Moises Alou Rumors

Moises Alou Likely To Retire

Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch talked to outfielder Moises Alou, who is likely to retire. Alou said: "I’m going home after this. I haven’t decided 100 percent. But it looks like it. It looks like it. I’m tired of the nagging injuries — my calf, my quad, my hammy, everyday something different. It got to the point that I didn’t trust going out there. Everybody wants me to keep playing. I know the feelings inside — the pains and aches. Sometimes it is time to let it go. It’s not forever. This is my last rodeo, like you...   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's Latest: Pedro, Alou, Pudge

The latest from SI.com's Jon Heyman: Some baseball people believe Omar Minaya will bring Pedro Martinez back to New York once Oliver Perez signs. Minaya loves Pedro and Pedro may prefer to return to the Mets The Phillies have about $3MM left to spend; Heyman wonders whether Moises Alou would sign for that kind of money. The Phillies have also considered Rich Aurilia and Nomar Garciaparra, but Aurilia may simply return to the Giants if they have room for him. Heyman says Ivan Rodriguez makes the most sense for the Marlins, but adds that they have little money to spend....   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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Reds Rumors: Baldelli, Rivera, Burrell

11:46pm: Amusing story from Joe McDonald: A group of Cincinnati Reds personnel, including manager Dusty Baker, were playing roulette Tuesday night. A member of the contingent yelled "Put it on No. 5 for Rocco Baldelli" and now it appears the Reds are having talks with his agent. McDonald adds that the Red Sox have apparently stepped back with their interest in Baldelli. Buster Olney wrote on Monday that he'd be shocked if Boston didn't sign Baldelli. 9:24pm: According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds talked to the agents for Rocco Baldelli and Juan Rivera (the agents initiated)....   Continue Reading

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Mets Offer Arb To Perez, No Others

According to MLB.com's Marty Noble, the Mets offered arbitration to Type A free agent Oliver Perez. None of their other free agents received an offer, including Type Bs Luis Ayala and Moises Alou. No big surprises here.   Continue Reading

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Crasnick On Retirement Candidates

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick looks at nine veteran players and estimates their chances of retiring. He assesses the situations of Jim Edmonds, Garret Anderson, Ken Griffey Jr., Cliff Floyd, Jeff Kent, Nomar Garciaparra, Luis Gonzalez, Frank Thomas, and Moises Alou. Crasnick feels Edmonds, Anderson, Griffey, and Floyd are likely to play, while the rest are not. Of the long shots, Thomas seems most intent on playing in '09.   Continue Reading

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Heyman's Latest: Gillick, Pedro, Dempster, McLouth

Here's a look at the latest column from SI.com's Jon Heyman. Heyman is hearing "scuttlebutt" that GM Pat Gillick may not leave the Phillies after all. Theo Epstein's new deal is worth about $7MM over three years, which might be highest among GMs. Pedro Martinez's agent insists Pedro will pitch next year. In May, Martinez said he wanted to pitch two or three more years a couple days after suggesting retirement was an option. Moises Alou is undecided on 2009. Cubs GM Jim Hendry expects to re-sign Ryan Dempster after the season. Heyman says the Yankees "will likely make a...   Continue Reading

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Week in Review

Here's a look back at the biggest stories MLBTR covered for the week of July 6 - 13: The Brewers completed a deal for C.C. Sabathia, sending Matt LaPorta and other prospects to Cleveland in return. Sabathia's looked great so far, and LaPorta's already making an impact in the Indians minor league system. Looks good for both teams right now if you ask this guy. The Cubs answered their division rival quickly, landing Oakland ace Rich Harden along with Chad Gaudin in exchange for Matt Murton, Sean Gallagher, Eric Patterson, and Josh Donaldson. Harden was brilliant in his debut. I...   Continue Reading

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Alou Out For Season, Could Retire

Not that the Mets were counting on him, but it looks like Moises Alou's body has broken down beyond repair. He's torn a hamstring, and doctors are recommending surgery. It might be time to hang 'em up. Alou's had a fine career, banging out 332 home runs. He topped a .900 OPS in many seasons. Taking Alou of the picture entirely might cause Omar Minaya to hasten his search for a corner outfielder. The market offers names like Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, Adam Dunn, Raul Ibanez, Frank Catalanotto, Kenny Lofton, Xavier Nady, Randy Winn, and Ken Griffey Jr. Mets top...   Continue Reading

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