Scott Linebrink Rumors

White Sox Rumors: Jenks, Podsednik, Linebrink

Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune has a new mailbag up, in which he answers some questions about potential offseason moves for the White Sox. A few highlights.... Gonzales expects the Sox to hang on to John Danks, whose quality innings still come at an affordable price. He can, however, envision them shopping closer Bobby Jenks, perhaps in search of a leadoff hitter. Given Scott Podsednik's consistent production this season and the struggling economy, Gonzales thinks there's at least a decent chance the 33-year-old outfielder will be back in Chicago in 2010. He sees the Sox keeping Gordon Beckham at...   Continue Reading

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White Sox Willing To Deal Veterans

11:11pm: Joe Christensen of The Star Tribune notes that the White Sox writers have been told "to sit tight here in (the Metro)Dome pressbox." 10:39pm: Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune says "Thome looks headed somewhere, declined to comment after the game." Stay tuned to MLBTR for updates. 10:31pm: Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun Times says that "Thome might be on the move, or at least thinking about waiving the no-trade clause." Teams would have to acquire players within the next 30 minutes or so for them to eligible for postseason rosters. 10:28pm: FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal adds Scott Podsednik...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Livan, Bartlett, Willis, Webb

Random pieces of rumorage... The Mets have expressed interest in Livan Hernandez, though he appears to be their Plan C or D. Jim Bowden and the Nats will be active in the trade market, perhaps finally pulling the trigger on deals for Chad Cordero and/or Jon Rauch. The Rays and Twins have had discussions about shortstop Jason Bartlett. Would a 1 for 1 trade for Rocco Baldelli make sense? Buster Olney believes the Rays should consider trading for the Nats' Cristian Guzman. Update on the Rockies' reliever situation. They're probably going to pass on Ron Mahay and Jeremy Affeldt, while..   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Santana, Hunter

Let's kick off the morning with some odds and ends, absent any earth-shattering rumors. I'll keep adding to this post. Awesome inside look at the Torii Hunter deal via Bob Nightengale. Hunter's first choice outside of Minnesota was the Cardinals, but they weren't interested. Hunter - not overpaid? So says J.C. Bradbury. Still some confusion about Johan Santana's no-trade clause. Buster Olney says it's full and doesn't indicate that the rights change on any certain date. Matthew Cerrone says it's a full NTC only until Opening Day '08, when it switches to 12 teams. Those are not mutually exclusive comments,..   Continue Reading

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White Sox Sign Scott Linebrink

First reported by Bruce Levine of ESPN Sports Radio 1000 out of Chicago - the White Sox have signed free agent Scott Linebrink to a four-year, $19MM contract. The Brewers have to be a bit disappointed, as Chicago's 8th overall pick in next June's draft is protected. Instead they'll get a second round pick from the Sox as compensation for the Type A reliever. Four years is a long time to lock in the 31 year-old Linebrink. He's never pitched in the American League, and you have to think he'll struggle. This seems like a poor signing to me   Continue Reading

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Yankees Interested In Mahay, Linebrink

According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the Yankees are interested in relievers Ron Mahay and Scott Linebrink. Offers have not yet been extended. Signing Linebrink would be costly beyond the three years and $12MM+ he might require. Assuming the Brewers offer arbitration and Linebrink declines (a safe assumption), the Yankees would have to hand over their 28th overall pick next June. It's known that the Astros already have an offer out to Linebrink, and the White Sox and Pirates may also be interested. Since he's a Type B, Mahay doesn't carry the same risk. The Braves,..   Continue Reading

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Giants Rumors: Cabrera, Rolen, Walker

Finally some Giants rumors! I know a few fans have been clamoring for the team to join the hot stove rumblings. Andrew Baggarly has an article here and Henry Schulman has one here. Let's discuss. The Giants have no one to play third base. Kevin Frandsen could technically do it but they prefer him at second. Thankfully, they will pass on Pedro Feliz. Feliz - get this - wants a three year deal. He's on the Brewers' radar, by the way. Miguel Cabrera is one option, though Baggarly doesn't see the Giants offering up Tim Lincecum to jump into the..   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Cordero, Livan, Jenkins

Somehow, I missed a Ken Rosenthal column. This thing is already 14 hours old. I'm slipping. A Mystery Team has already made a four-year offer to Francisco Cordero. We know the Brewers made an offer on Monday but Rosenthal may be referring to another club. Rosenthal suggests Scott Linebrink could be reunited with Bruce Bochy to become the Giants' closer. It's known that the Astros already have an offer out to Linebrink. Teams interested in Geoff Jenkins: the Cubs, Padres, Giants, Rangers, and Royals. Several of those are new to me. The Tigers' payroll is expected to exceed $115MM. Time..   Continue Reading

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Brewers Targeting Herges, Hawkins, Mahay

UPDATE: Melvin signed sidearmer Randy Choate this afternoon to start things off. This MLB.com article also quotes Cordero's agent Bean Stringfellow that "numerous" teams have shown serious interest in the closer. The Astros may be making a strong push. Tom Haudricourt checks in with some names among the eight or nine free agent relievers on Brewers GM Doug Melvin's radar. And to think, they cut this part out of Haudricourt's newspaper article. Melvin is currently interested in righties Matt Herges and LaTroy Hawkins, as well as southpaw Ron Mahay. The Rockies have one-year offers on the table for Herges and..   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Clark, Izturis, Clemens

First day for teams to negotiate with free agents, always a good time. Here are today's odds and ends. Jeff Blair notes that one athlete may still be better paid than Alex Rodriguez: Kimi Raikkonen, a Formula One driver, earns $51MM per year. No need to debate on whether race car drivers should be considered athletes, I just thought it was interesting. The D'Backs don't figure to spend much on free agents, because they're a smart team. Tony Clark wants two years, $4MM, and the team is thinking it over. The Bucs will probably hold onto Jack Wilson this winter,..   Continue Reading

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