East Notes: Lee, Hamels, Braves, Price, Orioles
2014/07/east-notes-lee-braves-price-orioles.htmlThe Rays now seem more likely than ever to take the decision whether to deal David Price right up until the trade deadline, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. … The return start for Lee did not go well for the veteran lefty, as he surrendered 12 base hits (11 singles and one long ball) and six earned runs to go with three strikeouts and a walk over 5 2/3 innings.
Trade Market For Starting Pitchers
2014/07/trade-market-for-starting-pitchers-2.htmlDavid Price (Rays), Cliff Lee (Phillies), Cole Hamels (Phillies), Jon Lester (Red Sox), James Shields (Royals)… Burnett has a limited no-trade clause, and his stats have declined along with his velocity in 2014.
Reactions To Masahiro Tanaka’s Injury
2014/07/reactions-to-masahiro-tanakas-injury.htmlHiroki Kuroda, David Robertson and even Dellin Betances are pieces the Yankees could theoretically look to move this month if the team does indeed become sellers, writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. … Relievers are a volatile commodity, and they could land a long-term infield piece in the deal.
Contextualizing The Jon Singleton Extension
2014/06/contextualizing-the-jon-singleton-extension.htmlJustin Morneau, David Wright, Ryan Howard, Ryan Zimmerman, Joey Votto, and Freddie Freeman all agreed to extensions that best Singleton's…… Extensions have broken new ground in different ways of late, and this deal represented a heretofore unseen foray into long-term guarantees for young players who are completely untested at the MLB level.
Offseason In Review: Seattle Mariners
2014/04/offseason-in-review-seattle-mariners-5.htmlOne trade that was oft-discussed in the early stages of the offseason was an acquisition of David Price, but the Rays never showed that much of an inclination to trade the former Cy Young winner, and Price's agent stated in December that his client wouldn't sign an extension in Seattle were they to make a trade for him. … Not long after the Cano signing, the Mariners added a pair of wild-card bats in the form of Hart and Morrison.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim
2014/03/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-angels-of-anaheim.htmlAcquired 3B David Freese and RHP Fernando Salas from the Cardinals in exchange for CF Peter Bourjos and OF Randal Grichuk. … Freese is a decent bounce-back candidate but has long had health questions.
Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers
2014/03/offseason-in-review-texas-rangers-5.htmlPierzynski, Lance Berkman, David Murphy, Jeff Baker, Ross Wolf Needs Addressed The Rangers entered the offseason needing to improve at first base and relieve their middle-infield logjam, and they solved both problems with one fell swoop by trading Ian Kinsler to the Tigers for Prince Fielder and cash. … Long-term, the Fielder-for-Kinsler swap is a complex proposition.
NL Notes: Dodgers, Giants, Braves
2014/03/nl-notes-4.htmlBraves reliever Cory Gearrin may require Tommy John surgery, The Atlanta Journal Constitution's David O'Brien tweets. … Giants' reliever Javier Lopez struggled with an over-the-top delivery early on, but has carved out a long career in the bullpen after switching to a sidearm motion, Haber notes.
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2014/04/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-5.htmlDavid Hale represents another internal option for the club. … Going into the offseason, the largest hole seemed to have been created by the departure of longtime backstop McCann.
Healey’s Latest
2007/06/healeys-latest-3.htmlSome former Mets on the radar: Brady Clark, Jay Payton, and David Weathers. … Mark Healey at Gotham Baseball has long been a solid, underappreciated source of inside information
Needs and Luxuries: Texas Rangers
2007/10/needs-and-lux-1-2.htmlC - Jarrod Saltalamacchia/Gerald Laird1B - Frank Catalanotto2B - Ian KinslerSS - Michael Young3B - Hank BlalockLF - David MurphyCF - Marlon ByrdRF - Nelson CruzDH - Jason Botts SP - Kevin MillwoodSP - Vicente PadillaSP - Brandon McCarthySP - Kason GabbardSP - Edinson Volquez Setup: Joaquin BenoitCloser: C.J. … The general consensus from what I've read is that the Rangers' long-term replacement for Mark Teixeira is already in-house
Theo Epstein Talks 2010
2009/10/theo-epstein-talks-2010.htmlDavid Ortiz, Mike Lowell, and Josh Beckett can be free agents after next season… We'd love to see him here long term." Epstein finds it unusual that the Red Sox and Jason Bay both…
Odds & Ends: Ortiz, Smoltz, Sandoval, Westmoreland
2010/03/odds-ends-sandoval-nationals-westmoreland.htmlPeter Abraham of the Boston Globe writes (via Twitter) that the Red Sox will not pick up David Ortiz's $12.5MM option for 2011 regardless of what he does this season. … John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that the Giants haven't entered into any long-term contract negotiations with Pablo Sandoval yet, since he's still a couple years away from being arbitration-eligible.
Why The Mariners Don’t Need A Lefty Reliever
2010/05/do-the-mariners-need-a-lefty-reliever.htmlDavid Aardsma - His .248/.363/.331 line is actually better than his line against righties. … Believe it or not, the Mariners have not used a left-handed reliever all season long.
Potential Suitors For Adrian Beltre
2010/08/potential-suitors-for-adrian-beltre.htmlThe Yankees (Alex Rodriguez), Rays (Evan Longoria), Orioles (Josh Bell), White Sox (Dayan Viciedo), Twins (Danny Valencia), Royals (Mike Moustakas), Rangers (Michael Young), Braves (Chipper Jones), Phillies (Placido Polanco), Mets (David Wright), Nationals (Ryan Zimmerman), Cardinals (David Freese), Reds (Scott Rolen), Brewers (Casey McGehee), Pirates (Pedro Alvarez), Cubs (Aramis Ramirez), Dodgers (Casey Blake), Giants (Pablo Sandoval), Rockies (Ian Stewart), Padres (Chase Headley) and Diamondbacks (Mark Reynolds) all have viable big league third basemen under team control in 2011. … This year, Beltre's hitting again; he has 20 homers to go along with a .333/.369/.565 line.
Potential Suitors For Gordon Beckham
2010/11/potential-suitors-for-gordon-beckham.htmlPadres - Beckham would be a great fit for the Padres, since he's cheap and David Eckstein is a free agent. … The Yankees (Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano), Rays (Evan Longoria, Sean Rodriguez, Ben Zobrist), Mariners (Chone Figgins, Dustin Ackley), Rangers (Michael Young, Ian Kinsler), Braves (Chipper Jones, Martin Prado, Omar Infante), Phillies (Placido Polanco, Chase Utley), Nationals (Ryan Zimmerman, Danny Espinosa), Reds (Scott Rolen, Brandon Phillips), Brewers (Casey McGehee, Rickie Weeks) and Pirates (Pedro Alvarez, Neil Walker) have long-term options at third and second.
Odds & Ends: Rauch, Rays, Jenks, Rockies, Rangers
2010/12/odds-ends-mcclung-matsui-pettitte-marlins.htmlTwo days ago we heard that the Rockies had interest in David Aardsma, Grant Balfour, and Todd Coffey, and now Troy Renck of The Denver post throws Jon Rauch's name into the mix. … Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker passes along a report (via Twitter) indicating that Hideki Matsui's contract with the A's has a limited no-trade clause preventing trades to the Mariners, Orioles, Twins, Blue Jays, Indians, and Royals.
Nationals, Eckstein Have Not Talked Recently
2011/01/nationals-eckstein-have-not-talked-recently.htmlThe Nationals and free agent infielder David Eckstein have "not communicated in a long time" according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson (on Twitter). … It's been a pretty quiet winter for Eckstein, other than some news about his return to the Padres being a long shot.
Week In Review: 4/3/11 – 4/10/11
2011/04/week-in-review-4311-41011.htmlDavid Price said he'd be open to a long-term deal with the Rays. … Two young right-handers agreed to long-term contracts this weekend.
2012 Contract Issues: Boston Red Sox
2011/05/2012-contract-issues-boston-red-sox.htmlDesignated hitter David Ortiz had been a slow starter since 2008, but he was decent in April this year and has…… The active career wins leader by a long shot, Wakefield is only six from 200
If The Diamondbacks Become Buyers
2011/05/if-the-diamondbacks-become-buyers.htmlPutz and David Hernandez… Duke was excellent in his Saturday season debut and should have a fairly long leash in the rotation
Hart Talks Success Late In Draft
2011/06/hart-on-success-late-in-draft.htmlLet’s go get big leaguers.’” Players like Richie Sexson (24th round, 1993), John McDonald (12th round, 1996) and David Riske (56th round, 1996) became 'finishing touches' for the Indians under Hart. … The longtime Indians and Rangers GM saw first rounders like Manny Ramirez and C.C.
Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Trade Market
2011/07/strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-trade-market.htmlCarlos Beltran is definitely the top name, with Kosuke Fukudome, Ryan Ludwick, Jeff Francoeur, David DeJesus, Josh Willingham, and Scott…… This position does have long shot potential to become strong if J.J.
Red Sox Notes: Beltran, Ortiz, Papelbon, Garza
2011/07/red-sox-notes-beltran-ortiz-papelbon-bard.htmlGammons said Boston faces "difficult decisions" on pending free agents David Ortiz and Jonathan Papelbon, particularly Papelbon since Daniel Bard…… Drew breaking out of his season-long slump.
GM Candidate: Damon Oppenheimer
2011/09/gm-candidate-damon-oppenheimer.htmlSince becoming scouting director in 2005, Oppenheimer has selected the likes of Brett Gardner, Austin Jackson, Ian Kennedy and David Robertson with the help of his scouting staff. … The Brewers drafted Damon as a catcher out of USC in 1985, but it didn’t take long for him to join…