Mike Jacobs Rumors

Royals Face Options On Crisp, Olivo

By Tim Dierkes [October 28, 2009 at 1:29pm CST]

MLB.com's Dick Kaegel takes a look at the Royals' two contract option decisions, which are due ten days after the World Series. Kaegel believes the Royals will consider Coco Crisp's $500K buyout an easy choice over his $8MM option. However, Kaegel wonders if the Royals will then offer Crisp a new incentive-laden deal. Crisp said in August, "I don't know. It'd be nice to stay for a while. I like it here." The 29-year-old center fielder had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders this summer. The weak free agent market for center fielders should work in his favor. Catcher Miguel... Continue Reading

Royals Rumors: Jacobs, Buck, Olivo, Teahen

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [October 2, 2009 at 11:14am CST]

Royals GM Dayton Moore tells Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star that he plans on improving his team's defense this offseason. Moore expects to have about $70MM to work with this winter, but, as Mellinger points out, that doesn't leave the Royals with much flexibility. Here are the details: The Royals figure to look for an everyday outfielder, a catcher and relief help. They will probably have to non-tender some players to stay within their budget. Mellinger assumes the Royals will buy Coco Crisp out for $500k, rather than pick up his $8MM option. Mike Jacobs is a prime... Continue Reading

Odds & Ends: Uggla, Royals, New Blood

By Mike Axisa [September 6, 2009 at 12:22pm CST]

Here's some links to start off a gorgeous Sunday (at least around these parts)... After calling out teammate Hanley Ramirez, Bill Shaikin of The LA Times wonders if Dan Uggla might get a ticket out of Florida. If so, he says Uggla could be a fit for the Dodgers, who he says "are not expected to engage in a bidding war to retain second baseman Orlando Hudson." Sam Mellinger of The KC Star presents a few ways to improve the Royals for 2010. In addition to not handing out albatross contracts to players like Kyle Farnsworth and Jose Guillen, Mellinger... Continue Reading

Royals Rumors: Soria, Gordon, Buck, Jacobs

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 25, 2009 at 3:36pm CST]

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick explores many of the disappointing elements of the Royals' 2009 season and turns up some rumors along the way. Here they are: GM Dayton Moore says he tried to build a winner and holds himself accountable for the team's failure. Now he wants to build through scouting and player development. The Royals' system has improved as the team has spent more, but there's not an abundance of talent in the upper minors. Crasnick says the Royals need a "major overhaul" but suggests no one on the team's roster other than Zack Greinke or Joakim Soria would fetch... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Padres, Takatsu, Sano

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [May 22, 2009 at 12:18pm CST]

Links for Friday afternoon... SI.com's Tom Verducci heard one GM argue that the Padres should trade Jake Peavy and Adrian Gonzalez to re-stock the farm system. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo breaks down what will happen after Stephen Strasburg's drafted by the Nationals. He predicts that eight or nine college arms could go in the first 20 picks, if you count redrafts like Aaron Crow and Tanner Scheppers. According to Mike Rutsey of the Toronto Sun, Travis Snider was sent to Triple A by the Blue Jays. Snider was hitting .242/.292/.394, with 25 strikeouts in 99 at bats. According to Patrick Newman... Continue Reading

Royals Avoid Arb With Mike Jacobs

By Drew Silva [February 17, 2009 at 9:18pm CST]

According to the Denver Post's Troy Renck, the Royals have agreed to a one-year, $3.25MM deal with first baseman Mike Jacobs. Jacobs can make an additional $25K if he lands on the American League All-Star team. The 28-year-old hit .247/.299/.514 last season with 32 home runs and 93 RBI. He was acquired this offseason from the Marlins for reliever Leo Nunez. Continue Reading

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Royals Avoid Arb With John Buck, Joel Peralta

By Tim Dierkes [January 20, 2009 at 12:13pm CST]

According to Sam Mellinger, the Royals avoided arbitration with John Buck and Joel Peralta ($640K) by signing both for 2009. The cases of Brian Bannister, Zack Greinke, Mike Jacobs, and Mark Teahen remain unresolved. Dayton Moore has yet to go to a hearing as Royals GM. Continue Reading

Odds and Ends: Holliday, Takahashi, Lincecum

By Tim Dierkes [November 12, 2008 at 4:00pm CST]

Links for Wednesday... Richard Justice says the Astros should offer Andy Pettitte $7-8MM to come back. Joe Christensen doesn't see Huston Street landing in Minnesota. Larry Beinfest dismissed a "cyberspace rumor" that the Marlins are planning a run at Manny Ramirez. Gordon Wittenmyer says the Cubs could fit both Jake Peavy and Ryan Dempster into the payroll, and that the Peavy situation will be resolved first. Today is the deadline for MLB.com's Free Agent Frenzy. You have until 4pm CST to submit your picks for 15 free agents. Here are my predictions from November 3rd...I would change the Furcal and... Continue Reading

Royals Payroll Could Reach $70 Million

By Tim Dierkes [November 11, 2008 at 5:51pm CST]

Sports Radio 810 in Kansas City talked to Royals GM Dayton Moore recently. Moore hopes to sign Zack Greinke long-term. Greinke, however, is comfortable going year to year to maximize his earnings. Moore named three free agent bats he ranked above Mike Jacobs: Mark Teixeira, Manny Ramirez, and Bobby Abreu. He implied those three are out of the Royals' price range. Moore feels that Jacobs will continue to improve. Moore says he has flexibility to extend payroll toward $70MM or even higher. He notes that last year the Royals tried to sign Jose Guillen and Torii Hunter, which would've pushed... Continue Reading

Odds and Ends: Burrell, Atkins, Ohmura

By Tim Dierkes [November 10, 2008 at 5:15pm CST]

Links for Monday... Even after signing LaTroy Hawkins, the Astros would like to re-sign Doug Brocail. They already chose a $250K buyout over his $3.25MM option. Further complicating matters, Brocail is a Type A free agent. The Royals signed pitcher Brandon Duckworth and then outrighted him to Triple A. Yahoo's Jeff Passan ranks all the free agents, from C.C. Sabathia at #1 to Vance Wilson at #183. The Giants seem likely to hit the free agent market for a reliever. Pat Burrell hasn't heard from the Phillies yet. John Brattain battles Scott Boras on his Manny Ramirez claims. Aaron Gleeman... Continue Reading

Mike Jacobs Rumors

Royals Face Options On Crisp, Olivo

Royals Rumors: Jacobs, Buck, Olivo, Teahen

Odds & Ends: Uggla, Royals, New Blood

Royals Rumors: Soria, Gordon, Buck, Jacobs

Odds And Ends: Padres, Takatsu, Sano

Royals Avoid Arb With Mike Jacobs

Royals Avoid Arb With John Buck, Joel Peralta

Odds and Ends: Holliday, Takahashi, Lincecum

Royals Payroll Could Reach $70 Million

Odds and Ends: Burrell, Atkins, Ohmura

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