Phils, Reds Considering Hermanson
According to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Dustin Hermanson will throw for teams this week. It’s likely that the Phillies will have a look at the 34 year old reliever. Could be a sleeper for saves, for the fantasy baseball-minded. The Reds will watch him pitch as well.
Salisbury also says:
"Schilling wants a contract extension by opening day or he’ll test the free-agent market. Start those Phillies rumors."
Freddy Garcia and Jon Lieber will be free agents after the 2007 season, so the Phillies will have an opening. However, if this offseason is any indication, the Phils will have a tough time winning a bidding war.
Phils, Reds Considering Hermanson
According to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Dustin Hermanson will throw for teams this week. It’s likely that the Phillies will have a look at the 34 year old reliever. Could be a sleeper for saves, for the fantasy baseball-minded. The Reds will watch him pitch as well.
Salisbury also says:
"Schilling wants a contract extension by opening day or he’ll test the free-agent market. Start those Phillies rumors."
Freddy Garcia and Jon Lieber will be free agents after the 2007 season, so the Phillies will have an opening. However, if this offseason is any indication, the Phils will have a tough time winning a bidding war.
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.
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.
Pirates Sign Dan Kolb
UPDATE: And the Pirates won the Kolb derby. It’s a minor-league deal but he will make $1.25MM if he makes the 25 man roster out of spring training.
Did I just write that? A couple of clubs are bidding for the services of 32 year-old reliever Dan Kolb. Last year, Kolb rejoined the Brewers and continued his low-strikeout, high groundballing ways. It resulted in a 4.84 ERA. Kolb’s agent is talking up his durability and second half (2.75 ERA in 19 innings).
The Rockies, perhaps intrigued by Kolb’s home run prevention, have made an offer. Dan O’Dowd is trying to play it cool. The Pirates have an offer out as well, and Dejan Kovacevic says Kolb wants a Major League deal. Kolb hopes to be the setup man in Pittsburgh.
Pirates Sign Dan Kolb
UPDATE: And the Pirates won the Kolb derby. It’s a minor-league deal but he will make $1.25MM if he makes the 25 man roster out of spring training.
Did I just write that? A couple of clubs are bidding for the services of 32 year-old reliever Dan Kolb. Last year, Kolb rejoined the Brewers and continued his low-strikeout, high groundballing ways. It resulted in a 4.84 ERA. Kolb’s agent is talking up his durability and second half (2.75 ERA in 19 innings).
The Rockies, perhaps intrigued by Kolb’s home run prevention, have made an offer. Dan O’Dowd is trying to play it cool. The Pirates have an offer out as well, and Dejan Kovacevic says Kolb wants a Major League deal. Kolb hopes to be the setup man in Pittsburgh.
New RotoAuthority Reading
The day after the Super Bowl is typically the starting point for fantasy baseball for many people. However, RotoAuthority has info year-round for the die-hards. Get a jump on your league and check out all the new content over there:
New RotoAuthority Reading
The day after the Super Bowl is typically the starting point for fantasy baseball for many people. However, RotoAuthority has info year-round for the die-hards. Get a jump on your league and check out all the new content over there:
Belliard Involved In Extortion Case
Could this be part of the reason Ron Belliard still doesn’t have a job? The second baseman has been named in a federal extortion case. According to federal authorities in St. Louis, a man tried to blackmail Belliard into paying $150,000 to keep an alleged affair and pregnancy quiet. Belliard is married with two kids.
The details aren’t confirmed and Belliard’s agent denies his involvement. With the second base free agent market pretty deep this year, all else being equal, this case could have been a reason to avoid Belliard. Just speculating.
Belliard Involved In Extortion Case
Could this be part of the reason Ron Belliard still doesn’t have a job? The second baseman has been named in a federal extortion case. According to federal authorities in St. Louis, a man tried to blackmail Belliard into paying $150,000 to keep an alleged affair and pregnancy quiet. Belliard is married with two kids.
The details aren’t confirmed and Belliard’s agent denies his involvement. With the second base free agent market pretty deep this year, all else being equal, this case could have been a reason to avoid Belliard. Just speculating.