Todd Walker Rumors

Orioles Asked For Ceda In Roberts Deal

According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Orioles asked the Cubs for 21 year-old righty Jose Ceda as part of a Brian Roberts deal at some point this winter. However, Ceda is untouchable for Jim Hendry. Ceda is a large righty swiped from Kevin Towers for Todd Walker at the '06 trade deadline. Baseball America ranks him fourth among Cubs prospects, first among pitchers. When Ceda switched to relief in July, he threw 23 hitless innings in A ball. His fastball and slider are of Major League quality and Lou Piniella has noted that he could make the...   Continue Reading

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Rockies May Sign Giles, Towers

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies have several bargain-priced free agents on their radar. GM Dan O'Dowd has ongoing talks with second baseman Marcus Giles, who prefers Colorado. Seems like the best place to rebuild value for Giles, who will turn 30 in May. Coors Field inflates right-handed batting average by 17% and right-handed home runs bt 23%, according to the Bill James Handbook. Giles made $3.25MM in 2007 but hit just .229/.304/.317. Giles' agent says a few other teams are involved on him, and Renck adds that Todd Walker remains an option. Pitching-wise, the..   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Roberts, Otsuka, Walker, DaVanon

A few minor moves to speak of... The Cubs don't appear to be concerned about Brian Roberts' steroid admission. The Padres' talks for Xavier Nady are "on hold," according to Bill Center. Also, the Friars continue to eye Akinori Otsuka. Aside from the aforementioned Michael Barrett, the Padres signed Robert Fick and Jeff DaVanon. DaVanon, a switch-hitter, has had some decent years against righties. Ken Rosenthal believes the Padres may consider their outfield situation settled now after missing out on Geoff Jenkins and signing DaVanon. Todd Walker, remember him? He was released by the Padres this year in Spring Training..   Continue Reading

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Helton Talks To Resume?

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe talked to four baseball officials about the failed Todd Helton trade. The majority (three, I guess) agreed that the Rockies and Red Sox would rekindle talks in spring training. Helton, however, has told the Rockies he is prepared to veto all future trades. Will he bend from that stance if the Red Sox and Rockies come to an agreement? I would expect Colorado to lessen their demands a bit if they can get this thing done before the seasons starts   Continue Reading

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Helton Talks To Resume?

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe talked to four baseball officials about the failed Todd Helton trade. The majority (three, I guess) agreed that the Rockies and Red Sox would rekindle talks in spring training. Helton, however, has told the Rockies he is prepared to veto all future trades. Will he bend from that stance if the Red Sox and Rockies come to an agreement? I would expect Colorado to lessen their demands a bit if they can get this thing done before the seasons starts   Continue Reading

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CBS: Padres Acquire Todd Walker

According to Scott Miller of CBS Sportsline, the Cubs are about to send Todd Walker to the Padres. Another low-rent fix for Kevin Towers. UPDATE: Ken Rosenthal has learned that Walker was dealt for 19 year-old righty Jose Ceda, currently in rookie ball   Continue Reading

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Mariners Trade Rumor: Todd Walker

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, the Mariners are scouting the Cubs' Todd Walker. Walker would be platooned with Eduardo Perez at DH and would be used against right-handed pitching. From 2003-05, Walker has batted .290/.346/.458 against right-handers. The 33 year-old impending free agent makes $2.5MM this season. The Cubs have been trying to trade him since spring training   Continue Reading

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Todd Walker To The Giants?

According to a source of Bleed Cubbie Blue, Todd Walker will be traded this month. The source indicated that the Giants are the likely suitor and that they would use him at first base. First base has been a black hole for San Francisco between Lance Niekro, Mark Sweeney, and a few others. The average NL first baseman is hitting .284/.364/.500 this year, while the Giants have gotten .251/.310/.393 out of their first basemen. You need a Lyle Overbay just to be average while the Giants have essentially been suffering through the offensive equivalent of Yuniesky Betancourt at first. At..   Continue Reading

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Walker For Matos Swap In The Works

As has been rumored for a couple of days now, the Cubs and Orioles are close to swapping Todd Walker and Luis Matos. According to the Baltimore Sun, the salary difference is the only holdup. While the Orioles' purpose for acquiring Walker is reportedly for use as a DH or bat off the bench, a source of mine says that is not the whole story. According to the source, Brian Roberts is not where everyone thinks he is health-wise. He's been mentioned as perhaps being ready for Opening Day, but that is highly unlikely. His type of elbow surgery is..   Continue Reading

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Walker For Bradley: Update

I've lost track of how many of these Todd Walker for Milton Bradley posts I've written. According to an emailer, Bruce Levine of ESPN Radio 1000 is reporting that the Cubs are awaiting word from the Dodgers on this trade - the offer of Walker is on the table. No timetable was given for a decision. Levine's been all over this one since November; he mentioned yesterday that it could happen before the weekend. Thanks to Ale   Continue Reading

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Bradley For Walker Talks Renewed?

A reader emailed me saying that WSCR The Score (George Ofman) and ESPN Sports Radio 1000 (Bruce Levine) are reporting that the Cubs are talking again about a Milton Bradley for Todd Walker trade, to happen within the next day or two. Levine reported this same rumor on November 29th. Thanks to Ale   Continue Reading

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Latest Cubs Rumors - Furcal, Wood, Nixon

As we approach the winter meetings, all kinds of crazy rumors are making the rounds. First and foremost is a possible three-way deal between the Rangers, A's, and Cubs as reported by Sunday's edition of the Chicago Tribune. WSCR, a radio station in Chicago, has cited tomorrow's Phil Rogers column about the trade. The details: The Cubs send Kerry Wood and $6MM to the Rangers for Kevin Mench. The Cubs would also surrender Todd Walker and prospects and would receive Barry Zito from Oakland. It's unclear what prospects would go Oakland's way, although it's fair to speculate Beane would ask..   Continue Reading

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Milton Bradley For Todd Walker

According to Bruce Levine on ESPN Radio 1000, the Cubs are talking to the Dodgers about swapping Todd Walker for Milton Bradley. Considering the devaluing of Bradley around baseball, the proposed trade sounds plausible. If the deal were to go through, it's most likely that Walker would play third base for Los Angeles. It's also possible that Jeff Kent moves to first and Walker remains at second base. Walker has played 60 games at third base in his career, and Kent has spent 105 games playing first. Thanks to Joh   Continue Reading

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Walker For Heilman Trade Legitimate

I've noticed various outlets claiming the rumored Todd Walker for Aaron Heilman trade was fabricated. While I'm not sure if the deal will ultimately go through, I can guarantee that the rumor is on the level. According to Kevin Burkhardt of WFAN in New York, the Mets have been dangling Heilman in front of the Cubs in an attempt to acquire Walker. The rumor originally aired on November 12th, and I've contacted Burkhardt in an attempt to get more info   Continue Reading

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Cubs To Trade Todd Walker For Aaron Heilman

A new trade rumor has been floated from New York today. We all know Todd Walker is on the trading block; it seems the Mets are interested. Word is that the Cubs will deal Walker to the Mets for Aaron Heilman, straight up. If the rumor holds up, this could help both teams. Strangely, the Mets still seem to have little faith in Heilman despite his breakout 2005. Heilman just turned 27, and he misses bats. He has yet to settle into his role as a pitcher. Heilman could serve in the swing role for the Cubs if Glendon Rusch..   Continue Reading

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