Scott Proctor Rumors

Braves Sign Scott Proctor

FRIDAY: David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has details on Proctor's deal. WEDNESDAY: The Braves signed reliever Scott Proctor to a split contract, according to Mike Graham of TCPalm.com (hat tip to Talking Chop). Proctor's agent Mark Rodgers said the Braves were "very aggressive in their pursuit of Scott." The contract contains performance incentives. Jeff Euston of Cot's Baseball Contracts informed me that Proctor would "have to spend all but about 21 days on the 25-man to qualify as a free agent after 2010." He'll probably need all of April in the minors, meaning the Braves could retain Proctor for...   Continue Reading

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Marlins Release Scott Proctor, Dave Davidson

The Marlins released pitchers Scott Proctor and Dave Davidson, according to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Proctor, 33 in January, was non-tendered by the Dodgers in December of last year. He agreed to a $750K deal with the Marlins in January, but was not able to return from flexor tendon surgery as expected. In May, he decided to undergo Tommy John surgery. Proctor's best year was 2006, when he posted a 3.52 ERA in 102.3 relief innings for the Yankees. Davidson, 26 in April, was claimed off waivers from the Pirates in April but designated for assignment...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's & Morosi's Latest: Halladay, Cabrera, Glaus

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com say that the Phillies and Blue Jays are getting closer on a potential Roy Halladay deal, but nothing is imminent. The Rangers and Dodgers have both expressed interest in Halladay, but did not talk with Toronto on Friday. The Angels have reportedly improved their offer for the former Cy Young Award winner, but it's unlikely they'll match Philadelphia's package. The Yankees have also expressed interest, but Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi has yet to engage them in discussions. In a separate column, Rosenthal and Morosi fork over a slew of rumory goodness... Don't...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Proctor, Dunn, Contreras

Links for Tuesday... According to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Marlins reliever Scott Proctor is out for the season with Tommy John surgery. So that's $750K down the tubes, though Rodriguez wonders if they might re-sign him to an incentive-laden deal after the season. New blog post at Live to Play, Play to Live chronicling Miguel Angel Sano's 16th birthday party. His day began with a tryout for the Giants. Sports Illustrated names the game's best and worst owners. WEEI's Alex Speier says that if Daniel Bard never returns to the minors, he'll eventually be the second...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Saito, Teixeira, LaRoche

More Tuesday links... Over at RotoAuthority, David Chase examines more of the optimistic Spring Training reports of '08. Particularly interesting: did pitchers follow up on their intention to use a new pitch? The Marlins' Scott Proctor signing is official. Also, Chan Ho Park with the Phillies. Carl Pohlad's three sons will take over for their father. McCovey Chronicles trade idea: Randy Winn for Xavier Nady. Add Randy Choate to the minor league deals for the Rays. Economist J.C. Bradbury says "the economic downturn cannot explain the magnitude of Pat Burrell's discount." He believes teams are exaggerating the recession effect. Keith...   Continue Reading

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Marlins Sign Reliever Scott Proctor

An industry source told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that right-handed reliever Scott Proctor has agreed to a one-year deal with the Marlins. Proctor was 2-0 with a 6.05 ERA in 41 appearances for the Dodgers last season. He fanned 46 batters in 38 2/3 innings. The deal is worth $750,000 in base salary and carries another $250,000 in performance incentives. Proctor is expected to fill the void left by the departure of Joe Nelson via free agency.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Nelson, Atkins, Taveras

After a hectic Winter Meetings, it's been a slow weekend. Today's links... A 3.35 ERA for Phil Hughes next year? Bill James and Co. think so. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe talked to Mark Mulder's agent, Gregg Clifton. Clifton said, "He's ready to go for any team right out of the chute." Clifton shot down talk that Mulder would not be ready in April. The Rays have contacted the agents for Joe Nelson and Scott Proctor. Keith Law likes A.J. Burnett's upside, but notes the risks. Peter Abraham compares the Burnett and Johan Santana deals. Law is in favor...   Continue Reading

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Non-Tendered Players

2:01am: MLB.com has the official list. 10:05pm: Here is a list of players who were non-tendered today, and therefore became free agents. Aquilino Lopez Joey Gathright, John Bale Jamie Burke Joe Nelson Aaron Miles, Randy Flores, Tyler Johnson Norris Hopper, Gary Majewski, Matt Belisle Doug Mathis Daniel Cabrera, Lance Cormier Denny Bautista Ty Wigginton, Reggie Abercrombie Jonny Gomes Willy Taveras Takashi Saito, Scott Proctor, Yhency Brazoban, Angel Berroa Clay Hensley and Charlie Haeger Chris Britton and Justin Christian Tim Redding Chris Capuano Kevin Cash Chuck James Chris Burke, Robby Hammock, Wil Ledezma, Jeff Salazar   Continue Reading

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Wilson Betemit For Scott Proctor Trade Completed

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Yankees and Dodgers have completed the rumored Scott Proctor for Wilson Betemit trade. I give a slight edge to Brian Cashman on this trade, given the volatility of relievers. Betemit I think can still be a capable infield regular   Continue Reading

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Proctor For Betemit Still Possible

ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that the Dodgers and Yankees are still talking about swapping reliever Scott Proctor and infielder Wilson Betemit. Betemit would act as A-Rod insurance and could even help out at first base this year. Proctor might be the reliever the Dodgers are craving. Keep in mind, though, that the Dodgers still might be able to sneak in a last-minute offer for Octavio Dotel   Continue Reading

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