Yasmany Tomas Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasmany Tomas.
NL West Notes: Tomas, O’Brien, Kennedy, Ottavino
2015/04/nl-west-notes-tomas-obrien-kennedy-ottavino.htmlDespite the high-profile signing of Yasmany Tomas this winter, the D-Backs will use him primarily off the bench in his first taste of Major League action, GM Dave Stewart told reporters, including Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. … Tomas was promoted today, due in part to a lack of other options on the 40-man roster, Piecoro writes.
Diamondbacks Promote Yasmany Tomas
2015/04/diamondbacks-promote-yasmany-tomas.htmlThe Diamondbacks have called up recent Cuban signee Yasmany Tomas from Triple-A, the club announced. … Tomas had opened the season in the upper minors despite inking a six-year, $68.5MM contract to join Arizona over the offseason.
NL West Notes: Capellan, D’Backs, Tomas, Dodgers
2015/04/nl-west-notes-capellan-dbacks-tomas-dodgers.htmlYasmany Tomas just wrapped up his first spring with the Diamondbacks, but the club has already planned to institute a "weight goal" for the sizable slugger, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.
NL Notes: Duda, Cueto, Tomas, Braves, Diamondbacks
2015/04/nl-notes-duda-cueto-tomas-braves-diamondbacks.htmlDiamondbacks GM Dave Stewart told reporters, including Zach Buchanan of The Arizona Republic, Yasmany Tomas was optioned to Triple-A for regular at-bats. … "Probably, Yasmany's long-term future is going to be in the outfield as he was when we signed him."
Quick Hits: Concussions, Red Sox, Rays, Richard, Tomas
2015/03/quick-hits-concussions-red-sox-rays-richard-tomas.htmlBased upon interviews of rival scouts and executives, nobody believes Diamondbacks third baseman Yasmany Tomas can remain in the infield, writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. … If Tomas moves to the outfield, it will create a roster crunch for Arizona.
West Notes: Ryu, Tomas, Butler, Rangers
2015/03/west-notes-ryu-tomas-butler-rangers.htmlYasmany Tomas chose the Diamondbacks over other teams in part because he liked their front office, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic writes. … I think Yasmany appreciates that." After committing $68.5MM for Tomas, the Diamondbacks now appear to be quietly considering having Tomas start the season in the minors, although they offer guarded praise for his abilities.
NL West Notes: Tomas, Rockies, Padres
2015/03/nl-west-notes-tomas-rockies-padres.htmlThough his early work at third for the Diamondbacks has done more to raise questions than to provide answers about his future as an infielder, Yasmany Tomas is drawing positive reviews for his attitude and bat, as ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports.
NL West Notes: Tomas, D-Backs, Peavy, Sandoval
2015/03/nl-west-notes-tomas-d-backs-peavy-sandoval.htmlWhile early word on Yasmany Tomas' work at third base was positive, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports now hears from scouts that Tomas isn't cutting it at the hot corner (Twitter links). … The result, then, could end up a significant outfield logjam featuring Tomas, A.J.
NL Notes: Nationals, Escobar, Holliday, Lopez
2015/02/nl-notes-nationals-escobar-holliday-lopez.htmlThey download the games so I can watch later, or see the numbers." Lopez adds that he's happy the Diamondbacks also signed another Cuban player this offseason, Yasmany Tomas.
AL Central Notes: Kluber, Arcia, Castillo, Tomas
2015/01/al-central-notes-kluber-arcia-castillo-tomas.htmlTigers assistant GM Al Avila told Mlive.com's James Schmehl that the club had interest in Rusney Castillo and Yasmany Tomas and discussed the Tigers' pursuit of the two high-profile Cuban free agents. … Detroit checked in on Tomas though the club only had a moderate interest.
Diamondbacks Links: Ladnier, Trumbo, Tomas, Reds
2014/12/diamondbacks-links-ladnier-trumbo-tomas-reds.htmlThough some have speculated that the Yasmany Tomas signing opens the door for such a move (myself included), it appears the D-Backs are in no rush to sell low on Trumbo after a down season in 2014. … One reason that the D-Backs feel they can keep Trumbo around without creating a logjam, manager Chip Hale told Magruder, is that their plan is to try Tomas out as a third baseman (Twitter link).
NL Notes: Tomas, Liriano, Marlins, Harper, Braves, Gattis
2014/12/nl-notes-tomas-liriano-marlins-harper-braves-gattis.htmlThe Phillies never made an offer for outfielder Yasmany Tomas, agent Jay Alou Jr.
NL Notes: Mets, Cubs, Tomas
2014/11/nl-notes-mets-cubs-tomas.htmlWhat kind of player might new Diamondbacks signee Yasmany Tomas be next season? FanGraphs' Jeff Sullivan, writing for FOX Sports, looks at various scouting reports to compile a list of comparable players for Tomas. … Sullivan suggests Tomas profiles as approximately a league-average player, with a bat similar to that of Yoenis Cespedes or Khris Davis.
NL Notes: Upton, Cardinals, Blanks, Padres
2014/11/nl-notes-upton-cardinals-blanks-padres.htmlThe Padres were aggressive in their pursuit of free agent Pablo Sandoval (who ultimately ended up with the Red Sox), but did not pursue Yasmany Tomas nearly as strongly, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports. … Preller traveled to the Dominican Republic twice in pursuit of Tomas, but the team ultimately didn't make an offer that was competitive enough.
Quick Hits: Pirates, Bruce, Rule 5 Draft, Capuano
2014/11/quick-hits-pirates-bruce-rule-5-draft-capuano.htmlThe Diamondbacks won the Yasmany Tomas sweepstakes, signing the Cuban outfielder to a six-year, $68.5MM contract and drawing praise from some around the baseball world, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. … One AL scout called the contract "a great deal," since another AL scout told Piecoro that "most people thought it would cost between $80MM-$100MM" to sign Tomas.
NL Notes: Sandoval, Tomas, Phillies, Marlins
2014/11/nl-notes-sandoval-tomas-phillies-marlins.htmlsays he was "not disappointed" to see Yasmany Tomas land with another club, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports. … Amaro did say that the Phils had "dialogue" yesterday with Tomas's representatives, which would seem to indicate that the team had at least some involvement right down to the wire.
NL West Notes: Tomas, Padres Backstops, Kemp, Giants
2014/11/nl-west-notes-tomas-padres-backstops-kemp-giants.htmlThe Giants were the runners up in the pursuit of Yasmany Tomas, who earlier today reportedly agreed to terms with the Diamondbacks, according to a Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). … He hastens to add that these discussions were not "that recent" and that nothing is close to getting done, as the Friars continue to turn over a number of rocks in search of upgrades after missing on Pablo Sandoval and Tomas.
Diamondbacks Sign Yasmany Tomas
2014/12/diamondbacks-to-sign-yasmany-tomas.htmlNOVEMBER 26TH: The Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a six-year, $68.5MM deal with Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas, reports MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. … DECEMBER 9TH, 12:50am: Tomas will receive a $14MM signing bonus, salaries of $2MM, $4MM, $6MM and $10MM, and a one-time player option for $15.5MM for 2019 and $17MM in 2020, Fangraphs' Kiley McDaniel reports (all Twitter links).
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Wednesday
2014/11/yasmany-tomas-rumors-wednesday.htmlThe Padres and Diamondbacks both found themselves in yesterday's Yasmany Tomas rumors, as it was reported that the D'Backs have very legitimate interest, while the Padres were said not to have a long-standing offer to Tomas (though not the largest which he has received). … We'll track today's Tomas rumors in this post...
Padres Focusing On Trade Market, Yasmany Tomas
2014/11/padres-focusing-on-trade-market-yasmany-tomas.htmlThe Padres missed out on Pablo Sandoval, who signed with the Red Sox earlier today, and MLB.com's Corey Brock reports that the they are now heavily focused on trades, although Yasmany Tomas appears to be one notable exception. … As for Tomas, Brock hears from a source that San Diego has had an offer on the table for some time now, but Tomas has yet to make a decision.
West Notes: Kantrovitz, Tomas, Saunders, Correia, Sandoval
2014/11/west-notes-kantrovitz-tomas-saunders-correia-sandoval.htmlThe Diamondbacks have "legit" interest in Yasmany Tomas, a league executive tells ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (Twitter link). … You can check out yesterday's updates on Tomas here.
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Monday
2014/11/yasmany-tomas-rumors-monday.htmlLate last week, the Padres and Braves were rumored to be emerging as the favorites for Yasmany Tomas, and on Sunday it was reported that he's received offers from the Braves, Giants and Padres with the Mariners, Phillies and Diamondbacks still lurking on the periphery of his market. … We'll keep track of Monday's Tomas reports in this post...
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Sunday
2014/11/yasmany-tomas-rumors-sunday.htmlWe'll keep track of any Yasmany Tomas-related rumors here, with the newest items at the top. … The Braves' pursuit of Tomas is unrelated to the progress of any trades involving Justin Upton or Evan Gattis, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution tweets.
NL Notes: Kemp, Padres, Tomas, Phillies
2014/11/nl-notes-kemp-padres-tomas-phillies.htmlThe Padres are reportedly involved in the bidding for Pablo Sandoval and Yasmany Tomas, but their history suggests they aren't likely to sign either, Kirk Kenney of the Union-Tribune writes. … A recent report indicated the Phillies' level of interest in Tomas might now be diminished due to worries about his defense.
Pablo Sandoval Rumors: Saturday
2014/11/pablo-sandoval-rumors-saturday.htmlThe Giants will turn their attention to Yasmany Tomas if Sandoval departs. … He is expected to fly to the Dominican Republic today to meet with Tomas' representation.