Jason Knapp Attempting Comeback
2013/12/jason-knapp-attempting-comeback.htmlIt's been more than four years since the Indians traded reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee to the Phillies in exchange for a package of four prospects headlined by right-hander Jason Knapp. … Since that time, Knapp has undergone a pair of shoulder surgeries and been released by the Indians, but ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the former top prospect will be attempting a comeback at age 23 (All Twitter links).
Phillies Sign Roberto Hernandez
2013/12/phillies-to-sign-roberto-hernandez.htmlHernandez will join a rotation that is fronted by Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels and also figures to include Kyle Kendrick and Cuban right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez as well. … The Phillies added to their rotation on Wednesday by officially announcing the signing of right-hander Roberto Hernandez to a one-year, $4.5MM contract.
Phillies Sign O’Sullivan, Sappelt, Gwynn, Marson
2013/12/phillies-sign-osullivan-sappelt-gwynn-marson.htmlPhilly traded him to the Indians along with Jason Knapp (who is attempting a comeback), Carlos Carrasco and Jason Donald in the 2008 blockbuster that netted Cliff Lee. … The Phillies announced that they've signed right-hander Sean O'Sullivan, outfielders Dave Sappelt and Tony Gwynn Jr.
A’s Claim Chris Gimenez, Release Pedro Figueroa
2013/12/athletics-claim-chris-gimenez.htmlAfter struggling through the 2011 season as a starter in Double-A, Figueroa converted to the bullpen and has experiences a nice turnaround at Triple-A. … 12:48pm: The Athletics have claimed catcher Chris Gimenez off waivers from the Rays, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee (Twitter link).
West Notes: GMs, Tanaka, A’s DH, Cruz
2014/01/west-notes-gms-tanaka-as-dh-cruz.htmlThe Athletics are likely to employ John Jaso as the club's primary designated hitter rather than adding salary to put a new bat in the lineup, says Jane Lee of MLB.com. … The annual "Black Monday" NFL head coach firing day does not have an analog for baseball GMs, who have enjoyed much better job security than either those coaches or MLB managers, writes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
A’s Avoid Arbitration With Jesse Chavez
2014/01/as-avoid-arbitration-with-jesse-chavez.html12:27pm: The A's and Jesse Chavez have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com (via Twitter). … Chavez is represented by Sosnick/Cobbe, according to the MLBTR Agency Database.
This Date In Transactions History: January 8th
2014/01/this-date-in-transactions-history-january-8th.htmlOn this date in 2011, the Cubs traded minor leaguer Hak-Ju Lee, Chris Archer, Robinson Chirinos, Sam Fuld ,and Brandon Guyer to the Rays for Matt Garza, Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup. … Garza would go on to post a 3.45 ERA with 8.6 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 across two years and change (60 starts) for the Cubs.
Minor Moves: Rodriguez, Golson, Christian, Martinez, Donald, Marrero, Carroll
2014/01/minor-moves-white-sox.htmlHere are today's minor moves and outright assignments from around the league... … One of the four players acquired by Cleveland in the trade that sent Cliff Lee to the Phillies, Donald is a career .257/.309/.362 hitter that hasn't appeared in the bigs since 2012.
Rays Acquire Logan Forsythe In Seven-Player Trade
2014/01/rays-to-acquire-logan-forsythe-from-padres.htmlWith prospects Hak-Ju Lee and (more recently) Tim Beckham suffering significant knee injuries, the Rays have seen their middle infield depth tested. … Logan Forsythe's name has been on the trading block in the past week or so, and it didn't take the Rays long to make a deal happen.
NL West Links: D’Backs, Tanaka, Dodgers, Tomko
2014/01/nl-west-links-dbacks-tanaka-dodgers-price-tomko.htmlI don't think that's a bad thing." Here's some more from around the NL West... … Zach Lee and other minor league arms are also on hand for rotation depth.
A.J. Burnett Rumors: Wednesday
2014/01/aj-burnett-rumors-wednesday.htmlBurnett and Cliff Lee share an agent in Darek Braunecker. … The free agent pitching market was given a jolt by yesterday's news that A.J.
Latest On Suk-Min Yoon
2014/02/latest-on-suk-min-yoon.htmlKwon also points out Duquette's history of Korean additions from his days as GM of the Red Sox; Boston inked lefty Sang-Hoon Lee, right-hander Sun-woo Kim, right-hander Seung-Joon Song, and infielder Tae-in Chae. … TUESDAY, 5:38pm: The Cubs joined the Rangers in watching Yoon throw 30 pitches today, reports T.R.
Quick Hits: Arroyo, Athletics, Bray, Cardinals, Brewers
2014/02/quick-hits-arroyo-athletics-bray-cardinals-brewers.htmlHere are more notes from around the big leagues. … GM Billy Beane says the Athletics are done making significant moves this offseason, Jane Lee of MLB.com tweets.
AL West Notes: A’s, Crisp, Astros, Robertson
2014/02/al-west-notes-as-crisp-astros-robertson.html"I think we accomplished a lot of what we set out to in the offseason, and maybe a little more," Beane said (as quoted by MLB.com's Jane Lee). … The A's hosted their annual FanFest yesterday with a sellout crowd of 20,000.
Roy Oswalt Retires
2014/02/roy-oswalt-retires.htmlOswalt was rock-solid in his two seasons with the Phillies when healthy (2.96 ERA in 221 2/3 innings) and helped to compose one of the most intimidating rotation quartets in recent history alongside Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels. … Though he's retiring from playing the game, it looks as if Oswalt will join the business side of baseball, as Olney also adds that he will begin working with former agent Bob Garber.
Minor Moves: Robinson, Knapp, Egan, Morillo, Garrison, Wrigley, Geer, Johnson
2014/02/minor-moves-knapp-egan-morillo-garrison-wrigley-geer-johnson.htmlThe big hurler was once a top prospect, and headlined the deal that sent Cliff Lee from the Indians to the Phillies. … Here are some of today's notable minor moves -- a rather interesting group on the whole -- all courtesy of Baseball America's Matt Eddy unless otherwise noted: Catcher Chris Robinson will retire, tweets Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com.
AL West Notes: Angels’ Stadium, Astros, A’s, Mariners
2014/02/al-west-notes.htmlAthletics reliever Ryan Cook is on track to be ready for Opening Day after being shut down for several weeks with shoulder inflammation, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. … Angels owner Arte Moreno spoke with Tustin, Calif., officials last week about the possibility of building a new stadium, a team spokesman confirmed today (via Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times).
A’s, Reddick Avoid Arbitration
2014/02/as-reddick-avoid-arbitration.html8:14pm: The Athletics and Josh Reddick have avoided arbitration with a one-year deal, a source tells Jane Lee of MLB.com (via Twitter). … 9:36pm: Reddick will receive $2.7MM, a source tells Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter link).
Phillies Sign A.J. Burnett
2014/02/phillies-to-sign-aj-burnett.htmlWhen Cliff Lee signed his five-year, $125MM contract in Philadelphia, most of the baseball world was anticipating that he would end up with either the Yankees or the Rangers. … 8:34am: Burnett's 2014 salary is actually $15MM, though it will come out to $16MM if the Phillies exercise his $1MM buyout, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (Twitter link).
AL West Notes: Mariners, Rangers, A’s, Angels
2014/02/al-west-notes-mariners-rangers-as-angels.htmlSam Fuld may face long odds to make the Athletics' roster out of Spring Training, as the team already has four outfielders and probably won't carry another, reports MLB.com's Jane Lee. … Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times writes that Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik says he has "zero expectations" for former top prospect Jesus Montero, who arrived to Spring Training 40 pounds over the team's target weight for him.
NL East Notes: Niese, Lee, Adams, Marlins, Rivero
2014/02/nl-east-notes-niese-lee-adams-marlins-rivero.htmlCSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury writes that 2014 could finally be the year that the Phillies trade Cliff Lee if they fall out of contention. … However, Mike Puma of the New York Post tweeted earlier today that the results of Niese's MRI were positive; doctors said his shoulder looked "perfect," and he will be able to resume throwing as soon as he returns to camp.
Quick Hits: Pineda, Lester, Rangers, Beede, Burnett
2014/03/quick-hits-pineda-rangers-beede-burnett.htmlBut I don’t have control over the situation." Here are more notes from around baseball. … Burnett gives the Phillies a reliable option to add to Cliff Lee and Kyle Kendrick.
What Might James Shields Earn In Free Agency?
2014/03/what-might-james-shields-earn-in-free-agency.htmlNeedless to say, Lee paced the grouping -- at least in the eyes of advanced metrics and in dollars achieved. … We heard earlier today that the Royals have no intentions of making a run at extending ace hurler James Shields.
Phillies Notes: Hamels, Defensive Shifts
2014/03/phillies-notes-hamels-defensive-shifts.htmlSeidman calls Cliff Lee, A.J. … Cole Hamels' scheduled throwing session was canceled today, as the Phillies' co-ace reported feeling a fatigued arm that wouldn't allow him to go through the throwing motion as he normally would, reports CSNPhilly.com's Jim Hawkins.
West Notes: Giants, Rangers, A’s
2014/03/west-notes-giants-rangers-as.htmlSam Fuld has a real shot at making the Athletics' Opening Day roster, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports, having impressed early in camp while Craig Gentry has nursed a back strain. … The latest out of baseball's Western divisions: The Giants and Pablo Sandoval had yet to talk extensions as of Friday, MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo tweets.