Mark Sweeney Rumors

Mark Sweeney Announces Retirement

According to Tony Jackson of the Los Angeles Daily News, pinch-hitting extraordinaire Mark Sweeney has announced his retirement from baseball. Sweeney was hoping to land a contract this offseason, but didn't draw much interest. He'll instead work as an assistant coach for the Dodgers. "We are excited to be able to keep Mark Sweeney in the Dodger organization and we congratulate him on his retirement from his playing career," GM Ned Colletti said Friday. "With 14 years of big league experience, he will bring some very valuable baseball knowledge to our staff."   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Lester, Arbitration, Beimel

Links for Friday... RotoAuthority hosts a roundtable discussion of the worst fantasy picks of the first three rounds. Nationals president Stan Kasten expects "heavy trade talk," given the team's surplus of first basemen/outfielders. Nick Johnson is the most likely candidate. Mark Sweeney may be forced into retirement, according to Tony Jackson of the L.A. Daily News. Joe McDonald of the Providence Journal wonders if Jon Lester could be the next Red Sox player to get a long-term extension. Maury Brown of The Biz of Baseball analyzes the salary arbitration class of 2009. Brian McTaggart of the Houston Chronicle has Astros...   Continue Reading

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Mark Sweeney May Retire

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick talked to Mark Sweeney's agent Barry Axelrod, who says his client will probably only play next year if a Major League deal is offered. Sweeney, 39, hit .130/.250/.163 in 108 plate appearances for the Dodgers while earning $600K plus incentives. Crasnick says Sweeney could wind up working for XM Radio, MLB Network, or a San Diego station.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Rivera, Sabathia, Mark Sweeney

Some Odds & Ends for this Sunday morning: Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times proposes the Dodgers offer middle reliever Cory Wade or Single-A fireballer Javy Guerra for OF Juan Rivera. Despite already having a logjam in the outfield, Rivera would provide the power the Dodgers need. As he sees it, the Angels have a propensity for stockpiling arms and Rivera is only gathering dust behind Gary Matthews Jr. Fun fact from Shaikin: it's been 32 years since the last Dodgers/Angels trade. The Baltimore Sun's Peter Schmuck tells Orioles fans not to expect C.C. Sabathia to be signed by...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Aybar, Wang, Selig

How about some late morning odds and ends? You don't really have a choice, do you. The Rays have talked to the Braves about acquiring Willy Aybar, according to Marc Lancaster. Aybar has had some off the field problems. But he turns 25 in March and could still be a useful player. Reader Yu Hsing Chen checks in from Taiwan with news that Chien-Ming Wang might be heading to an arbitration hearing with the Yankees. MLBTR had 228 visits from Taiwan yesterday - welcome! Taiwan is our fifth biggest traffic source, behind the U.S., Canada, UK, and Japan. According to..   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Colon, Clark, Gagne

Random rumors, let's round 'em up. How about Bartolo Colon to the Mets? David Lennon notes that Omar Minaya sold the farm to acquire him in 2002 as the Expos' GM. Scott Lauber says Aaron Rowand is insisting on a five-year deal. He adds that the Phils have interest in Geoff Jenkins but he might be too expensive. Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller are considered untouchable, so don't look for the Tigers to make any big trades. Patrick Saunders runs down some free agents the Rockies may consider for the back end of their rotation: Tony Armas, Matt Clement, Steve..   Continue Reading

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Dodgers Acquire Mark Sweeney

The Dodgers acquired pinch-hitter extraordinaire Mark Sweeney from the Giants yesterday, which is notable because two rivals hadn't struck a deal since 1985. The Giants will receive cash or a player to be named later. The 37 year-old provides a needed left-handed bat, and can play first base and left field. He's got about $280K left on his contract this year. He can still help against righties off the bench   Continue Reading

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