Mark Teixeira Rumors: Thursday
2008/12/mark-teixeira-5.html6:38pm: Buster Olney and Peter Gammons confirm Lynch's report. … He suggests an eight-year Red Sox offer in the $180MM range, but hears that Boston doesn't expect anything "conclusive" tonight.
Miscellaneous Draft Pick Signings
2009/08/miscellaneous-draft-pick-signings.htmlKrol missed the 2009 season due to an alcohol-related suspension, as reported by the Chicago Tribune's Matt Lynch… With apologies to the players lumped into this post, I'm going to toss the notable non-first round signings here.
The Latest On Terry Francona
2011/09/latest-on-terry-francona-1.htmlMike Lynch of WCTB TV in Boston reports that Red Sox GM Theo Epstein told management that Francona wasn't working out six weeks ago because of a "lack of urgency." Francona was voted out 3-0 a few weeks later. … As we learned last night and early this morning, the Red Sox and long-time manager Terry Francona are parting ways.
Red Sox Rumors: Managerial Candidates, Epstein, Pitching
2011/10/red-sox-rumors-managerial-candidates-epstein-pitching.htmlRed Sox management spent the day discussing the request; WCVB TV's Mike Lynch wrote that they could ask for compensation just to talk to Epstein, or they could collect compensation later. … It seems possible that the Red Sox will have to go head-to-head with the White Sox in their manager search.
Blue Jays Offer Scouting Position To Minaya
2011/11/blue-jays-offer-scouting-position-to-minaya.htmlElliott notes that the Jays already employ three former GMs in Jim Beattie, Ed Lynch, and Chuck LaMar.
Red Sox To Hire Bobby Valentine
2011/11/red-sox-to-hire-bobby-valentine.htmlMike Lynch of WCVB-TV in Boston was the first to report that the two sides had reached a verbal agreement (Twitter link). … He has previous managed the Rangers (1985-1992) and Mets (1996-2002), as well as the Chiba Lotte Marines (1995, and 2004-2009).
Marlins Close To Acquiring Carlos Zambrano
2012/01/marlins-close-to-acquiring-carlos-zambrano.htmlThe Cubs signed him out of Venezuela in 1997 under former GM Ed Lynch. … The 6'8" right-hander posted a 4.89 ERA with 6.4 K/9, 2.7 BB/9 and a 52.3% ground ball rate in 165 2/3 innings for the Marlins in 2011.
Marlins Agree To Acquire Carlos Zambrano
2012/01/marlins-agree-to-acquire-carlos-zambrano.htmlThe Cubs signed him out of Venezuela in 1997 under former GM Ed Lynch. … Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein had a productive meeting with Zambrano after the season, but the right-hander hadn't seemed wanted in Chicago for a while.
Brian Fuentes Retires
2012/11/brian-fuentes-retires.htmlLeft-handed reliever Brian Fuentes has retired from baseball, reports Sean Lynch of The Merced Sun-Star. … He had his most success as a closer with the Rockies several years ago, pitching to a 3.04 ERA with 111 saves with Colorado from 2005-2008.
Central Notes: Peavy, Gallardo, K-Rod, Tigers, Pirates
2013/07/central-notes-phillips-reds-morneau-pirates.htmlThe latest on the Garza rumors can be found here while Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Tribune reports at least a half dozen scouts, including ex-Cub GMs Jim Hendry (Yankees) and Ed Lynch (Blue Jays) were on hand to see Peavy's outing against the Braves last night. … "There are a lot of eyes on me, period," Peavy said after allowing two earned runs on seven hits during his six-inning stint (96 pitches).