Jason Hammel Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Jason Hammel.
Cafardo’s Latest: Holliday, Turner, Astros, Royals, Tigers
2016/12/cafardos-latest-holliday-turner-astros-royals-tigers.htmlRoughly 10 teams have contacted free agent right-hander Jason Hammel's representative, Alan Nero, according to Cafardo. … Although the 34-year-old Hammel is fresh off three straight solid seasons, the Cubs declined his 2017 option last month.
NL East Notes: Mets, Volquez, Hammel, Marlins, Nationals
2016/12/nationals-rumors-mark-melancon-marlins-rumors-jason-hammel.htmlThe Marlins, too, still appear to be shopping for arms, as Heyman reports that they have potential interest in free-agent right-handers Jason Hammel and Doug Fister.
Latest On The Yankees’ Offseason
2016/11/latest-on-the-yankees-offseason.htmlThey've also likely spoken to representatives for starters Rich Hill (in whom top Yankees exec Brian Cashman has stated interest) and Jason Hammel (about whom the Yankees were previously known to be gathering information).
Yankees Notes: Headley, Gardner, Cespedes, Beltran, Hammel
2016/11/yankees-notes-headley-gardner-cespedes-beltran-hammel.htmlHoch also reports that "the Yankees have started the information-gathering process" in regards to both Rich Hill and Jason Hammel. … Hill was already known to be a potential New York target this winter, while this is the first time Hammel has been linked to the Yankees (or any team) since the Cubs surprisingly declined his option after the World Series.
Cubs Decline Jason Hammel’s Option
2016/11/cubs-decline-jason-hammels-option.htmlYESTERDAY: The Cubs have declined right-hander Jason Hammel's $12MM option for 2017 in favor of a $2MM buyout, according to a team announcement. … TODAY: Chicago allowed Hammel to decide whether he'd be back for one more year or test the market, according to ESPNChicago.com's Jesse Rogers.
Cubs’ Jason Hammel Unhappy With Joe Maddon
2016/08/cubs-jason-hammel-unhappy-with-joe-maddon.htmlCubs starter Jason Hammel struggled during his outing in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday, yielding three earned runs on five hits in 2 1/3 innings, but the right-hander was upset with manager Joe Maddon for pulling him so early. … As a result, Hammel and Maddon had a closed-door meeting after the game, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
NL Central Notes: Hammel, Peralta, Victorino, Epstein, Reds
2016/05/nl-central-notes-hammel-peralta-victorino-epstein-reds.htmlKen Rosenthal of FOX Sports provides an interesting recent example, though, in Jason Hammel of the Cubs. … The right-hander and his wife were disappointed to be dealt away from Chicago at the trade deadline in 2014, with Hammel telling Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein that he would "pitch well enough that you bring me back" even as he departed for the A's.
Epstein On Offseason, Pitching, Fowler, Arrieta, Schwarber, Castro
2015/10/cubs-seeking-pitching-trade-free-agency.htmlEpstein also noted that despite a rocky second half and postseason, Jason Hammel will return as an important piece of the 2016 rotation.
Cubs Notes: Hammel, Pitching, Baez
2015/07/cubs-notes-hammel-pitching-baez.htmlGood news for the Cubs and Jason Hammel as his MRI results were promising, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune tweets.
Injury Notes: Gordon, Kazmir, Hammel
2015/07/injury-notes-gordon-kazmir-hammel.htmlThe Cubs' starter this evening, Jason Hammel, also left quite early with what the team called left hamstring tightness, as John Jackson writes for ESPN.com. … While it's obviously less concerning to hear of an injury of this nature than the two noted above, the Cubs will surely still proceed with caution, and Hammel will undergo an MRI, per a tweet from Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
AL West Notes: Hernandez, Andrus, Crisp, Athletics
2015/03/al-west-notes-hernandez-andrus-crisp-athletics.htmlWhile it is hard to deny (and not entirely surprising) that the Athletics got less back for Jeff Samardzija than they gave to acquire him (along with Jason Hammel), the team feels good about the young players that it picked up from the White Sox, MLB.com's Phil Rogers writes. … "You never like trading a guy like Addison [Russell], but Jeff and Jason filled a particular need for us at that time.
West Rumors: Trumbo, Montero, Cabrera
2014/12/west-rumors-trumbo-cabrera-pederson.htmlDespite being connected to him, the Astros did not seriously pursue Jason Hammel, according to Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle (via Twitter). … Hammel ultimately returned to the Cubs on a two-year pact.
Cubs Sign Jason Hammel
2014/12/jason-hammel-nearing-deal-with-cubs.htmlAfter a brief stop with the A's, Jason Hammel is headed back to the Cubs on a two-year deal with a club option for a third season, the team announced. … Hammel's contract is reportedly worth $20MM, and the club option is valued at $10MM.
Cafardo On Fowler, Astros, Hammel, Miley
2014/11/cafardo-on-fowler-astros-hammel-miley.htmlJason Hammel’s agent, Alan Nero, told Cafardo that teams have called on his client but no great advancements have been made on a contract. … Both center fielder Dexter Fowler and catcher Jason Castro are available in a deal and the Astros wouldn’t mind dealing for bullpen help.
Marlins Notes: LaRoche, Pitching, Payroll, Stanton
2014/11/marlins-notes-laroche-offer-pitching-targets-payroll-stanton.htmlAlso from Jackson, the Marlins have expressed interest in free agents Jason Hammel and Justin Masterson.
Royals Notes: Butler, Rotation, Hunter, Peguero
2014/11/royals-notes-butler-rotation-hunter-peguero.htmlThe club has had at least opening discussions with agents for Ervin Santana, Brandon McCarthy, Brett Anderson, Jason Hammel, and Jon Lester, writes McCullough.
NL Central Links: Burnett, Hammel, Hoyer, Cueto
2014/11/nl-central-links-burnett-hammel-hoyer-cueto.htmlMutual interest exists between the Cubs and free agent righty Jason Hammel, CSN Chicago's Patrick Mooney reports. … Hammel pitched well during his three months as a Cub in 2014 prior to being traded to the A's, and Mooney points out yet another connection between the two sides --- Hammel played under Joe Maddon in Tampa in 2008.
AL West Notes: Hammel, Veras, A’s, Daniels
2014/11/al-west-notes-hammel-veras-as-daniels.htmlThe Astros are one of roughly 12 teams who have checked in with free agent righty Jason Hammel, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports. … While Hammel makes sense for a lot of teams as a less-expensive option behind some of the pricier names on the pitching market, he seems like a particularly solid fit for an Astros team that is looking to upgrade its rotation without expending a lot of payroll.
Free Agent Notes: V-Mart, Hart, Grilli, Ichiro
2014/11/free-agent-notes-v-mart-hart-grilli-ichiro.htmlOctagon agent Alan Nero and his team are ready to advance talks regarding clients Victor Martinez, Jason Hammel and Asdrubal Cabrera, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe tweets. … Jason Grilli has had some interest from multiple clubs, but the bullpen-hungry Tigers aren't among them, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press tweets.
AL East Notes: Jays, Kendrick, Yanks, Cruz, Sox
2014/11/al-east-notes-jays-kendrick-yanks-cruz-sox.htmlThe early set of rotation targets for the Yankees features names like Brandon McCarthy, Jason Hammel, and Chris Capuano, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Free Agent Profile: Jason Hammel
2014/10/free-agent-profile-jason-hammel.htmlA bounceback stint with the Cubs made Jason Hammel, a 6’6 righty, one of the most anticipated summer trade targets, and he ultimately became the second piece in the deal that sent top prospect Addison Russell to Chicago. … Though he went through a rough stretch after moving to Oakland, putting a hurt on his bottom-line results, Hammel actually finished quite strong.
Placed On Revocable Waivers: Monday
2014/08/placed-on-revocable-waivers-monday.htmlAlso going on revocable waivers today were Jason Hammel of the Athletics and Wade Miley of the Diamondbacks, Rosenthal tweets. … As for Hammel, a deal still seems rather unlikely since Oakland dealt away some important rotation depth in Tommy Milone.
A’s “Getting Flooded” With Calls On Jason Hammel
2014/07/as-getting-flooded-with-calls-on-jason-hammel.htmlThe Athletics are "getting flooded" with calls on Jason Hammel following this morning's acquisition of Jon Lester, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link). … Oakland was planning to use Hammel as its fifth starter, with Jesse Chavez heading to the bullpen, Susan Slusser tweeted earlier this morning.
Billy Beane On Samardzija Deal, Roster Construction, Further Trades
2014/07/billy-beane-on-samardzija-deal-roster-construction-further-trades.htmlJim Bowden of ESPN talked to Athletics general manager Billy Beane for the latest edition of his "GM's Office" video blog, and the two discussed a number of trade-related topics, including a fairly in-depth breakdown of the Jeff Samardzija/Jason Hammel blockbuster (video links). … The Cubs were initially looking to split Samardzija and Hammel in different trades, but trade talks picked up steam when the A's decided that they wanted both players.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Dodgers, Price, Hammel, Padres, Twins
2014/07/rosenthals-latest-dodgers-price-hammel-padres-twins.htmlFor their part, the Cubs were eager to deal Jason Hammel before the market became saturated with similar pitchers.