Tigers Rumors

Odds and Ends: Andruw, Manny, Hudson

By Tim Dierkes | January 12, 2009 at 12:30pm CDT

Links for Monday…

David Chase lists the signs a pitcher may be primed for a breakout.
The Dodgers considered trying to void Andruw Jones’ contract, but waived possible action as part of their new agreement.
Dodgers assistant GM Kim Ng on the Manny Ramirez talks.
Michael Silverman explains why the Red Sox are not inclined to deal with Scott Boras.
Dave Sheinin talked to one exec who predicted a one-year deal for Orlando Hudson.
The Tigers signed Taiwanese lefty Fu-Te Ni.
The alleged Japanese interest in Eric Hinske may have come from the SoftBank Hawks, in November.
Pitcher win (and dollar) values are now up at FanGraphs. Cliff Lee was worth $20.2MM in 2008.

Tigers After Affordable Lefty John Parrish

By | January 11, 2009 at 6:39pm CDT

According to John Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are pursuing free agent left-hander John Parrish.

Parrish spent most of his time last season with the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse. He was just 1-1 with a 4.04 ERA in six starts and seven relief appearances for the big league club in ’08. The 31-year-old represents a cheaper option than some of the other free agent lefties still on the market, including Joe Beimel, who the Tigers were reportedly courting in early December. Beimel’s agent said Saturday that he has not heard from the Tigers since the Winter Meetings ended.

Rosenthal On Fielder, Buchholz, Edmonds

By Tim Dierkes | January 9, 2009 at 8:54am CDT

The latest from Ken Rosenthal…

Rosenthal suggests the Brewers trade Prince Fielder for "premium pitching" and then sign Adam Dunn to replace him. Which begs the question, why wouldn’t the team giving up this premium pitching just sign Dunn instead?
Despite signing John Smoltz, the Red Sox still are not willing to trade Clay Buchholz for Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The Sox may be willing to move Michael Bowden or especially Daniel Bard for Salty.
The Yankees’ interest in Mike Cameron "seems to be waning."
Despite Jon Heyman’s report, the Phillies, Angels, and Brewers deny interest in Derek Lowe. Rosenthal says the market for Oliver Perez is even worse.
Rosenthal suggests veterans such as Nomar Garciaparra, Frank Thomas, and Jim Edmonds could go the Kenny Lofton route. Lofton, a capable player, sat out the 2008 season when his salary demands weren’t met. As I mentioned yesterday, we’ll soon see which former stars are willing to play for a pittance (if you consider more than $500K a pittance).
The Orioles have Edmonds on the radar as a first base candidate.
Suitors for lefty reliever Dennys Reyes: the A’s, Mets, and Dodgers. The Tigers and Rangers are also known to be on the lookout for a southpaw in the pen.

Odds and Ends: Pavano, Giambi, Manny, Tigers

By Tim Dierkes | January 8, 2009 at 12:38pm CDT

Links for Thursday…

RotoAuthority looks at possible injury risk young starters for 2009, by way of the Verducci Effect.
Anthony Castrovince says the Indians looked at Mark Mulder, Kris Benson, Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon before signing Carl Pavano. The Tribe’s rotation appears set. The article also outlines Pavano’s incentives, which kick in at 18 starts.
A reminder: for the past month or so we’ve had a Top Stories section in the righthand sidebar. If you’re looking to find the biggest hot stove news of the past few days quickly, look there first.
I did a Q&A with 3:10 To Joba.
Ben Shpigel tries to quantify how slow this offseason has been.
Susan Slusser has a few details on Jason Giambi’s contract. Jon Heyman confirms Slusser’s earlier comment that the A’s are considering Orlando Cabrera.
Bill Plaschke says the Dodgers are "playing the Manny Ramirez game perfectly." McCovey Chronicles liveblogs that game from the Giants’ side.
Jason Beck looks at the dwindling closer options for the Tigers.

Phillies Sign Marcus Giles

By Tim Dierkes | January 6, 2009 at 5:51pm CDT

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Phillies signed second baseman Marcus Giles to a minor league deal worth $600K. He can help while Chase Utley is out.

Additionally, the Tigers signed Alexis Gomez for $415K and the Yankees signed John Rodriguez for $450K.

Tigers Unlikely For Beimel

By Tim Dierkes | December 19, 2008 at 9:04am CDT

According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, Joe Beimel’s agent Joe Sroba is focusing elsewhere after the Tigers failed to make an offer at the Winter Meetings. The lefty reliever probably won’t sign until after the New Year.

Several of Beimel’s previous suitors already locked up their lefties – the Reds, D’Backs, and Rockies are probably out of the picture.

Odds And Ends: Cameron, Abreu, Treanor

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | December 18, 2008 at 9:50pm CDT

Links for Thursday night…

Brian Cashman phoned Doug Melvin to explain that he hadn’t called earlier because the Yanks have "a lot of things going on." The Brewers GM said he’s "probably going to hang on to" Mike Cameron.
Ozzie Guillen spoke with Bobby Abreu and said "interest exists" from the White Sox perspective.
GM Dave Dombrowski was part of the reason Matt Treanor chose the Tigers.
T.R. Sullivan continues to track interest in Ben Sheets, and doesn’t see the Yankees being very aggressive on that front.
Adam Dunn and Pat Burrell don’t deserve raises if you ask Rob Neyer, but he knows they’re likely to get them.
Kerry Wood sounds happy to be in Cleveland and has "no desire to ever start again."
The other top reliever to be introduced today, J.J. Putz, said he expected to become a Tiger.

Tigers Sign Matt Treanor

By Tim Dierkes | December 18, 2008 at 11:04am CDT

THURSDAY, 11:03am: This deal is done, according to the AP. The Tigers will go with a Gerald Laird–Matt Treanor tandem at catcher for ’09.

WEDNESDAY, 2:13pm: Dan Connolly learned that Orioles president Andy MacPhail has been informed that Treanor agreed to a contract with the Tigers.

TUESDAY, 11:38pm: Morosi says the Tigers are close to signing Treanor to a one-year deal.

4:40pm: According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers have had recent talks for free agent catcher Matt Treanor. They’d discussed a trade with the Marlins for him prior to his release. The Orioles are also known to be in discussions with Treanor.

Treanor, 33 in March, hit .238/.306/.301 in 234 plate appearances (the highest total of his career). He threw out 25.4% of attempted basestealers in ’08, 14.3% in ’07.

Odds and Ends: Astros, Saito, Yankees

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | December 15, 2008 at 8:14pm CDT

Links for Monday night…

Astros GM Ed Wade is "kicking the tires" on players to share time with Geoff Blum at third next year. It seems unlikely that they can afford Ty Wigginton.
The Marlins haven’t yet inquired on Takashi Saito, a recent non-tender.
It’s "very unlikely" though "not impossible" that Mark Teixeira or Manny Ramirez becomes a Yankee according to Tyler Kepner. He also thinks that the longer Andy Pettitte waits, the lower the chances are of a return to the Yankees.
Adam Everett thinks the Tigers are a great fit for him. Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said Everett’s in line to get most of the starts at shortstop.
Felipe Lopez could be a positive for the D’Backs in spite of his questionable effort and unspectacular defense, writes Keith Law.
Rob Neyer thinks that the Yankees "pretty obviously overpaid" for A.J. Burnett.
Here’s a video clip of Bronx Banter authors and Anthony McCarron debating the pros and cons of the Burnett signing.
Sarah D. Morris weighs in on the Dodgers’ offseason moves.
Tony Massarotti ranks the five worst current pitching contracts.

Odds and Ends: Teixeira, Hunsicker, Burrell

By Tim Dierkes | December 15, 2008 at 2:30pm CDT

Links for Monday…

According to the Newberg Report mailing list and CBSSports.com, the Rangers re-signed pitcher Doug Mathis to a minor league deal.
Joe Nelson’s been popular since being non-tendered – he’s heard from "at least 12-14 teams." Ruben Amaro Jr. said today the Phillies inquired on "20 or so" non-tendered players.
Adam Everett’s deal with the Tigers is official – $1MM plus incentives.
MLB.com’s Barry Bloom spoke to Padres owner John Moores.
Richard Justice doesn’t think Drayton McLane would ask Ed Wade to trade Roy Oswalt, but he could see Oswalt requesting a trade.
Dave Sheinin says nothing has happened with Mark Teixeira since the Winter Meetings ended, and it’s no coincidence that we haven’t heard much about offers from the Red Sox or Yankees. Michael Silverman says Boston’s eventual offer to Tex will easily be a record for this ownership group. He guesses eight years in the $145-175MM range, noting that the Red Sox do not like to have players signed beyond age 36.
Buster Olney says the Orioles and Nationals bidding on Tex is "nothing less than lunacy."
Gerry Hunsicker has signed an extension to stay with the Rays.
RotoAuthority takes a look at Jonathan Sanchez.
George King says Kenny Lofton attempted to dissuade C.C. Sabathia from signing with the Yankees.
Ken Davidoff says it seems that the Yankees will avoid Scott Boras this offseason.
Steve Serby did a Q&A with Omar Minaya, learning details of Minaya’s Winter Meetings dealings.
Pat Burrell says he never received a formal offer from the Phillies. His replacement, Raul Ibanez, will receive three years and $31.5MM.

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