How Have 2015’s Worst Bullpens Improved Thus Far?
2016/01/rockies-braves-athletics-tigers-redsox-bullpens.htmlColorado also cut ties with former closer of the future Rex Brothers and right-hander Tommy Kahnle. … While there's still a good deal of time remaining this offseason -- we can revisit these examinations again come Opening Day -- many teams have completed the bulk of their offseason lifting.
Projected Arbitration Spending For Each Team
2015/12/projected-arbitration-spending-for-each-team.htmlCubs: $35.1MM (Clayton Richard, Chris Coghlan, Travis Wood, Pedro Strop, Jake Arrieta, Rex Brothers, Adam Warren, Hector Rondon, Justin Grimm)… Now that the non-tender deadline has passed, we have a clearer picture of which arbitration eligible players will be on each team's Opening Day roster.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: 12-2-2015
2015/12/players-avoiding-arbitration-12-2-2015.htmlThe Cubs have agreed to a $1.42MM deal with just-added lefty Rex Brothers, Heyman tweets. … We'll use this post to keep tabs on arbitration deals struck today in advance of the non-tender deadline.
Non-Tender Notes: Alvarez, Mejia, Holland
2015/12/non-tender-notes-alvarez-mejia-holland.htmlChris Coghlan is the only arb-eligible position player, while Jake Arrieta leads a length group of arms which also includes Pedro Strop, Justin Grimm, Clayton Richard, Hector Rondon, Travis Wood, Ryan Cook, and Rex Brothers. … Click here to find a list of possible non-tender candidates.
Week In Review: 11/21/15 – 11/27/15
2015/11/week-in-review-112115-112715.htmlCubs - acquired P Rex Brothers from Rockies for P Wander Cabrera… Happ to a three-year deal.
Cubs Acquire Rex Brothers
2015/11/rex-brothers-trade-rockies-cubs.htmlThe Cubs announced today that they have acquired left-handed reliever Rex Brothers from the Rockies in exchange for minor league lefty Wander Cabrera. … Brothers, who was designated for assignment last week, will be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster.
Relief Notes: O’Day, A’s, Chapman, D’Backs, Brothers
2015/11/relief-notes-oday-as-chapman-dbacks-brothers.html"Surprised would be an understatement" to describe how Rex Brothers felt when the Rockies designated him for assignment, the southpaw tells Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. … The Dodgers, of course, can offer the most money and have "big time" interest in the right-hander.
Week In Review: 11/14/15 – 11/20/15
2015/11/week-in-review-111415-112015.htmlRockies - 1B Wilin Rosario, P John Axford, P Rex Brothers, P Tommy Kahnle (link)… The Giants signed infielder Brandon Crawford to a six-year extension.
Rockies Designate Axford, Rosario, Brothers, Kahnle
2015/11/rockies-designate-axford-rosario-brothers-kahnle.htmlRelievers John Axford, Rex Brothers, and Tommy Kahnle are all now in DFA limbo, as is first baseman/catcher Wilin Rosario. … The Rockies have designated a notable group of players for assignment today to clear space on the 40-man roster, per a club announcement.
Offseason Outlook: Colorado Rockies
2015/10/offseason-outlook-colorado-rockies-6.htmlIt's worth noting that Rex Brothers could be sent packing now that he's qualified for arbitration. … The Rockies shipped out mega-star Troy Tulowitzki this summer in the midst of another miserable campaign.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2016
2015/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2016.htmlRex Brothers (3.131) - $1.5MM… Josh Collmenter (5.000) - $2.8MM arbitration projection; has a $1.825MM club option.
CC Sabathia Checks Into Alcohol Rehab
2015/10/cc-sabathia-alcohol-rehab-yankees.htmlI love baseball and I love my teammates like brothers, and I am also fully aware that I am leaving at a time when we should all be coming together for one last push toward the World Series. … It's been a rough few seasons for Sabathia, who has seen his on-field production decline due, in large part, to knee issues that have required surgery.
Notable September Call-Ups
2015/09/notable-september-call-ups.htmlRex Brothers, Wilin Rosario, Rockies -- Formerly two key contributors for the Rockies, both have wilted recently, and both could be viewed as change-of-scenery candidates this offseason. … Today's flurry of transactions has been driven by September call-ups as teams look to expand their flexibility with expanded rosters.
Rockies Notes: Bridich, Butler, Gray
2015/07/rockies-notes-bridich-butler-gray.htmlThe Rockies' moves earlier today, in which they promoted Rex Brothers (who was already on their 40-man roster) and designated Aaron Laffey for assignment, could clear roster space for Gray, Groke writes. … GM Jeff Bridich won't say what his plan is at this month's trade deadline, but it certainly doesn't sound like the last-place Rockies will be buyers in the conventional sense, based on a lengthy interview with Nick Groke of the Denver Post.
Rockies Designate Aaron Laffey For Assignment
2015/07/rockies-designate-aaron-laffey-for-assignment.htmlThe move clears space on the Rockies' active roster for reliever Rex Brothers, who the Rockies are promoting from Triple-A Albuquerque. … The Rockies added Laffey to their roster only yesterday, and he allowed three runs in 2 1/3 innings yesterday against Atlanta in his first big-league outing since 2013.
Amateur Notes: Gourriel Brothers, Martinez, Draft
2015/06/amateur-notes-gourriel-brothers-martinez-draft.htmlWe've had a lot of news of players leaving Cuba of late, but two of the country's most prominent names -- brothers Yulieski and Lourdes Gourriel, rated first and fourth among the island's players as big league prospects -- have thus far not made any public moves towards the big leagues. … The younger of the two, Lourdes, was surprisingly left off the original roster, while Yulieski (the country's biggest star) is said to have taken himself out of the tournament -- after both recently seemed to have passed on chances to earn significant money playing in Japan.
Reds Pitcher Making Ends Meet With Second Job
2015/05/reds-minor-league-pitcher-making-ends-meet-with-second-job.html2 pitcher in the rotation next to ace Rex Brothers. … When you think of the lifestyle of a professional baseball player, you think of big houses and Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Quick Hits: Brown, Martinez, Hamilton
2015/05/quick-hits-brown-martinez-hamilton.htmlBrown was 71 and is survived by two brothers, a wife, a daughter, and five grandchildren. … The 20-year-old is subject to the international spending pool which could affect the bidding.
NL West Notes: Kendrick, Tomas, Rockies
2015/04/nl-west-notes-kendrick-tomas-rockies.htmlLeft-hander Rex Brothers was sent to Triple-A despite his big league experience, Adam Ottavino seized the closer's role almost immediately, and manager Walt Weiss has requested and been provided with significant input from the analytics department to drastically increase the amount of infield shifting in Colorado. … Howie Kendrick has been so impressive with the Dodgers in the early stages of the 2015 season that the team is very likely interested in discussing a long-term deal with Kendrick's agents at Reynolds Sports Management, writes ESPN's Buster Olney in his daily blog (ESPN Insider subscription required).
Added To The 40-Man Roster: Thursday
2015/04/added-to-the-40-man-roster-thursday-2.htmlIt's worth mentioning that setup man Rex Brothers was optioned to Triple-A and won't be a factor in the 'pen in the season's early stages. … With rosters being finalized around the league, it's a busy time for players departing and ascending to the 40-man roster.
Mets Monitoring Dodgers, Rockies In Search For Lefty Relief
2015/03/mets-monitoring-dodgers-lefty-relievers.html4:46pm: The Mets are also intrigued by Rockies left-hander Rex Brothers, writes Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. … The 27-year-old Brothers will earn $1.4MM this year after a down season in 2014.
West Notes: Trumbo, Chacin, Angels, Ethier, Quentin
2015/03/west-notes-trumbo-chacin-angels-ethier-quentin.htmlThe Rockies are to be commended for releasing Jhoulys Chacin because a team must change direction if a player isn't performing and the right-hander wasn't, tweets Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: Friday
2015/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-friday-4.htmlThe Rockies have a deal in place with lefty Rex Brothers, tweets MLB.com's Thomas Harding. … Alvarez had been projected to earn $4.5MM after putting up a huge 187-inning, 2.65 ERA campaign entering his first season of arb eligibility.
Mets Confident They Will Trade Dillon Gee
2014/12/mets-confident-they-will-trade-dillon-gee.html6:04pm: Rex Brothers' name isn't currently part of the trade talks between the Mets and Rockies, Newsday's Marc Carig tweets. … Instead, the team is looking to add a left-handed reliever, right-handed bench bat, prospects, or some combination of the above.
AL East Notes: Yankees, Scherzer, Red Sox
2014/12/al-east-notes-yankees-scherzer-red-sox.html“He looks at me as one of his older brothers,” Ortiz said. … Besides the Red Sox, the teams who are expected to take a long, serious look at the right-hander are the Yankees, Dodgers, Nationals, Tigers, Phillies, Cardinals, Cubs, White Sox, Giants, and Blue Jays, industry insiders tell Silverman.