David Price Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about David Price.
David Price Rumors: Monday
2013/12/david-price-rumors-monday.htmlThough he may not be traded at this week's Winter Meetings (and may not be traded this offseason at all), Rays ace David Price figures to be one of the most popular topics of discussion over the coming days. … Last week, it was reported that the Mariners could push for Price in the wake of their surprising Robinson Cano signing.
David Price Rumors: Tuesday
2013/12/mariners-could-trade-mike-zunino-in-possible-price-deal.htmlHere are David Price rumors for Tuesday: With the Dodgers and Rangers appearing increasingly unlikely to trade for Price, the Mariners have a "real opportunity" to acquire him, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman tweets. … The Mariners likely won't trade Taijuan Walker in a deal for Price, Heyman tweets.
David Price Rumors: Wednesday
2013/12/david-price-wouldnt-sign-extension-with-mariners.htmlYesterday it was reported that the Mariners have a real opportunity to acquire David Price. … Here's the latest on Price's trade market...
NL East Notes: Papelbon, Braves, Samardzija, Nats
2013/12/nl-east-notes-papelbon-braves-samardzija-nats.htmlThe Braves may be considered the favorites to land Samardzija at this point, says O'Brien, noting that payroll constraints will likely preclude them from pursuing David Price. … David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweets that the Braves have approached some of their young stars about extensions over the past two years but felt they'd have to overpay to get something done.
Mariners Could Be Nearing Payroll Limit
2013/12/mariners-could-be-nearing-payroll-limit.htmlRosenthal adds that the Mariners could make exceptions "for the right player" and are continuing to discuss David Price with the Rays.
David Price Rumors: Thursday
2013/12/david-price-rumors-thursday.htmlThere has been much speculation about a David Price trade this winter but very little hard information about interested teams. … CBS Sports' Jon Heyman explores the seemingly quiet Price trade market in his wrap-up of the latest news about the Rays southpaw...
AL East Notes: Price, Orioles, Morales, Drew
2013/12/al-east-notes-price-morales-drew.htmlDavid Price's trade market has been somewhat slow to develop, as it may be harder than expected to find a…… The Cubs, meanwhile, have talented youngsters (Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler, etc.) that could pry Price from the Rays, but ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers doesn't think it makes sense for the Cubs to short-circuit their rebuilding process just for two years of Price on a team that isn't ready to contend.
Rosenthal On Price, Gardner, Morales, Lough
2013/12/rosenthal-on-price-gardner-morales-lough.htmlAn AL general manager praised the Orioles' trade for David Lough, noting that "he can do everything that [Nate] McLouth does. … Hellickson's name came up in trade rumors last offseason before the Rays moved James Shields, and I agree that if Tampa Bay doesn't trade Price, the team is much more likely to just stand pat with its rotation rather than move another starter.
East Notes: Price, O’s, Balfour, Braves, Marlins
2013/12/east-notes-orioles-balfour.htmlIn an article with the latest on the David Price situation, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin dismisses reports that the Rays are motivated to move the Cy Young winner by Dec. … While the Mariners are often named as a likely suitor for Price, they "seem to talk more about what prospects they don't want to trade." Here's more from the AL and NL East: The Orioles could fill their closer and second base vacancies from within, writes Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.
Poll: When Will David Price Be Traded?
2014/01/poll-when-will-david-price-be-traded.htmlAt the outset of the offseason, it seemed highly likely that the Rays would deal ace David Price. … So, MLBTR readers: when do you think Price will finally be dealt -- if at all? When Will David Price…
NL West Notes: D’Backs, Tanaka, Hanley, Giants
2014/01/nl-west-notes-dbacks-tanaka-hanley-giants.htmlAlso from Rosenthal's piece, Arizona could be more motivated to sign an ace like Tanaka in free agency since they…
Mariners Need Ownership Approval For More Major Moves
2014/01/mariners-need-ownership-approval-for-more-major-moves.htmlKen Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Mariners are weighing a number of high-profile additions, including Nelson Cruz, Masahiro Tanaka and David Price, but the team needs to persuade ownership before pressing forward on those moves.
AL East Notes: Price, Tanaka, Yankees, Almanzar
2014/01/al-east-notes-tanaka-price-almanzar.htmlWhen the offseason began, many speculated that David Price's time with the Rays was coming to an end, as the…… "The [trade] market hasn't materialized." MLBTR readers seem to agree with that sentiment --- according to a recent poll, less than 31% of respondees feel that Price will be pitching elsewhere by Opening Day.
Gammons On Top Starters, Shields, Blue Jays, Drew, Polanco
2014/01/gammons-on-top-starters-shields-blue-jays-drew-polanco.htmlThe two key situations driving market pricing, he writes, are the Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes and how the Rays handle David Price. … In particular, even before Clayton Kershaw's market-busting extension earlier today, Gammons noted that the price of starting pitching has been a hot topic among baseball GMs.
Rays Notes: Price, Odorizzi
2014/01/rays-notes-price-odorizzi.htmlThe Rays face a dilemma with regard to David Price, writes Jeff Sullivan of FanGraphs.
Rays Avoid Arbitration With David Price
2014/01/rays-avoid-arbitration-with-david-price.htmlThe Rays have reached agreement on a one-year, $14MM deal with ace David Price to avoid arbitration, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports on Twitter. … Price, who is represented by Bo McKinnis, will qualify for arbitration one more time before hitting free agency in 2016.
East Notes: Braves, Price, Lester, Machado, Cishek
2014/01/east-notes-braves-price-lester-machado-cishek.htmlRays ace David Price knows there's still a chance that he will be traded even after agreeing to a one-year, $14MM contract to avoid arbitration, writes Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. … The Braves' front office has a busy day on its hands, notes David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (on Twitter).
AL Notes: GMs, Price, Peguero
2014/01/al-notes-gms-price-peguero.htmlThe Rays should not trade David Price, Dayn Perry of CBS Sports writes. … Price figures to be the Rays' best starter in what should be a contending season.
Rays Notes: Price, Nix, Padres, Forsythe, Torres
2014/01/rays-notes-price-padres-forsythe-torres-nix.htmlNow that Masahiro Tanaka is off the market, teams that missed out on Japanese righty could try to acquire another…
Rosenthal’s Latest: M’s, Cruz, Rodney, Reds, Drew
2014/01/rosenthals-latest-ms-cruz-rodney-reds-drew.htmlThe Mariners, who are said to have some financial leeway by new team president Kevin Mather, is also looking at the trade market for starting pitchers, though they're not currently focused on David Price or Jeff Samardzija.
Quick Hits: Price, Wallace, Phillies, Drew
2014/02/price-wallace-phillies-drew.htmlThe Rays haven't yet traded David Price, and Price thinks the holdup on the pitching market due to Masahiro Tanaka's arrival might be the reason why, ESPN's Jayson Stark writes. … "With Tanaka not being able to sign until the 24th [of January] and stuff like that, it seemed like teams waited for that market to fall," Price says.
AL East Links: Markakis, Sternberg, Blue Jays, Ortiz
2014/02/al-east-links-markakis-sternberg-blue-jays-ortiz.htmlSternberg noted that extending a star like David Price is "more difficult now than it was in the past, given…
AL East Notes: Ortiz, Sizemore, Hardy, Price, Tanaka
2014/02/al-east-notes-ortiz-sizemore-hardy-price-tanaka.htmlFrom a transactional perspective, Cafardo says not to be surprised if David Ortiz asks the Red Sox to break the $20MM barrier in adding a year to his current contract.