Chase Headley Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Chase Headley.
Yankees Notes: Robertson, Headley, Heathcott
2014/12/yankees-notes-robertson-headley-heathcott-campos.htmlThe Yankees would also like to re-sign Chase Headley, although Madden notes that the Astros are rumored to have offered him five years and $65MM.
Infield Market Rumors: Monday
2014/12/astros-interested-in-jed-lowrie.htmlWith Pablo Sandoval off the board, attention on the third base market has shifted to Chase Headley. … Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter) hears that Headley will make his decision by the end of the Winter Meetings.
AL Notes: Moss, Samardzija, Yankees, Tigers
2014/12/al-notes-moss-samardzija-yankees-tigers.htmlFor the Yankees, one side benefit of adding Martin Prado (last summer) and Andrew Miller (just a few days ago) is that it conveys leverage in talks with now-free agent third baseman Chase Headley and closer David Robertson, Sherman writes. … While New York is now willing to put a fourth year on the table for both players, says Sherman, it will not match the reported four-year, $65MM offer out to Headley or the $50MM+ asking price of Robertson.
West Notes: Kemp, Cabrera, Kendrick, Upton
2014/12/west-notes-kemp-cabrera-kendrick-upton.htmlIn a second article, Dutton lists the Padres and the Orioles as the Mariners' primary competition for Kemp, with Shaikin adding the Giants are a possibility, if they fail to sign Chase Headley.
Chase Headley Rumors: Sunday
2014/12/chase-headley-rumors-sunday.htmlThe Yankees would like to re-sign Chase Headley, but they refuse to go overboard in order to do so. … The latest on Headley..
Quick Hits: Upton, Robertson, Headley, Ethier, Mets Shortstop
2014/12/quick-hits-upton-robertson-headley-ethier-mets-shortstop.htmlThe Yankees would like to re-sign Chase Headley and David Robertson, reports Ken Davidoff of the New York Post. … Headley is said to have a four-year, $65MM offer on the table, and the Giants are reportedly "getting aggressive." It's unknown at this time if San Francisco is the team that offered the $65MM deal.
Giants Getting “Aggressive” In Pursuit Of Chase Headley
2014/12/giants-getting-aggressive-in-pursuit-of-chase-headley.htmlThe Giants' interest in Chase Headley is "turning aggressive," FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (via Twitter). … San Francisco had been linked to Headley and several other notable players in the wake of Pablo Sandoval leaving for Boston, though it appears they've stepped up their pursuit of Headley to fill their third base vacancy.
Chase Headley Rumors: Thursday
2014/12/chase-headley-rumors-thursday.html7:32pm: While the Marlins are interested in free agent third baseman Chase Headley, they are not the source of the $65MM mystery offer. … 12:58pm: Other teams are being advised that Headley has a four-year offer in hand that would guarantee him $65MM, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweets.
Free Agent Notes: Melky, Ervin, Headley, Miller, Soto
2014/12/free-agent-notes-melky-ervin-headley-miller-soto.htmlContinuing on the theme of five-year contracts, Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York reports that the Yankees aren't willing to give Chase Headley a five-year deal, and it's believed by some that five years is now his asking price in the wake of both Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez signing in Boston.
Padres Notes: Kotsay, Bats, Headley, Everth, Johnson
2014/12/padres-notes-kotsay-bats-headley-everth-johnson.htmlRecently-dealt third baseman Chase Headley, now a free agent, is not believed to be a fit for his old club, a source tells Brock.
AL Notes: Moss, Mariners, Lester, Headley, Rays, Twins
2014/11/al-notes-moss-mariners-lester-headley-rays-twins.htmlThe Yankees are willing to go to three years in a deal for third baseman Chase Headley, Heyman reports. … But Headley, unsurprisingly, is out looking for longer, better offers.
Indians Out On Headley, Interested In Morales, Denorfia
2014/11/indians-out-on-headley-interested-in-morales-denorfia.htmlAlthough the Indians were connected to free agent third baseman Chase Headley as recently as last night, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Headley won't be coming to Cleveland, as he's considered too expensive. … The Indians did indeed reach out to Headley's camp a few times before making that assertion, Hoynes adds.
Giants Casting Wide Net, Have Contacted Scherzer
2014/11/giants-casting-wide-net-have-contacted-scherzer.htmlThe Giants appear to be scouring the trade and free agent markets for upgrades, as Heyman reports that they've at least initiated talks with free agents Nick Markakis, Nelson Cruz, Chase Headley, Torii Hunter, Justin Masterson and of course Yasmany Tomas (their interest in Tomas has been well-documented).
Latest On Chase Headley
2014/11/latest-on-chase-headley.htmlMuch of the chatter surrounding Chase Headley this offseason has been that the Yankees are interested in retaining him, but MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince adds a new team to the fold, reporting that the Indians have shown interest in the third baseman. … As Bastian notes, a run at Headley would likely first require Cleveland to move the contract of Nick Swisher, who is owed $30MM through 2016.
AL East Notes: Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays
2014/11/al-east-notes-red-sox-yankees-blue-jays-2.htmlAs Sherman rightly notes, also, the bidding for return targets like Chase Headley, Brandon McCarthy, and David Robertson could well shoot up rather quickly.
Giants Have Shown Interest In Jon Lester
2014/11/giants-have-shown-interest-in-jon-lester.htmlOne other alternative, Rosenthal tweets, would be to pursue Chase Headley. … He characterizes a Headley pursuit as "likely" for San Francisco, should Sandoval depart.
Cashman On Shortstop, Kuroda, Robertson, Headley, Young
2014/11/cashman-on-kuroda-robertson-headley-young.htmlThe Yankees have had "a brief conversation" with Chase Headley and "we’re certainly looking forward to continuing the dialogue," says Cashman. … Given doubts about Alex Rodriguez's ability to play third base every day in 2015, the Yankees are making a "strong push" to sign Headley, according to Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com.
AL Notes: Abreu: White Sox, Red Sox, Rays
2014/11/al-notes-abreu-white-sox-red-sox-rays.htmlWith a solid free agent class of starting pitchers and a dearth of third baseman next offseason, MacPherson opines the Red Sox may stretch the budget this year for Sandoval, Chase Headley, or Hanley Ramirez.
Yankees Unlikely To Pursue Top Starters, Sandoval
2014/11/yankees-unlikely-to-pursue-top-starters-sandoval.htmlInstead, the Daily News duo continues, the Yankees are more focused on bringing back a pair of their own free agents: Chase Headley and Brandon McCarthy. … The team loves Headley's glove at third base and views the returning Alex Rodriguez as more of a DH candidate at his age, per Feinsand and Madden.
AL East Notes: Robertson, Headley, Happ, Tomas
2014/11/al-east-notes-robertson-headley-happ-tomas.htmlThe Yankees have begun talks with Chase Headley, CBSSports.com' Jon Heyman reports. … New York has exclusive negotiating rights with Headley until 11pm CT tonight, though it would be quite surprising to see a deal reached before Headley has had a chance to test the thin free agent market.
AL East Notes: Maddon, O’s, Headley, BoSox
2014/11/al-east-notes-maddon-os-headley-bosox.htmlMutual interest exists between the Yankees and Chase Headley, though Alex Rodriguez's presence and Pablo Sandoval's price tag remain obstacles to a signing, George A. … Sandoval's next deal will set the bar for free agent third basemen, with Headley possibly poised to benefit as arguably the second-best 3B on the open market this winter.
East Links: Santana, Sox, Cespedes, Phils, Mets
2014/10/east-links-santana-sox-cespedes-phils-mets.htmlThe Red Sox are prioritizing Pablo Sandoval and Chase Headley as the look toward the offseason, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. … The team may also look at Aramis Ramirez, though he's not believed to be as coveted as Sandoval or Headley and is said to prefer a return to Milwaukee, per Heyman, who adds that the Yankees would like to re-sign Headley.
Quick Hits: Maeda, Headley, Miller, Phils
2014/10/quick-hits-maeda-headley-miller-phils.htmlThe Yankees may be interested in re-signing mid-season acquisition Chase Headley, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Free Agent Profile: Chase Headley
2014/10/free-agent-profile-chase-headley.htmlOne of the game's best defensive third basemen reaches free agency this winter in Chase Headley. … Headley's MVP-caliber 2012 season saw his offense reach lofty heights, but two years later that's looking like an anomaly.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Chase Headley
2014/09/free-agent-stock-watch-chase-headley.htmlIn two years, Chase Headley has gone from an MVP candidate to an afterthought, regressing from .286/.376/.498 in 2012 to .250/.347/.400 in 2013 to .238/.315/.363 this season. … In July, Headley finally left San Diego behind, heading to the Yankees for infielder Yangervis Solarte and pitching prospect Rafael De Paula.