Ted Lilly Rumors

Perrotto's Latest: Reds, Dempster, Silva, Lugo

John Perrotto's Every Given Sunday column is up over at Baseball Prospectus. For those without a BP subscription, here's the highlights: Perrotto believes that Reds owner Bob Castellini will give Walt Jocketty the go-ahead to dive into the free agent market this season in an attempt to contend in 2009. The Reds like their young core, and feel a solid bat or two can help them contend in NL Central immediately. Jed Lowrie's play since taking over for the injured Julio Lugo has convinced the Red Sox that he can be the everyday shortstop. They'll look to move Lugo (and...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Millwood, Posey, Igawa

Here's the latest link collection. Former Dodgers GM Paul DePodesta is now blogging for the public. He currently works for the Padres as Special Assistant for Baseball Operations. In his words, Kevin Millwood felt a stabbing pain even though he hadn't been stabbed. He's on the shelf with a groin injury, taking him off the trade market temporarily. Rays Index had some quality draft links yesterday about the Rays and their #1 pick. Jim Callis of Baseball America says catcher Buster Posey is "the current favorite." Joel Sherman wonders what might've been if the Yankees had signed Ted Lilly instead...   Continue Reading

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Cubs Sign Ted Lilly

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have signed southpaw Ted Lilly to a four-year, $40MM contract. Lilly will turn 31 in January. The Cubs' rotation now looks something like this: Carlos Zambrano Ted Lilly Rich Hill New Guy Mark Prior/Wade Miller The price isn't too bad; I thought Lilly could've snagged as much as $12MM annually if he waited longer. A month ago I had a full writeup of Lilly here at MLBTradeRumors. Check it out   Continue Reading

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Lilly Derby Down To Cubs and Yankees

Ken Davidoff of Newsday has the scoop after talking to Ted Lilly's agent: his decision will come down to the Cubs or Yankees. He meets with the Yankees tonight   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays Make Offer To Lilly

The Cubs made an offer to Ted Lilly this weekend; the Blue Jays chimed in late last night. Lilly's agent meets with six clubs today; perhaps a contract will be reached   Continue Reading

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Lilly At $44 Million?

Will Carroll is reporting mostly a lack of action in the early going in Orlando, but does have a tidbit concerning Ted Lilly: the asking price seems to be $11MM annually. Personally, I would not be surprised if Lilly gets $12MM annually if he waits out Barry Zito. Or who knows, maybe the Cubs will go five years on him to seal the deal quickly. Not sure why people were balking at giving Vicente Padilla four guaranteed years but think it's just fine for Lilly. UPDATE, 11:40pm: Lilly's agent will speak to the Cubs, Giants, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Mariners..   Continue Reading

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Cubs Make Offer To Lilly

Cubs GM Jim Hendry has extended an offer to southpaw starter Ted Lilly. The Cubs still have to deal with competition from several other clubs, but they're serious about Lilly. I know Lilly is one of the better Tier 2 guys out there, but he seems like a bad fit for the Cubs. They should be searching for a durable innings eater, something Lilly is not. The vet has dealt with all sorts of shoulder injuries after his 1999 surgery. His career high in innings is 197, set in 2004. I'm also unsure whether the Cubs should be acquiring a..   Continue Reading

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Market For Ted Lilly Develops

Ted Lilly is looking for a four-year deal at close to $40MM. It'd be tough to hand that contract to a guy with his injury history, but five teams are said to have serious interest. There are two mystery teams, one from each league, in addition to the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Cubs. The NL club could be the Giants. But how about the Mets? They have plenty of competition for Barry Zito, and Lilly might be the best remaining southpaw starter. The AL club could be (pure speculation) the Orioles, Royals, Mariners, or Rangers. My money is on the..   Continue Reading

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Tuesday tidbits

Nothing in the news that is too breathtaking today, but there have been enough things worthy of mention that I thought I'd throw them all into one thread. Here's a fun trade possibility: the Red Sox are interested in Chad Cordero (uh, who wouldn't be?) and may be dangling Wily Mo Pena, whom Jim Bowden is known to...how should I put this?...really like. Bowden hasn't acquired a toolsy outfielder for a couple of weeks now, so if the Sox found a way to sweeten the deal, perhaps Trader Jim would take the bait. The Yankees have been quiet lately, but..   Continue Reading

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2007 MLB Free Agents: Ted Lilly

Today let's take a closer look at free agent southpaw Ted Lilly. Lilly made $4MM this year, failing to hit any of his innings pitched incentives. He'll turn 31 in January and should be able to snag a three-year contract without a problem. 2006 was not his best season despite the career high 15 wins; Lilly's 2004 effort was better and included an All-Star appearance. He's said publicly that he'd like to return to the Bay Area to play with the Giants or again with the A's. The Jays have some interest in retaining him at the right price. Performance-wise..   Continue Reading

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Lilly Wants To Be A Giant

Ted Lilly was forthcoming yesterday with his desire: he'd like to play in the Bay Area for either the Giants or A's. Lilly mentioned that he was looking at the Giants' rotation and doesn't know whether they would have an opening. I think we can reasonably answer his question. Matt Morris, Noah Lowry, and Matt Cain form the foundation of the rotation. Still, the Giants definitely will have a need for a starter. Jason Schmidt is a free agent after this season. If his first 52 innings are any indication, he's going to have a huge price tag. San Francisco..   Continue Reading

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