Reds Notes: Promotions, Free Agents, Frazier, Leake
2014/11/reds-notes-promotions-free-agents-frazier-leake.htmlIn this week's edition of the MLBTR Podcast, site owner Tim Dierkes chatted with host Jeff Todd about speculation surrounding the Reds and Red Sox as trade partners. … Promoted to senior director positions were Nick Krall (baseball operations) and Sam Grossman (analytics).
MLBTR Originals
2014/11/mlbtr-originals-67.htmlMLB Trade Rumors Podcast featured host Jeff Todd reviewing the week's notable transactions and discussing the Rockies' offseason with Nick Groke of The Denver Post and MLBTR's 2014-15 Top 50 Free Agents list with Tim Dierkes. … There were six new Free Agent Profile entries this week (ranking on MLBTR's 2014-15 Top 50 Free Agents list in parenthesis).
West Notes: Rockies, Gasparino, Dodgers, Rangers
2014/11/west-notes-rockies-gasparino-dodgers-rangers.htmlI discussed this very issue last night with Denver Post writer Nick Groke for today's podcast, which will be made available shortly. … The Rockies' decision to make a qualifying offer to outfielder Michael Cuddyer makes more sense in light of reports that the club could be open to making some larger moves, possibly involving stars Troy Tulowitzki or Carlos Gonzalez, writes Dave Cameron of Fangraphs.
2014-15 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2014/11/2014-15-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlNew to MLBTR? Follow us on Twitter here, check out our free new app here, and listen to our podcast here. … Player names are linked to our Free Agent Profiles.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim
2014/11/offseason-outlook-los-angeles-angels-of-anaheim-2.htmlWhile he's yet to produce at the big league level, the former first-round pick drew strong praise from Angels assistant GM Matt Klentak when he was a guest on MLBTR's Podcast recently. … In other words, the Angels again find themselves in need of young and/or inexpensive rotation options, and Dipoto has struck quickly -- quickly enough that I had to rewrite a large portion of this outlook! -- in acquiring right-hander Nick Tropeano (and catcher Carlos Perez) from the Astros in exchange for Hank Conger.
MLBTR Originals
2014/10/mlbtr-originals-64.htmlMLB Trade Rumors Podcast featured host Jeff Todd discussing the Diamondbacks with Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic and which options will be exercised and which will be declined with Steve Adams. … Steve expects Melky Cabrera will sign a five-year, $66.25MM contract while Nick Markakis will collect $48MM over four years.
Quick Hits: Hernandez, Castillo, Martin, M’s, Pirates
2014/09/quick-hits-hernandez-castillo-pirates-mariners.htmlBadler also recently appeared on the Providence Journal's Super Two podcast with Tim Britton and Brian MacPherson, where he discussed new Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo. … The Rays are ready to see what they've got in Nick Franklin, who they're promoting Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes.
West Notes: Darvish, Giants, Athletics, Diamondbacks
2014/08/west-notes-darvish-giants-athletics-diamondbacks.htmlLooking ahead to the offseason, the Giants face many impactful and emotionally difficult decisions on pending free agents, GM Brian Sabean said in an interview on The Sports Virus podcast. … Though Arizona surely has plenty of needs to address after a fairly miserable 2014 campaign, one fairly specific desire is to add an on-base machine to the lineup, GM Kevin Towers tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Trade Deadline Notes: D’Backs, Price, Zobrist, Lee, Cubs
2014/06/trade-deadline-notes-dbacks-price-zobrist-lee.htmlIn today's Baseball Tonight podcast (audio link), ESPN's Buster Olney says that hears the Cubs will approach this year's deadline as they did in 2013, dealing one pitcher early as they did with Scott Feldman last year and waiting until later to move a second, as they did with Matt Garza. … As Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (Twitter links), current Triple-A shortstop Nick Ahmed has sparked interest from multiple other clubs.
Draft Links: Astros, Gordon, Howard, Top 5
2014/05/draft-links-astros-gordon-howard-top-5.htmlLaw appeared with ESPN's Buster Olney on today's Baseball Tonight Podcast to discuss a host of draft-related topics (Law appears from the 23:00 mark to the 45:00 mark). … 1 overall pick in this year's draft, but CBS Sports' Jon Heyman expands on a rumor that has been picking up steam that could have the Astros cutting a deal with high school shortstop Nick Gordon (brother of Dee Gordon and son of Tom Gordon) in order to spend more heavily elsewhere.
Odds and Ends: Eaton, Dykstra, Lohse, Burnett
2008/07/odds-and-ends-e-4.htmlI did the Drunk Jays Fans podcast last night. … Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe believes the Cardinals have the best shot at acquiring A.J.
Odds & Ends: Werth, A’s, Yankees, Berkman, D’Backs
2010/11/odds-ends-athletics-yankees-berkman-dbacks.htmlYou can listen to the podcast here. … Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic looks ahead to the Diamondbacks' first offseason under Kevin Towers, who says he has started making calls to agents about players of interest.
Quick Hits: Wilson, Allen, Swisher, Maholm, Tigers
2011/02/quick-hits-maholm-tigers-blue-jays-yankees.htmlMLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith appeared on this week's edition of the Beyond The Box Score Podcast, so head on over and give it a listen. … The Russell Branyan signing seems to indicate that the Diamondbacks don't see Brandon Allen as a fit anymore, says Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic (Twitter links).
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. … The Rangers' asking price of the Diamondbacks for Michael Young in Spring Training was lefty prospect Tyler Skaggs, tweets Nick…
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. … On this date in 1993, the Phillies defeated the Braves in the NLCS and advanced to the World Series, which they lost in six games to the Blue Jays.
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. … Nick's Twins Blog is intrigued by the recent change in the Twins' front office.
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…… Cameron argues that it's something to think about if Justin Upton stays put in Arizona, Josh Hamilton returns to Texas, and if Nick Swisher passes on Seattle's offer.
East Links: Harvey, Red Sox, Myers, Zobrist, Marlins
2013/04/east-links-harvey-myers-zobrist-marlins.htmlMatt Harvey has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball this season, and the Mets hurler appeared on the Baseball Tonight podcast with ESPN's Buster Olney to discuss how he could have signed with the Angels out of high school (Harvey appears near the 28:50 mark of this audio link). … Tim Wakefield is joining the Red Sox as a special instructor and the honorary chairman of the Red Sox Foundation, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe (on Twitter).
Quick Hits: Agents, Lilly, Harvey
2013/04/quick-hits-agents-lilly-harvey.htmlAgent Jamie Murphy of TWC Sports, in an interview on Buster Olney's Baseball Tonight podcast on ESPN, says that client-stealing by other agents isn't particularly prevalent in baseball. … Murphy represents Nick Markakis, Mark Ellis and David Aardsma.