Headlines

  • Brewers Nearing Acquisition Of Omar Narvaez
  • Steve Cohen In Talks To Increase Investment In Mets
  • Angels Acquire Dylan Bundy
  • Phillies To Sign Zack Wheeler
  • Braves Sign Cole Hamels
  • Angels Reach Stadium Agreement With City Of Anaheim
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Indians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2019-20 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2019-20 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2019-20 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2020
    • Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • Last 100 Comments
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Merkin Valdez Designated For Assignment

By Tim Dierkes | January 14, 2010 at 12:47pm CDT

Reliever Merkin Valdez was designated for assignment today to make room for Aubrey Huff, writes John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.  Valdez, 28, posted a 5.66 ERA, 6.9 K/9, and 5.1 BB/9 in 49.3 innings for the Giants last year. 

With a 95.5 mph average fastball, someone will give Valdez a look.  Heading into the 2004 season Baseball America ranked him as the #40 prospect in baseball.  Heading into '05 he was at #58.  Valdez had Tommy John surgery in October of '06.

Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0

Merkin Valdez San Francisco Giants Transactions

Tigers Avoid Arbitration With Joel Zumaya
Main
Five Teams Pursuing Jose Contreras
31 comments
newest oldest

Comments

  1. HummBaby

    10 years ago

    Of all the dead weight on the team, I’m surprised at this move. I liked him, and it wasn’t too long ago that he was being hailed as a future stud in the rotation (pre-surgery of course).

    Like
    Reply
  2. dodgers_suck

    10 years ago

    this guy was really good. still throws hard so he’ll find a home.

    Like
    Reply
  3. $1574266

    10 years ago

    I wouldn’t mind seeing the Pirates pick him up.

    Like
    Reply
  4. JaY_Patel

    10 years ago

    Well we have to give other RP a shot to crack the bullpen i think they like Waldis Joaquan (Spelling incorrect) and Dan Runzler alot. They have officially 3 spots open for RP if they carry 4 position players or 2 spots if they carry 5…..Wilson, Affeldt, Romo, Medders, Runzler, and Joaquan looks nice….They can bring back Merkin Valdez on Minor League Contract soo he doesnt take a 40 man roster spot

    Like
    Reply
    • iceman2410

      10 years ago

      I don’t think they can bring him back on a minor league contract. I believe he’s out of minor league options (I think I remember reading that in an earlier post).

      Like
      Reply
  5. bharsh

    10 years ago

    Freaking crazy… you mean to tell me this kid had no trade value what-so-ever?

    you watch… he becomes the next Joe Nathan

    Like
    Reply
    • giorgio m

      10 years ago

      Valdez had some serious talent….however, as long as we don’t get Pierzynski for Nathan and Liriano again, then I’m ok :(

      Like
      Reply
      • Lincecum_Says_GSP

        10 years ago

        Talent as in throws fire but cannot locate and has VERY weak offspeed stuff? Not to mention little movement on that fast ball? No doubt some teams that are starving for relievers will grab him quick but never showed the stuff Nathan showed. It was Nathan’s injury that put him on the block and Liriano was buried too deep in the minors at that point to show how good he would become.

        Like
        Reply
      • SolidarityInSF

        10 years ago

        Yes, he had some serious talent for leaving fat heat over the plate. Sure he threw 98 MPH, but that only meant it left the park that much faster.

        Like
        Reply
    • dwan

      10 years ago

      are you serious? Valdez only has one pitch, a fastball. If hitters know you only have one pitch you’re in trouble.

      Like
      Reply
  6. Abraham Zapruder

    10 years ago

    Phillies need this guy as a cheap 5th starter option. Claim him on waivers, Ruben.

    Like
    Reply
    • Lincecum_Says_GSP

      10 years ago

      You realize at best he’s a long reliever right? But by all means claim him as your 5th starter.

      Like
      Reply
  7. bharsh

    10 years ago

    Does the new “Giants Way” involve smoking excessive amounts of dope? Because me thinks that’s what Sabian is doing.

    Like
    Reply
    • Bye Bye Baby Bonanza

      10 years ago

      No that’s the “Lincecum Way”. Or “Two-time Cy Young Award Way”.

      Like
      Reply
  8. B Squared

    10 years ago

    I can see the Pirates taking a shot at him.

    Like
    Reply
  9. grebito

    10 years ago

    Unbelievable – –
    We toss Merkin (95mph stuff) and keep Fred Lewis (crap fielder & no clue at the plate)?

    Neukom – why do you put up with this idiocy unless you don’t get it either? Sabean is a reflection of ownership. If they don’t stop his idiocy then we can only assume they are as clueless as he.

    Like
    Reply
  10. Bye Bye Baby Bonanza

    10 years ago

    Good riddance! His propensity to give up the walk-off home run was only topped by Bobby “walk-off” Howry last season.

    Like
    Reply
  11. grebito

    10 years ago

    “Talent as in throws fire but cannot locate and has VERY weak offspeed stuff? Not to mention little movement on that fast ball?”

    Everyone is a project to some degree – – except Fred Lewis.
    You keep Merkin and show Fred the door – – Merkin vs. Fred – no contest.

    Like
    Reply
    • Lincecum_Says_GSP

      10 years ago

      Except for the fact that Lewis was 2nd on the team in OBP last year? He’s one of the only hitters from the ’09 that could draw a walk.

      Now I’m not saying he deserves a spot ont he 25 man at this point, but let him fight it out in ST and if he can emerge as a consistent hitter and learns how to steal a base you have a lead off hitter.

      Like
      Reply
  12. Bye Bye Baby Bonanza

    10 years ago

    Fred Lewis won’t be on the Giants next year either. The Giants will sign at least a bullpen arm and probably a catcher too this off-season. So they will have to DFA two more players on the 40-man roster.

    Like
    Reply
  13. BleacherBumSF

    10 years ago

    lol at anyone trying to critcize this move

    Waldis Joaquin is a clone of Merkin, a guy who can throw 100 but has no idea where it’s going

    Like
    Reply
  14. SC_Giants_28

    10 years ago

    Should of battled it out on the field, have Merkin pitch to Freddy and the winner stays. LOL

    Like
    Reply
    • eljimador

      10 years ago

      Lewis would draw a walk then the Giants would cut him anyway since they see no value in walks.

      Like
      Reply
    • eljimador

      10 years ago

      Lewis would draw a walk then the Giants would cut him anyway since they see no value in walks.

      Like
      Reply
  15. SC_Giants_28

    10 years ago

    Should of battled it out on the field, have Merkin pitch to Freddy and the winner stays. LOL

    Like
    Reply
  16. windycitywarrior

    10 years ago

    El Magifico is gone. By the way a “merkin” is a pubic toupee. I think thats funny.

    Like
    Reply
  17. SolidarityInSF

    10 years ago

    To everyone defending Valdez:

    He had a 1.723 WHIP last season. His BB/9 was 5.1. Opposing batters his .292 against him. He had 3 blown saves in three opportunities, including the Spillborghs grand slam. Oh, and that was out of 9 total save situations. 6 holds, 3 blown saves.

    I am glad the Giants are done with this failed experiment; I only hope they can pawn him off somehow, since I’m sure some other organization thinks they can clean up his technique. That way, our Giants might get to hit some gopherballs off him next year.

    Like
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Brewers Nearing Acquisition Of Omar Narvaez

    Steve Cohen In Talks To Increase Investment In Mets

    Angels Acquire Dylan Bundy

    Phillies To Sign Zack Wheeler

    Braves Sign Cole Hamels

    Angels Reach Stadium Agreement With City Of Anaheim

    Athletics Sign Jake Diekman

    Rangers Met Recently With Anthony Rendon

    Indians Acquire Sandy Leon, Designate James Hoyt

    Padres Acquire Jurickson Profar

    Recent

    Christian Villanueva Signs With Japan’s Nippon Ham Fighters

    Brewers Nearing Acquisition Of Omar Narvaez

    Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs

    Pitcher Notes: Hamels, Phils, Wheeler, Twins, Bundy, Lindblom

    KBO’s Doosan Bears Post Kim Jae-Hwan

    Giants To Hire Brian Bannister

    Yankees Meet With Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg

    Latest On Madison Bumgarner’s Market

    Marlins Notes: Park Dimensions, Outfield, Catcher, Villar, Aguilar

    MLBTR Chat Transcript: 12/4/19

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2020
    • 2019-20 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Twitter/RSS Feeds
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Indians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version