Trade Talks For Jose Lobaton Heating Up
2014/02/trade-talks-for-jose-lobaton-heating-up.htmlA trade would seem to be beneficial for both Lobaton and the Rays; the Rays acquired and extended Ryan Hanigan this offseason in addition to re-signing Jose Molina, leaving Lobaton without a clear path to playing time.
Rangers, Tommy Hanson Progressing Toward Deal
2014/02/rangers-in-talks-with-tommy-hanson.htmlHanson, 27, was non-tendered by the Angels just one year after being acquired from the Braves in exchange for Jordan Walden.
Minor Moves: Santos, Heath, Teaford
2014/02/outrighted-to-triple-a-deunte-heath-everett-teaford.htmlThe 29-year-old southpaw was designated for assignment when the team acquired outfielder Carlos Peguero from the Mariners in late January. … The White Sox announced that they've outrighted right-hander Deunte Heath to Triple-A in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Mitchell Boggs, whose deal is now official.
Brewers To Sign Francisco Rodriguez
2014/02/brewers-to-sign-francisco-rodriguez.htmlMilwaukee originally acquired him (and cash) from the Mets in July of 2011 for a pair of players to be named later that turned out to be Danny Herrera and Adrian Rosario. … ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported not long ago that the two sides were making significant progress on a deal, and MLB.com's Adam McCalvy added that they were discussing a Major League pact (Twitter link).
NL West Notes: Maholm, Arroyo, Delgado
2014/02/nl-west-notes-maholm-arroyo-delgado.htmlDodgers manager Don Mattingly says that newly-acquired starter Paul Maholm knows he might wind up pitching in relief if Josh Beckett is healthy and named the fifth starter, tweets Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. … When the Tigers drafted Gibson with the 12th pick in the 1978 draft, they allowed him to finish out his senior season but made him give up on the NFL.
Tigers Notes: Cabrera, Paulino, Verlander
2014/02/tigers-notes-cabrera-paulino-verlander.htmlPaulino was originally acquired by the Tigers from the Orioles last August and Detroit re-signed the veteran backstop to a minor…
Rays, Nats Discussing Trade Involving Lobaton, Karns
2014/02/rays-nats-discussing-trade-involving-lobaton-karns.html(The Nats also acquired reliever Jerry Blevins in exchange for prospect Billy Burns this off-season.)… As of last night, however, Lobaton told Topkin that he had yet to hear anything and was planning to report for the spring with the Rays on Friday.
Nationals Acquire Jose Lobaton For Nate Karns
2014/02/rays-to-acquire-nate-karns-from-nationals.htmlThe Nationals have officially acquired catcher Jose Lobaton and two prospects from the Rays in exchange for pitcher Nate Karns. … Topkin first reported that two minor leaguers would also head to the Nats (via Twitter), and Kilgore tweeted that those names were amongst the Rays' top thirty prospects.
Rangers Sign Tommy Hanson
2014/02/rangers-to-sign-tommy-hanson.htmlAnaheim acquired Hanson from the Braves last offseason in exchange for setup man Jordan Walden. … Hanson and the Rangers were said to be nearing an agreement late last week.
Rangers Avoid Arbitration With Mitch Moreland
2014/02/rangers-avoid-arbitration-with-mitch-moreland.htmlThe Rangers acquired Prince Fielder over the off-season, and he is expected to see most of the time at first.
Week In Review: 2/9/14 – 2/15/14
2014/02/week-in-review-2914-21514.htmlSigned / Agreed To Terms Orioles - P Suk-Min Yoon (link) Rangers - SP Tommy Hanson (link) Traded The Rays acquired pitcher Nate Karns from the Nationals in exchange for catcher Jose Lobaton and prospects Felipe Rivero and Drew Vettleson. … They also signed closer Craig Kimbrel to a four-year extension with an option for 2018.
Quick Hits: Heyward, Masterson, Red Sox, Yankees
2014/02/nl-east-notes-heyward-mets-phillies.htmlThat's especially true in their infield, although Sherman notes the situation might have been better if the Yankees had acquired Jhonny Peralta, Omar Infante or Logan Forsythe, all of whom they pursued this offseason (Peralta and Infante on the free-agent market, and Forsythe via trade). … The Yankees spent heavily this offseason, but they now have a injury-prone, top-heavy roster and little depth, Joel Sherman of the New York Post argues.
Yankees, Andrew Bailey Close To Deal
2014/02/yankees-andrew-bailey-close-to-deal.htmlA former All-Star closer with the Athletics, Bailey has struggled with injuries since his rookie season, and managed just 44 innings for Boston after he was acquired in a winter 2011 trade. … However, he's been excellent when he's managed to stay on the mound, as his career 2.64 ERA attests to.
Yankees Agree To Terms With Andrew Bailey
2014/02/yankees-agree-to-terms-with-andrew-bailey.htmlA former All-Star closer with the Athletics, Bailey has struggled with injuries since his rookie season, and managed just 44 innings for Boston after he was acquired in a winter 2011 trade. … MLBTR's Tim Dierkes was the first to report that the sides were close to a deal (via Twitter)
Yankees Extend Brett Gardner
2014/02/brett-gardner-yankees-agree-to-four-year-extension.htmlHis future with the Yankees briefly seemed to be in doubt after the Yankees acquired Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran this offseason, as there were plenty of rumors that the Yankees might trade him. … The Yankees officially announced today that they have signed the Pro Star Management client to a four-year extension with a club option for a fifth season.
AL Central Notes: Thome, Perkins, Twins, Ervin, Peralta
2014/02/al-central-notes-thome-perkins-twins-ervin-peralta.htmlHowever, when the club acquired Jose Iglesias from the Red Sox, Peralta says he "knew [he] had to take [his] suspension." Nightengale spoke with GM Dave Dombrowski, who told him: "We talked to his agent (Seth Levinson, at the time) and we knew he was thinking of appealing.
Orioles Links: Duquette, Saunders, Hardy
2014/02/orioles-links-duquette-saunders-hardy.htmlSaunders had a short stint with the Orioles in 2012, pitching well in seven starts after being acquired in a late-August trade. … "Obviously, that'll be a question that will be answered before all the contract stuff gets figured out and I'd like to know,'' Hardy told Peter Schmuck.
AL Central Notes: Royals, Hughes, Tigers, Bauer
2014/02/al-central-notes-royals-hughes-tigers-bauer.htmlAsked about the tough decision to part with Wil Myers, Moore said the focus in trades has to be on what is acquired rather than what is given up: "If you focus on what you’re losing, you’ll never make a deal. … Chris Iott of MLive.com answered reader questions and offered his take on the chances of Max Scherzer inking an extension prior to Opening Day.
Quick Hits: Myron, Beltre, Trout, Free Agent Values
2014/02/quick-hits-myron-beltre-trout-undervalued-free-agents.htmlBecause Young was acquired for a replacement-level arm, Cameron suggests that acquiring a partner to match the output is nearly free. … Authors Myron and Alan Maimon have created a must-read for any baseball fan hoping to understand why so many of the best young players fail to make meaningful contributions in The Show, and so many teams make the wrong choices on draft day.
Orioles Release Chris Jones
2014/02/orioles-designate-chris-jones-for-assignment.htmlJones, 25, was acquired from the Braves last April in exchange for right-hander Luis Ayala. … MONDAY: The Orioles announced that they have designated left-hander Chris Jones for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Nelson Cruz, whose one-year deal is now official.
Indians Acquire Justin Sellers, Designate David Cooper
2014/03/indians-acquire-justin-sellers-designate-david-cooper.htmlThe Indians have acquired infielder Justin Sellers from the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations, the club announced…
Week In Review: 2/23/14 – 3/1/14
2014/03/week-in-review-22314-3114.htmlSigned / Agreed To Terms Rangers - extended manager Ron Washington through 2015 Trades Indians - acquired SS Justin Sellers from Dodgers for cash…
Rangers Claim Andy Parrino
2014/03/rangers-claim-andy-parrino.htmlParrino was designated for assignment last week when the Athletics acquired Jake Elmore from the White Sox.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2014/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs.htmlNotable Minor League Signings Emilio Bonifacio, Chris Coghlan, Darnell McDonald, Ryan Roberts, Chris Valaika, Tsuyoshi Wada, Casper Wells, Tommy Hottovy, Jonathan Sanchez, John Baker, Eli Whiteside, Aaron Cunningham, Ryan Kalish, Mitch Maier, Lars Anderson Trades and Claims Acquired C George Kottaras from Royals for cash. … They fired manager Dale Sveum in late September, and for about a week there was talk of a big-money run at Joe Girardi, who would have marked a return to the team's "name" managers.
AL West Notes: Avery, Freese, Trout
2014/03/al-west-notes-avery-freese-trout.htmlLet's take a look in at the American League West: After being acquired at the trade deadline last year for Michael Morse, outfielder Xavier Avery of the Mariners has the attention of new manager Lloyd McClendon, reports MLB.com's Greg Johns.