Arbitration Breakdown: David Price
2013/01/arbitration-eligible-breakouts-david-price.htmlI’ll start by looking at the reigning American League Cy Young, David Price. … However, he only had a 13-12 record and a 3.01 ERA in 2010, making him clearly a poor match
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Stanton, Ethier, Gallardo
2013/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-stanton-ethier-gallardo.htmlCardinals Fan in Cubs Land says the Cardinals are still looking for an Ozzie Smith heir. … MLB Prospect Watch listed teams that match up with the Marlins for a potential Giancarlo Stanton trade.
Mets Notes: Hairston, Alderson, Collins
2013/01/mets-notes-hairston-alderson-collins.htmlThe knuckleballer would still be in Queens if the Mets were willing to match his asking price, but Dickey isn't…… While speculation is that teams are looking to sign Scott Hairston to a one-year deal, there is a belief the…
Arbitration Breakdown: Matt Wieters
2013/01/arbitration-breakdown-matt-wieters.htmlUsually multiyear deals are not considered when looking for comparables, even players who signed multiyear deals while negotiating for one-year deals. … Interestingly, there are almost no other cases that are even close to a match for Wieters.
Orioles Pursuing Jason Kubel
2013/01/orioles-pursuing-jason-kubel.htmlThe Diamondbacks were looking to obtain young pitching from the Orioles for Kubel earlier in the month. … Rival executives view the Orioles as a possible match for Kubel.
Astros Notes: Luhnow, Ely, Rebuilding
2013/02/astros-notes-luhnow-ely-rebuilding.htmlEly was looking for a chance to start since he knew he was far down the Dodgers' depth chart but is now excited about his opportunity with the Astros. … While the Astros would love to match the Rays' rise from last place to being a consistent contender, Houston assistant…
Future Chase Headley Suitors
2013/04/future-chase-headley-suitors.htmlThough only 7.4% of their season is in the books, the Padres are not looking like contenders, with a 2-10 record. … The National League is light on good trade partners for Headley at present, but the Braves are an obvious match.
Thuuz: A Better Way To Track Your Fantasy Baseball Teams On Mobile
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Yankees Likely To Exceed 2014 Luxury Tax Threshold
2013/04/quick-hits-yankees.htmlInstead, the club was reportedly looking to save something in the neighborhood of $50MM. … In fact, with the exception of Chase Utley -- assuming that he will look to sign as a second baseman -- the Yankees' needs could conceivably match with any of the players listed by MLBTR's Tim Dierkes in his latest 2014 Free Agent Power Rankings.
Quick Hits: Cardinals, Braves, Starting Pitching Market
2013/05/quick-hits-cardinals-braves-starting-pitching-market.htmlWe can't be scared of those." Yet, by looking internally first, the team has managed to retain salary flexibility to add…… Of course, it remains to be seen whether Garcia's replacement(s) can match his strong start to the year.
Blue Jays Interested In Howie Kendrick
2013/07/blue-jays-interested-in-howie-kendrick.htmlWhile the Blue Jays aren't buyers in the traditional sense, they are looking at ways of addressing needs for 2013 and beyond. … The Halos couldn't find the right match for a starting pitcher but could revisit things this offseason.
Offseason Outlook: Miami Marlins
2013/10/offseason-outlook-miami-marlins.htmlThere's more optimism when looking at the guys toeing the rubber for the Fish. … At catcher, Rob Brantly failed to match his promising 2012 and Jeff Mathis still does not really hit big league pitching.
Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
2013/10/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays.htmlIt may sound odd to say that a last-place club is just looking to fine-tune the roster, but the Blue Jays may not be as far away from contention as they seem if they get some good health luck (after two injury-ravaged seasons in a row) and if the underachievers return to form. … Brian McCann is easily the top catcher available in free agency and one of the top free agents overall this…
Mutual Interest Between Beltran, Yankees Expected In Offseason
2013/10/mutual-interest-between-carlos-beltran-yankees.htmlCurtis Granderson could change that situation if the Yankees decide to retain a familiar option as opposed to looking outside the organization. … This year, however, the two sides could be a match as sources tell Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News that there is mutual interest.
AL East Notes: Anderson, Davis, A-Rod, Guerrieri
2013/10/al-east-notes-anderson-davis-beltran-guerrieri.htmlDavis is looking for an everyday job and has historically struggled against right-handed pitching, which Chisholm notes makes it unlikely that the Blue Jays will re-sign him. … The other four AL East teams will be working hard this offseason to match (or better) Boston's 2013 success, so here's the latest from around the division...
Arbitration Eligibles: Washington Nationals
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-washington-nationals.htmlAssuming Zimmermann, Desmond, Clippard, Storen, Strasburg, Detwiler, Ramos, and Ohlendorf are tendered contracts, the Nationals are looking at an estimated $37.3MM for eight arbitration eligible players. … Andrus doesn't have Desmond's power, so it's hard to consider them a match.
Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
2013/10/offseason-outlook-baltimore-orioles.htmlJason Hammel got the start on Opening Day after looking like a breakout star in 2012, but the right-hander struggled…… Flaherty is also in the mix at second, though Baltimore will be hoping to get much more production out of…
Free Agent Profile: Marlon Byrd
2013/11/free-agent-profile-marlon-byrd.htmlThe Phillies are one team that is known to be looking for right-handed pop to balance out their lineup, and GM Ruben Amaro Jr. … In recent years we've seen corner bats Melky Cabrera and Jason Kubel land two-year deals for $16MM and $15MM, respectively, and my expectation is that Byrd will match Cabrera with a two-year, $16MM deal.
2014 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2013/11/2014-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.htmlWe think he'll fall well short of $300MM, especially with the Dodgers looking unlikely. … Casting a wide net, Cano's speculative suitors aside from the Yankees could include the Rangers, Mariners, Blue Jays, Tigers, Angels, Mets, Nationals, and Cubs, though none of those teams seem like an obvious match.
AL Central Rumors: Hughes, Royals, Pierzynski, Twins
2013/11/al-central-rumors-hughes-salty-pierzynski-twins.htmlWith Ervin Santana looking for a $100MM contract, the Royals are prepared to move on to look for other pitching…… While the top catching option available (Brian McCann) could land a nine-figure deal, the White Sox appear to match up with free agent Jarrod Saltalamacchia, writes Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com.
Arbitration Breakdown: David Price
2013/11/arbitration-breakdown-david-price.htmlWe have him projected at $13.1MM for 2013 and looking through comparables, this seems very likely to be near where he lands, or slightly below it. … Regardless of which of these players looks like the best match for Price, it’s pretty clear that he is going to stay well within the range of a $3MM raise, which is right where the model predicts him.
West Notes: Pujols, Mariners, Astros, Dodgers
2013/11/west-notes-pujols-mariners-astros-dodgers.html"As the market starts to shake out," said Porter, "we'll get more aggressive for the guys we believe will really make an impact on our ballclub." Looking past 2014, the Astros have just one player under contract in second baseman Jose Altuve. … Atop the list is a starter to slot in behind Felix Hernandez in the rotation, with Olney speculating that Matt Garza could be a match.
Mets Notes: Free Agency, Shortstops, Braun
2013/11/mets-notes-free-agency-shortstops-braun.htmlHopefully that will begin at the winter meetings or shortly after Thanksgiving." Barring a surprise signing of Stephen Drew, it's looking more and more like the Mets will open 2014 with Ruben Tejada as their shortstop, writes MLB.com's Anthony DiComo in his latest Mets Inbox. … New York doesn't have a positional core like Boston had in Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and David Ortiz, nor can the team match Boston's $150MM payroll.
Four Teams Pursuing Fernando Rodney
2014/01/orioles-making-progress-with-fernando-rodney.htmlAfter dealing away incumbent closer Jim Johnson, the O's have been looking for a replacement. … FRIDAY: Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that despite reports that a match between Rodney and the Mets was "unlikely," the team is indeed in talks with the right-hander.
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. … A rival executive wondered to Rosenthal if the Braves would match up with the Mariners on a Dustin Ackley trade, but Rosenthal hears that the Braves aren't looking for a second baseman.