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Which Teams Took On Salary At The Deadline?

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 3, 2009 at 12:41pm CDT

As the trade deadline approached, we heard many writers and executives suggest teams would be unable to add payroll this year. Here's a breakdown of the teams that added at least $1MM in salary to their 2009 payrolls this summer. All totals are approximate:

The Cardinals added $2.9MM to the team's payroll when they traded for Mark DeRosa and $3.7MM when they added Matt Holliday for a total of $6.6MM.
The Red Sox added $4.5MM between the Victor Martinez and Adam LaRoche deals.
Acquiring Jarrod Washburn added about $3.6MM to the Tigers' payroll.
The White Sox added $2.8MM in salary when they made the Jake Peavy deal.
The Giants added $2.1MM in the Freddy Sanchez trade.
The Phillies added $2MM in the Cliff Lee deal.
The Rockies added $1.9MM in the Rafael Betancourt and Joe Beimel deals.
The Brewers took on $1.4MM by dealing for Felipe Lopez.
The Braves took on $1.3MM to add Nate McLouth.
The Twins added $1.25MM in salary by trading for Orlando Cabrera.
They didn't take on much salary, but between the Eric Hinske deal and the Jerry Hairston Jr. acquisition, the Yanks added $1.1MM.
The Dodgers added about $1MM when they dealt for George Sherrill.

In total, 12 teams added payroll, but only one took on more than $5MM. The prognosticators were right about one thing: teams didn't take on much payroll. However, few predicted 12 teams would take on salary at the deadline. Looks like many teams set economic concerns aside when presented with the chance to win.

Odds And Ends: Rockies, Volquez, Pirates

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 3, 2009 at 11:14am CDT

Rockies Acquire Joe Beimel

By Tim Dierkes | July 31, 2009 at 4:08pm CDT

4:08pm: MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports that the Nats get righty Ryan Mattheus and Robinson Fabian in the deal.

2:20pm: The Rockies acquired lefty reliever Joe Beimel from the Nationals, according to Chico Harlan of the Washington Post. The Nats received two minor leaguers, says SI's Jon Heyman via Twitter. Beimel, 32, has allowed a .233/.288/.417 line to lefties this year. He has about $800K left on his contract and projects as a Type B free agent after the season.

Orioles Intend To Keep Hendrickson

By Tim Dierkes | July 31, 2009 at 8:31am CDT

The Orioles will keep lefty Mark Hendrickson, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi at FOX Sports. They swapped names with the Rockies to no avail, plus the George Sherrill trade made Baltimore less inclined to move a second veteran southpaw.

Hendrickson, 35, has allowed a .253/.301/.414 line to lefties this year. He has about $565K remaining on his contract, plus incentives.

Odds & Ends: Yankees, Rockies, Tigers

By Tim Dierkes | July 31, 2009 at 7:41am CDT

Deadline day links!

Joel Sherman of the New York Post explains that "stricter financial parameters are in place right now" for the Yankees, because of their winter signing of Mark Teixeira.
ESPN's Keith Law evaluates the George Sherrill and John Grabow trades.
Aside from their interest in Baltimore's Mark Hendrickson, Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post says the Rockies would like a left-handed bench bat.
John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press writes about the Tigers' needs.
Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch talked to Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, who suggested a deal for relief help today is unlikely.
The Rays claimed 24 year-old catcher Jose Lobaton off waivers from the Padres, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.

Rockies Interested In Hendrickson, Downs, Nick Johnson

By Tim Dierkes | July 30, 2009 at 4:54pm CDT

4:54pm: Tracy Ringolsby of FOX Sports says the Rockies also have an eye on Washington's Nick Johnson as a bench bat. A .410 OBP bench bat.

11:00am: Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post wrote earlier today that the Rockies "increased their pursuit" of Orioles southpaw Mark Hendrickson (.253/.303/.422 against lefties this year). Renck confirms that the Rox balked at the asking price – Eric Young, Jr. – for John Grabow and Joe Beimel. By the way, in case you missed it, Renck notes that the Rockies signed 43 year-old righty Mike Timlin to a minor league deal.

Via Twitter, Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun throws another name into the mix for Colorado: Blue Jays closer Scott Downs. Downs, signed through 2010, would certainly exact the highest price of all the relievers linked to the Rockies.

Relief Rumors: Grabow, Marlins, Yankees

By Eddie Schmid | July 29, 2009 at 5:42pm CDT

Contenders are always in the hunt for relief help this time of year. Let's scope out the latest on that front:

After refusing to deal Eric Young Jr. for John Grabow or Joe Beimel, the Rockies have lowered their aim, notably toward the Orioles' Mark Hendrickson, says Joel Sherman at the New York Post.
The Marlins are in the mix for Grabow's services, says Joe Frisaro at MLB.com.
CBS Sports' Danny Knobler says the Yankees have steered their focus toward middle relief help, but too many of their desired names reside in the AL East.
The Cardinals are indeed still interested in bringing back righty Russ Springer, says Mychael Urban at MLB.com.

Yankees Acquire Jason Hirsh, Release Tomko

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 29, 2009 at 4:29pm CDT

The Yankees acquired minor league righty Jason Hirsh from the Rockies, according to Tyler Kepner of the New York Times. Hirsh, 27, started 19 games for the 2007 NL Champion Rockies, but hasn't made an appearance in the majors so far this season. He's allowed 130 hits and 35 walks in just over 101 innings at Triple A, striking out 59.

It's a depth move for the Yankees and it's unclear what they gave up to obtain Hirsh.

The Yankees also released veteran pitcher Brett Tomko, according to Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger. The Yankees designated the righty for assignment earlier in the month.

Rockies Rumors: ‘Pen, Spilborghs

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 28, 2009 at 1:50pm CDT

The Rockies would to add a left-handed reliever, but won't necessarily be able to, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Here are the details:

There are few left-handers available. John Grabow and George Sherrill could be had, but they could cost too much in terms of money and prospects.
After adding Rafael Betancourt the Rockies have limited payroll flexibility.
They aren't willing to move Ryan Spilborghs now, but may consider trading him after the season. The Phillies have had interest in Spilborghs.

Odds & Ends: Felix, DiPoto, Red Sox, Marlins

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 28, 2009 at 11:46am CDT

More links as we count down the hours to the deadline…

Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times asks if the Mariners should listen to offers for Felix Hernandez, in the event they cannot sign him long-term.
SI's Tom Verducci sees Arizona exec Jerry DiPoto as "the frontrunner for the Nationals GM job."
Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald says the Red Sox are looking for a right-handed hitting fourth outfielder who plays good defense. He mentions Willie Bloomquist and Cody Ross as possible fits.
The Marlins are looking to make moves, but it's unclear where they'd want to upgrade, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. They could add a starter, a reliever or a position player, but don't expect them to trade prospects Logan Morrison and Mike Stanton. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Fish "are split on whether to acquire a hitter or starting pitcher."
Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Cubs GM Jim Hendry wants to make a deal, but doesn't expect to make a "splashy" one.
The Rockies could use an experienced lefty reliever, according to MLB.com.

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