Ronny Paulino Rumors

Marlins Rumors: Gload, Paulino

After declining his option earlier in the month, the Florida Marlins have offered Ross Gload a lesser contract, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Spencer indicates the offer is similar to the one that Wes Helms signed with the Marlins last winter, which was a two-year deal worth $1.9MM. The option that the Marlins turned down was for $2.6MM. Gload hit .261/.329/.400 as a pinch-hitter and occasional starter for Florida in 2009, and stated previously that he'd like to stay with the Marlins. As of midnight tonight, of course, any team will be able to negotiate with Gload....   Continue Reading

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The Jason Bay Trade Revisited

Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsbugh Post-Gazette recounts the details of the deadline deal that sent Jason Bay to Boston, specifically the final 7 minutes that reshaped the future of the Pirates organization. It's a really interesting read for any rumor-enthusiasts. Some points of interest: According to Kovacevic, before finally dealing Bay at the buzzer, Pittsburgh had been working on dealing Bay for over a year and a half. Before the 2008 season, the Bucs had come close to dealing Bay and catcher Ronny Paulino to Cleveland for Cliff Lee, Franklin Guttierez, and Kelly Shoppach. The Pirates did not feel it...   Continue Reading

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Stark's Latest: Keppinger, Baker, Phillies

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark has a new blog post up. Some of this is old news, but probably worth revisiting... The Reds are dangling infielder Jeff Keppinger, with the Red Sox and Astros as possible suitors. The Red Sox and Astros have also checked in on Colorado's Jeff Baker, along with the Phillies. But, the Rockies are reportedly demanding a "quality young starter" in return. The Mets expressed interest in Ronny Paulino before he was dealt to the Giants (then moved swiftly to the Marlins). The Phillies continue to shop around for a right-handed reserve outfielder.   Continue Reading

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Marlins Roster Spots

MLB.com's Joe Frisaro passes along the latest Marlins rumors: The Marlins appear to be looking for a left-handed bench player who can pinch hit and spot start. Sounds like Luis Gonzalez could be a fit. They're also interested in lefty relief help. Frisaro mentions Adam Melhuse as a backup catching option, but Florida has since acquired Ronny Paulino.   Continue Reading

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Taschner To Phils; Paulino To Fish; Correa To SF

SATURDAY, 2:01am: The Giants quickly turned Paulino around in a trade to the Florida Marlins for right-handed pitcher Hector Correa, MLB.com reports. Correa, 21, has a career 8-10 record with a 4.52 ERA in 34 games (29 starts) in the minor leagues. Paulino will likely be the backup catcher to John Baker. Paulino, 27, hit .278 in 304 games with Pittsburgh from 2005 to 2008. FRIDAY, 9:08am: According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Phillies acquired lefty reliever Jack Taschner today for catcher Ronny Paulino. The Phils had acquired Paulino from the Pirates on December 10th. Taschner,...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal On Melky, Matthews, Pedro, Ohman

As usual, good stuff from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports... Rosenthal says the Yankees are open to moving Melky Cabrera, and opines that the White Sox would be a perfect fit. Trading Cabrera would open up the Yankees' outfield picture for sure, but leave them shakier in center with Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher. Rosenthal also says the White Sox have expressed some interest in a deal to acquire Gary Matthews Jr., assuming the Angels pay "the vast majority of the $33MM remaining on the final three years of his contract." Pedro Martinez reached out to the Royals before they...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Acquire Ronny Paulino

8:13pm: Lauber has the deal: the Phils receive catcher Ronny Paulino from the Pirates for Triple A backstop in Jason Jaramillo. 7:24pm: Scott Lauber talked to Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., who has agreed to a small trade a notch above the Greg Golson/John Mayberry swap. The players traded are on 40-man rosters though. They're awaiting physicals. The Pirates could have a small trade in the works as well.   Continue Reading

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Pirates Discussing Trade For Robert Andino

6:52pm: Frisaro says Pirates shortstop Brian Bixler is a name that has surfaced as a possible return for Andino. 6:20pm: Kovacevic says this trade "looks as if it might not advance past the talking stage." 11:51am: Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald notes that Andino is out of options and Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has publicly admired Paulino. 11:33am: Related note from MLB.com's Joe Frisaro: There has been talks at the Winter Meetings about Florida showing interest in catcher Ronny Paulino. But according to a National League source, there didn't seem to be any discussions about sending the catcher to...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Rumors: Payton, Taguchi, Bard, Paulino

Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald has a few new Red Sox rumors: The Sox are not interested in Jay Payton or any Craig Landis client (he also reps Jon Garland). They're also not in on So Taguchi. Josh Bard could be a Plan B or C at catcher. Ronny Paulino has also been discussed.   Continue Reading

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Marlins Catcher Rumors

Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel has the latest on the Marlins' trade talks for a catcher. The Rangers could part with Max Ramirez or Jarrod Saltalamacchia, but want a frontline starter type such as Chris Volstad, Josh Johnson, or Ricky Nolasco. The Marlins aren't willing to do that, but instead could flip Jonathan Sanchez to Texas if they get him. Or, they could send Anibal Sanchez if they add a starter. The Marlins also have an eye on Pittsburgh's Ronny Paulino. Meanwhile current Marlin Matt Treanor could be non-tendered or traded for a minor piece.   Continue Reading

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