Willie Bloomquist 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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Bannister, Bloomquist, Teahen Drawing Interest

1:47pm: ESPN's Jayson Stark says the price for Bannister is similar to that of Jarrod Washburn - "big league-ready starter, pitching prospect with upside." He says the Yanks maintain mild interest. 10:16am: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports say the Brewers made an offer for Bannister but the Royals chose not to counter it. The Royals would have to be bowled over to move the 28 year-old righty. FRIDAY, 9:22am: Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel says the Royals rejected overtures from the Marlins on Bannister. He wonders whether the next best thing for Florida...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Felix, DiPoto, Red Sox, Marlins

More links as we count down the hours to the deadline... Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times asks if the Mariners should listen to offers for Felix Hernandez, in the event they cannot sign him long-term. SI's Tom Verducci sees Arizona exec Jerry DiPoto as "the frontrunner for the Nationals GM job." Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald says the Red Sox are looking for a right-handed hitting fourth outfielder who plays good defense. He mentions Willie Bloomquist and Cody Ross as possible fits. The Marlins are looking to make moves, but it's unclear where they'd want to upgrade, according...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Padres, Manny, Braves

Links for Sunday... John Moores will remain majority owner of the Padres for three or four years even if he agrees to sell the team to Jeff Moorad, according to Tom Krasovic. Major league executives say Padres CEO Sandy Alderson is likely to leave if Moorad takes over. In a recent poll, Giants fans were divided on the idea of signing Manny Ramirez. The Pirates haven't offered Doug Mientkiewicz a contract. Thomas Stinson looks at an offseason of "mediocrity" for the Braves. Bobby Cox likes the looks of Kenshin Kawakami. Larry LaRue asks who's on first for the Mariners this...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Johnson, Bloomquist, Smoltz

Links for Saturday: We knew Dan Johnson was heading to Japan, but now it's official. He'll play for the Yokohama BayStars and earn $1.5MM in 2009. Rob Neyer writes that the Willie Bloomquist signing caps an offseason that's cost the Royals a lot and left them with very little top talent. Losing John Smoltz hasn't been easy for the Braves. MLB.com's Tom Singer takes a look at some of the remaining free agent pitchers. Buster Olney creates a team of the remaining free agents and it doesn't look bad. He also has a fun idea for teams who want to...   Continue Reading

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Royals Sign Willie Bloomquist

According to MLB.com's Dick Kaegel, the Royals signed utility man Willie Bloomquist to a two-year deal for about $3MM. Assuming Bloomquist passes his physical today, he'll compete for the second base job. The 31 year-old hit .279/.377/.285 in 192 plate appearances for the Mariners in '08. According to Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star, the deal is for $3.1MM.   Continue Reading

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Orioles Rumors: Roberts, Uehara, Zaun, Pudge

10:46pm: Roch Kubatko says Zaun wants a two-year deal but the Orioles prefer one year. The O's are also talking with Ivan Rodriguez. Kubatko adds that Kenshin Kawakami was seeking a three-year deal. In another post, Kubatko says the O's have no interest in Shelley Duncan, but Richie Sexson and Ty Wigginton are possibilities for first base. Peter Schmuck adds Nick Swisher, Ryan Garko, Billy Butler, and Ryan Shealy as trade possibilities. Dan Connolly says the Orioles offered Brian Roberts a multiyear extension at about $10MM per, but the two sides have not made progress and Roberts doesn't want talks...   Continue Reading

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Crasnick On Abreu, Eckstein, Bloomquist, Lowry

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick has a bunch of new info. The Braves' interest in Bobby Abreu is described as "lukewarm at best." And he'd have to be a huge bargain for the Mets to get involved. Abreu's agent has his work cut out for him. Two middle infield possibilities for the Royals: David Eckstein and Willie Bloomquist. The Royals also considered Jerry Hairston Jr., but are concerned with his health record. Also, Dayton Moore continues to deal with payroll limitations. The Rangers are "keeping an eye on" Giants starters Noah Lowry and Jonathan Sanchez. Lowry had arthroscopic elbow surgery in September.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Ponson, Pie, Dohmann

Links for Wednesday... Check out the recent minor league transactions, always some familiar names. Scott Erickson's wife talks about his comeback bid. The Red Sox have had "early-stage conversations" about an extension for Kevin Youkilis. The Phillies invited ten players to Spring Training and signed a bunch of minor league free agents. The Royals invited four, including Lenny DiNardo and Oscar Villarreal. Roch Kubatko suggests the Orioles should try to acquire Ryan Garko. Curt Schilling weighs in on Mark Teixeira's options. Dayton Moore still doesn't sound willing to trade Zack Greinke. Peter Schmuck and Craig Calcaterra discuss the Sidney Ponson...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Rumors: Bloomquist, Lugo, Varitek

Red Sox linkage... Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald says the name of Willie Bloomquist continues to be associated with the Red Sox. Silverman says the Sox have been floating around Julio Lugo's name; no interest yet. Silverman sees the Tigers, Marlins, and maybe Yankees as potential suitors for Jason Varitek. Scott Boras would have a hard time getting two years, $20MM from any of those teams. The Marlins or Yanks would have to give up their first-round pick, too.   Continue Reading

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