Mark Ellis Rumors

Olney's Latest: Mark Ellis

Last month, Orlando Hudson signed for a third of what Mark Ellis got back in October. That Ellis signed for more than Hudson shows the unpredictability of the current free agent market. With Hudson expected to be the bellwether, Ellis was considered an affordable alternative. His extension was expected to increase demand for Hudson's glove. Buster Olney points out just how smart Mark Ellis and his agents look by agreeing to a 2-year $11MM extension with the A's that at the time was considered a mistake by many. Olney notes it wasn't about economic forecasting: "Ellis said he has been...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Prior, Mulder, Cameron

Links for Wednesday... Mark Prior hopes to return to the Padres, according to a blogger who talked to him at a pumpkin patch. That wheelbarrow looks a bit heavy... I am still digging through the many applications for the Saturday morning position - thanks for your interest. Tons of great candidates in the mix. Viva El Birdos reflects on Mark Mulder's time with the Cardinals. Mulder is trying everything he can to get back to his old self. Dave Cameron names Mike Cameron the top free agent bargain of last offseason. SI.com's Jon Heyman looks at how the Rays were...   Continue Reading

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A's Chatter: Ellis, Giambi

A few notes from Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle: Mark Ellis's deal is for two years with a third year option; it could be worth close to $20MM. He came at a discount due to his shoulder injury this year. He would've been a bargain regardless; the market continues to undervalue defense in some ways. Tom Tango goes as far as to say the players union should be having a fit over Ellis' new deal. Just like he was open to Barry Bonds, third baseman Eric Chavez would like to see the A's sign Jason Giambi. Speaking of...   Continue Reading

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A's Re-Sign Mark Ellis

SUNDAY: The A's reached an agreement with Ellis, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He'll make about $5MM in '09, $6MM in '10, and has a $6MM club option for '11. There's also about $2MM in possible incentives. Olney believes the deal could be worth $18MM with all incentives reached. Slusser has quotes from the happy second baseman in this morning's article. SATURDAY: According to ESPN's Buster Olney: Heard this: The Oakland Athletics are moving closer to signing second baseman Mark Ellis -- who would be eligible for free agency after the World Series -- to a...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Iguchi, Varitek, Bonds

Linkage for Thursday... Tadahito Iguchi will consider playing in the U.S. or Japan, but he wants a starting job. He hit just .232/.292/.306 in 337 plate appearances, hobbled by a shoulder injury. Yankees GM Brian Cashman said he does not have any side agreements with any of their free agents to decline arbitration if offered. That would've been nice for Ivan Rodriguez. River Ave. Blues thinks the Yanks should offer arb to Rodriguez, Bobby Abreu, Mike Mussina, and Damaso Marte. Sox Machine would like to see the White Sox add a defensive player like Mark Ellis. Joel Sherman of the...   Continue Reading

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Olney's Latest: Sabathia, Ellis, Embree, Giles

Buster Olney brings the rumors: If the Yankees want CC Sabathia, they will not lose in any bidding war now that a new ballpark puts them in the position to "throw unlimited dollars" at CC. Unless CC wants to play in the NL, or avoid the media circus of New York City, Olney seems convinced the Yankees will land him. The A's have begun contract negotiations with Mark Ellis. No details yet. Before the trade deadline, no teams expressed interest in Alan Embree and his $2.25MM salary. This could indicate that the A's will not pick up his $3MM option....   Continue Reading

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A's Rumors: Ellis, Embree

More A's rumors and news, courtesy of Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (here and here). GM Billy Beane is committed to the long-term plan, and is not interested in quick fixes. He'd like to add a free agent bat, probably an older player on a short-term commitment (Jason Giambi could make sense). Second baseman Mark Ellis had shoulder surgery a few weeks ago. The uncertainty hurts his free agency prospects, which might give the A's a better chance to re-sign him. Ellis is a Beane favorite, and the A's hope to bring him back. The A's will decide...   Continue Reading

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A's Rumors: Street, Crosby, Embree

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle has a slew of A's hot stove info for us today. Pending free agents include Mark Ellis, Frank Thomas, Emil Brown, and Keith Foulke. All except Ellis are certainly goners. Huston Street trade talks may resume with the team that claimed him in August. All we know is that it was a non-contender. Street is under team control through 2010, and could earn $5MM next year. The A's aren't planning to trade Justin Duchscherer, and are currently just hoping his hip will be OK for '09. Shortstop Bobby Crosby will earn $5.25MM next...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Ellis, Patterson, Sweeney

Rounding up today's links... Willie Bloomquist may have played his last game with the Mariners. The Rays feel they can be consistent contenders with a new stadium, as they could raise their payroll to the $80MM range. Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire takes a look at the free agent market. Athletics Nation notes the price on second baseman Mark Ellis has dropped. MLB.com's Mark Bowman explains the Braves' working agreement with the Hanshin Tigers. The Tigers don't have any of the big name free agents, but Frank Wren could still consider adding Koji Uehara or Kenshin Kawakami to his rotation....   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Hart, Ellis, Mientkiewicz, Varitek

Today's random links... Ken Rosenthal discusses possible changes at various GM positions. Jon Heyman says Pat Gillick could take a high-ranking role with the Blue Jays if not the Mariners. Former Indians and Rangers GM John Hart is interested in the Mariners job. The Mariners hope to have their permanent GM hired by the end of October. A Japanese pitcher invented a new pitch called the shake. Eddie Bajek wonders if Mark Ellis could handle shortstop. It's good to think out of the box given the free agent market at the position. Doug Mientkiewicz would like to spend another season...   Continue Reading

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