Shawn Chacon Rumors

Odds And Ends: Cuban, Harper, Sano

More links for the afternoon... ESPN.com reports that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has no plans to bid on the Chicago Cubs. Yankees and Red Sox scouts are assembling teams of high schoolers to face off in an exhibition game at Fenway Park this August. And Bryce Harper will be suiting up in pinstripes, according to Peter Abraham of the Journal News. Roch Kubatko of MASN.com hears that the Orioles are hesitant to offer Miguel Angel Sano big money. Kubatko would be surprised to see the Orioles become frontrunners for the Dominican prospect. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle...   Continue Reading

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Shawn Chacon Signs With Athletics

10:20am: Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that Chacon will report to Triple A Sacramento today and is tentatively scheduled to start tomorrow night. 12:24am: MLBTR has learned tonight that pitcher Shawn Chacon signed a minor league deal with the A's. Pitching for the independent league Newark Bears, the 31 year-old Chacon posted a 4.29 ERA with 29 strikeouts and 16 walks in 42 innings this year. The Astros released him about a year ago after he threw the team's GM, Ed Wade, to the ground in a clubhouse altercation.   Continue Reading

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Chacon Signs With Newark Bears

Former MLB right-hander Shawn Chacon has signed with the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League. The 31-year-old spent time with the Rockies, Yankees, Pirates, and finished up last season as a member of the Astros. His 2008 season - and possibly his Major League career - came to an end when he got into a physical altercation with general manager Ed Wade, throwing him to the ground after being demoted from the rotation. He was 45-61 with a 4.99 ERA as a major leaguer, and went 2-3 with a 5.04 ERA last year in Houston.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Giambi, Saberhagen, Chacon

Today's stray Winter Meetings links as everyone heads home... Jason Giambi maintains hopes of returning to the Yankees; he may be willing to take a discount. Dave Cameron believes the Rays won the Edwin Jackson-Matt Joyce swap, handily. Brett Saberhagen was hired as an agent for Dan Evans' firm. He'll focus on pitchers. Shawn Chacon's agent is trying to find his client a job. Troy Renck also notes that the Rockies' offer to Glendon Rusch is a $750K minor league deal. Kevin Kaduk relays his first Winter Meetings experience.   Continue Reading

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Renck's Mailbag: Snell, Helton, Holliday

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post published a mailbag today with some good rumors. The Pirates wanted Franklin Morales, Esmil Rogers, and Chris Nelson for Ian Snell. Can't blame 'em for asking. Last winter, the A's asked for Ubaldo Jimenez in a deal for Dan Haren. As good as Haren's been, the Rockies still have to be happy they passed. Renck doesn't see the Rox picking up Shawn Chacon - reportedly he has not been working out over the past month. Renck reveals that Todd Helton asked the Rockies upon signing his megadeal that money not be deferred. Nonetheless...   Continue Reading

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Heyman's Latest: Bay, Rivera, Chacon

New column from SI.com's Jon Heyman. Fresh Jason Bay rumors: the D'Backs and Cardinals are in pursuit. The Mets and Rays have kicked the tires as well. Heyman believes the Pirates want Emilio Bonifacio from the D'Backs, and maybe Colby Rasmus from the Cards. At any rate, the price will be steep with Bay signed for '09. Juan Rivera is a "surprise target" of the Mets, though they've had interest in him since March. Rivera will be hard to acquire, though, because he's gaining playing time for the Angels. Heyman believes Shawn Chacon will win his grievance and get paid...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Phillips, Chacon, Hewitt, Griffey

Random links for Tuesday. Interesting news out of Philly...Brett Myers accepted a minor league assignment. The Phils seem likely to acquire a starter this month. That was quick - the Mets designated Andy Phillips for assignment. Shawn Chacon cleared waivers and was released without pay, but the players' association plans to file a grievance. It's a matter of a million bucks. The Phillies signed first-round pick Anthony Hewitt, a high school infielder. He'll get about $1.4MM. The Cards officially inked top pick Brett Wallace, a college third baseman. Three scouts watched Reds reliever David Weathers last night. Just throwing it...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Brewers, White Sox, Astros, Harden

A few minor notes from around the MLBiverse... Jon Heyman came up with a list of 19 pitchers that could be made available prior to the trade deadline. He also presents a list of 12 candidates that the Mariners may consider for their vacant GM position. The Brewers' assistant GM indicated the team would like to add a starting pitcher to give the pitching staff more depth. Ken Williams says that he is happy with the White Sox' roster and has not assigned scouts to specific players on other teams that could be available. Richard Justice says that the Astros...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Chacon, Minaya, Inoa

Nothing major cracking on the hot stove this morning, so we'll kick it off with odds and ends. The Padres haven't finalized the deal with top pick Allan Dykstra due to concerns with his physical. Sorry Pirates fans, but the team does not have interest in bringing back Shawn Chacon. David Lennon believes Omar Minaya's job is safe. Minaya could seek an extension after the season (he's signed through '09). In a non-subscriber article, Baseball Prospectus' Joe Sheehan gives his take on whether certain teams should be buyers or sellers. Saberscouting gives a scouting report on Michel Inoa. Henry Schulman...   Continue Reading

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Chacon Placed On Waivers

THURSDAY, 4:24pm: Chacon has been placed on waivers and will be released without pay assuming he clears. WEDNESDAY, 10:21pm: An explanation for the suspension has come out. Chacon had an altercation with GM Ed Wade, throwing him to the floor at one point. What little trade value Chacon might have had is gone now. 8:01pm: It was only a matter of time. Shawn Chacon, unhappy with his bullpen demotion, has asked the Astros for a trade. He says he signed to be a starter and turned down more money to relieve for other teams. Chacon would like to be released...   Continue Reading

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