Rich Aurilia Rumors

Rich Aurilia Hopes To Play In 2010

Rich Aurilia hopes to play in 2010, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Said Aurilia: "As far as next year, I definitely want to play if the situation is right. I understand that I would mainly be a utility, pinch hitter-type player, which I'm alright with." Crasnick notes that it was a trying year for Aurilia, whose father passed away. Aurilia, 38, hit .213/.256/.279 in 133 plate appearances while missing time with ankle and toe injuries. He'd signed a minor league deal with the Giants in February worth $1MM.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Astros, Mateo, Aurilia, Rays

Some more links on this Sunday afternoon... The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers writes that Tim Bogar and Manny Acta are early front-runners for the Astros managerial job. Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio could get called in for interviews by general manager Ed Wade. Joe Strauss gives us an overview of the dispute the Cardinals are having with recently signed Dominican outfielder Wagner Mateo. Veteran Rich Aurilia doesn't expect to be a part of the Giants' plans in 2010 according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Mike Hargrove, who last managed the Seattle Mariners, could land a job this...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Webb, Tazawa, Morgan, Aurilia

A few links for the morning... Today's chat starts at 2pm CST. Brandon Webb says he'll pitch next year and he hopes it's with the D'Backs, according to Doug Haller of the Arizona Republic. The team has the option of paying Webb $8.5MM or buying him out for $2MM. MLB.com's Jason Beck says the Tigers, who had interest in Junichi Tazawa last Winter, now have to face the righty as he makes his first MLB start. How about this stat, from Tracee Hamilton of the Washington Post: The Nats were 21st in the majors in runs before Nyjer Morgan's arrival....   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Johnson, Redding, Lopez, Giants, Hillman

Hope everyone's Sunday is going well! Here's some links for the afternoon... Israel Gutierrez of the Miami Herald feels that the face of the Marlins' future is ace Josh Johnson. Gutierrez feels that the most critical move the Marlins need to make it locking up Johnson to a long-term deal. To quote Gutierrez: "If Hanley Ramirez was worth paying for, then Johnson is at least as important, if not more." David Lennon of Newsday has Tim Redding's take on the possibility of being released: "I'm not an idiot. I've been around the game long enough to know what's going on,...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Redding, Aurilia, Mariners

More links for Wednesday... There's a question worth asking on NorthJersey.com: Are Tim Redding's Mets days numbered? Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Rich Aurilia doesn't concern himself with murmurs that his job is not secure. Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times believes the Mariners should hold on to their talent and try to win this year. The Cardinals signed a prospect named Adriano Uribe according to MLB.com. There's very little info available, but we do know that he's tall, left-handed and just turned 20. The Baltimore Sun reports that Chad Moeller, who was designated for assignment...   Continue Reading

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Giants Sign Rich Aurilia

8:03pm: Henry Schulman says the deal is done. Aurilia will earn $1MM if he makes the team. 11:54am: According to Ken Rosenthal, "Rich Aurilia will return to the Giants on a minor-league contract. Aurilia, 37, chose the Giants over the Cubs and Phillies. His deal is expected to be finalized on Monday." Henry Schulman learned that the Blue Jays were also in on Aurilia, and the Astros made a Major League offer early in the winter. Aurilia hit .283/.332/.413 in 440 plate appearances last year, but he does handle lefties well for the most part. Though their deals are not...   Continue Reading

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Giants Have Minor League Offer Out To Aurilia

5:19 pm: Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Aurilia is thinking over the Giants' offer. In a phone interview, Aurilia acknowledged that many players are settling for minor league offers. "It's something we're mulling over," he said. "We're trying to counter-proposal them a little bit and see what we can come up with." Aurilia thinks he would be a valuable addition to a young infield like the Giants' and said that he was "hoping to nail this down." 4:39 In an update to his blog, the San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports that the San Francisco...   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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Jays, Kevin Millar Close To Deal

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, first baseman Kevin Millar is "almost certain" to sign a minor league deal with the Blue Jays today or tomorrow. The Mets, Yankees, Nationals, and Rangers had also been in on Millar. Rich Aurilia has been recommended for the Mets by several writers, but Joel Sherman of the New York Post learned they've yet to make contact with his agent. Millar, 37, hit .234/.323/.394 in 610 plate appearances last year.   Continue Reading

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Phillies, Giants Considering Rich Aurilia

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick spoke to Rich Aurilia's agent Barry Axelrod, who said the Orioles' Ty Wigginton signing might move things along for his client. The Giants and Phillies had been interested in Wiggy and maintain interest in Aurilia. Ken Davidoff of Newsday would like to see the Mets get in on him. Ken Rosenthal wrote earlier today that the Phillies also continue to monitor Nomar Garciaparra, who is "trying to decide whether he is physically sound enough to play next season."   Continue Reading

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