AL Central Links: Royals, Aviles, Twins
2014/10/al-central-links-royals-aviles-twins.htmlMike Aviles' $3.5MM club option for 2015 could be a key part of the Indians' offseason plans, Zack Meisel of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes.
Giants Notes: Cabrera, Aviles, Sabean, Scutaro, Pagan
2014/07/giants-notes-cabrera-aviles-sabean-scutaro-pagen.htmlThe Giants are interested in Indians infielders Asdrubal Cabrera and Mike Aviles, reports Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com (via Twitter).
Trade Market For Shortstops
2014/07/trade-market-for-shortstops-3.htmlVeterans like Rodriguez, Rosales, Barmes, Pennington, and (potentially) Aviles could provide ample flexibility and a useful presence down the stretch.
Rosenthal On A’s, Angels, Rasmus, Indians
2014/06/rosenthal-on-as-angels-rasmus-indians.htmlCabrera isn't a strong QO candidate thanks to his so-so defense, so one option would be to trade him for another infielder to alternate with Mike Aviles.
Blue Jays Designate Esmil Rogers For Assignment
2014/05/blue-jays-designate-esmil-rogers-for-assignment.htmlThe Blue Jays' acquisition of Rogers is directly tied to the compensation they received for allowing John Farrell to return to Boston; Toronto acquired Mike Aviles as compensation for Farrell and right-hander David Carpenter (who has emerged as a bullpen ace with the Braves).
Quick Hits: Draft, Coffey, Hill, Bradley, Rockies, Gomes
2014/05/quick-hits-coffey-hill-draft-bradley-rockies-gomes.html"We were finding places for him to play, but he was never the everyday catcher because there was always someone else who was there." Gomes, of course, has excelled (and been rewarded with an extension) in Cleveland after coming over with Mike Aviles in exchange for reliever Esmil Rogers.
Central Notes: Braun, Cubs, Masterson, Kipnis, Gomes
2014/04/central-notes-braun-cubs-masterson-kipnis-gomes.htmlFangraphs' Jason Collette looks at how Yan Gomes went from being "the other guy" in the trade that netted the Indians Mike Aviles to becoming the recipient of a six-year, $23MM extension.
Perrotto’s Latest: La Russa, Offseason Moves
2008/09/perrottos-lates-6.htmlGiven Mike Aviles' emergence at the plate, shifting him to second base and putting Furcal at shortstop would make for a very good middle of the infield in Kansas City.
Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
2008/09/offseason-out-5-2.htmlHere's how they set up for 2009: C - John Buck - $2.2MM+C - Brayan Pena - $400K1B - Kila Ka'aihue - $400K2B - Alberto Callaspo - $400KSS - Mike Aviles - $400K3B - Alex Gordon - $406KIF - Ross Gload - $1.9MMIF - Esteban German - $1MM+LF - Mark Teahen - $2.3375MM+CF - David DeJesus - $3.6MMRF - Jose Guillen - $12MMOF - Joey Gathright - $427K+DH - Billy Butler - $400K SP - Gil Meche - $11MMSP - Zack Greinke - $1.4MM+SP - Brian Bannister - $421K+SP - Luke Hochevar - $1.325MMSP - Kyle Davies - $427K+ RP - Ron Mahay - $4MMRP - Jimmy Gobble - $1.3125MM+RP - Joel Peralta - $450K+RP - Robinson Tejeda - $400KRP - Joakim Soria - $1MMRP - Leo Nunez - $405KRP - Ramon Ramirez - $400K Other commitments: Yasuhiko Yabuta - $3MM, Luke Hudson - $475K+, Miguel Olivo - $2.7MM club option with $100K buyout; can be voided by Olivo Non-tender candidates: John Bale, Mark Teahen, Brandon Duckworth, Jason Smith, Ryan Shealy, Tony Pena Jr.
Perrotto’s Latest: Royals, Ibanez, Rauch, Gregg
2008/09/perrottos-lat-1-6.htmlThis year, his big target appears to be Rafael Furcal, which would allow the Royals to move Mike Aviles to second base.
Odds and Ends: Renteria, Francoeur, Pedro
2008/09/odds-and-end-10-6.htmlThe Fielding Bible's plus/minus system rates Royals shortstop Mike Aviles fifth among shortstops with 16 more plays made than average.
Royals Payroll Could Reach $70 Million
2008/11/royals-payroll.htmlMike Aviles could be shifted to second base if the Royals can acquire a "proven everyday shortstop." Royals Authority says:…
Cubs Targeting Teahen
2008/11/cubs-targeting.html[snip] The Cubs can also offer shortstop Ronny Cedeno or second baseman Mike Fontenot if the Royals prefer to acquire a middle-infield partner for Mike Aviles.Pie is also out of options and the Cubs seem to have run out of patience, so he is a likely trade candidate.
Royals Offer Arb To Grudzielanek
2008/12/royals-offer-ar.htmlThis was a somewhat unexpected move, but perhaps the Royals prefer to stick with the middle infield tandem of Grudz…
Evaluating Michael Young Suitors
2009/01/evaluating-mich.htmlRoyals: The Royals have Mike Aviles at shortstop with Alberto Callaspo and Willie Bloomquist battling at second…
More Pre-Arb Signings
2009/03/more-pre-arb-si.htmlThe Royals finished up by signing Billy Butler and Mike Aviles…
Offseason In Review: Kansas City Royals
2009/03/offseason-in-4.htmlDeJesus and Aviles could mostly hold the line and the team should get more than last year's .277/.324/.396 line at…
Rosenthal On Royals, Atkins, Baez, Huff
2009/05/rosenthal-on-royals-atkins-baez-huff.htmlRosenthal sees shortstop Mike Aviles as the Royals' weakest link, given his .523 OPS in 97 plate appearances… Most projection systems had Aviles in the .720-.750 range
Odds And Ends: Mariners, Webb, Donnelly
2009/07/odds-and-ends-mariners.htmlMike Aviles isn't so lucky.
Dayton Moore Chats With Fans
2009/09/dayton-moore-chats-with-fans.htmlYuniesky Betancourt and Mike Aviles will compete for the shortstop job in 2010.
Trade Market: Shortstops
2009/10/trade-market-shortstops.htmlMike Aviles, Royals… Aviles had Tommy John surgery in August and hopes to be ready for Spring Training
Odds & Ends: Thames, Manzella, Royals, Marlins
2010/02/odds-ends-mets-polanco-byrd-red-sox.htmlMike Aviles and Anthony Lerew agreed to terms with the Royals according to a team press release.
Discussion: Mike Aviles
2010/03/discussion-mike-aviles.htmlFollowing a promising 2008 campaign in which he hit .325/.354/.480 and finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting, Mike Aviles underwent Tommy John surgery last year.
Giants, Red Sox Among Teams Eyeing Royals
2010/06/royals-remain-flexible-as-deadline-nears.htmlIf the Royals decide to start selling aggressively, they could discuss Mike Aviles and Willie Bloomquist with the Red Sox,…
Infield Options For The Phillies
2010/06/infield-options-for-the-phillies.htmlJhonny Peralta, Miguel Tejada, Adam Kennedy, Willie Bloomquist and Mike Aviles are in the majors, but could be available.