Tim Redding Rumors

Odds & Ends: Johnson, Redding, Lopez, Giants, Hillman

Hope everyone's Sunday is going well! Here's some links for the afternoon... Israel Gutierrez of the Miami Herald feels that the face of the Marlins' future is ace Josh Johnson. Gutierrez feels that the most critical move the Marlins need to make it locking up Johnson to a long-term deal. To quote Gutierrez: "If Hanley Ramirez was worth paying for, then Johnson is at least as important, if not more." David Lennon of Newsday has Tim Redding's take on the possibility of being released: "I'm not an idiot. I've been around the game long enough to know what's going on,...   Continue Reading

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Mets Ready To Release Redding?

6:42pm: Bart Hubbuch of The NY Post spoke to Mets vice president of player development Tony Bernazard, who said they "haven't spoken internally" about releasing Redding. Manager Jerry Manuel added that from his perspective, Redding was still in the team's plans. 1:14pm: As Rubin notes, Redding was in the Mets' clubhouse Saturday. A release could still be on the horizon, but might not go down until early next week. 10:08am: Adam Rubin of The NY Daily News spoke to a source who indicated that the Mets were ready to release righthander Tim Redding and eat what's left on the one...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Redding, Aurilia, Mariners

More links for Wednesday... There's a question worth asking on NorthJersey.com: Are Tim Redding's Mets days numbered? Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Rich Aurilia doesn't concern himself with murmurs that his job is not secure. Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times believes the Mariners should hold on to their talent and try to win this year. The Cardinals signed a prospect named Adriano Uribe according to MLB.com. There's very little info available, but we do know that he's tall, left-handed and just turned 20. The Baltimore Sun reports that Chad Moeller, who was designated for assignment...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Pedro, Crosby, Nationals

A few links for Saturday... Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post reports that Omar Minaya says the Mets won't sign Pedro Martinez. Buster Olney was on this one earlier in the week, but that was before the Mets had to shut Tim Redding down because of weakness in his pitching shoulder. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle Bobby Crosby played third and first yesterday in a Spring Training game. He had never played first before and had to borrow a glove. Playing well at many positions couldn't hurt his trade value. We missed this one earlier...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Kotsay, Redding

Links for Thursday... RotoAuthority ranks the catchers for fantasy baseball. Dave Cameron reminds us that talented minor leaguers often have delayed success in the bigs. MLB.com's Mychael Urban talked to Mark Kotsay, who did not enjoy the free agent experience. MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone transcribes a Tim Redding MLB Network interview, where it was revealed that the Rockies, Pirates, and Orioles had interest before the pitcher signed with the Mets.   Continue Reading

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Mets Sign Tim Redding

2:12pm: Troy Renck says Redding agreed in principle to a one-year, $2.25MM deal with the Mets. 1:12pm: According to SI.com's Jon Heyman, the Mets are close to signing Tim Redding to a one-year deal for $2.25MM plus incentives. Ken Davidoff of Newsday also has it, suggesting the deal is for about $2.5MM. The Mets figure to add Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez as well. Not sure if this takes them out on Pedro Martinez. After signing Lowe or Perez the Mets may have the luxury of using Mike Pelfrey in the #5 role to limit his innings slightly.   Continue Reading

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Heyman On Manny, Lowe, Crede, Redding, Hinske

The latest from SI.com's Jon Heyman... The Giants "look like a major threat" to the Dodgers for Manny Ramirez and are "making a serious run at him." Former teammate J.T. Snow apparently raved about him. Nonetheless Heyman says the Dodgers are "probably still considered the favorite." Heyman lists the Rangers as "intrigued." He believes Ramirez will get three guaranteed years somewhere. Heyman says Derek Lowe is "quite possibly" in play for the Phillies, though we heard from Ken Rosenthal today that the team denied interest. Heyman also sticks with the Brewers and Angels as outside possibilities despite reports to the...   Continue Reading

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Mets Pursuing Redding, Wolf

THURSDAY: Mike Puma of the New York Post confirms Fitzpatrick's Tuesday report that the Mets made an offer to Redding. TUESDAY: Mike Fitzpatrick of the Associated Press reports the Mets have made an offer to Tim Redding and are readying one for Randy Wolf. The Mets need two starters and are also looking at Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez to fill out their rotation. No details on the offer to Redding. Fitzpatrick cites an unnamed source. In 2008, Redding won ten games for a team that didn't win 60, finishing with a 4.95 ERA and in 33 starts and 182...   Continue Reading

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Jake Peavy Rumors: Wednesday

10:37pm: Kevin Towers said tonight the Braves made a good offer for Peavy a few months ago, but it was unclear whether Peavy would approve a trade there. He also said a proposal from the Cubs "would fill several holes" on the Padres' roster. Peavy's agent Barry Axelrod says a framework was in place with the Cubs at the Winter Meetings but they were "trying to fill out that framework" by acquiring some pieces. Bruce Miles runs through the chances of the Cubs signing various free agent starters mentioned below. 3:32pm: Padres CEO Sandy Alderson doesn't believe there have been...   Continue Reading

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Renck On Redding, Fogg, Jennings

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post weighs in on various free agent pitchers. The Rockies are a long shot for Tim Redding following their Jason Marquis acquisition. The Mets and Orioles still like him; he may command $2.5-3MM. Josh Fogg would like to return to Colorado, but has drawn interest from other teams as well. The Rangers and D'Backs are interested in Jason Jennings. Jennings missed most of the season after signing with Texas for $4MM. He had surgery in May to repair a torn flexor tendon in his forearm. The Mets are one team with an eye on...   Continue Reading

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