Mark Melancon Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Mark Melancon.
NL Central Notes: Melancon, Cardinals, Leake
2015/12/pirates-mark-melancon-cardinals-mike-leake.htmlCould the Pirates still move Mark Melancon this winter? Adam Berry of MLB.com asked Pirates GM Neal Huntington about what the Charlie Morton trade means for Melancon's future in Pittsburgh. … "It's always been [a question of] if we're better with him with us, or if we think it's a better move for the organization to move him elsewhere, and that still applies." In short, Berry feels that the Bucs are likely to keep Melancon, though they won't say no if they're blown away with the perfect offer.
Central Notes: Frazier, Rodriguez, Melancon, Royals
2015/12/todd-frazier-angels-dodgers-rangers-nationals-trade.htmlIn an appearance on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Pirates GM Neal Huntington confirmed that he's willing to listen to offers on closer Mark Melancon (Twitter link). … Despite last season's World Series Championship, the Royals are expected to operate with a payroll that is similar to 2015's mark of $115MM, writes the Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger.
Pirates Notes: Morton, Pitching, Melancon, Niese, Nicasio, Kang
2015/12/pirates-notes-morton-pitching-melancon-niese-nicasio-kang.htmlCloser Mark Melancon is expected to earn $10MM in arbitration per MLBTR estimates, but the club is under no pressure to trade him, tweets Biertempfel. … However, a bullpen with Melancon is certainly more robust.
Bullpen Notes: Wilson, Melancon, Twins, Bastardo, Blanton
2015/12/yankees-tigers-justin-wilson-trade.htmlThe Nationals had dialogue with the Pirates about closer Mark Melancon, though nothing is serious at this time, Bill Ladson of MLB.com tweets. … Before Washington could even acquire Melancon, they'll probably have to move at least one of Jonathan Papelbon or Drew Storen to free up some room.
Pen Notes: O’Day, Cishek, Thornton, Cotts, Miller, Astros, Rockies, A’s, Tigers
2015/12/orioles-hoping-finalize-oday-cishek-thornton-interest.htmlPer Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (on Twitter), Houston is "looking" not only at Miller but also Mark Melancon of the Pirates. … While internal options like Scott Oberg and Jairo Diaz will be considered, the Rockies also intend to check the market for a closer, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports on Twitter.
Central Notes: Indians, Reds, Chapman, Cubs, Tigers, Pelfrey, Cards, Pirates
2015/12/central-rumors-indians-pursuing-bats-reds-cubs-tigers.htmlTeam president Frank Coonelly tells Sawchik that the organization anticipates a rise in payroll, and has "flexibility to add by free agency and/or trades." He also made an interesting observation on the club's range of possible actions, saying the 2016 ballclub "may include players who are available to us in part because we have made other moves." That could be a reference to high-priced veterans Mark Melancon and Neil Walker, both of whom have emerged as trade candidates. … Cincinnati will no doubt be looking to add near-MLB talent to plug onto a roster that has dealt with injury and performance issues in recent years, though MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports that the team has some encouraging news on the progress of shortstop Zack Cozart and catcher Devin Mesoraco.
Quick Hits: Cueto, Cano, Park, Tribe, Colon
2015/11/quick-hits-cueto-cano-park-tribe-colon.htmlPart of the logjam has been due to the fact that two star closers (Aroldis Chapman and Mark Melancon) are on the trade block, so teams are exploring trade options before looking at free agents. … With Jordan Zimmermann now off the market, it's indeed possible that Cueto could perhaps surpass that offer from the Snakes.
NL Notes: Reyes, Pirates, D’Backs, Davis
2015/11/jose-reyes-charged-pirates-listening-dbacks-trade-options.htmlCloser Mark Melancon, second baseman Neil Walker, and first baseman Pedro Alvarez are all prime candidates to be dealt, says Stark.
Cafardo’s Latest: Giants, Braves, Gordon, Chapman
2015/11/cafardos-latest-giants-braves-gordon-chapman.htmlAndrew Miller is "atop" the Astros' list of closer targets and Mark Melancon is also under consideration. … Speaking of Melancon, the Pirates closer tells Cafardo that he's keeping an open mind about trade speculation.
Pirates “Shopping” Neil Walker, Have Talked With Orioles
2015/11/pirates-orioles-neil-walker-trade.htmlPer Biertempfel, Pirates GM Neal Huntington appeared on KDKA-FM radio today and said that the team has the resources to retain Walker, closer Mark Melancon ($10MM projection) and first baseman Pedro Alvarez ($8.1MM projection). … All three have been suggested as possibilities to leave the organization, however, with Melancon and Walker being trade candidates and Alvarez being either a trade or non-tender candidate.
Heyman’s Latest: Offseason Spending, CarGo, Pirates, Kennedy, Gallardo
2015/11/carlos-gonzalez-available-trades-rockies.htmlThat includes Pedro Alvarez, Neil Walker, Mark Melancon, Mike Morse, Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli.
Heyman’s Latest: Melancon, Closers, Nathan, Astros, Iwakuma
2015/11/mark-melancon-available-trade-closer-market.htmlPirates closer Mark Melancon has been made available, per Heyman. … Melancon joins a loaded trade market that is fronted by appealing potential chips such as Aroldis Chapman (Reds) and Craig Kimbrel (Padres) and which could also include Andrew Miller of the Yankees.
Quick Hits: Zito, Giants, Cespedes, Stearns
2015/09/quick-hits-zito-giants-cespedes-stearns.htmlAlso from Laurila's piece, he spoke with Mark Melancon about his development into a star closer with the Pirates after an unsuccessful stint with the Red Sox. … Melancon credits ex-teammate Russell Martin with encouraging him to use his cutter more, and he admitted that he's satisfied that…
Arbitration Roundup: 54 Players Exchange Figures
2015/01/arbitration-roundup-54-players-exchange-figures.htmlOn the low side, the worst miss (or the biggest discount, depending on one's perspective) was Mark Melancon of the Pirates, who fell $2.2MM and 28.9% shy of his projected earnings. … Of course, in the cases of both Melancon and Tillman, Swartz accurately predicted that they would fall short of the model.
Pirates Avoid Arbitration With Melancon, Harrison, Snider, Watson
2015/01/pirates-mark-melancon-avoid-arbitration.html2:52pm: The Pirates have agreed to a $5.4MM salary with closer Mark Melancon, according to Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link). … While Melancon falls shy of his $7.6MM projection, Swartz explained in an Arbitration Breakdown post that Melancon's unique statistical profile "broke" his projection algorithm in a way similar to Craig Kimbrel last offseason (when Swartz first wrote about "The Kimbrel Rule").
Arbitration Breakdown: Mark Melancon
2014/12/arbitration-breakdown-mark-melancon.htmlMark Melancon has mostly bounced back and forth between closing and set-up roles over the last few years, but after starting 2014 as a set-up man, he finally put together a 30-save season. … Since Melancon also had 14 holds accumulated early in the season, he became a rare player who had both solid set-up numbers and solid closing numbers in the same season.
Odds and Ends: Resop, Myers, Gallardo, Fuentes
2008/07/odds-and-ends-r-7.htmlThe Yankees are still interested in Rockies closer Brian Fuentes; the Rox might be interested in Mark Melancon.
Odds & Ends: Berroa, Yankees, Scheppers, Pirates
2009/08/odds-ends-yankees-scheppers-pirates-resop.htmlKing III of The NY Post reports that the Yankees placed second baseman Robinson Cano, as well as relievers Brian Bruney, David Robertson, and Mark Melancon on waivers this past Wednesday.
Odds & Ends: Yankees, Giambi, Smoltz
2009/08/odds-ends-6-8.htmlSome links: Robinson Cano, Brian Bruney, Mark Melancon and David Robertson have all cleared waivers for the Yankees, says George A. … Yahoo Sports' Gordon Edes writes that the failed John Smoltz gamble by the Red Sox proves just how deep the gap is between small and large-market teams.
Red Sox Acquire Melancon For Lowrie, Weiland
2011/12/astros-acquire-kyle-weiland.htmlThe Red Sox acquired reliever Mark Melancon from the Astros for shortstop Jed Lowrie and starter Kyle Weiland, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. … The deal marks the first trade involving Major Leaguers by both Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and Red Sox GM Ben…
Cherington On Madson, Saunders, Melancon, Darvish
2011/12/cherington-on-madson-saunders-melancon-darvish.htmlCherington said he had been in contact with Ryan Madson and Joe Saunders' representatives "as well as several other free…… But...we’re in good position there and can kind of let the market come to us a little bit." To this end, Cherington said "the timing wasn’t right" for the team to bid on Yu Darvish.
Red Sox Notes: Rotation, Tazawa, Melancon
2012/03/red-sox-notes-rotation-tazawa-melancon.htmlJunichi Tazawa($920K) and Mark Melancon ($521K) will earn well over the $480K minimum in 2012.
Bard, Melancon, Mortensen On Waivers
2012/09/bard-melancon-mortensen-on-waivers.htmlThe Red Sox have placed Daniel Bard, Mark Melancon and Clayton Mortensen on revocable waivers, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports (on Twitter).
Red Sox Acquire Joel Hanrahan In Six-Player Trade
2012/12/red-sox-acquire-joel-hanrahan-from-pirates.htmlPittsburgh has dealt Joel Hanrahan and infielder Brock Holt to the Red Sox in exchange for reliever Mark Melancon, first baseman/outfielder Jerry Sands, infielder Ivan De Jesus Jr., and right-hander Stolmy Pimentel. … The Pirates will pair Melancon and Grilli with Jared Hughes and Tony Watson, though they could also seek additional relief help on the free agent market.