Mark Grudzielanek Rumors

Twins Release Mark Grudzielanek

The Twins released Mark Grudzielanek just weeks after signing the veteran middle infielder to a minor league deal, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Apparently Grudzielanek took the news like a pro.   Continue Reading

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Twins To Sign Mark Grudzielanek

The Twins agreed to terms with Mark Grudzielanek on a minor league deal, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Grudzielanek, who just turned 39, will provide the Twins with middle infield depth. The 14-year veteran hit .299 last year in 86 games with the Royals, while playing above-average defense at second. He'll report to the Twins' Gulf Coast League affiliate. The signing was first reported by SethSpeaks.net.   Continue Reading

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Melvin On Second Base Situation

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel talked to Brewers GM Doug Melvin about the team's second base situation. Rickie Weeks is out for the season with wrist surgery, but Melvin is not interested in the three free agent second basemen: Ray Durham, Mark Grudzielanek, and Damion Easley. Durham's agent called Melvin, saying his client would need a while to get ready. Melvin decided not to pursue Durham, who played for the Brewers last year. Easley's agent also reached out to no avail, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. There have been no trade talks, either. Instead, the Brewers will mix and...   Continue Reading

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Crasnick On Remaining Free Agents

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick has a new article up looking at a bunch of free agents. Crasnick talked to one American League exec who views Pedro Martinez as "strictly a National League pitcher." Coupled with his price tag and long layoff, the market isn't big for Pedro. Ben Sheets is weeks away from a throwing program. He's probably a ten-start guy this year, but interest figures to be strong. Jim Edmonds hopes to sign by May. He'll need two to three weeks to get ready. Mark Grudzielanek also wants to play, and tells friends he only needs a week. He'll look...   Continue Reading

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The Remaining Free Agents: Who's Left?

With little more than a week remaining before the regular season begins let's check the list of unsigned free agents.. Pedro Martinez is the biggest name out there. The Dodgers don't like his asking price of $5MM and Omar Minaya says Pedro's not coming back to the Mets. Orlando Hernandez, Mark Mulder and Will Ohman are still on the market. And don't forget about Paul Byrd and Ben Sheets, who could return midseason. Richie Sexson, Mark Grudzielanek and Ray Durham are some of the more interesting free agent infielders Dave Roberts and Jim Edmonds could offer outfield depth, but haven't...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Rumors: Nomar, Howard, Andruw

Kevin Roberts of the Philadelphia Inquirer has a few Phillies rumors: GM Ruben Amaro Jr. says it's "very likely" the Phillies will not make any more additions. The Phillies have inquired on "almost every righthanded bat on the market." They've considerd Rich Aurilia, Nomar Garciaparra, Moises Alou and Mark Grudzielanek. Amaro's targeting Nomar. Roberts agrees with Jon Heyman that the Phillies gave Andruw Jones a "tepid look." However, they're in no hurry to bring in a righty bench bat and could take their time adding one. The $4MM gap between the Phillies' arbitration offer to Ryan Howard and his demand...   Continue Reading

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Heyman On Andruw, Pedro, Crede, Grudz

The latest from SI.com's Jon Heyman... The Yankees offered a minor league deal to Andruw Jones, which he turned down. Other teams "thought to have interest": the Rangers, Phillies, Braves, and Mets. Heyman thinks Pedro Martinez makes a lot of sense for the Dodgers. However, Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times learned from Ned Colletti on January 6th that the Dodgers weren't among the teams pursuing Pedro. Jason Varitek's camp (ie, Scott Boras) apparently has no regrets about rejecting arbitration since it wouldn't have been a guaranteed contract. Chad Cordero's next showcase is scheduled for February 19th. Heyman has the...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Sisco, Murton, Thigpen

Links for Thursday... Lot of people tossing around the number of unsigned free agents...I have it at about 80, at least if we draw the line at players that are remotely useful. Here's my list. Joe Pawlikowski of River Ave. Blues would like to see the Yankees sign Mark Grudzielanek. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says the A's will attend Andy Sisco's Friday workout. Scott Miller of CBSSports.com takes a stab at the All-Free Agent team. The Rockies did not acquire Matt Murton as a precursor to another deal, Troy Renck learned. The Blue Jays designated catcher Curtis...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Still Eyeing Right-Handed Bats

8:18pm: Philadelphia's search for a right-handed bat continues. Alden Gonzalez adds an update on MLB.com. Names the Phillies have been linked to in that regard include Nomar Garciaparra, Ty Wigginton, Moises Alou, Rich Aurilia, Mark Grudzielanek and Kevin Millar, Gonzalez wrote. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Gonzalez that the addition does "not necessarily" need to be an infielder, though a little insurance while Pedro Feliz and Chase Utley recover from offseason surgeries wouldn't hurt. "We're looking for a guy that has a bit of that versatility that's needed in the National League," Amaro told Gonzalez. Jan. 23: Jim...   Continue Reading

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Perrotto's Latest: Top 20 Remaining Free Agents

John Perrotto's latest Every Given Sunday column at Baseball Prospectus takes a look at the top 20 remaining free agents (sorted by WARP3 - Wins Above Replacement Player) and offers destination predictions and top suitors (or lack thereof in some cases) for each one. For those without a BP subscription, here's a quick summary: Manny Ramirez - Dodgers Orlando Cabrera - Athletics Derek Lowe - Braves/Mets/Cubs Adam Dunn - Nationals Bobby Abreu - Reds Ben Sheets - Rangers Orlando Hudson - Nationals Andy Pettitte - Astros (at less than $10MM) Jason Varitek - Red Sox (at less than $10MM) Ty...   Continue Reading

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