Yasmany Tomas Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasmany Tomas.
Padres, Braves Emerging As Yasmany Tomas Favorites
2014/11/padres-braves-emerging-as-yasmany-tomas-favorites.htmlYesterday, the Braves reportedly became a late entrant in the Yasmany Tomas sweepstakes, while other reports indicated that the Phillies may be backing off due to growing concerns over his glove and conditioning. … Tomas is reportedly a bit restless and becoming anxious to sign, though those close to him are urging him to express patience.
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Thursday
2014/11/yasmany-tomas-rumors-braves-in-phillies-wary-of-overpay.htmlHere's the latest on Yasmany Tomas, the 23-year-old Cuban slugger who is among the exciting international players demanding attention:… Tomas is growing tired of the "dog-and-pony show" and wants to sign as soon as he can but he is being urged by others to show patience, sources tell Yahoo's Jeff Passan.
Rosenthal’s Latest: M’s, Hamels, Kennedy, Markakis, Norris
2014/11/rosenthals-latest-ms-hamels-kennedy-markakis-norris.htmlA reunion between Nick Markakis and the Orioles seemed like a foregone conclusion at one point, but the two sides still aren't close to a deal and talks are said to be merely "inching along." Rosenthal wonders what's taking so long but does note that the O's are considering Yasmany Tomas and still working with Cruz as well, so it seems fair to speculate that having three options in the corner outfield is slowing the Markakis progress.
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Friday
2014/11/yasmany-tomas-rumors-friday.htmlA report yesterday indicated that Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas would fly to the United States this weekend to meet with agent Jay Alou, and a deal could be close. … MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez tweets that Tomas is spending his 24th birthday (which is today -- happy birthday Yasmany!) in the Dominican Republic working out for the Royals at a number of positions, including center field.
Latest On Yasmany Tomas
2014/11/yasmani-tomas-deal-appears-imminent.html2:05pm: Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas is scheduled to fly to the United States tomorrow to meet with his agent, Jay Alou Jr., Jorge Arangure of Vice Sports reports on Twitter. … 3:40pm: MLBTR's Tim Dierkes hears that three of the four teams set to meet with Tomas would have been seen as "very unlikely" suitors, suggesting they're of the dark horse variety (Twitter link).
Central Links: Reds, Cubs, Avila, Tigers, Tomas, Butler
2014/11/central-links-reds-cubs-avila-tigers-tomas-butler.htmlThe Royals could scout Yasmany Tomas in the Dominican Republic next week, reports Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star. … Royals officials will be in the Dominican Republic on other business anyway and met with Tomas' agent, Jay Alou, earlier this week at the GM Meetings.
AL Central Notes: Yost, Tomas, Alexei, Hanrahan
2014/11/al-central-notes-yost-tomas-alexei-hanrahan.htmlAlso from McCullough (Twitter links), a group of Royals officials are en route from the GM Meetings to organizational meetings in the Dominican Republic where they could watch Yasmany Tomas work out. … The Royals are a recently new addition to the list of teams interested in Tomas, though McCullough says K.C.
D’Backs Notes: Maeda, Billingsley, Montero
2014/11/dbacks-notes-maeda-billingsley-montero.html"I don't know how big we're going to play" for Yasmany Tomas, Stewart said, given the Cuban outfielder's escalating price tag. … The D'Backs do like Tomas' potential and they "definitely have to consider being a part of that."
Blue Jays Notes: Melky, Hamels, Gattis, Salty
2014/11/blue-jays-notes-melky-hamels-salty.htmlThe Braves' Evan Gattis doesn’t appear to be a Jays trade target, Davidi reports, and he also reiterates that the Jays aren't interested in Yasmany Tomas.
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Tuesday
2014/11/latest-on-yasmany-tomas.htmlCuban slugger Yasmany Tomas will celebrate his 24th birthday on Friday, and it will surely be a happy one given the lucrative contract on the horizon. … Today's Tomas rumors...
Quick Hits: Hahn, Street, Kim, Breslow, Mets
2014/11/quick-hits-hahn-street-kim-breslow-mets.htmlAlso from Martino, he wonders if Yasmany Tomas would accept a three-year contract that would allow him to hit free agency prior to his age-27 season.
Phillies Notes: Byrd, Howard, Tomas, Rollins
2014/11/phillies-notes-byrd-howard-tomas-rollins.htmlThe Phillies haven't yet made an offer to Yasmany Tomas, agent Jay Alou told reports (including Salisbury). … Alou cited the Phils as one of "several teams that I could say are frontrunners" for Tomas, and noted that the Phillies had seen the outfielder work out a second time since his private workout for the club in September.
East Links: Hamels, Tomas, Mets, Andrus, Jays
2014/11/east-links-hamels-tomas-mets-andrus-jays.htmlYasmany Tomas isn't close to a deal of any sort, but Andy Martino of the New York Daily News tweets that Tomas' agent, Jay Alou, had a one-on-one meeting with Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. … The Mets saw Tomas, but their scouts didn't love him and they're not likely to go near the $100MM range to sign him, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Free Agent Notes: Bargains, Hot Commodities, Minors
2014/11/free-agent-notes-bargains-hot-commodities-minors.htmlJoel Sherman of the New York Post picked destinations for 10 "hot MLB free agents." Sherman thinks the Mets could be the surprise winners of the Yasmany Tomas sweepstakes, since the move would energize a depressed fan base.
West Notes: Kapler, Gasparino, Tomas, Rangers, Angels
2014/11/west-notes-kapler-gasparino-tomas-rangers-angels.htmlPreller spoke candidly about the team's interest in Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas (Twitter link): "We've had the chance to see Yasmany Tomas and we're in the process of determining his value for the Padres. … We're in the game." San Diego has been said to be one of the front-runners for Tomas, and he'd certainly provide the team with some much-needed offense if he lives up to the hype surrounding him.
NL East Notes: Stanton, Mets, Nationals, Tomas, Hamels
2014/11/nl-east-notes-stanton-mets-nationals-tomas-hamels.htmlThe Phillies are still the favorite to land Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, with A.J. … Other clubs that have seen (or will soon see) Tomas since his showcase include the Rangers, D'backs, Giants, Dodgers, Padres, Red Sox, and Mariners.
NL Notes: Morales, Cuddyer, Morse, Romo, Tomas
2014/11/nl-notes-morales-cuddyer-morse-romo-tomas.htmlCuban slugger Yasmany Tomas worked out at third base in a tryout yesterday with the Diamondbacks, according to a tweet from his agent Jay Alou Jr. … Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com first tweeted that Tomas had spent time with the D'backs.
AL East Notes: Robertson, Headley, Happ, Tomas
2014/11/al-east-notes-robertson-headley-happ-tomas.htmlJay Alou, Yasmany Tomas' agent, tweeted that his client worked out at the Red Sox academy in the Dominican Republic over the weekend. … While the Sox have had some interest in Tomas in the past, WEEI.com's Rob Bradford hears that the workout was arranged "partly out of convenience, with Tomas needing a place in the area to continue his preparation." It would be a surprise to see Boston sign Tomas given that the Sox already have an outfield surplus.
Quick Hits: Stanton, Mariners, Rios, Payrolls
2014/11/quick-hits-stanton-mariners-rios-payrolls.htmlVictor Martinez, Michael Cuddyer and Billy Butler seem to be Seattle's likeliest targets, Dutton believes, while players like Melky Cabrera (desire to play on the East Coast), Nelson Cruz and Yasmany Tomas (salary demands) seem unlikely to join the M's.
NL East Notes: Braves Catcher, Burnett, Tomas
2014/10/nl-east-notes-braves-catcher-burnett-tomas.htmlYasmany Tomas makes a lot of sense for a number of teams, but insiders are pointing to the Phillies as the current front runners, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News. … Martino spoke with a rival executive who noted the Phillies have the money to reach a deal with Tomas - which could possibly reach nine figures.
AL Central Notes: Tomas, Tigers, 2014 Draft
2014/10/al-central-notes-tomas-tigers-2014-draft.htmlThe Twins have yet to schedule a private workout for Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas, 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson tweets, and there have been "no serious talks, just brief ones" between the club and Tomas' representatives.
AL Central Notes: Indians, Tomas, Lovullo, Tigers
2014/10/al-central-notes-indians-tomas-lovullo-tigers.htmlThe Twins spoke with Yasmany Tomas' camp as recently as Monday this week, reports Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (Twitter link). … It's "clear" that Minnesota very much likes Tomas, though their problem, as Wolfson notes, is that about 10 other clubs do as well at this point.
Quick Hits: Tomas, Fulenchek, Royals, O’s, Pace, Rookies
2014/10/quick-hits-tomas-fulenchek-royals-os-pace-rookies.htmlThough it's early in the process, the market for Yasmany Tomas is beginning to develop, tweets MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez.
West Links: Saunders, Gregorius, Lovullo, Tomas
2014/10/west-links-saunders-gregorius-lovullo-tomas.html[Preller]." Lin examines whether or not that could mean a legitimate run at Yasmany Tomas, though as he notes, that would be an unprecedented move for the Friars. … Tomas could cost double that amount, but the Padres have just $40.5MM committed to next year's payroll, and the $90MM Opening Day figure from 2014 could rise, ownership has said.
Yankees Unlikely To Pursue Tomas; Padres Host Second Private Workout
2014/10/yankees-unlikely-to-pursue-tomas-padres-host-second-private-workout.htmlCuban slugger Yasmany Tomas is officially a free agent, but George A. … Meanwhile, the Padres hosted their second private workout with Tomas in the Dominican Republic yesterday, according to Baseball America's Ben Badler.