MLB Investigating Red Sox Waiver Leaks
2012/09/mlb-investigating-red-sox-waiver-leaks.htmlThanks to various reports we know Aaron Cook, Felix Doubront, and Andrew Miller, Daniel Bard, Mark Melancon, Clayton Mortensen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Kelly Shoppach, Mike Aviles and Jacoby Ellsbury were all placed on waivers this month.
East Notes: Red Sox, Aviles, Vizquel, Guillen
2012/09/east-notes-red-sox-aviles-vizquel-guillen.htmlDespite that, Aviles insists that he won't dwell too much on his baseball future as a great deal of his focus will remain on his family at home.
Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
2012/10/offseason-outlook-minnesota-twins-2.htmlThe Twins could also explore a trade market that might include names such as Yunel Escobar and Mike Aviles…
Red Sox Notes: John Farrell, Bobby Valentine
2012/10/red-sox-notes-john-farrell-bobby-valentine.htmlIt started in Spring Training with an incident involving Mike Aviles.
Red Sox Hire John Farrell
2012/10/red-sox-hire-john-farrell.htmlI have known him in various capacities throughout my career, and I hold him in the highest regard as a baseball man and as a person." Aviles saw his role reduced towards the end of the season in Boston as the club slotted Jose Iglesias in as the starting shortstop for the bulk of September.
Anthopoulos On Manager Search, Farrell, Aviles
2012/10/anthopoulos-on-farrell-negotiations-manager-search-aviles.htmlBlue Jays' GM Alex Anthopoulos held court with reporters during a conference call this afternoon in the aftermath of the John Farrell-Mike Aviles-David Carpenter trade.
Farrell Reactions: Red Sox, Blue Jays, Aviles
2012/10/farrell-reactions-red-sox.htmlThe loss of Aviles is not an insignificant one for the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham.
Red Sox Notes: Ortiz, Ross, Farrell, Cherington
2012/10/red-sox-notes-ortiz-ross-farrell-cherington.htmlEarlier today, the Red Sox (re-)introduced John Farrell to the Boston media, two days after sending Mike Aviles north of…
AL East Notes: Rivera, Farrell, Blue Jays, Red Sox
2012/10/al-east-notes-rivera.htmlThe Blue Jays of course wound up with Aviles, who gives the club flexibility with Yunel Escobar.
Week In Review: 10/21/12 – 10/27/12
2012/10/week-in-review-102112-102712.htmlAs compensation to the Blue Jays, to whom Farrell was under contract through 2013, Boston traded shortstop Mike Aviles for right-hander David Carpenter…
Blue Jays Notes: Bullpen, Romero, Johnson, Villanueva
2012/10/blue-jays-notes-bullpen-romero-johnson-villanueva.htmlInstead, Adeiny Hechavarria or Mike Aviles could take the role.
Blue Jays Acquire Esmil Rogers For Aviles, Gomes
2012/11/blue-jays-acquire-esmil-rogers-for-gomes-aviles.htmlThe Blue Jays have acquired Esmil Rogers from the Indians for Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes, both teams announced.
Week In Review: 10/28/12 – 11/3/12
2012/11/week-in-review-102812-11312.htmlThe Blue Jays acquired Esmil Rogers from the Indians for Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes…
Central Links: Cubs, Chapman, Madson, Asdrubal
2012/11/central-links-cubs-chapman-madson-asdrubal.htmlMLB.com's Anthony Castrovince writes that while the Indians didn't acquire Mike Aviles as a precursor to an Asdrubal Cabrera trade, the team should entertain the concept of dealing Cabrera while his value is high.
Blue Jays Close To Deal With Maicer Izturis
2012/11/blue-jays-close-to-deal-with-maicer-izturis.htmlThey briefly had Mike Aviles after acquiring him from the Red Sox for manager John Farrell, but he's since been flipped to the Indians.
Blue Jays Sign Maicer Izturis
2012/11/blue-jays-to-sign-maicer-izturis.htmlThey briefly had Mike Aviles after acquiring him from the Red Sox for manager John Farrell, but he's since been flipped to the Indians.
Quick Hits: Giambi, Cano, Arencibia, Phillies, Angels
2012/11/quick-hits-giambi-cano-arencibia-melky-phillies.htmlAlso from Davidi, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said that Mike Aviles drew "pretty good demand...the Indians weren't the only team that asked about him," before the infielder was traded to Cleveland last weekend.
Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox
2012/11/offseason-outlook-boston-red-sox-2.htmlThe Red Sox added a manager considerably sooner than they did a year ago, acquiring John Farrell from the Blue Jays in a deal that sent Mike Aviles to Toronto.
Indians Notes: Payroll, Hafner, DH, Starting Rotation
2013/01/indians-notes-payroll-hafner-dh-starting-rotation.htmlBastian says the Tribe could rely on internal options like Mike Aviles, Yan Gomes, Ezequiel Carrera, Tim Fedroff, and Rule 5 selection Chris McGuiness.
Indians, Stubbs Avoid Arbitration
2013/01/indians-stubbs-avoid-arbitration.htmlMatt Albers, Mike Aviles, Lou Marson, Justin Masterson, Chris Perez and Joe Smith remain eligible.
Quick Hits: Rangers, Furbush, Aviles, Free Agents
2013/01/quick-hits-rangers-furbush-aviles-free-agents.htmlMike Aviles hasn't heard updates from his agent about his contract status with the Indians but tells MLB.com's Jordan Bastian that "as far as I know, everything is progressing and I don't see why it wouldn't be settled" before the two sides reach an arbitration hearing.
Quick Hits: Pirates, Liriano, Indians, Aviles, Rockies
2013/02/quick-hits-pirates-liriano-indians-aviles-rockies.htmlI'm not an oddsmaker, so I don't know if it is likely or unlikely that we will add another pitcher.” Indians GM Chris Antonetti says that it's hard to quantify the odds of the team working out a deal with Mike Aviles to avoid arbitration, writes MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
Remaining Arbitration Cases
2013/02/remaining-arbitration-cases.htmlJason Hammel filed for $8.25MM, Orioles countered with $5.7MM Shin-Soo Choo filed for $8MM, Reds countered with $6.75MM Max Scherzer filed for $7.4MM, Tigers countered with $6.05MM Jim Johnson filed for $7.1MM, Orioles countered with $5.7MM Homer Bailey filed for $5.8MM, Reds countered with $4.75MM Jordan Zimmermann filed for $5.8MM, Nationals countered with $4.6MM Clayton Richard filed for $5.55MM, Padres countered with $4.905MM Dexter Fowler filed for $5.15MM, Rockies countered with $4.25MM Mat Latos filed for $4.7MM, Reds countered with $4.15MM Sergio Romo filed for $4.5MM, Giants countered with $2.675MM David Freese filed for $3.75MM, Cardinals countered with $2.4MM Mike Leake filed for $3.5MM, Reds countered with $2.65MM Mike Aviles filed for $3.4MM, Indians countered with $2.4MM Darren O'Day filed for $3.2MM, Orioles countered with $1.8MM Gerardo Parra filed for $2.7MM, Diamondbacks countered with $2.1MM Hearings are scheduled to begin in Phoenix today and continue through February 21st, Paul Hagen of MLB.com reported last week.
Indians, Mike Aviles Agree To Two-Year Deal
2013/02/indians-mike-aviles-agree-to-two-year-deal.htmlAviles had filed for $3.4MM with the Indians countering at $2.4MM, as MLBTR's Arbitration Tracker shows.
Quick Hits: Angels, Blue Jays, Cabrera
2013/02/quick-hits-angels-blue-jays-cabrera.htmlThe Indians’ recent two-year deal with Mike Aviles increases the sense that Cabrera could be dealt in Bastian’s view.