Brewers Considering First Base Options
2013/02/brewers-considering-first-base-options.htmlTaylor Green, Hunter Morris and even Alex Gonzalez are among the club’s internal options at first base…
Central Notes: Garza, Tigers, Hart, Royals
2013/03/central-notes-garza-tigers-hart-royals.htmlThe Brewers also have Hunter Morris, the organization's player of the year and the Southern League (Double-A) MVP, waiting in…… With the Royals likely to open the season with a club-record $79MM payroll, Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star doesn't…
Pirates Designate Chris Leroux For Assignment
2013/04/pirates-designate-chris-leroux-for-assignment.htmlMorris, 26, is the last remnant of the Jason Bay/Manny Ramirez three-team blockbuster that also netted the Pirates then-prospects Craig Hansen, Brandon Moss and Andy LaRoche. … The Pirates have designated right-hander Chris Leroux for assignment according to Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (on Twitter).
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Byrd, Carpenter, Blue Jays
2013/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-1-9.htmlOn this date in 2008, the Pirates released Matt Morris, a move which cost the team more than $11MM. … The pitcher lasted only 1 2/3 innings against the Phillies in his previous start and compiled an 0-4 record with a 9.67 ERA in his five April outings for the Bucs.
Pirates Designate Jonathan Sanchez For Assignment
2013/04/pirates-designate-jonathan-sanchez-for-assignment.htmlThe move will open up a roster spot for right-hander Bryan Morris. … The left-hander's contract called for him to earn $1.375MM this season and Pittsburgh will be on the hook if they…
Central Notes: Gallardo, Twins, White Sox
2013/06/central-notes-gallardo-twins-white-sox.htmlWhile the Brewers don't anticipate Corey Hart returning from offseason knee surgery until after the All-Star break, at the earliest, GM Doug Melvin will not rush first base prospect Hunter Morris to the Majors, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. … "Elliot told me about it and I had to call him back three times to make sure I got this story right -- I said, 'You've got to be kidding me.
Offseason Outlook: Pittsburgh Pirates
2013/10/offseason-outlook-pittsburgh-pirates.htmlRighty Stolmy Pimentel, who arrived along with Melancon last offseason's Joel Hanrahan trade with the Red Sox, will be out of options, and he pitched well in both the minors and the big leagues last year, so he could occupy another bullpen spot, perhaps along with fellow righty Bryan Morris. … Guaranteed Contracts Andrew McCutchen, OF: $44.25MM through 2017 Jose Tabata, OF: $11.75MM through 2016 Russell Martin, C: $8.5MM through 2014 Francisco Liriano, SP: $6MM through 2014 Jason Grilli, RP: $4MM through 2014 Arbitration Eligible Players (service time in parentheses) Garrett Jones, OF (4.158): $5.3MM (non-tender candidate) Neil Walker, 2B (3.166): $4.8MM Pedro Alvarez, 3B (3.085): $4MM Charlie Morton, SP (5.010): $3.9MM Mark Melancon, RP (3.098): $3MM Gaby Sanchez, 1B (4.025): $2.3MM Travis Snider, OF (3.091): $1.4MM (non-tender candidate) Michael McKenry, C (2.136): $900K (non-tender candidate) Vin Mazzaro, RP (3.021): $800K Felix Pie, OF (4.028): $500K (non-tender candidate) Contract Options Wandy Rodriguez, SP: $13MM player option (Astros will pay $5.5MM if Rodriguez accepts) Free Agents A.J.
Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
2013/10/offseason-outlook-milwaukee-brewers.htmlA trade is unlikely with Hunter Morris, their seventh-best prospect per MLB.com, waiting in the wings with a service clock which has yet to begin ticking. … Guaranteed Contracts Ryan Braun, OF: $99MM through 2020 (plus $18MM deferred to be paid in 2022-2031) Carlos Gomez, OF: $24MM through 2016 Kyle Lohse, SP: $22MM through 2015 (plus $7MM deferrred to be paid in 2016-18) Aramis Ramirez, 3B: $20MM through 2014 Yovani Gallardo, SP: $11.85MM through 2014 Rickie Weeks, 2B: $11MM through 2014 Jonathan Lucroy, C: $9.25MM through 2016 Tom Gorzelanny, RP: $2.8MM through 2014 Arbitration Eligible Players (service time in parentheses) Marco Estrada, SP (4.035): $3.5MM projected salary Burke Badenhop, RP (5.116): $2.1MM Juan Francisco, 1B/3B (2.156): $1.4MM Contract Options Norichika Aoki, OF: $1.5MM club option ($250K buyout) Free Agents Corey Hart, Michael Gonzalez, Yuniesky Betancourt With 2014 payroll obligations already in the neighborhood of $80MM (not including salaries for pre-arbitration eligible players), the Brewers have to be frugal in free agency and may not be interested in taking on much salary in any proposed trade.
Players Added To The 40-Man Roster
2013/11/players-added-to-the-40-man-roster.htmlThe Brewers announced that they've added first baseman Hunter Morris, first baseman/outfielder Jason Rogers and right-handers Brooks Hall and Kevin Shackelford to their 40-man roster. … Midnight tonight is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man roster in order to protect them from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft.
Full List Of Yesterday’s 40-Man Additions
2013/11/full-list-of-yesterdays-40-man-additions.htmlRiefenhauser (LHP), Vince Belnome (2B/3B/1B), Jesse Hahn (RHP) Red Sox Anthony Ranaudo (RHP), Bryce Brentz (OF), Garin Cecchini (3B) Yankees Dean Anna (2B/SS, acquired from Padres), Jose Campos (RHP), Shane Greene (RHP), Slade Heathcott (OF), Bryan Mitchell (RHP), Gary Sanchez (C) NL West Diamondbacks Ender Inciarte (OF), Bo Schultz (RHP) Dodgers Pedro Baez (RHP), Yimi Garcia (RHP), Jarret Martin (LHP) Giants Gary Brown (OF), Adam Duvall (3B), Hunter Strickland (RHP), Kendry Flores (RHP) Padres Donn Roach (RHP), Keyvius Sampson (RHP), Juan Oramas (LHP) Rockies Tyler Matzek (LHP), Jayson Aquino (LHP), Rosell Herrera (SS), Kyle Parker (OF), Raul Fernandez (RHP), Kraig Sitton (LHP), Kent Matthes (OF) NL Central Brewers Hunter Morris (1B), Jason Rogers (1B) Kevin Shackelford (RHP), Brooks Hall (RHP) Cardinals Oscar Taveras (OF), Mike O'Neill (OF), Greg Garcia Cubs Arismendy Alcantara (2B/SS), Dallas Beeler (RHP) Pirates Gregory Polanco (OF), Alen Hanson (SS), Casey Sadler (RHP) Reds Tucker Barnhart (C), Ryan LaMarre (OF), Juan Duran (OF), Chad Rogers (RHP) NL East Braves Luis Vasquez (RHP), Carlos Perez (LHP), Elmer Reyes (SS) Marlins Jose Urena (RHP), J.T. … The deadline for teams to make additions to their 40-man rosters in order to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft has come and gone, and we saw a flurry of roster moves yesterday as a result.
Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Frank Thomas Elected To Hall Of Fame
2014/01/greg-maddux-tom-glavine-frank-thomas-elected-to-hall-of-fame.htmlAlso of note is Jack Morris, whose 61.5% vote count did not get him elected in his 15th and final time on the BBWAA ballot. … He averaged 6.1 K/9 (3,371 career strikeouts) and 1.8 BB/9 (999 career walks) over that time and captured four consecutive NL Cy Young Awards from 1992-95.
Masahiro Tanaka Rumors: Thursday
2014/01/tanaka-in-united-states-to-meet-with-teams.htmlFor instance, the Diamondbacks have a scout who played with Tanaka in Japan, while Angels executive Hal Morris played ball with Close in college. … If they come out and say it's going to be the club that spends the most money on him, then we're probably not the front-runner.
Brewers Sign Lyle Overbay
2014/01/brewers-sign-lyle-overbay.htmlOverbay and Reynolds will see competition at first base from Juan Francisco, Sean Halton and Hunter Morris. … This will mark Overbay's second stint with the Brewers, as he enjoyed two strong seasons as the Brew Crew's everyday first baseman from 2004-05, slashing .289/.376/.464 with 35 homers and 87 doubles.
Out Of Options Players: NL Central
2014/03/out-of-options-players-nl-central.htmlPirates: Chris Stewart, Jeanmar Gomez, Mark Melancon, Travis Snider, Jose Tabata, Bryan Morris, Andy Oliver, Stolmy Pimentel, Pedro Alvarez, Vin Mazzaro The Bucs' seven primary relievers last year were Jason Grilli, Melancon, Justin Wilson, Tony Watson, Gomez, Mazzaro, and Morris, and indeed, that was their bullpen for the NLDS. … The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options.