NL East Rumors: Nationals, Phillies, Lidge
2013/07/nl-east-notes-2-2.htmlThe Dodgers and Phillies have not discussed a Cliff Lee trade recently, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. … "We are certainly not giving up on this season," Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Cliff Lee Rumors: Monday
2013/07/cliff-lee-rumors-monday.htmlThe Phillies are discussing southpaw ace Cliff Lee with other teams, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, though there are many obstacles to a deal. … The latest: An NL executive that has recently spoken with Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr.
AL East Notes: Lyon, Hughes, Yankees, Red Sox
2013/07/al-east-notes-lyon-hughes-yankees-red-sox.htmlThe Pirates decided they weren't comfortable with the state of Lyon's elbow and sent him back to the Red Sox in a trade centering around Freddy Sanchez and Jeff Suppan just nine days later. … The Red Sox remain in contact with the Phillies about Michael Young but find the asking price for Cliff Lee too high, according to Bradford.
Phillies Won’t Trade Brown, Utley, Hamels
2013/07/phillies-wont-trade-brown-utley-hamels.htmlThat includes Cliff Lee, though general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.'s preference is to hang onto him, and he'd need to be blown away to move his ace left-hander. … The Phillies are willing to listen to offers on any players except Domonic Brown, Chase Utley and Cole Hamels, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com.
Orioles Trade Targets: Byrd, Oliver Perez
2013/07/orioles-trade-targets-byrd-oliver-perez.htmlConnolly says to forget about Cliff Lee and Jake Peavy. … The Orioles currently stand to take the second wild card spot in the American League, and they've already bolstered their pitching staff with the additions of Scott Feldman and Francisco Rodriguez.
AL East Links: Stanton, Crain, Josh Johnson
2013/07/al-east-links.htmlThe Red Sox should trade top prospect Xander Bogaerts and more to get Phillies lefty Cliff Lee, writes Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, while Dave Cameron of FanGraphs gives his take on that idea. … The latest out of the AL East...
Red Sox Close To Acquiring Jake Peavy
2013/07/jake-peavy-rumors-tuesday-1.htmlESPN's Buster Olney tweets that the Red Sox and White Sox are discussing Peavy, and the trade talks "have legs." Earlier, Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio reported that the Red Sox are no longer pursuing Cliff Lee. … Jake Peavy was scheduled to start for the White Sox in Cleveland tonight at 6:05pm central time, but the Sox will instead make history by promoting the Majors' first Brazilian native pitcher, Andre Rienzo, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
Athletics Acquire Alberto Callaspo For Grant Green
2013/07/athletics-acquire-alberto-callaspo.htmlIn spite of that fact, the A's plan to use him at second, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee (Twitter link). … The Athletics have acquired Alberto Callaspo from the Angels, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).
Cliff Lee Rumors: Tuesday
2013/07/cliff-lee-rumors-tuesday.htmlPhillies lefty Cliff Lee is "eminently available," writes Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. … Given that the 34-year-old has at least $70MM remaining on his contract through 2015, his availability has sparked a debate over his true trade value.
Cliff Lee Not Getting Traded Today
2013/07/cliff-lee-not-getting-traded-today.htmlDriving home the recent vibe, Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM says Phillies lefty Cliff Lee is not getting traded today. … said yesterday there was "very little chance" of him trading Lee.
Quick Hits: Lee, A’s, Rays, Yankees
2013/07/quick-hits-1-7.htmlHere's more from around baseball as we approach the 3pm central deadline.. … In reality, the Red Sox were a "non factor" for Cliff Lee before they landed Jake Peavy, writes Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
July Trade Recap: AL East
2013/07/july-trade-recap-al-east.htmlSynopsis After a quiet deadline period last year as the team emerged as one of baseball's biggest surprises, and a…… Opting to forego a blockbuster deal for ace Cliff Lee, Boston decided to pay a more modest price for the excellent, if injury-prone Peavy.
July Trade Recap: NL East
2013/08/july-trade-recap-nl-east.htmlLast to go in recapping the month's trade activity is the all-around disappointing National League East, which was far and away the quietest of baseball's six divisions over the month of July ... … The team reportedly was unwilling to part with aging-but-productive franchise cornerstone Chase Utley and placed a high price on expensive ace Cliff Lee, both of whom likely would have brought back nice returns.
NL East Notes: Braves, Marlins, Papelbon, Utley
2013/08/nl-east-notes-braves-marlins-papelbon-utley.htmlAfter holding onto Cliff Lee and Jonathan Papelbon, both players are now part of the Phillies' rebuild, writes Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer. … No team in baseball holds a bigger lead on first place in its division than the Braves' 11.5 game advantage on the second-place Nationals.
Red Sox Notes: August Trades, Ross
2013/08/red-sox-notes-august-trades-ross.htmlRed Sox owner John Henry has apparently agreed to purchase the storied Boston Globe for less than his team spent to acquire pitcher John Lackey, the Wall Street Journal's Brian Costa observes on Twitter. … Among them are former Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon and rumored trade target Cliff Lee of the Phillies, as well as several veteran relievers that could interest contenders such as Boston.
Rosenthal On Rios, Rangers, Dodgers, A’s
2013/08/rosenthal-on-5.htmlThey also want to create opportunities for prospects such as Zach Lee and Chris Reed. … Let's run through some of the highlights...
AL West Notes: Ryan, Jaso, Rosales
2013/08/as-notes.htmlThe A's recently designated Adam Rosales for assignment, but Jane Lee of MLB.com notes that the club is a fan of his defense and would probably like to retain him. … “Things have settled down and I feel good about the ballclub and the way things are going," Ryan is quoted as saying in an article by TR Sullivan of MLB.com.
Phillies Release Laynce Nix
2013/08/phillies-designate-laynce-nix-for-assignment.htmlThree quality big leaguers were picked earlier in that round: David DeJesus by the Royals, Cliff Lee by the Expos, and Yadier Molina by the Cardinals. … AUGUST 12: Nix was released by the Phillies, according to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link).
Would An August 15 Deadline Have Made A Difference?
2013/08/would-moving-deadline-to-august-15-have-mattered.htmlThe merit of the Phillies' decision to hold on to their players is, perhaps, somewhat debatable, but based on their trade chips' contracts (Cliff Lee, Jimmy Rollins, Jonathan Papelbon) or performance (Michael Young, Carlos Ruiz) or both, it would have been hard for the Phillies to get much in return. … As it became clear that there wasn't going to be much activity, many commentators suggested that the second Wild Card was to blame.
Angels, Dodgers Discussed Trade For Kendrick In July
2013/08/angels-dodgers-discussed-trade-for-kendrick-in-july.htmlLee's name has popped up in a few trade rumors in recent years, perhaps most notably in a rumored deal for Matt Garza in July 2012. … It isn't clear which team backed away from the deal.
Zduriencik Under Contract With Mariners For 2014
2013/08/zduriencik-under-contract-with-mariners-through-2014.htmlPerhaps most encouraging, first baseman Justin Smoak, who headlined the haul Zduriencik returned for ace Cliff Lee back in 2010, has posted by far his best big league season. … The Mariners have already extended general manager Jack Zduriencik through 2014, according to sources of Ryan Divish of the News Tribune, who says the deal may have been struck before the season.
AL West Links: Angels, Trout, Int’l Signings, Gomes
2013/08/al-west-links-mariners-trout-young.htmlHere are a few items from around the AL West... … If MLB.com's Jane Lee could undo any move from the Athletics' offseason, it would be the decision to let Jonny…
Phillies Sign Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
2013/08/phillies-sign-miguel-alfredo-gonzalez.htmlWith Gonzalez in the fold, the Phillies will now presumably be looking at a top three of Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Gonzalez for the foreseeable future, with other candidates such as Jonathan Pettibone, Ethan Martin and Tyler Cloyd as candidates for the remaining spots. … More than a month after the Phillies reportedly agreed to a six-year, $48MM contract for Cuban right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, the team has officially announced that they have signed him to a drastically reduced three-year, $12MM contract with a vesting option for a fourth season.
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Cardinals
2013/09/nl-central-notes-pirates-cardinals.html"Now we are, and because we are we didn’t have to trade a Jameson Taillon or our top young players." The Pirates did trade for Derrek Lee and Ryan Ludwick down the stretch in 2011, and Wandy Rodriguez, Gaby Sanchez and Chad Qualls in 2012, so it's not as if mid-season deals for veterans are totally new to them. … Here are a few notes on the Pirates and Cardinals, and their race (along with the Reds) for the NL Central crown.
Phillies Notes: Aumont, Franco, Kendrick, Bernadina
2013/09/phillies-notes-aumont-franco-kendrick-bernadina.htmlThe Mariners took Aumont with the 11th overall pick of the 2007 amateur draft and was dealt to the Phillies…… Here are some items from the City of Brotherly Love...