Ty Wigginton Rumors

Heyman On August Trades

Executives tell Jon Heyman of SI.com that we saw the "softest deadline ever" last week because there's still the possibility for trades this month. Here's an explanation of how trades can occur after the deadline and here are the players Heyman deems likely to clear waivers (player who clear waivers may be traded): Bronson Arroyo, Adam Dunn, Jose Guillen, Aaron Harang, Adrian Beltre, Aubrey Huff, Jason Giambi, Melvin Mora, Miguel Batista, Juan Cruz, Ty Wigginton, Ron Mahay, Willie Bloomquist, Lyle Overbay, Willy Taveras. Some players who could clear waivers: Jon Garland, Doug Davis, Gil Meche, Alex Rios, Carl Pavano, Mark...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Braves, Orioles, Arroyo, Strasburg

Some links to check out on the night Derek Jeter tied Ted Williams on the career hits list with 2,654... MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that if the Braves make a move before next Friday's trade deadline, "the best bet is that they'll add a reliever." He mentions Danys Baez, Takashi Saito, Ron Mahay, and John Grabow as available options. Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun took a look at the Orioles' main trade chips, including Baez, Aubrey Huff, George Sherrill, and Ty Wigginton. Bronson Arroyo is officially on the trading block, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman, The camp of top...   Continue Reading

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Reds Seek Bats

Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Reds are actively seeking right-handed hitting, especially after losing out on Mark DeRosa to the rival Cardinals. Here are a few options for the Reds, who could improve at third base, shortstop and left field: They have considered dealing for Josh Willingham. Ty Wigginton could fit their needs as well. Adding Matt Holliday would be huge for the Reds, but he'd command the biggest return of all. Gary Matthews Jr. could fit in Cincy if the Angels are willing to pay a considerable portion of his contract. The Angels would likely...   Continue Reading

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Wigginton Deal Finalized, Moore Designated

According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, the Orioles finalized their two-year deal for Ty Wigginton and designated Scott Moore for assignment to make room. The Wiggy signing has led many MLBTR readers to wonder if Luke Scott could be available in trade.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: PECOTA, Wigginton, Tanaka

Links for Tuesday... Chat today, 2pm CST. PECOTA projects the standings. The projection system's playoff teams are the Red Sox, Yankees, Indians, A's, Mets, Cubs, and Diamondbacks (plus a one-game Braves-Phillies playoff). Ty Wigginton's deal should be official today or tomorrow. Additionally, the Orioles are close to signing reliever Ryohei Tanaka to a minor league deal according to Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun. RotoAuthority ranks the third basemen for fantasy baseball. I will be doing a radio interview at 3:30 CST today on WKNT in Florida. At that time you can click here to listen.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Wigginton, Prior, Andruw

Links for Monday... Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun says the Orioles are "bringing Ty Wigginton back for further examination this week." Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune snagged this Mark Prior quote: "If Kurt Warner can disappear for five years, I can disappear for three." Dave Cameron of FanGraphs points out that a Jermaine Dye career path is Andruw Jones' best case scenario. Baseball America has a run-down of all the minor league transactions between January 31 and February 6. Athletics Nation wonders if the A's could bring Mark Mulder in to fill a lefty reliever role. I...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal On Peavy, Ohman, Looper

Here's the latest from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Jeff Moorad's acquistion of the Padres does not affect the likelihood of a Jake Peavy trade, according to Rosenthal's source. There have been no recent conversations with the Cubs about Peavy. The Phillies had been confident of signing Ty Wigginton before the Orioles offered two years. The Phils are still mulling Nomar Garciaparra and Rich Aurilia, with the Giants also in on Aurilia. The Phillies are out on Will Ohman. Braden Looper is receiving interest from Baltimore, but he prefers the NL. The Brewers are not optimistic about signing Looper despite...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Costas, Red Sox, Wigginton

A few little items worth checking out on a slow Tuesday night in the baseball world... Bob Costas is leaving HBO for the MLB Network. They really are assembling a heck of a cast over there (depending on your preference, of course). Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun interviews brand new Oriole Ty Wigginton. Major League Baseball suspended Marlins infielder Pascual Arias 50 games for violating terms of the league's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Arias tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. It looks like "Citi Field" is going to keep its name. The Providence Journal takes a position-by-position look...   Continue Reading

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Orioles Sign Ty Wigginton

11:52am: Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun says Wigginton gets a two-year, $6MM deal. The O's had originally offered one year with a club option but upped their offer due to competition from the Giants and other clubs. 8:16am: According to Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles signed Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract. Wigginton, 31, was non-tendered by the Astros after hitting .285/.350/.526 in 429 plate appearances while playing third base and left field. His '08 numbers are dampened by his poor performance away from Minute Maid Park. Rosenthal says Wiggy will see time at first base and DH with the...   Continue Reading

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Reds Rumors: Gonzalez, Wigginton, Encarnacion

The latest from John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, who spoke to Reds GM Walt Jocketty recently... Jocketty is working on bringing some "fringe guys" to camp on minor league deals. It's been weeks since he talked to Luis Gonzalez's agent. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon learned of the Reds' interest in Gonzo yesterday. In reference to Ty Wigginton, Jocketty said, "They're getting close to desperate stage. But we're really only looking at bench help." Jocketty isn't handling the Edwin Encarnacion talks, but he expects to settle. Encarnacion filed at $3.7MM, the Reds at $2.55MM (midpoint of $3.125MM).   Continue Reading

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