Headlines

  • Ben Joyce Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
  • Dodgers Promote Dalton Rushing, Designate Austin Barnes For Assignment
  • Major League Baseball Rules That Permanent Ineligibility Ends At Death
  • Rangers Place Corey Seager On Injured List
  • Cubs Promote Moises Ballesteros
  • Evan Longoria To Sign One-Day Contract, Retire As Member Of Rays
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • 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
    • 2024-25 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2024-25 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2025
    • Free Agent Contest Leaderboard
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

West Notes: Cueto, Puig, Rangers, D’Backs, Phillips, Padres

By Jeff Todd | December 10, 2015 at 10:05pm CDT

The Dodgers have “joined the fray” on free agent righty Johnny Cueto, per Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. It’s not immediately clear whether that indicates any stepped-up interest on the part of the Dodgers, who were previously said to have reached out to Cueto’s representatives recently. Indeed, agent Bryce Dixon told MLBTR’s Zach Links yesterday that he saw L.A. as a good fit. As Heyman adds, there are “a couple other” unnamed organizations also “in the mix” for Cueto at present.

Here are a few more notes from the game’s western divisions:

  • Scott Miller of Bleacher Report takes a close look at Yasiel Puig’s standing in the Dodgers organization. He speaks extensively with both Adrian Gonzalez and A.J. Ellis (among others), who provide fascinating insight into the strained (but, perhaps, not-yet broken) relationship between Puig and his teammates.
  • With the Rangers reportedly adding reliever Tony Barnette, there’s yet more reason to believe the club could strike a deal involving one of its young pen assets, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News writes. The Diamondbacks have widely been tabbed as one pursuer, and Grant says that Arizona is eyeing late-inning hurlers Shawn Tolleson and Keone Kela. Though the D’Backs are said to be hesitant to part with young righty Archie Bradley, Grant says that exactly who Texas is eyeing in trade talks.
  • The Diamondbacks have talked to the Reds on multiple occasions about second baseman Brandon Phillips, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports on Twitter. Arizona’s win-now moves could help persuade Phillips to authorize a deal there, suggests Rosenthal, though MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon tweets that the veteran has not been approached to discuss his no-trade rights.
  • As with the Barnette signing, bringing in Christian Bethancourt isn’t necessarily just an isolated move for the Padres, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune explains. The move leaves the club with four catchers on its 40-man roster, and the two most recent additions — Betancourt and Josmil Pinto — are out of options. San Diego was “shopping” both Derek Norris and Austin Hedges over the week, per Lin, who suggests that it wouldn’t be terribly surprising to see one of them dealt.
Share 14 Retweet 11 Send via email0

Arizona Diamondbacks Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres Texas Rangers Archie Bradley Austin Hedges Brandon Phillips Christian Bethancourt Derek Norris Johnny Cueto Keone Kela Shawn Tolleson Yasiel Puig

Nationals “Serious Threat” To Land Heyward, Who Has $200MM Offer In Hand
Main
International Notes And Signings: Hacker, Brigham, Morel, Cordier, Matsuda
View Comments (31)
Post a Comment

31 Comments

  1. Slipknot37

    9 years ago

    It’s always a problem when you have to many players at a position. Hope san Diego trades one of them

    Reply
  2. Sutter

    9 years ago

    It’s hard to get “fair” value in a trade when everyone knows you have too many guys at one spot

    Reply
    • gopads

      9 years ago

      that is the current natural thought but Preller makes this move if he has some standing offers out there on any of the catchers – just a thought but i think it’s to obvious for fans to think you will get less value with their catching organization as it is (Bethancourt for a catcher who wont see the big for another 6 years if that and Casey ‘”batting practice” Kelly

      Reply
  3. BlueSkyLA

    9 years ago

    Excellent article on the Puig dilemma. So much more interesting and informative when some of the principals are interviewed.

    Reply
    • Cam

      9 years ago

      Absolutely agreed, great article.

      Reply
    • mrnatewalter

      9 years ago

      It was an interesting article, I’ll give it that much.

      I get the sense that Scott Miller wanted it to be an article about how Puig is such a clubhouse cancer, and he did everything he could to go that route, but when Puig’s own teammates spoke up, Miller knew he couldn’t go 100% that direction, so he went 95% that way.

      I take issue with that. Your primary source for stories on Puig are the guys who spend 200 days a year with him. And while, yes, they won’t throw a teammate under the bus (just his luggage), there’s still an honesty about him that cites his immaturity, but is also gracious to his personality and background.

      I wish Miller would have taken the story more in the direction of what Puig’s teammates say over what former players and people outside the organization say.

      Reply
      • nookster

        9 years ago

        Former teammates will be more candid, and that’s what you want when writing an article. Kershaw, Gonzo, Ellis still have to (potentially) play with the guy. What I found interesting was that scouts think he’s not the same player athletically. A lot of that goes to motivation, and this is what I’ve always wondered when it comes to the Cuban players. You come from an impoverished country that you have to defect from (different than the D.R.), you get a guaranteed contract right off the bat which sets you and your family up for life many times over. Your playing in a country where you really may not care ultimately what they think. It’s just a matter of personal pride at that point. You’re not playing for your country’s pride anymore, you can’t go back there again. You’ve got the mansion, the cars, and priorities start to get muddled.

        Reply
        • BlueSkyLA

          9 years ago

          Add to this, it all happens when you are a teenager. The maturity isn’t going to be there to keep a level head for hardly anyone at that age, and for many cases, not for years thereafter. We did see a lot of growth in Puig after the first year but now it seems to have stalled, if not slid back. Maybe new coaching is what he needs. He still has a great teacher in Gonzales. Maybe nothing will get his head straight. Either way the Dodgers are pretty much stuck with this experiment.

          Reply
      • BlueSkyLA

        9 years ago

        He may have approached it that way, but the story came out in the end. These situations are never as simple as the media (and fans) often want them to be.

        Reply
  4. pullhitter445

    9 years ago

    Really interested to see how the Dodgers address some of the clubs surplus of position players. Push looks impossible to move, ash is reputation grows worse by the day. Anyone else think joc pederson is overrated? They should ship out any old veterans they can and start letting these prospects play, build around that core group of players. I’m just shocked by the lack of trades on there part.

    Reply
    • williamg

      9 years ago

      I’m sure at least a hand full of teams asked about puig but I doubt dodgers would ever move him at least for now since they really don’t have anyone good to replace him. Don’t think his rep is as bad as some reporters indicate. I think your one of the few that thinks that about Joc. Its not as easy as that to just get rid of the vets. Some like Utley are their for a specific reason. When prob half of the trade opportunity want dodgers top prospects like seager and urais yeah their will be a limit on trades but since the season starts in april plenty of time to plug in good players to fill the holes.

      Reply
  5. pullhitter445

    9 years ago

    Puig*** not push

    Reply
    • williamg

      9 years ago

      Lol

      Reply
  6. baumer16

    9 years ago

    Segura for Hedges

    Reply
    • Injediwetrust

      9 years ago

      Ah no. What has Sagura ever done. Arcia maybe.

      Reply
      • baumer16

        9 years ago

        What has Hedges ever done? Arcia? Ha ha ya right

        Reply
  7. pullhitter445

    9 years ago

    Gut feeling says St. Louis will land Hayward. Price driven up by Cubs and apparently the NATS

    Reply
  8. mdbaseball05

    9 years ago

    I can’t imagine the Dbacks give up Bradley for a reliever…

    Reply
    • MrAnderson1018

      9 years ago

      They could just as easily move Bradley to the bullpen

      Reply
    • charles stevens

      9 years ago

      Why? Did you not see the dumbest trade in the history of baseball from a few days ago?

      Reply
      • mdbaseball05

        9 years ago

        Yes, but at least that was for a starter that has the potential to be an ace. Trading Bradley for a reliever would just be dumb.

        Reply
  9. bkbkbk

    9 years ago

    Wonder if the Angels and Dodgers can match up for a LF?

    Reply
  10. 22Leo

    9 years ago

    “The Dodgers have ‘joined the fray’ on free agent righty Johnny Cueto, per Jon Heyman, . It’s not immediately clear whether that indicates any stepped-up interest on the part of the Dodgers…”
    That tells us a lot. Shirt’s on fire! Now it’s out.

    Reply
    • BlueSkyLA

      9 years ago

      What shirt? There never was a shirt.

      Reply
  11. southbeachbully

    9 years ago

    Am I the only one that thinks Greinke was over the line when he threw Puig’s suitcase into the street? The bus was stopped while the other teammates went to get pizza, which is what some the veterans demanded the rookies to do.. To leave teammates there and drive off seems a bit rude. Puig figured it was ok since they were waiting for the others. What right did Greinke have to throw someone elses stuff on the street, It sounds like maybe Puig didn’t agree that he could be treated like crap because he was a rookie?

    Am I the only one that sees that as an odd way for a one person to treat another, especially an older person?

    Reply
    • mrnatewalter

      9 years ago

      I found that entire story bizarre. And I agree, it’s an odd way to treat someone, especially a teammate.

      Reply
    • 22Leo

      9 years ago

      You may be someone who believes everything he reads, I will give you that.

      Reply
      • mrnatewalter

        9 years ago

        Apparently so I Scott Milker and Molly Knight.

        Reply
        • mrnatewalter

          9 years ago

          is*
          Miller*

          I’ve got fat fingers and miss the edit button.

          Reply
  12. YourDaddy

    9 years ago

    Derek Norris to the Rangers for Profar and Jackson makes too much sense not to happen. Norris gives the Rangers a better bat and more stability at catcher. Profar hasn’t played in the majors since 2013 and Roughned Odor has locked down the position. Jackson was demoted from starter to late inning reliever in Round Rock and subsequently for the Rangers last season. If healthy that gives the Padres a SS and a late inning reliever.

    Reply
    • cempttu

      9 years ago

      Keep dreaming Pads fan. Not going to happen.

      While Preller would love this deal, Jon Daniels has made it clear that they will not trade Profar while his stock is low. They value him higher than that. They are going to stash him at AAA and give him the chance to prove that his arm is back and he can play defense. He’s already shown that he can hit post-injury.

      It actually makes zero sense for them to package Profar, who is barely about to turn 23, and Jackson for a catcher like Norris. He isn’t that much of an upgrade from the various guys the Rangers put out there last season.

      M

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Ben Joyce Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

    Dodgers Promote Dalton Rushing, Designate Austin Barnes For Assignment

    Major League Baseball Rules That Permanent Ineligibility Ends At Death

    Rangers Place Corey Seager On Injured List

    Cubs Promote Moises Ballesteros

    Evan Longoria To Sign One-Day Contract, Retire As Member Of Rays

    Diamondbacks To Promote Jordan Lawlar

    Rockies Fire Bud Black

    Cubs Promote Cade Horton

    Rafael Devers Unwilling To Play First Base

    Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton

    Mariners Claim Leody Taveras

    Rangers Hire Bret Boone As Hitting Coach

    A.J. Minter To Undergo Season-Ending Lat Surgery

    Blue Jays Sign Spencer Turnbull

    Blue Jays Sign José Ureña

    Ross Stripling Retires

    Rangers Place Leody Taveras On Outright Waivers

    Triston Casas Likely To Miss Entire 2025 Season Due To Knee Surgery

    Orioles Recall Coby Mayo

    Recent

    Brewers Acquire Rob Zastryzny From Yankees

    Poll: National League Playoff Outlook

    Phillies Place Aaron Nola On IL With Ankle Sprain

    Yankees Designate Tyler Matzek For Assignment

    Red Sox Select Nick Burdi

    Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript

    Pirates To Activate Spencer Horwitz

    Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda To Minor League Deal

    Pirates Announce Further Changes To Coaching Staff

    White Sox Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment

    ad: 300x250_5_side_mlb

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • 2024-25 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • Nolan Arenado Rumors
    • Dylan Cease Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Marcus Stroman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • 2024-25 Offseason Outlook Series
    • 2025 Arbitration Projections
    • 2024-25 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • 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
    • Guardians 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
    • RSS/Twitter 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 arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version