs, Angels, Offseason Moves

John Perrotto at Baseball Prospectus has his Every Given Sunday column up, let's take a look at what he has to say: Perrotto believes that there's a good chance that the only GM change baseball will see this offseason may be the one we already know about, as Pat Gillick has already announced his retirement. Perrotto cites Assitant GM Ruben Amaro Jr. as a likely replacement. The most likely other change is in Seattle, and cites Dodgers' Assistant GM Kim Ng as a possible replacement, which would make her the first female general manager in the game's history. Perrotto believes...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Lee, Rogers, Beltre, Darvish

Today's random linkage... The Indians signed 21 year-old pitcher Chen-Chang Lee out of Taiwan. Anthony Castrovince has the scouting report. East Windup Chronicle says the bonus is in the $350-400K range. Kenny Rogers suggested Jim Leyland remove him from the rotation. Rogers still thinks he can pitch effectively next year at 44, however. Geoff Baker notes an extra benefit to delaying Adrian Beltre's surgery - the playing time could nudge him toward Type A status when he reaches free agency after the '09 season. Ken Davidoff of Newsday says Yu Darvish will probably not be posted this winter but could...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Rogers, Myers, Hosmer, Reynolds, Dunn

Here's some loose change found underneath the cushions of the hot stove couch: Kenny Rogers was scratched from his start and Buster Olney wonders if Rogers will retire after this season. Philly Inquirer columnist Bob Ford says the Phillies didn't do enough to improve the team before the trade deadline. Umpbump thinks Brett Myers has been a great trade deadline pickup – and the Phils didn't have to surrender a thing. The Royals are hoping the contract issues surrounding first baseman first round draft pick Eric Hosmer are resolved in time for him to participate in the Arizona Instructional League....   Continue Reading

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Kenny Rogers, Others Placed On Waivers

TUESDAY: Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press says Rogers and other Tigers were placed on waivers Friday. So we'll know today who cleared and who was claimed. Rogers could make sense for a contender like the Mets. Buster Olney doesn't seem him getting that far - he guesses the Yankees or Red Sox. MONDAY: According to Tom Gage of The Detroit News, it may be the end of the line for Tigers lefty Kenny Rogers. The 43 year-old has a 5.09 ERA in 161 innings, and his walk rate continues to climb after last year's jump. He's owed...   Continue Reading

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