AL West Notes: Astros, Colon, Farquhar
2013/10/al-west-notes-astros-colon-farquhar.htmlUnited States Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur is considering an order to allow the Astros (and the Houston Rockets) to negotiate with other parties to see if another business model with a new partner could make a Houston sports network profitable, according to David Barron of the Houston Chronicle.
2014 Contract Options
2013/10/2014-contract-options.htmlThe offseason is officially upon us, and the first order of business for most teams will be to address the various contract options that apply to the 2014 season.
AL Notes: Nathan, Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers
2013/10/al-notes-nathan-yankees-red-sox-tigers.html"I know they have a surplus of arms in the bullpen and I know the business side of it," says Nathan.
Phillies Notes: Ruiz, Free Agents, Front Office
2013/11/phillies-notes-ruiz-free-agents-front-office.html"I don't know if it's going to change the way we do business, necessarily," Amaro said.
Mariners Hire Lloyd McClendon As Manager
2013/11/mariners-hire-lloyd-mcclendon-as-manager.htmlTUESDAY: The Mariners have hired Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon to be their new manager, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal (Twitter link).
James Loney Joins The Legacy Agency
2013/11/james-loney-joins-the-legacy-agency.htmlJames Loney has changed agencies and will now be represented by agents Brian Peters and Scott Parker of the Legacy Agency, according to Liz Mullen of the Sports Business Journal (on Twitter).
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Quick Hits: Jackson, Cubs, Antonetti, Drew, Hanigan
2013/11/quick-hits-beltran-cubs-antonetti-drew-hanigan.htmlIn response to a fan's question at a season ticket-holders event in Chicago, Epstein said the team “didn’t fully understand…
Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox
2013/11/offseason-outlook-boston-red-sox.htmlThe Daniel Nava/Jonny Gomes platoon worked out well in left field and should continue, while it will be business as…
Offseason Outlook: Detroit Tigers
2013/11/offseason-outlook-detroit-tigers.htmlGuaranteed Contracts Prince Fielder, 1B: $168MM through 2020 Justin Verlander, SP: $160MM through 2019 (plus $22MM vesting option for 2020) Anibal Sanchez, SP: $68MM through 2017 Miguel Cabrera, 3B: $44MM through 2015 Torii Hunter, RF: $14MM through 2014 Victor Martinez, DH: $12MM through 2014 Arbitration Eligible Players (service time in parentheses) Max Scherzer (5.079): $13.6MM projected salary Rick Porcello (4.170): $7.7MM Doug Fister (4.058): $6.9MM Austin Jackson (4.000): $5.3MM Alex Avila (4.061): $3.7MM Phil Coke (5.028): $2.1MM Andy Dirks (2.139, Super Two): $1.7MM Don Kelly (4.138): $900K Al Alburquerque (2.147, Super Two): $700K Free Agents Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Omar Infante, Ramon Santiago, Brayan Pena, Jose Veras The first order of business this offseason was shored up when Detroit hired Brad Ausmus as their new skipper, giving the former catcher a three-year deal despite no prior Major League managerial experience.
Quick Hits: Young, Hawkins, Braden, Girardi
2013/11/quick-hits-astros-braden-konerko-girardi.htmlWittenmyer believes the Cubs' reported "back-channel communication" to try and woo Girardi "underscored an ongoing disconnect between the Cubs’ baseball…
Reds Likely To Move Ryan Hanigan
2013/11/reds-likely-to-move-ryan-hanigan.htmlHe's also known as one of the best in the business in terms of pitch-framing -- an art he discussed at length with Ben Lindbergh for a Grantland piece back in May.
Astros Links: Ryan, Young, Hawkins, Tanaka
2013/11/astros-links-ryan-young-hawkins-tanaka.htmlRyan pitched for the Astros from 1980-88, and his son, Reid, is the team's president of business operations, leading many to consider him a logical fit to land in Houston.
Central Notes: Twins, Scherzer, Shields, Samardzija
2013/11/central-starter-notes-twins-scherzer-shields-samardzija.htmlHere's more on the starting pitching in baseball's central divisions: Though he says he understands the business logic that could force him to be traded, Tigers ace (and newly-minted Cy Young winner) Max Scherzer told MLB Network's Jim Bowden (on SiriusXM) that he hopes that does not occur.
Yankees Won’t Wait For Cano Before Pursuing Other Free Agents
2013/11/yankees-wont-wait-for-cano-before-pursuing-other-free-agents.htmlMcCullough points to an MLB Network Radio appearance by agent Brodie Van Wagenen over the weekend in which Van Wagenen pointed out the "additional business value that comes with an association with a player of that magnitude" and called Cano a "transformative" player.
NL Notes: Guerrero, D’backs, Rockies, Peralta, Nats, Marlins
2013/11/nl-notes-guerrero-dbacks-rockies-peralta-nats-marlins.html"But from the looks of where this free agent market is right now and where it's headed, it's not a place where I want to do a lot of business." Gilbert notes that the club has made an offer to infielder Eric Chavez, but that he is still mulling interest from other landing spots.
Rafael Montero, Oswaldo Arcia, Josmil Pinto Join The Legacy Agency
2013/11/rafael-montero-oswaldo-arcia-josmil-pinto-join-the-legacy-agency.htmlTop Mets prospect Rafael Montero and Twins youngsters Oswaldo Arcia and Josmil Pinto have joined the Legacy Agency, according to Liz Mullen of Sports Business Journal (subscription required).
This Date In Transactions History: November 28th
2013/11/this-date-in-transactions-history-november-28th.htmlExpecting a quiet day on Thanksgiving? it's true that things tend to slow down on the major holidays, but the business of baseball never stops.
Peralta, PED Incentives, And The Next JDA
2013/11/peralta-and-ped-incentives.htmlSo, what disincentives should be employed? Effective Financial Disincentives That Do Not Skew Competition Or The Market As Ziegler hinted, the key may be to hit offending players' pocketbooks in a way that makes getting caught a significant threat, not just a cost of doing business.
Melky Cabrera Switches To The Legacy Agency
2013/12/melky-cabrera-switches-to-the-legacy-agency.htmlBlue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera has changed agents, moving from ACES to The Legacy Agency, reports Liz Mullen of Sports Business Journal (via Twitter).
Reactions To Jacoby Ellsbury’s $153MM Deal With Yankees
2013/12/reactions-to-jacoby-ellsburys-153mm-deal-with-yankees.htmlThe Yankees, who watched their TV ratings and attendance plummet last year, are back in the business of star power, writes Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
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Quick Hits: Diaz, Benoit, Axford, Feldman, Ibanez
2013/12/quick-hits-diaz-benoit-axford-feldman-ibanez.html"Let me emphasize one thing: We're not in the business of giving players away," Alderson said.
Twins Working Hard To Add One More Starter
2013/12/twins-working-hard-to-add-one-more-starter.htmlSaid Ryan, "I'm open for business." Minnesota has also been linked to Matt Garza recently, though it's unclear how serious their interest is, as the Angels and Diamondbacks are said to be the favorites in that race.
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