Olney’s Latest: Sabean, Dunn, Red Sox
2010/07/olneys-latest-sabean-dunn-red-sox.htmlReplying to a Nick Cafardo piece for the Boston Globe in which Theo Epstein addresses how the Red Sox will replace Dustin Pedroia, Olney says Mike Aviles, Mike Fontenot, or Ty Wigginton might be good fits for the Sox.
Potentially Available Second Basemen
2010/07/available-second-basemen.htmlCristian Guzman, Mike Aviles, Alberto Callaspo, Jeff Baker and Andy LaRoche have played some second base this year.
Royals Sign Pedro Feliz
2011/02/royals-to-sign-pedro-feliz.htmlHe'll join Mike Aviles and the surprising Wilson Betemit at the hot corner this spring.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Greenberg, Sandoval, Pineda
2011/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-greenberg-sandoval-pineda.htmlRoyals Review wonders if Mike Aviles will ever earn $1MM in a season.
First-Time Arbitration Eligible For 2012
2011/03/first-time-arbitration-eligible-for-2012.htmlSean Rodriguez, Mike Aviles, and Blake DeWitt should also be arbitration eligible after the season.
2012 Contract Issues: Kansas City Royals
2011/05/2012-contract-issues-kansas-city-royals.htmlArbitration Eligible (8) First time: Mike Aviles, Mitch Maier, Chris Getz Second time: Luke Hochevar, Brayan Pena Third time: Robinson…
Arbitration Eligible Players For 2012
2011/05/arbitration-eligible-players-for-2012.htmlCatchers John BakerJesus FloresJake FoxKoyie HillNick HundleyRussell MartinJeff MathisMiguel MonteroMike NapoliWil NievesRonny PaulinoBrayan PenaLandon PowellHumberto QuinteroJarrod SaltalamacchiaGeovany SotoEli Whiteside Middle Infielders Robert AndinoElvis AndrusMike AvilesErick AybarJeff BakerAndres BlancoAsdrubal CabreraAlexi CasillaBlake DeWittYunel EscobarMike FontenotChris GetzAlberto GonzalezPaul JanishHowie KendrickJeff KeppingerJed LowriePete OrrEric PattersonLuis RodriguezAdam RosalesAngel SanchezSkip SchumakerRyan TheriotMatt TolbertWilson Valdez Corner Infielders/Designated Hitters Daric BartonSean BurroughsAlberto CallaspoJack CustJack HannahanChase HeadleyKevin KouzmanoffAndy LaRocheJames LoneyCasey McGeheeKendrys MoralesDonnie MurphyJayson NixSteve PearceRyan RobertsPablo SandovalIan Stewart Outfielders Michael BournTravis BuckMelky CabreraShin-Soo ChooChris CoghlanNelson CruzChris DenorfiaChris DickersonJacoby EllsburyAndre EthierDexter FowlerBen FranciscoBrett GardnerCarlos GomezAlex GordonTony Gwynn Jr.Jeremy HermidaAdam JonesGarrett JonesDon KellyMatt KempFred LewisMitch MaierNyjer MorganMike MorseDavid MurphyAngel PaganGerardo ParraHunter PenceFelix PieMartin PradoCarlos QuentinColby RasmusJason RepkoNate SchierholtzLuke ScottSeth SmithRyan SpilborghsRyan SweeneyAndres TorresB.J.
Quick Hits: Spangenberg, A’s, Beltran, Cubs, Twins
2011/06/quick-hits-spangenberg-as-beltran-cubs-twins.htmlThe Royals are calling up their other super-prospect according to Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star (on Twitter), optioning Mike Aviles to Triple-A to make room on the roster.
Contenders In Need Of A Second Base Upgrade
2011/06/contenders-in-need-of-a-second-base-upgrade.htmlEllis is currently on the DL, while Aviles is in the minors.
Quick Hits: Royals, Brewers, Hanley, Mets
2011/06/quick-hits-royals-brewers-hanley-mets.htmlMike Aviles, Wilson Betemit and Melky Cabrera are among the Royals who could appeal to other teams this summer.
Contenders In Need Of A Third Base Upgrade
2011/06/contenders-in-need-of-a-third-base-upgrade.htmlSpeculative trade candidates include Mark Reynolds, Wilson Betemit, Casey Blake, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Ian Stewart, Edwin Encarnacion, Mark Teahen, Figgins, Mike…
If The Pirates Become Buyers
2011/07/if-the-pirates-become-buyers.htmlThe trade market might feature Mark Reynolds, Wilson Betemit, Casey Blake (when healthy), Mark Teahen, Mike Aviles, Ian Stewart, Davis, and Aramis Ramirez if he changes his mind about approving a trade.
Red Sox Acquire Mike Aviles
2011/07/red-sox-acquire-mike-aviles.htmlThe Red Sox acquired infielder Mike Aviles from the Royals for infielder/outfielder Yamaico Navarro and reliever Kendal Volz, according to the Royals' official Twitter feed.
Quick Hits: Slowey, Royals, Lee, Reddick
2011/07/quick-hits-slowey-royals.htmlSo much for that - today we saw Ubaldo Jimenez, Derrek Lee, Orlando Cabrera, Rich Harden, Koji Uehara, Chris Davis, Tommy Hunter, Jason Marquis, Mike Aviles, Jerry Hairston Jr., Doug Fister and David Pauley all get traded.
Epstein On Bedard, Harden, Fields, Buchholz
2011/07/epstein-on-bedard-harden-fields-buchholz.htmlRed Sox GM Theo Epstein acquired Mike Aviles, Erik Bedard and Josh Fields in trades this weekend.
AL East Trades
2011/07/al-east-trades-1.htmlAcquired infielder Mike Aviles from the Royals for infielder/outfielder Yamaico Navarro and reliever Kendal Volz.
AL Central Trades
2011/07/al-central-trades-1.htmlRoyals Acquired infielder/outfielder Yamaico Navarro and reliever Kendal Volz from the Red Sox for infielder Mike Aviles.
Arbitration Eligibles: Boston Red Sox
2011/08/arbitration-eligibles-boston-red-sox-3.htmlFirst time: Andrew Miller, Alfredo Aceves, Mike Aviles, Daniel Bard, Jed Lowrie, Franklin Morales Second time: Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rich Hill Third time: Matt Albers Aceves and Bard seem likely to be arbitration eligible as Super Two players.
AL East Notes: Robertson, Granderson, Aviles
2011/09/al-east-notes-robertson-granderson-aviles.htmlNot much was thought of it when the Red Sox acquired Mike Aviles from the Royals, but the utility infielder is preparing himself for what could be an important postseason role, writes Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
AL East Notes: Aviles, Rays, Blue Jays, Jenks
2011/09/al-east-notes-aviles-rays-blue-jays-jenks.htmlHere are the rest of this morning's AL East notes: Mike Aviles told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that he asked the Royals to trade him at the deadline this season, knowing he wasn't a part of the team's long-term plans.
Free Agent And Trade Market For Shortstops
2011/10/free-agent-and-trade-market-for-shortstops.htmlNon-Tender Candidates Ryan Theriot, Mike Fontenot, Emmanuel Burriss, Chris Getz, Adam Rosales, Luis Rodriguez, Donnie Murphy, Alberto Gonzalez, Wilson Valdez, Brandon Wood, Mike Aviles and Paul Janish could all be non-tendered this offseason.
Free Agent And Trade Market For Third Basemen
2011/10/free-agent-and-trade-market-for-third-basemen.htmlNon-Tender Candidates Ian Stewart, Mike Aviles and Adam Rosales could be cut loose or traded by the December 12th non-tender deadline.
Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox
2011/10/offseason-outlook-boston-red-sox-3.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Adrian Gonzalez, 1B: $148MM through 2018 Carl Crawford, OF: $122MM through 2017 Josh Beckett, SP: $51MM through 2014 John Lackey, SP: $47.85MM through 2014 Dustin Pedroia, 2B: $29.25MM through 2014 Jon Lester, SP: $19.5MM through 2013 Kevin Youkilis, 3B: $13.25MM through 2012 Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP: $10.33MM through 2012 Bobby Jenks, SP: $6MM through 2012 Jose Iglesias, SS: $4.12MM through 2013 Arbitration Eligible Players (estimated salaries) Jacoby Ellsbury, OF: $7.9MM Alfredo Aceves, RP: $1.7MM Daniel Bard, RP: $1.6MM Andrew Miller, SP: $1.6MM (non-tender candidate) Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C: $1.6MM Mike Aviles, UT IF: $1.5MM (non-tender candidate) Matt Albers, RP: $1.3MM (non-tender candidate) Jed Lowrie, UT IF: $1.2MM Franklin Morales, RP: $1.0MM Rich Hill, RP: $700K (non-tender candidate) Contract Options Dan Wheeler, RP: $3MM club option with no buyout (Type B) Marco Scutaro, SS: $6MM club option/$3MM player option with a $1.5MM buyout (Type B) Free Agents Jason Varitek (Type B C), David Ortiz (Type A DH), J.D.
Projected Arbitration Salaries
2011/11/projected-arbitration-salaries.htmlHowell - $1.4MM Andy Sonnanstine -$1.1MM Red Sox (10) Jacoby Ellsbury - $7.9MM Alfredo Aceves -$1.7MM Andrew Miller - $1.6MM…
Pirates Acquire Yamaico Navarro
2011/12/pirates-acquire-yamaico-navarro.htmlThe 24-year-old was acquired by the Royals from the Red Sox in the Mike Aviles trade and saw limited big league action in 2011 for both clubs.