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AL Notes: Blue Jays, Yankees, Sox, Frazier

By Connor Byrne | February 19, 2017 at 1:06pm CDT

Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is likely to sit out the next two to three weeks on account of the right calf strain he suffered Friday, reports John Lott of The Athletic (Twitter link). The durable superstar hasn’t appeared in fewer than 155 games in any of the past four seasons and, barring a setback, it doesn’t appear this injury will affect his Opening Day availability.

Elsewhere in the AL…

  • When first baseman Chris Carter was still unsigned at the end of January, his agent, Dave Stewart, suggested that the slugger would have to seriously consider signing in Japan. Carter ultimately didn’t have to take such a drastic measure, of course, as he inked a one-year deal with the Yankees earlier this month. Now, it doesn’t seem as though Japan was ever a legitimate possibility for Carter. The 2016 National League co-leader in home runs (41) told reporters – including Randy Miller of NJ.com – on Saturday that the notion of going to Japan was “probably not that real” and “was more just to cover all bases and check all options.” Carter did admit, however, that he “started getting antsy” when February rolled around and he didn’t have a contract. “It’s definitely a tough offseason this year, but it seems like the game is changing a little bit where there is more emphasis on complete players,” he stated.
  • If Pablo Sandoval doesn’t reestablish himself as a capable third baseman this year, the Red Sox could eventually swing a trade for Todd Frazier of the White Sox, writes Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Chicago will have paid more than half of Frazier’s $12.5MM salary by the trade deadline, which should make the 31-year-old an attractive target for Boston or other contenders, Cafardo observes. Given that the White Sox are amid a rebuild, it seems they’d prefer to ship out established veterans like Frazier sooner than later, as general manager Rick Hahn implied in an interview with MLBTR contributor Brett Ballantini earlier this week.
  • The Yankees listened to offers for left fielder Brett Gardner over the winter, though no trade materialized. That surprised Gardner, who told Miller on Sunday that he expected a deal to occur. Considering Gardner’s a soon-to-be 34-year-old playing on a team that has committed itself to a youth movement, he could still end up on the move sometime soon. The careerlong Yankee addressed that, saying, “I guess on one hand obviously I don’t want to get traded, but on the other hand the fact that maybe some other teams have interest in me, I see that as a compliment.”
  • White Sox center fielder Charlie Tilson suffered a stress fracture in his right foot and will cease impact activities for at least 10 days, tweets Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune. If healthy, the 24-year-old Tilson figures to start in center this season for the Sox, who acquired him from the Cardinals last July for reliever Zach Duke. In his big league debut in August, Tilson tore his hamstring and missed the remainder of 2016 as a result.
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  1. Eric D.

    8 years ago

    Yes, a hitter with declining offensive skills, poor defense, and barely average baserunning skills is a good target to give up prospects out of an already weakened farm system. Brilliant journalism once again from Cafardo.

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    • Michael Macaulay-Birks

      8 years ago

      You’re being generous with your base running analysis

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    • Travis’ Wood

      8 years ago

      Plus they can just put Holt at 3rd. Frazier doesn’t fit there whatsoever. Typical pandering by Cafardo.

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      • jmi1950

        8 years ago

        Carfado started with :Sox must sign EE, then Bautista, next Carter, and now Frazier. All right handed HR hitters with no other value. Next he will be touting a Dave Kingman comeback.

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        • jdgoat

          8 years ago

          Jose and EE both have great value with their obp skills

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        • san888

          8 years ago

          Is Kingman a available

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      • davidcoonce74

        8 years ago

        I think it’s odd how many people think of Brock Holt as some solution. He’s a nice utility guy but if you play him everyday he’s exposed as a mediocre at best hitter, no power, and the defense isn’t special anywhere on the field.

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    • bearup

      8 years ago

      he has career bests in HR and RBI. He stole 15 bases. He has his second best fielding percentage. He is ranked between then 7th and 13th best 3rd baseman in the majors. He is a great clubhouse presence.
      Frankly, when I look at the alteratives I hope the ChiSox extend his contact and keep him. I hope Pablo works out for you, I would love to see Sale win a championship.

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  2. johnedelux

    8 years ago

    40 Home runs and 98 RBIs on a last place team is declining offensive skills? In a kid’s park like Fenway he’d hit 60

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    • Travis’ Wood

      8 years ago

      RBIs…. Lol.

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      • pukelit

        8 years ago

        Settle down

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      • thetruth 2

        8 years ago

        RBI’s matter in real life, stop repeating BS to seem smart it doesn’t work.

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    • Stuart Brown

      8 years ago

      Eh, nah. Both the Reds’ Great American Ballpark (114 Park Factor) and White Sox’s Guaranteed Rate (109 Park Factor) give up more HR to RHH than Fenway (104 Park Factor).

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  3. RedSoxFan2017

    8 years ago

    Please don’t trade for Frazier! Someone younger and less expensive please!

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    • DL0806

      8 years ago

      Frazier is a free agent at the end of the year, so age shouldn’t be a concern unless they got him and then resigned him. Also, why do you care how expensive he is? There’s no salary cap, the Sox can spend all they want, and it’s not your money lol. And even then he’s still cheaper than Pablo

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  4. start_wearing_purple

    8 years ago

    Or more likely if Sandoval can’t handle things then Holt will take over third.

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    • redsox for_life

      8 years ago

      The future is Rafael Devers at 3 base and Sam Travis at first!!! Hanley Dh!!! No more trade please DD

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  5. mike156

    8 years ago

    A little bit of arrogance from Cafardo–Red Sox will just buy Frazier at the exact moment they determine optimal? I have no doubt Chicago would sell for the right offer, but it’s a bit of a stretch to assume they will wait long enough so the Red Sox don’t have to hit the luxury tax, and accept little enough (presumably because he will have less time left on the contract)

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    • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

      8 years ago

      Not really he’s just making an argument based on if Sandoval falters. Fact remains that there needs to be a market in order for Hahn to trade him. As of right now barring significant injuries there’s not really a market for Frazier. There is also the injury aspect. It’s one of those if the Red Soxs feel a need they might match up with the White Soxs. I’m not sure I see many WS type contenders if any in significant need of a 3b at this point and time. The White Soxs would no doubt like to move him, but they’ll be beholden to the market. That market realistically won’t develop until the trade deadline. There’s still some reason to be hesitant with Frazier. Was his defensive decline just a bad year? Can he make adjustments back to being more than just a boom or bust hitter?

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  6. johnedelux

    8 years ago

    White Sox have a spring sale going on. Waiting until the deadline is not advisable. Bosox fans seem to think they have the AL wrapped up.. After the Rangers or Astros get Quintana, the AL will be wide open again.

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    • bruinsfan94 2

      8 years ago

      Not at all. Indians are gonna be great. Astros and Rangers are gonna be good too, but will have to give up a lot for Q.

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    • floyd30

      8 years ago

      Lol. The Rangers don’t have anyone that would headline a deal for Q. Houston on the other hand does. Nice try

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      • beto

        8 years ago

        The Rangers have Profar, Gallo, Leody Teveras, Ronald Guzman, and Yohander Mendez. If Delino Deshields can make a comeback (I think he can) then the White Sox can also add a good centerfielder instead of Charlie Tilson.

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        • floyd30

          8 years ago

          No thank you. Not interested in any of those prospects personally. Gallo will never transition in the bigs. And Profar is hurt always. Houston has Tucker and he is the target the Sox should be looking for. Kid looks special.

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  7. bruinsfan94 2

    8 years ago

    Any idea what Frazior would cost the Red Sox if he is still on the White Sox come June/July?

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    • floridapinstripes

      8 years ago

      At least Travis and a couple lottery picks.

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      • Bruin1012

        8 years ago

        Highly doubt the Red Sox trade Travis in a deal for Frazier.

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      • MB923

        8 years ago

        Not a chance the Red Sox would do that.

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  8. SilvioDante

    8 years ago

    Charlie Tilson seems to made of porcelain! C’mon man – do you get hurt putting on a pair of socks in the morning, too? Damn!

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  9. DL0806

    8 years ago

    I’d put a 20% chance on Sandoval being anything close to useful this year

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    • jmi1950

      8 years ago

      A year ago many people were saying worse about Hanley and Porcello.

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  10. vinscully16

    8 years ago

    I think Sandoval will be solid at third base. The guy can play, between his weight, early career success, and a shoulder injury, Sandoval got complacent. I anticipate a Lackey-like turnaround, PR-wise and on field, for Panda this year. It’s a good year to fit back into the scene in Boston, what with Ortiz gone and the ‘face of the franchise’ in transition.

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    • jmi1950

      8 years ago

      I agree. Nobody mentions the effect of a bad left shoulder on hitting from the right side. There was no specific event leading to major surgery last spring making it likely that the injury was of a long standing nature and influenced the 2015 problems.

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    • jakem59

      8 years ago

      Ortiz may have gotten all the media attention, but the face of that franchise has been Pedroia for awhile.

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  11. beto

    8 years ago

    If Pablo doesn’t perform then the Red Sox could get Frazier, but they should keep in mind that Machado and Donaldson are on the 2018 Free Agent List. Not only would Boston further establish themselves as a super team, but they would take away a star player on their division rivals. That is if they can somehow get the money.

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    • jakem59

      8 years ago

      Frazier would be long gone by 2018, and I don’t see Donaldson ever being a Red Sox unless it’s on a stupidly cheap deal. Signing a 33 year old to a mega deal doesn’t fit their recent mindset.

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    • nysoxsam

      8 years ago

      As great as Machado and Donaldson are, the plan is for Fevers to be next at third with the money saved by not paying for an established superstar 3Bman going to the B’s (Betts, Bogarts and Bradley) should they be able to lock up their arb years. Such though may depend on their resetting the tax threshold this year and where they sit on the complicated average contracts formula that the threshold amount is based on.

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      • slider32

        8 years ago

        Donaldson and Machado are both free agents in 2019, and along with Harper will get a lot of attention and money. The Jays need Donaldson in the line-up this year to win, so I’m sure they are concerned about him and will handle him with kit gloves.

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  12. seanwh01

    8 years ago

    I wonder if Brett realizes if the Yankees shopped him and no trade partners came about, it wouldn’t be a compliment from any side of the equation.

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    • jmi1950

      8 years ago

      It has more to do with the contract. 2 yrs 25MM plus a 2 MM buyout of a 2019 option. NYY not only did not want to pay any $$$ but were asking for a good prospect back.

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      • Dmalsch22

        8 years ago

        I’m sure there was plenty of interest but not at the Yankees asking price. Gardner isn’t just a salary dump type player but he’s also not a great prospect in return type either. Yankees eat 6-7 mil per year, they should be able to get a teams 10-15 prospect, 25-30, and PTBNL

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        • Dmalsch22

          8 years ago

          With maybe a guy like Romine going too

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        • jmi1950

          8 years ago

          If NYY were willing to do that type of deal he would be gone although I think most teams would only give up one non- top prospect & a PTBNL even if the NYY through in 15MM

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  13. gomerhodge71

    8 years ago

    What do the Red Sox give up if they pursue Frazier? Benentendi? They plowed up the minor league system, there’s little left and they already hugely overpaid for Thornburg.

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    • coachbrad

      8 years ago

      Unless multiple injuries happen across multiple contenders there isn’t and wont be a market for Frazier. If they wait until the trade deadline all it’ll take is a couple 10-20 organizational prospects and be willing to take on his salary.

      If he struggles early in the season it’ll be a salary dump.

      He’d be attractive to teams precisely because he isn’t expensive. He can hold down the hot corner but he isn’t the answer to anyone’s problems.

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      • Priggs89

        8 years ago

        There’s a pretty solid chance the Mets will be looking for a 3B at some point at the very least.

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    • johnedelux

      8 years ago

      Benetendi? No way. White Sox won’t expect a top talent like that for Frazier. But They’ve really scouted the Bosox system for the Sale trade and probably have eyes on kids deeper in the system. Maybe a Michael Chavis and a lottery ticket prospect should get it done.

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    • sss847

      8 years ago

      I wish. Probably a top 100 prospect and 2 lottery ticket prospects

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    • jakem59

      8 years ago

      The Red Sox farm system has plenty left, the organization is very deep. I don’t see how they overpaid for Thornburg either. A platoon corner infielder, a mid-level prospect infielder, and a flyer pitching prospect for a good bullpen piece with long term control isn’t that crazy.

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  14. ethan 3

    8 years ago

    it doesn’t really matter. And I don’t think freezer would except it.

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  15. slider32

    8 years ago

    I would expect that both Frazier and Gardner are moved at the deadline to a contender. Both the Dodgers and Giants could use Gardner, and Frazier is a fit in Boston., Mets, Cards, or Tigers.

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    • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

      8 years ago

      Can we stop connecting Gardner with the Dodgers please lol. If Ethier, Guti, Toles, Puig fail then Thompson, Bellinger, Verdugo on and on will get their opportunity. Gardner doesn’t fit with the Dodgers. Let’s stop trying to connect dots that are not there

      Reply
  16. trace

    8 years ago

    Geez, give Sandoval a chance.

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