AL West Notes: Iwakuma, Samardzija, Astros, Angels
2015/07/al-west-notes-iwakuma-samardzija-astros-angels.htmlIwakuma's name -- and the Mariners' likely reluctance to sell -- are both topics that came up on today's edition of the MLBTR Podcast. … Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that the Astros aren't ruling anything out when it comes to their next move on the trade market.
Indians Listening On Starters; Discussed Carrasco With Blue Jays
2015/07/indians-listening-starters-talked-carlos-carrasco-blue-jays.htmlOn today's MLBTR podcast, Steve Adams and I discussed the possibility of Cleveland moving an asset such as Carrasco -- possibly as a means of offloading some of the big salaries owed to players like Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn. … The Indians may be more willing to listen to trade scenarios regarding their controllable pitching than they have indicated publicly, according to a report from Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Twitter links).
Heyman’s Latest: Dodgers/Hamels, Braves, Frazier, Price, Brewers, Upton
2015/07/cole-hamels-dodgers-trade.html(Frazier has one more year of arbitration following his current pact.) Jeff Todd and I have discussed Frazier's situation on the MLBTR Podcast in the past (and will do so again this afternoon), and I've personally taken the stance that given the significant commitments to Joey Votto and Homer Bailey, the Reds could have a difficult time affording Frazier, whose 2014-15 breakout has hugely inflated his price tag. … Jon Heyman of CBS Sports kicks off his weekly Inside Baseball column by reporting that the Dodgers have "quietly continued having dialogue with the Phillies" regarding Cole Hamels.
MLBTR Originals
2015/07/mlbtraderumors-instagram-jon-heyman.htmlOn this week’s edition of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast, Jeff Todd spoke with Jon Heyman of CBS Sports to discuss the market for key teams and players as the trade deadline approaches. … A new episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast will be released every Thursday and can be accessed on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher.
Heyman On Grilli, D-backs, Marlins, Dodgers
2015/07/heyman-on-grilli-d-backs-marlins-dodgers.htmlBe sure to check out Heyman on the latest edition of the MLBTR Podcast. … Here are the highlights from Jon Heyman's massive new Inside Baseball article for CBS Sports.
MLBTR Podcast: Jon Heyman Chats Deadline
2015/07/mlbtr-podcast-jon-heyman-chats-deadline.htmlClick here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, and please leave a review! The podcast is also available via Stitcher at this link. … Jeff runs down the week's news, and then welcomes Jon Heyman of CBS Sports to the show for an overview of the market for key teams and players as the trade deadline approaches.
Angels Attempting To Keep Jerry Dipoto As GM
2015/07/angels-attempting-to-keep-jerry-dipoto-as-gm.htmlIf you're interested in getting some more insight on Klentak, give a listen to his appearance on the MLBTR Podcast back in October. … 10:36am: The Angels are attempting to keep GM Jerry Dipoto in his position, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports on Twitter.
AL Central Notes: Buxton, Twins, Sox, Ramirez, Royals, Santana
2015/06/al-central-notes-buxton-twins-sox-ramirez-royals-santana.htmlRosenthal wonders if Carlos Santana may eventually be made available -- a topic on which Jeff Todd and I have speculated regularly on the MLBTR Podcast (including just last week). … Twins general manager Terry Ryan spoke with FOX Sports North's Tyler Mason in a lengthy Q&A, discussing the team's unexpected status as a contender within the division and the timelines/future roles of some key prospects.
NL East Notes: Freeman, Marlins, Hamels, Zobrist, Mets, Franco
2015/06/nl-east-notes-freeman-marlins-hamels-zobrist-mets-franco.htmlAndy Martino of the New York Daily News joined SNY's Mostly Mets podcast to discuss possible upgrades for the Mets' offense (audio link). … Though they're 11 games under .500, the Marlins are not yet thinking of selling, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter links).
Royals Showing Interest In Cueto, Leake, Zobrist
2015/06/royals-showing-interest-in-cueto-leake-zobrist.htmlOn last week's MLBTR Podcast, Jeff Todd and I discussed the Reds' trade possibilities at length. … The Royals are casting a wide net in their search for upgrades on the trade market and have shown signs of interest in Johnny Cueto, Mike Leake and Ben Zobrist, reports Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter).
MLBTR Originals
2015/06/mlbtr-originals-98.htmlOn this week’s installment of the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, host Jeff Todd spoke with right-hander Barry Enright about his journey through the game, which took him to the big leagues and has most recently brought him to the Mexican League’s Tijuana Toros. … Then, Jeff checked in with Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated and the Joe Sheehan Newsletter to talk about the Red Sox and more.
Podcast: Barry Enright, Joe Sheehan
2015/06/podcast-barry-enright-joe-sheehan.htmlClick here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, and please leave a review! The podcast is also available via Stitcher at this link. … Then, Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated and the Joe Sheehan Newsletter jumps on the line to discuss the Red Sox and the selling side of the summer trade market.
AL West Notes: Rangers, Ruggiano, Trumbo, Astros, Hamilton
2015/06/al-west-notes-rangers-ruggiano-trumbo-astros-hamilton.htmlAs Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News discussed with host Jeff Todd on yesterday's MLBTR podcast, the Rangers are likely to be tempted mostly by high-quality arms at the deadline. … Seidman speculates that a package centering around Jorge Alfaro and Nomar Mazara -- two names previously said by CBS Sports' Jon Heyman to be of interest to Philadelphia -- makes sense for Cole Hamels, as the Phillies are "desperate" to add a young catcher and would like an outfielder with some pop.
AL West Notes: Trumbo, Angels, Rangers, Montgomery
2015/06/al-west-notes-trumbo-angels-rangers-montgomery.htmlWe'll talk Texas later today on the podcast with Dallas Morning News beat reporter Evan Grant; for now, here's the…… Adding Trumbo is something of a sign of desperation from the Mariners, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes.
NL East Notes: Montreal, Mets, Hamels, Strasburg, Peraza
2015/05/nl-east-notes-montreal-mets-hamels-strasburg-peraza.htmlOf course, Cameron Maybin has shown new life in Atlanta out in center -- a subject that David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discussed with me on last week's MLBTR podcast -- but this move opens new possibilities for Atlanta. … Montreal mayor Denis Coderre met yesterday with commissioner Rob Manfred, as Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports.
NL Notes: Dahl, Adams, Dodgers, Uribe
2015/05/nl-notes-dahl-adams-dodgers-uribe.htmlCardinals first baseman Matt Adams is set to miss most or all of the rest of the regular season, a topic that MLBTR's Steve Adams and I discussed on today's podcast. … Rockies outfield prospect David Dahl suffered serious injuries in a collision today and is undergoing surgery on his spleen, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports (Twitter links).
Cubs Notes: Baez, Bryant, Russell, Maddon, Castro
2015/05/cubs-notes-baez-bryant-russell-maddon-castro.htmlEarlier today, Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago appeared with host Jeff Todd on this week's edition of the MLBTR Podcast, and the two discussed a variety of Cubs topics, from the Welington Castillo trade to Starlin Castro and the team's rotation. … Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports feels that the Cubs should think twice before considering a trade of Castro.
Podcast: Bruce Chen Talks Retirement; Patrick Mooney On Cubs
2015/05/podcast-bruce-chen-talks-retirement-patrick-mooney-on-cubs.htmlClick here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, and please leave a review! The podcast is also available via Stitcher at this link. … Though he ended his career with the Indians, Chen saw action with eleven big league teams -- most prominently, the Royals, Orioles, and Braves.
AL West Notes: Athletics, Rangers, Yunel, Odor, Halos
2015/05/al-west-notes-athletics-rangers-yunel-odor-halos.htmlPedro Moura and Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register discussed the landscape of the AL West as well as several Angels-related topics in their latest podcast, including whether or not the team should be interested in Allen Craig and whether or not reinforcements are needed for the back of the bullpen. … In his latest notes column, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports discusses a number of AL West topics and also notes the weak nature of the division.
D-Backs Sign Jarrod Saltalamacchia To Minors Deal
2015/05/d-backs-jarrod-saltalamacchia-agree-to-minors-deal.htmlSaltalamacchia is a client of agent Jim Munsey, who took some time to sit down with MLBTR Podcast host Jeff Todd to discuss his client's release from the Marlins (in addition to several other issues). … Saltalamacchia will head to Triple-A to get some at-bats before joining the big league club, tweets Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona.
Podcast: Talking Salty With Agent Jim Munsey
2015/05/podcast-talking-salty-with-agent-jim-munsey.htmlJim Munsey of Munsey Sports Management, the representative of Jarrod Saltalamacchia and other big leaguers, sat down with host Jeff Todd for today's podcast. … Munsey also talks about the challenges and rewards of running a smaller agency, and gives some updates and insight into two of his other other clients: injured relievers Sean Burnett (a free agent) and Neil Wagner (Rays).
West Notes: Guerrero, Miller, Burns
2015/05/west-notes-guerrero-miller-burns.htmlThat over-abundance of quality utility-type options has long been apparent -- Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times talked about it with me in length on the MLBTR Podcast a few weeks back -- but the team has managed to spread playing time thus far. … Dodgers utilityman Alex Guerrero, fresh off a National League rookie-of-the-month award, has already drawn trade interest, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Injury Notes: Medlen, Mesoraco, Bailey, Fernandez, Rendon, Janssen, Verlander, Nathan
2015/04/injury-notes-medlen-mesoraco-bailey-fernandez-rendon-janssen-verlander-nathan.htmlInjuries remain perhaps the largest driver of needs in the early part of the season -- a topic that MLBTR's Tim Dierkes and I explored in today's podcast with respect to starting pitching. … You can check out the video of his outing, courtesy of FOX Sports Florida.
West Notes: Baker, Dodgers, Johnson, Iwakuma
2015/04/west-notes-baker-dodgers-johnson-iwakuma.htmlThe Mariners have struggled somewhat with keeping runs off the board, a subject that I discussed with Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune on today's podcast. … Prior to being hired as the Diamondbacks' general manager, Dave Stewart reached out to Dusty Baker to let him know that he may have interest in Baker as a manager if he were to get the GM role, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
MLBTR Originals
2015/03/mlbtr-originals-87.htmlMLB Trade Rumors Podcast featured host Jeff Todd discussing the Dodgers front office overhaul and their slew of offseason manuevers with Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. … In Clearwater, Zach sat down with Phillies starting pitchers Aaron Harang and Jerome Williams and third baseman Cody Asche explained his reasoning for choosing Arland Sports as his agency.