Ramon Vazquez Rumors

Pirates Sign Ramon Vazquez

FRIDAY, 1:51pm: Kovacevic says the Vazquez signing is official at two years and $4MM. THURSDAY, 11:37pm: Dejan Kovacevic says the Pirates have agreed to the framework of a contract with Vazquez. The contract is not signed yet, and Vazquez needs to take a physical. Another note: the Twins' signing of Nick Punto reduces the already-weak market for Jack Wilson. Kovacevic says the Dodgers have leverage if they want to go after Wilson as a Rafael Furcal fallback. 12:32am: Vazquez's agent told Kovacevic they're "very, very close" but not done. Neal Huntington also said it's not done. 10:51am: Dejan Kovacevic phrases...   Continue Reading

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D'Backs Rumors: Clark, Punto, Rhodes, Unit

8:10pm: Piecoro says the D'Backs don't want to trade Snyder; in fact, they'd like to extend him. Piecoro notes talks with Eddie Guardado, but they didn't go far. And Japanese lefty Ken Takahashi is not on Arizona's radar. 7:20pm: The D'Backs have discussed a contract with Tony Clark for '09, says Gilbert. 6:20pm: Rosenthal says the D'Backs want to trade the more pricey Snyder to clear a path for Montero. They could then ink a Gregg Zaun type to back him up. 3:30pm: Gilbert says the D'Backs have a one-year offer out to Loretta. 3:18pm: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert says the...   Continue Reading

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D'Backs Rumors: Easley, Loretta, Vazquez

5:54pm: The D'Backs offered Vazquez a one-year deal with a club option for 2010, according to his agent. Vazquez has a better offer from another club, and awaits a counteroffer from Arizona. He wants a multiyear deal. 10:20am: Jack Magruder of the East Valley Tribune says the D'Backs offered a one-year contract to Vazquez, but he seeks a multiyear deal. 10:08am: According to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks have talked to the representatives for free agent infielders Damion Easley and Mark Loretta recently. They've already offered a contract to Ramon Vazquez; Easley or Loretta could form a platoon with him....   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Lowell, Vazquez, Tazawa

Links for Saturday... Ken Rosenthal comes up with a few possible suitors for Mike Lowell if the Red Sox sign Mark Teixeira. He lists the Dodgers, White Sox, Tigers and Brewers as possible fits. Nick Piecoro likes Ramon Vazquez as a fit for the D-Backs. Highly coveted Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa pitched a complete game shutout in Osaka, walking no one and striking out 10. John Van Benschoten will move on from the Pirates and try to sign with another team. Luke Hudson will also leave his old club, moving on from the Royals instead of accepting an assignment to...   Continue Reading

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D'Backs Offer Contract To Ramon Vazquez

According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks offered a contract to free agent infielder Ramon Vazquez. Piecoro says the D'Backs would probably use Vazquez in a platoon at second base. Vazquez, 32, hit .290/.365/.430 in 347 plate appearances for the Rangers this year, but struggled mightily against lefties. He earned $810K.   Continue Reading

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Diamondbacks Talk To Vazquez

MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that the Diamondbacks have had informal conversations with the agent for free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez. Vazquez, 32, played 70 games at third, 26 at short, 11 at second and one at first for the Rangers in 2008. He is regarded as a good defender and as a left-handed hitter who would fit nicely in a right-handed heavy Arizona lineup. Vazquez could replace free-agent Orlando Hudson at second base. In 2008, he had the best offensive season of his eight-year Major League career, hitting .290 with a .365 on-base percentage. While it's likely his offense will decline...   Continue Reading

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D'Backs Looking At Second Base Options

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic talked to Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes, who says the team will explore second base options rather than move Mark Reynolds from third base. One option is Ramon Vazquez, whose agent has spoken with the D'Backs. Vazquez seeks a two-year deal. The 32 year-old hit .290/.365/.430 in 347 plate appearances, but struggled against lefties. He's played mostly third base in recent years.   Continue Reading

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