Rangers Notes: Front Office, Young, Davis
2011/03/rangers-notes-daniels-young-davis.htmlpodcast (and passed on by ESPNDallas)… Davis drew trade interest last summer -- no surprise given his career .311/.370/.569 line in five minor league seasons.
Gammons On Prospects, A’s, Kalish, Iglesias
2011/03/gammons-on-prospects-as-kalish-iglesias.htmlPeter Gammons appeared on WEEI's Minor Details podcast to discuss the value of a deep minor league system, the difficulty…… The value of top prospects, Gammons notes, is higher than ever before since teams are realizing that it isn't cost-effective…
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Purke, Wood, Oswalt, Werth
2011/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-purke-wood-oswalt-werth.htmlMidwest Sports Fans launched a bi-weekly MLB trivia challenge podcast with some help from a special guest: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. … Infield Chatter muses about the concept of long-term extensions.
AL Central Notes: Danks, Indians, Draft
2011/05/al-central-notes-danks-indians.htmlUCLA right-hander Trevor Bauer will not get past the Indians, who select 8th overall in this June's draft, according to Keith Law on ESPN.com's Baseball Today podcast. … Links from the AL Central, as Francisco Liriano and Justin Verlander share the American League player of the week award in recognition of their respective no-hitters...
Indians Notes: Bauer, Talbot, Kearns
2011/05/indians-notes-bauer-talbot.htmlOn his weekly podcast, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggests that the Indians could pursue a right-handed hitter as a bench bat or semi-regular if they're looking add a player midseason. … Here's the latest on the Tribe, which enters tonight's action with an MLB-best 26 wins... The Indians, who select eighth overall in this year’s draft, figure to select a college arm and ‘would love’ UCLA right-hander Trevor Bauer, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Quick Hits: Skaggs, Maholm, Red Sox, Lamb
2011/06/quick-hits-maholm-red-sox-lamb.htmlListen in as MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes joins Midwest Sports Fans on their MLB Trivia Challenge Podcast. … Joe Starkey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review suggests it'd be a good idea for the Pirates to offer Paul Maholm $25MM or so on a three-year extension.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Italy, Wilson, Howard
2011/09/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-italy-wilson-howard.htmlHere's this week's batch of links, starting with a very interesting podcast... … Five years ago today, Alfonso Soriano stole second base in the first inning against the Brewers, becoming the fourth member of the 40-40 club.
NL East Notes: Nationals, Phillies, Ozzie
2011/10/nl-east-notes-nationals-phillies-ozzie.htmlComparison-wise, it’s him and I right now.” MLBTR's Tim Dierkes discussed a number of Phillies, including Cole Hamels, Ryan Madson, Jimmy Rollins and Hunter Pence, with Nick Mandarano on a recent podcast. … Here are today's NL East-related links...
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Marlins, Phillies, Fielder
2011/11/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-marlins-phillies-fielder.htmlRum Bunter posted a podcast interview with Pirates GM Neal Huntington. … Crashburn Alley took a look at Phillies' free agent target Michael Cuddyer.
Quick Hits: Francis, Cespedes, CBA
2012/01/quick-hits-francis-cespedes-cba.htmlMLBTR's Tim Dierkes appeared on Tuesday's BP Podcast with Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus. … The deal could be worth as much as $3.25MM with incentives and includes a March 28 opt-out clause, reports Crasnick (Twitter links).
Latest At RotoAuthority.com
2012/03/latest-at-rotoauthoritycom-3.htmlLast week Steve Adams conducted an online chat at RotoAuthority and appeared on The Fantasy Fix podcast with Brett Talley. … Catch the latest articles via Twitter and Facebook; here are a few examples: Here are nine players Edwin Van Bibber-Orr would rather not draft.
Heyman On Yankees, Garza, Upton, BoSox, Jays
2012/07/heyman-on-yankees-garza-upton-bosox-jays.htmlCBS Sports' Jon Heyman discussed how baseball reporting is evolving in the age of social media and a 24/7 news…… There are no glaring needs on the roster plus the first-place Yankees will get a boost from Brett Gardner's return from the DL.
East Links: Pettitte, Yankees, Upton
2012/11/east-links-pettitte-yankees-upton.htmlRosters and Rumblings, a new podcast featuring MLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts, debuted today.
Quick Hits: Greinke, Brewers, Hanrahan, Hochevar
2012/11/quick-hits-greinke-span-fujikawa-royals.htmlThe second episode of Rosters and Rumblings, the new podcast featuring MLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts, was recorded today. … After speaking to people within the organization, Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star doesn't expect the Royals to non-tender Luke Hochevar (Twitter link).
Quick Hits: Simmons, Upton, Braves, Reds, Astros
2012/12/nl-links-simmons-upton-braves-reds.htmlThe third episode of Rosters and Rumblings, the new podcast featuring MLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts, was recorded today. … Check out the podcast for discussion of the non-tender deadline, the David Wright extension and the Russell Martin signing.
Winter Meetings Review: Day 2
2012/12/winter-meetings-review-day-2-2.htmlBen Nicholson-Smith appeared on the Rosters and Rumblings podcast with Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts to discuss the signings of Dan Haren, Joakim Soria, Angel Pagan and Shane Victorino as well as Mariners rumors and the middle infield market. … Transactions: The most lucrative contract of the day went to Shane Victorino, who signed a three-year deal with the Red Sox worth $39MM.
Free Agent Notes: Rafael Soriano, Thome, Lannan
2012/12/free-agent-notes-1.htmlMLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts discussed suitors for Zack Greinke and the developing infield market on the latest Rosters and Rumblings podcast. … Times, "We're seeing mid-level players make $13 million a year.
Quick Hits: Soriano, Astros, Dickey, Grilli
2012/12/quick-hits-soriano-astros-dickey-grilli.htmlOn the most recent edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast, MLBTR’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth…… Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (via Twitter) notes that Jason Grilli's new contract with the Pirates doesn't include performance…
Quick Hits: Wright, Red Sox, Dodgers, DeRosa
2012/12/quick-hits-yankees-upton-marcum.htmlOn today’s edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast, Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts and I discussed the Indians-Reds-Diamondbacks trade, the Yankees’ recent signings and the latest rumors. … The Mets will pay David Wright $3.1MM annually from 2021-2025 as part of the deferred payments from his new contract extension, reports Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
Quick Hits: Mets, Anibal, Brewers, Bourjos
2012/12/quick-hits-anibal-brewers-bourjos-nakajima.htmlDickey trade, the Josh Hamilton signing, the Anibal Sanchez deal and the latest rumors on todays’ edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast. … MLBTR’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts discussed the R.A.
Quick Hits: Saunders, Cubs, Soriano, Gonzalez
2012/12/quick-hits-saunders-jackson-mariners-fowler-1.htmlOn today’s edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast, MLBTR’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts discussed the Mariners-Angels trade, the Cubs’ new-look rotation, and some recent trade rumors. … The right-hander signed a four-year, $52MM contract with the Cubs earlier today.
Quick Hits: Wells, Kinsler, Phillies, Robertson
2013/01/quick-hits-wells-kinsler-phillies-robertson.htmlMLBTR’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts discussed the Rangers, the Indians and offseason qualifying offers on the latest edition of the Rosters & Rumblings Podcast. … Wells has pitched for nine different clubs over his 12-year career.
NL Central Notes: Ryan Braun, Chris Carpenter, Chat
2013/01/nl-central-notes-ryan-braun-chris-carpenter-chat.html"If I'm healthy and I feel good at the end of the season and I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to have a job, I'll sit down and talk to my wife and kids and see what they want to do." MLBTR’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts discussed the Delmon Young signing, the latest rumors and potential surprise teams on this week’s edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast earlier this evening. … I think the more time I've spent there, the more I realize how great a situation it really is." Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter enters the 2013 season uncertain of whether this year will mark his final turn as a Major League baseball player, says B.J.
Quick Hits: Diaz, Tatis, Rhodes, Dodgers
2013/01/quick-hits-diaz-tatis-rhodes-dodgers.htmlMLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith and Jason Martinez of MLB Depth Charts discussed the Braves, the Rays, Shaun Marcum and Alex Rodriguez on the latest edition of the Rosters & Rumblings podcast. … Rhodes was drafted by the O's in 1988, played for the team from 1991-99 and currently lives in Baltimore.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Johnson, Yankees, Indians
2013/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-21.htmlBaltimore Sports And Life discusses the value of the O's first round pick in this week's podcast. … On this date in 1982, the Dodgers broke up the longest-playing infield foursome in baseball when they traded second baseman Davey Lopes to the A's for minor leaguer Lance Hudson.