July 2 Notes: Rankings, Twins, Trading Bonus Money
2013/07/july-2-notes-rankings-twins-trading-bonus-money.htmlIn a subscription-only piece, Badler explains that general managers are having a hard time valuing bonus money in trades. … Jimenez tells Sanchez that July 2 is a day on which "dreams come true." Sanchez also notes (Twitter link) that there's more to signing international free agents than just money.
Orioles Acquire Feldman, Clevenger For Arrieta, Strop
2013/07/orioles-acquire-feldman-clevenger.htmlArrieta currently has two years and 99 days of Major League service time, so he needs 53 days to be eligible for Super Two status after the season and 73 to be eligible for free agency after 2016 rather than '17. … The first domino of trade season has dropped, as the Orioles acquired righty Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger from the Cubs today for righty Jake Arrieta, reliever Pedro Strop, and international bonus pool money, according ESPN's Keith Law.
White Sox Place Jesse Crain On 15-Day DL
2013/07/white-sox-place-jesse-crain-on-15-day-dl.htmlThere are 12 games that fall after the All-Star break but before the deadline, so Crain will have a bit of time to showcase his health if activated immediately. … The White Sox have placed one of their most desirable trade chips -- setup man Jesse Crain -- on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced via press release.
Rosenthal On Garza, Rangers, Phillies, Brewers
2013/07/rosenthal-on-7.htmlWhen asked specifically about the idea of creating another closer if they part with Papelbon, Amaro noted that the only time they have done that was with Ryan Madson and it took four years for him to develop into a closer. … The Rangers' interest in Matt Garza is nothing new and two sources told Rosenthal that they nearly acquired Garza at last year's trade deadline with one source saying it was within minutes of happening and the other saying it was really close.
Trade Market For Third Basemen
2013/07/trade-market-for-third-basemen.htmlAdd in strong part-time work from Frandsen, who is under control through 2015, and the trade market features backup options who have outplayed many regulars in limited samples. … GM Josh Byrnes would surely at least listen to offers this month, wouldn't he? Ramirez, also one of last year's best offensive third basemen, does seem eminently available.
Cubs Notes: Garza, Soriano, Russell, Navarro
2013/07/trade-rumors-continue-to-swirl-around-the-cubs-matt-garza-but-his-teammates-would-like-to-see-the-cubs-extend-himpaul-sulli.htmlI just play one day at a time and enjoy my time," the former All-Star said. … I’ve had a good time.
Blue Jays Sign Brentz, Tellez; Do Not Sign Bickford
2013/07/blue-jays-sign-brentz-tellez-do-not-sign-bickford.htmlWhile he's seen time in the outfield, Tellez profiles as a first baseman. … However, the Blue Jays' total spend is still within the confines of their draft pool, even without Bickford's money, as noted in Baseball America's draft database.
Garza Likely To Be Traded This Week
2013/07/garza-likely-to-be-traded-this-week.htmlBowden also listed the Diamondbacks as a possible Garza suitor, the first time we've heard that team in the mix, as well as the usual suspects of the Rangers, Nationals, Red Sox, Rockies and (to a lesser degree) the Indians. … 12:51pm: Kaplan is hearing that Garza will be moved by Saturday, though the Cubs will still make sure that someone meets their price as opposed to rushing a trade.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Royals, Indians, Holland
2013/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-2-3.htmlNeedless to say, things have changed a bit in MLB since that time. … He ended up throwing 24 complete over that season, and finished with 250 1/3 innings in what was far and away his most productive big league season (and the only one in which he reached 100 innings).
Yankees, Cubs Have Talked Soriano
2013/07/yankees-close-to-acquiring-alfonso-soriano.html10:31am: A Cubs source tells Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that the two sides are indeed negotiating a Soriano trade, but a deal is not close at this time. … Sherman adds that right-handed relief is one area where the Yankees feel they're deep in young.
AL East Notes: A-Rod, Guerrieri, Red Sox, Dickerson
2013/07/al-east-notes-a-rod-guerrieri-red-sox-dickerson.htmlRodriguez did not notify us at any time that he was seeking a second opinion from any doctor with regard to his quad strain. … And we have done everything to try and accomplish this." Here's more out of the AL East..
Latest On Perkins, Willingham, Morneau
2013/07/pirates-orioles-others-interested-in-morneau.htmlThe Rangers are a long shot to make a run at Morneau, the Orioles have cooled on him and the Pirates have other targets atop their wish list at this time. … Berardino writes that Willingham is drawing interest, and one rival talent evaluator told him he could see a scenario where Willingham is dealt.
Pirates Made Significant Offer For Giancarlo Stanton
2013/07/pirates-made-significant-offer-for-giancarlo-stanton.htmlAs one of the game's premier power hitters at just 23 years of age, and set to enter arbitration for the first time next year, there is no question that Stanton would bring back a massive haul in any trade. … 8:44pm: While multiple teams made offers to Miami for Stanton, the Pirates were not one of them, the Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports on Twitter.
July Trade Recap: AL East
2013/07/july-trade-recap-al-east.htmlWith reported interest across a wide swath of the market, the Sox ultimately made their biggest splash with a creative, three-time deal that landed them a veteran starter. … Opting to forego a blockbuster deal for ace Cliff Lee, Boston decided to pay a more modest price for the excellent, if injury-prone Peavy.
Prospect Rumor Roundup: Elite Shortstops
2013/08/prospect-rumor-roundup-elite-shortstops.htmlVeteran incumbent Asdrubal Cabrera's uninspired 2013 season could help convince the front office that his time with the organization is coming to an end. … Russell probably won't be ready until 2015, so current big league shortstop Jed Lowrie likely has one more season of job security before he finds himself at another position or on another club.
Explaining August Trades
2013/08/explaining-august-trades.htmlIf a team places a player on waivers a second time after pulling him back, the waivers are no longer revocable. … After one of the slower non-waiver trade deadlines in recent history, we're into August, which doesn't mean that trades are off the table.
Could MLB Teams Sue PED Offenders? Part II
2013/08/could-mlb-teams-sue-ped-offenders-part-ii.html(Be forewarned, it is lengthy.) As with the first time around, I welcome any comments or criticisms and will do my best to respond to them in the discussion section. … As the United States Supreme Court reasoned in Granite Rock Co.
Looking At Everth Cabrera’s Suspension
2013/08/looking-at-everth-cabreras-suspension.htmlCabrera entered the season with two years, 144 days of service time. … Earlier today, Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera was one of 12 players to accept a 50-game suspension for his involvement with the Biogenesis PED investigation.
Athletics Designate Adam Rosales For Assignment
2013/08/athletics-designate-adam-rosales-for-assignment.htmlFor the third time in just eleven days, infielder Adam Rosales has been designated for assignment, this time by the Athletics, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter.) The move will make room for hurler Sonny Gray on the club's active roster. … In the course of his travels, the 30-year-old has seen just one at-bat.
The Life Of A Baseball Operations Intern
2013/08/the-life-of-a-baseball-operations-intern.htmlI have used that time to further look into the ROI of international players, waiver claim and DFA analyses, valuation of farm systems, and aging curves for defensive abilities. … Ricky was kind enough to share some of his experiences and future aspirations with MLBTR.My responsibilities with the RedsOne of the greatest perks of a baseball operations internship, at least in my experience, is that every day presents different challenges and experiences.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Manuel, Yankees, Zito, Abreu
2013/08/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-manuel-yankees-zito-abreu.htmlCracked Bell Sports reflects on Charlie Manuel's time in Philadelphia. … The 87-year-old, whose one day of employment only lasted until the third inning when he argued balls and strikes with the umpire, was eight days older than Connie Mack, who managed his last game for the 1950 Philadelphia A’s.
Minor Moves: Marlins, Red Sox, Mortensen, Mock
2013/08/diamondbacks-release-garrett-mock.htmlThe D-Backs are his third organization since the Nationals, as he's also spent time with the Astros and Red Sox. … Mortensen has made one relief appearance since reporting to the Florida State League, firing a pair of scoreless innings.
The David DeJesus Trade: Reaction & Fallout
2013/08/the-david-dejesus-trade-reaction-fallout.html"We're going to take this thing one game at a time," Rizzo said. … As CSN Chicago's Patrick Mooney notes (via Twitter), there appears to be mutual interest from both sides in a DeJesus return to Wrigley Field.
Minor Moves: Nick Christiani, Ryan Langerhans
2013/08/blue-jays-sign-ryan-langerhans.htmlLangerhans was cut loose by Toronto earlier this summer and spent some time with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the…… The Vanderbilt product wasn't ranked as one of Cincinnati's top 30 prospects by Baseball America before the season and he has a 4.05 ERA, 8.1 K/9 and 3.2 K/BB in 53 1/3 Triple A innings this year.
Mets Likely To Make Late August Trades
2013/08/mets-likely-to-make-late-august-trades.htmlHowever, Travis d'Arnaud is now drawing the majority of the time behind the plate, so the Mets would likely welcome the opportunity to clear the remaining $1.1MM of Buck's salary. … One day after learning that ace Matt Harvey has a torn UCL in his right elbow, ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are poised to be active on the trade front in the final days of August.