Wilson Betemit Rumors

Royals, Wilson Betemit Reach Agreement

THURSDAY, 10:09am: Via a press release, the Royals announced they've agreed to a minor league deal with Betemit. WEDNESDAY, 5:55pm: Wilson Betemit is likely to sign a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Betemit spent 2009 in the Chicago White Sox organization, after being part of the deal that sent Nick Swisher to New York. Betemit hit .200/.280/.311 in only 20 games for the Sox, but has had some major-league success in the past. As the FOX report points out, Royals GM Dayton Moore was part of...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Betemit, Greene, Sano, Draft

How do you guys feel about interleague play? I understand the problems in creates in terms of the unbalanced schedule, but the fan in me still loves it. Anyway, here's some evening links as rivalry weekend kicks off... Wilson Betemit has been outrighted to Triple-A according to Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune. Betemit had been designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Gordon Beckham last week. Khalil Greene has returned to St. Louis not to play, but to "have his status re-evaluated" according to Derrick Goold. The Cards have been looking for middle infield help, and...   Continue Reading

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White Sox to DFA Betemit, Promote Beckham

According to a tweet by MLB.com's Noah Coslov, the White Sox will designate infielder Wilson Betemit for assignment before Thursday's game and call up top prospect Gordon Beckham. Beckham was the eighth overall pick in the 2008 Draft, and hit .318/.372/.512 in 184 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A this year. He has played mostly shortstop this year, but has seen time at third base recently. Betemit hit just .200/.280/.310 in 50 plate appearances this season after being acquired in exchange for Nick Swisher over the winter. Mike Axisa writes for River Ave. Blues.   Continue Reading

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Guillen Offers Updates at SoxFest

8:30pm: Gonzales has another story up on the Tribune's site with regard to Guillen and the Chicago White Sox. Guillen said catcher A.J. Pierzynski will remain the No. 2 hitter in the lineup, according to Gonzales. Guillen also said Pierzynski will remain the primary catcher, which curbs suggestions that the Sox will go after free agent Ivan Rodriguez. Guillen also reiterated what pitching coach Don Cooper has stated: Mark Buehrle, Gavin Floyd, John Danks and Bartolo Colon (if healthy) will man the first four rotation spots. Indications are that prized left-hander Aaron Poreda has an excellent shot at making the...   Continue Reading

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Sox, Betemit Agree To Terms

ESPN is reporting that the White Sox signed Wilson Betemit to a one-year, $1.3MM contract. Betemit, acquired by the Sox in the Nick Swisher trade, will likely spend some time at third base for Chicago, who hasn't re-signed Joe Crede.   Continue Reading

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Yankees Rumors: Cameron, Melky, Pettitte, Lowe

5:06pm: More on the Cameron situation: Ken Davidoff says Cabrera and Ian Kennedy have been discussed. However, the Brewers will probably wait to see if they can sign Sabathia, since he's good friends with Cameron. 10:26am: The latest Yankees hot stove buzz... According to Joel Sherman and George King of the New York Post, the Yankees inquired with the Brewers on Mike Cameron. The Yanks would be willing to send Melky Cabrera and pitching to Milwaukee. The Yankees are also talking to other teams about Wilson Betemit. The Yankees are only willing to do a one-year deal for Andy Pettitte,...   Continue Reading

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Wilson Betemit For Scott Proctor Trade Completed

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Yankees and Dodgers have completed the rumored Scott Proctor for Wilson Betemit trade. I give a slight edge to Brian Cashman on this trade, given the volatility of relievers. Betemit I think can still be a capable infield regular   Continue Reading

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Proctor For Betemit Still Possible

ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that the Dodgers and Yankees are still talking about swapping reliever Scott Proctor and infielder Wilson Betemit. Betemit would act as A-Rod insurance and could even help out at first base this year. Proctor might be the reliever the Dodgers are craving. Keep in mind, though, that the Dodgers still might be able to sneak in a last-minute offer for Octavio Dotel   Continue Reading

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Yankees Still Pursuing Wilson Betemit

The Yankees' love affair for 27 year-old infielder Wilson Betemit continues. They keep trying to swap Scott Proctor for him, this time with the Dodgers instead of the Braves. The Dodgers are definitely searching for late-inning relief help, but Joel Sherman and Mike Puma of the New York Post say Proctor doesn't do it for them. Betemit began the year as the Dodgers' regular third baseman, but hit his way out of the job after about a month. I'll be the first to admit I thought he'd keep the job and OPS at least .800. But to be fair, Betemit's..   Continue Reading

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Scott Rolen Dodgers Trade Rumor

Looking for a trade rumor, and don't care whether it's been confirmed in any way? We got you covered. A couple of Cards fans have emailed me this thread from Bernie's Pressbox. St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz throws this scenario out for debate: Wilson Betemit and one of Matt Kemp/Andre Ethier for Scott Rolen. Now, according to Bernie, there's nothing concrete and he's just talking. Still, it's interesting to ponder. Factors to consider: Rolen is owed $12MM annually through 2010. He'd have to be convinced to waive his full no-trade clause. Although maybe he wouldn't mind playing under a..   Continue Reading

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