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Quick Hits: Soriano, Pedro, Indians, Crisp, Tigers

By Mark Polishuk | January 14, 2012 at 12:06am CDT

The first few items of this post concern Alfonso Soriano, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez.  Are we sure it's 2012?  As we wrap up a busy Friday the 13th, here are a few items to take us into the weekend…

  • Alfonso Soriano reiterated that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause, but only if the Cubs deal him to a contender, reports ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine.  Soriano is owed $54MM through 2014 and the Cubs are reportedly willing to pay most of that salary in a possible deal.
  • Pedro Martinez tells Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal that a few teams contacted him about a possible comeback last season, but the future Hall-of-Famer firmly stated he isn't making a comeback.
  • Indians GM Chris Antonetti told a group of reporters (including MLB.com's Jordan Bastian) that the Tribe wasn't interested in bringing back Manny Ramirez, saying Ramirez was "not a positional fit."  While it could be argued Ramirez would be a nice right-handed complement to current Cleveland DH Travis Hafner, it's easy to see why a team would want to steer clear of Ramirez's baggage.
  • From the same media session, Antonetti said it isn't "imperative" that the Indians acquire a first baseman.  "I think we feel good about the foundation of players that we have," Antonetti said.  "We're in a good spot, but certainly we'd like to improve upon that."  Yesterday, we heard the Tribe was interested in free agent Carlos Pena.
  • The Dodgers never spoke to free agent outfielder Coco Crisp, GM Ned Colletti tells Steve Dilbeck of the L.A. Times.  It's hard to imagine the Dodgers matching the two-year, $14MM contract Crisp received from the Athletics, but then again, the A's are one of the few teams under even tighter budget restraints than the Dodgers.
  • The Tigers have been so quiet this offseason that MLive.com's Ian Casselberry figures the club may be better off waiting until the season begins to make upgrades.
  • Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune discusses the latest Padres news and answers questions from fans in his weekly online chat.
  • On a one-year, $8MM contract, Roy Oswalt could be "the biggest bargain of the winter," opines Fangraphs' Dave Cameron.
  • Tyler Kepner of the New York Times unveils his "Unsigned All-Star Team" of the offseason's most notable remaining free agents.
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  1. Tim Montague

    14 years ago

    Soriano could be an interesting option for a contender if the Cubs pick up say, 40 of the 54 million.

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    • MB923

      14 years ago

      I guess if he went to an AL team, he’d be a DH. Watch an AJ Burnett/Soriano trade happen lol

      Reply
      • Lastings

        14 years ago

        They just got rid of a head case in Zambrano, why on Earth would they want another?

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        • MB923

          14 years ago

          I wasn’t really being serious.

          2 different headcases though, 1 does it on the field, 1 does it in the dugout and clubhouse.

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          • Lastings

            14 years ago

            Headcases are headcases, after awhile they all just sorta blend together. But in the end, they are two pitchers that have long passed their heyday and will never see a mega contract again…

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            • MB923

              14 years ago

              No doubt about that. Now the question is, who’s the next head case to sign a mega contract?

              Reply
            • ARod's Ring

              14 years ago

              Wasn’t Lastings Milledge a Headcase? lol

              Reply
              • Lastings

                14 years ago

                Speaking from experience, my friend…speaking from experience…

                Reply
    • Cora the Destroya

      14 years ago

      I wonder if he could be the Red Sox RH bat.  I know he hasn’t been spectacular, but hitting in the Boston lineup can help him.  Of course this would only be logical if the Cubs eat up his contract.  He could be compensation and possibly be traded alongside Garza in a deal to the Sox. His defense is questionable though.

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      • flickadave

        14 years ago

        Soriano for Lackey and the Cubs eat part of Soriano’s contract sounds fair. This would have upside for the Cubs if Lackey comes back strong from surgery and benefits from the change out of the AL East into the NL and would give the Sox a decent RH bat in the outfield. Put Soriano in LF where his lack of defense won’t be as noticeable in Fenway and Crawford’s athleticism will help more in RF.

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  2. User 4245925809

    14 years ago

    If Oswalt goes for 8m and Henry/Cherrington refuse to spring for it, even with the 3-4m in luxury fees.. The fans in Boston should storm the stadium and demand legitimate answers Because as sure as July rolls around, another junk pile refugee, exactly like Bedard wqill be acquired costing people like Chaing, Fife and Fed-X that could have been used far more wisely in other trades.

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    • hediouspb

      14 years ago

      the sox should stay under the luxury tax number this year.  reverting the tax back to the begining will help them MUCH more than Oswalt in the rotation.  I would hope the fans are smart enough to realize this and accept that staing under this year could mean keeping ellsberry and picking up one of the good-great pitchers on the free agent market next year.

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      • flickadave

        14 years ago

        The fans are smart enough to realize that WC banners fly forever. Forget next year. DiceK will be off the books and Papi will be able to be cut lose to free up a ton more money if necessary. The Sox are built to compete NOW. If you always plan for tomorrow, you never win TODAY.

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        • strikethree

          14 years ago

          I agree. The Red Sox underperformed last year but they still have a good team. There is no sense in waiting when they could still compete now — especially for the WC. (although, the division title isn’t a foregone conclusion either as all it takes are a few injuries on the opposing team and some luck to put yourself on top)

          Oswalt, even with his back issues, is a good deal at 1 year for 8 mil. It’s definitely a risk but only a one year gamble.

          Reply
        • slider32

          14 years ago

          The Sox were the favorites to win the world series the last 2 years, after the collapse they need to make the playoffs this year.

          Reply
    • slider32

      14 years ago

      I think Oswalt is going to pick the team he will play for and I don’t think it will be in the East. Maybe the Cards.

      Reply
  3. Nathan Mays

    14 years ago

    Antonetti’s is a poor excuse for sitting on his hands and not allocating the limited resources he possesses. Bringing back Manny makes more sense for the Indians than it would for any other team to sign him. The fans in Cleveland would throw a parade in the square and there is zero risk involved. If last year is any indication, most of our team will see time on the DL in the second half when Manny’s suspension is over and we’ll have more than enough room on the roster to get him at bats. If he wants to be, Manny could be a decent hitter, even now – certainly no worse than Matt LaPorta has been.

    Reply
    • Harthan

      14 years ago

      I’ve been saying this ever since Manny announced he was coming back.  Manny would be a phenomenal choice.  Platoon DH with Hafner, Manny, and Duncan for the sake of experience.  Manny would sell tickets like crazy in Cleveland and he would make probably league minimum, one million tops.  Risky, I know, but a small market team has to get creative if you want to succeed.  I’ll be happy with almost any signing that they’ve been linked to, though, to be perfectly honest.  I’m hoping the reason we haven’t signed a first baseman yet is that the market is waiting on Fielder, and not an indication that Antonetti isn’t going to do it at all, because there is no way that LaPorta is a serviceable full time first baseman, and I’d much rather Santana just keep catching.

      Reply
  4. Ry Ry

    14 years ago

    why do they even put #dodgers on these rumors tweets … its always the same … “the dodgers have stated they will not be persuing ____ ” 

    Reply
  5. Alex K

    14 years ago

    The Tigers, in my opinion, DON’T really need to change much at this point. Yeah another starter would be great, but they’re still pretty good … I wish they’d sign Oswalt and maybe get a third basement, but I think they’ll be fine.

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  6. Victor Kipp

    14 years ago

    how about to the Red Sox?  Alfonso and Garza to the Red Sox for a bunch of prospects and as part of the Theo compensation.  Cubs can pay less of Soriano’s deal then they would to other teams and boom the redsox have a right handed hitting out fielder a starting pitcher and have the Theo B.S. cleaned up.

    Reply
    • Cora the Destroya

      14 years ago

      That’s exactly what I said before I saw this.  I agree it could work if Cubs eat his contract.  The only thing to question is his defense.

      Reply
    • sourbob

      14 years ago

      The Red Sox couldn’t sign Kuroda for $10MM because they didn’t have space in their payroll. Garza alone would cost $9MM. Him and Soriano? They couldn’t find room.

      Plus, Soriano does not exactly have the kind of tools Boston covets.

      Reply
    • Guest 5036

      14 years ago

      If they were to package Soriano and Garza, the tremendous downside of Soriano would basically negate all of Garza’s value.  If the Red Sox could afford it, they really wouldn’t need to give anything of value in return for taking the awful Soriano contract.

      If the Cubs would eat most of Soriano’s contract, I still don’t see that making sense for the Sox because they have Oritz to DH and Crawford in LF.  I don’t think they could move Crawford to RF and Soriano DEFINITELY couldn’t play there.

      Reply
      • slider32

        14 years ago

        If I’m the Sox I’m not trading with Theo, he has too much experience and knowledge of the Sox to get a fair deal.

        Reply
    • faceforest

      14 years ago

      The Red Sox have no prospects to deal in the first place. And the Cubs already got white washed for dealing so much for Garza, they would want to recoup that and more for both.

      Reply
  7. bravesdude

    14 years ago

    I see Soriano going to the Yankees . He said he wants to go to a contender . Cashman said that they are done looking for pitching after tonight and will be looking for another bat . So there you go .

    Reply
    • slider32

      14 years ago

      No way, Cashman is not taking on Soriano’s contract, not even a portion. They will get a lefty bat like Pena or trade for a player like Wright or Either. The Yanks could then extend one of those players next year. Wright goes to third, and A-Rod to DH. If they trade for Either than he could platoon in the outfield and DH and next year become the rightfielder.

      Reply
  8. MrSativa

    14 years ago

    Soriano is only fit in the AL and very few teams need a DH that makes most of his production when the game is over.

    Hendry must have worked out a few million bucks for himself out of Soriano’s contract. How could anybody sign this bum for that many years???? Still can’t believe it.

    Reply
    • Guest 5038

      14 years ago

      the video artist?

      Reply
  9. disgustedcubfan

    14 years ago

    Soriano only wants to strike out at pitches outside and in the dirt for a “contender”?
    Maybe the Cubs would have been a contender if he wasn’t  so horrific.

    Reply
  10. JacksTigers

    14 years ago

    I think that the Tigers should get Roy Oswalt. We need a bridge for Turner and he needs a good year for a new contract. It’s a win-win.

    Reply
  11. smolka9

    14 years ago

    Soriano started his career with the Yankees as an infielder, I believe second base or shortstop.Taking him back would bring him full circle, but why would the Yankees bother with him at this point.

    Reply
  12. gary stratton

    14 years ago

    Soriano is a horrible ball player period. No one team should have to take him just release him let him go play in Japan and tell him to take Carlos Lee with him.
     

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