Shawn Hill Rumors

Padres Release Cliff Floyd, Shawn Hill

The San Diego Padres have parted ways with outfielder Cliff Floyd and pitcher Shawn Hill, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. They are the second and third players the Padres waived today, after the team also released righty Cha Seung Baek. Like Baek, Hill had been identified as a non-tender candidate by Tim. Neither player was a major contributor in San Diego this season. Hill started three games for the club, posting a 1-1 record and a 5.25 ERA. Floyd made 17 plate appearances in 10 games, recording just two singles and a walk.   Continue Reading

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Padres Will Solve Pitching Problem From Within

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that the Padres will promote right-hander Chad Gaudin before Monday's game for a start on Tuesday against the Rockies. According to Brock, Padres GM Kevin Towers said Sunday that he will not seek to acquire pitching help in a trade. The Padres have been hit hard by injuries to their rotation, placing three starters on the disabled list in the last month. Cha Seung Baek and Walter Silva have strained forearms, and Shawn Hill was moved to the DL after leaving a game with inflammation in his elbow.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Wieters, Padres, Peavy, Price

LInks for Thursday... Chico Harlan of the Washington Post says the Nationals will honor a handshake agreement Dmitri Young made with Jim Bowden, and put the first baseman back on the 40-man roster. Catcher Matt Wieters has been told by the Orioles that he'll be optioned to Triple A on Monday, according to Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun. Will the Orioles wait until late May to try to avoid Super Two status? Reds assistant GM Bob Miller talked to fans in an MLB.com Q&A. Check out an entertaining chat transcript with Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times over at...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Beckham, Taschner, Red Sox

Links for Wednesday... Chat today, 2pm CST. The White Sox sent last year's first-round pick Gordon Beckham to Double A to play shortstop, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Brian McTaggart of the Houston Chronicle talked to Astros GM Ed Wade about the difference between guaranteed and non-guaranteed contracts. El Lefty Malo expects the Giants to trade lefty Jack Taschner and go after free agent Will Ohman. Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News dismissed an internet rumor about Taschner and the Tigers. Not sure where that came from. Alex Speier of WEEI projects Boston's Opening Day...   Continue Reading

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Padres Sign Shawn Hill

According to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post, the Padres signed pitcher Shawn Hill to a minor league deal. Hill was released by the Nationals on Wednesday and also drew interest from the Blue Jays. San Diego is a great match, as he'll presumably have a rotation spot if healthy. A bonus for the Padres: they'll have the chance to keep Hill under team control through 2012 as an arbitration-eligible player.   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays To Sign Shawn Hill

SUNDAY 10:03am: Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star says the Jays are expecting to sign Shawn Hill as soon as he clears waivers. Griffin has a quote from J.P. Ricciardi: "'We wouldn't be signing him to come in here and make the major-league staff," Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi said. 'We'd have to get him up to speed, kind of like (former major-leaguer) Wade Miller (currently in minor-league camp). We're just trying to get as many arms as we can in here. We know the young kids are going to struggle. ... We're trying to put them in spots they might...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Gonzalez, Hill, Koskie

Links for Saturday... According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, the Yankees demoted righty Phil Hughes. He had a nice spring and figures to be the first in line when the team needs another starter. Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies reports that Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall spoke with Luis Gonzalez about re-joining the D'Backs once he retires as a player. Dave Perkin of Baseball America highlights some amateur players worth keeping an eye on. Check out Tim's Interview over at 6 Pound 8 Ounce Baby Joba. Cameron Smith of the Washington Post thinks Shawn Hill and the Blue Jays should work...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Pudge, A-Rod, Wilson, Hill

Links for Thursday... Chat today, 2pm CST. Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle talked to various Astros players about the Ivan Rodriguez signing. John Brattain of The Hardball Times asks what might have happened with Alex Rodriguez if he hadn't had Scott Boras whispering in his ear. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette assures us that the Pirates shopped shortstop Jack Wilson aggressively this winter. Eric Seidman of FanGraphs questions the Nationals' decision to release Shawn Hill. If Hill is useful in future years, this one's on Mike Rizzo. Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star discusses the...   Continue Reading

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Nationals Ink Joe Beimel, Cut Shawn Hill

According to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post, the Nationals have agreed to terms with Joe Beimel on a one-year, $2MM deal. In a corresponding move, the Nats released starter Shawn Hill. Beimel, a 31-year-old southpaw reliever, posted a 2.02 ERA in 71 games last season for the Dodgers. Nationals manager Manny Acta said Wednesday that Beimel will be used primarily as the team's eighth-inning setup man. Hill, 27, has battled injuries for much of his career, but was well-liked in the clubhouse. Acta called the release "probably the toughest decision" he's had to make in his time with Washington,...   Continue Reading

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Shawn Hill Wins Arb Case

According to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post, Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill has won his arbitration case, and will be paid $775,000 in 2009. The Nationals had offered $500,000. Left on Washington's list of arbitration-eligible players to settle with are Ryan Zimmerman, Scott Olsen, and Josh Willingham.   Continue Reading

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