Tigers Rumors

Rosenthal’s Latest: Tejada, Laird, Renteria, Sherrill

By Tim Dierkes | July 29, 2008 at 1:07pm CDT

The Padres will ask Greg Maddux again to consider accepting a trade to a team not located on the West Coast. The Dodgers haven’t shown interest.
One big league source told Rosenthal that the Astros have had "absolutely no dialogue" about Miguel Tejada.
The Marlins are the most aggressive suitor for Gerald Laird. The Brewers, Reds, and Yankees are also in on the Rangers’ catcher. Rosenthal points out a Doug Melvin connection – Melvin acquired Laird as the Rangers’ GM back in ’02. [UPDATE: Rangers guru Jamey Newberg tells me that it was actually John Hart and Grady Fuson who acquired Laird in ’02, not Melvin.] The Rangers continue to target young starting pitching in return.
Looks like speculation, but Rosenthal wonders whether the Cardinals would consider re-acquiring Edgar Renteria.
So far the Orioles have had no success trying to acquire shortstops like Erick Aybar, Alcides Escobar, and Reid Brignac for George Sherrill.

Red Sox Have Little Interest In Tejada

By Tim Dierkes | July 28, 2008 at 10:41pm CDT

10:39pm: Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle says the Red Sox have "almost no interest" in Tejada. Other teams are considering Tejada, but a trade is unlikely.

8:18pm: It’s possible the Tigers are also in the mix for Tejada. They are among many teams scouting the Astros (the Nationals, Mets, Rangers, and Giants are others).

7:04pm: According to ESPN’s Enrique Rojas, the Red Sox and Astros have discussed shortstop Miguel Tejada. Rojas is not sure how far the trade talk has progressed. Tejada seemed open to the idea in a quote given to Rojas.

Tejada is hitting .281/.318/.420 in 431 plate appearances this year. The Astros are hoping a move to the #2 spot in the order will continue to revive his bat. Tejada is owed about $4.6MM more this year, plus $13MM in ’09. It was revealed in April that Tejada is 34 years old rather than 32 as was previously thought.

Theo Epstein and Ed Wade have matched up on trades before, when Wade was working for Phillies. One of those was Jeremy Giambi for Josh Hancock back in ’02.

Tigers Rumors: Schoeneweis, Ivan Rodriguez

By Tim Dierkes | July 28, 2008 at 10:26am CDT

Let’s check in on the Tigers, who are in third place and 6.5 games out in the AL Central.

Jon Paul Morosi believes Joel Zumaya’s worrisome triceps injury coupled with concerns about Freddy Dolsi could prompt a relief acquisition very soon.
Two recently named options of the lefthanded variety: Jack Taschner and Scott Schoeneweis.
Morosi also discusses the Ivan Rodriguez situation. The Tigers haven’t approached him about an extension, and could trade him in August if they slip out of contention. Morosi thinks Rodriguez, who is hitting .298/.342/.421 despite a slow start, is in line for a multiyear free agent contract.

Tigers Not Discussing Jack Wilson

By Tim Dierkes | July 28, 2008 at 8:23am CDT

According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Tigers haven’t asked the Pirates about Jack Wilson since last winter. So while they may be looking for a long-term shortstop, he’s not the answer. Wilson was very nearly traded to Detroit for Jair Jurrjens a year ago.

Kovacevic says the Dodgers remain the top suitor for Wilson.

Perrotto’s Latest: Ross, Jacobs, Kent, Burnett

By Tim Dierkes | July 27, 2008 at 6:39pm CDT

Baseball Prospectus’ John Perrotto has a new column.

The Mets are looking at relievers Huston Street, Brian Fuentes, Arthur Rhodes, and Eddie Guardado. On the radar for outfielders: Jason Bay, Raul Ibanez, and Randy Winn.
A new suitor for Fuentes has emerged: the Diamondbacks. Would they really make another move for a reliever? Other known suitors were named here.
The Marlins would consider trading Cody Ross or Mike Jacobs for relief help.
New name on the Rays’ radar: Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent. They’re better off with Akinori Iwamura aren’t they?
George Sherrill suitors: Cardinals, Tigers, Dodgers, Marlins, and Phillies.
The Blue Jays may offer A.J. Burnett an additional $2MM per year to convince him to stay for 2009-10.
The Rangers are "expected to be among the top bidders" for CC Sabathia this winter.

Tigers Eyeing Taschner

By Tim Dierkes | July 27, 2008 at 2:19pm CDT

The Brewers, Mets, Phillies, Marlins, and Cardinals have been linked to Giants’ lefty Jack Taschner in the past. Today, MLB.com’s Trade Talk blog says the Tigers have been observing him as well. However, the Tigers have fallen to 7.5 games out in the AL Central (they might shave that to 6.5 today if the bullpen can hold a four-run lead).

Taschner, 30, has struggled this month after a solid stretch in May and June. Control has always been an issue. Taschner is under team control for quite a while.

Odds & Ends: Astros, Tigers, Rays

By Nat Boyle | July 27, 2008 at 12:28pm CDT

Some Odds & Ends to reinforce the adage that you can never have enough pitching:

Astros will be scouting Freddy Garcia when he throws in Miami on August 5th. Garcia could become one of the bigger names after the deadline.
The Rays continue to look at Brian Fuentes, and feel that pitching may be more of a need than hitting, according to Marc Topkin. However David Price, Wade Davis, Jeremy Hellickson, and Reid Brignac remain untouchable. Price could just be the answer.
In Detroit, Joel Zumaya has not been the answer to Todd Jones’ struggles of late. As John Paul Morosi puts it, "Fernando Rodney has been the Tigers’ most consistent reliever lately. But that could be good news or bad news, depending on your perspective." The Tigers have been busy at the deadline for the past two years, trading Craig Monroe to the Cubs last year and acquiring Sean Casey the year before.

Odds and Ends: Mets, Tigers, Rays, Nats

By Alejandro Leal | July 26, 2008 at 1:02pm CDT

Tying up loose ends before lunch:

The Mets are one of three teams that have inquired on the availability of Brian Giles. The Padres may be asking for Fernando Martinez in return.
Larry Brooks of the NY Post, however, thinks the Mets shouldn’t force a trade for an outfielder.
The Tigers will intensify their hunt for relief help if Freddy Dolsi’s shoulder keeps acting up. Dolsi was off since Monday, resting what the team deemed as a fatigued shoulder, and said he felt better after a side session on Friday.
The Rays are still looking for a corner outfielder.
MLB.com beat writer Bill Ladson believes the Nationals could trade Felipe Lopez before Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline. Regardless, he thinks Lopez will not be with the team next year.
The Brewers are not interested in Jarrod Washburn. Melvin did talk to the Mariners about the left-handed pitcher, but the conversations took place prior to the CC Sabathia trade.

Alejandro A. Leal writes for UmpBump.com. Comments? Rumors? alexo05 [at] umpbump [daught] com.

Heyman’s Latest: Dodgers, Braves, Fuentes, Downs

By Tim Dierkes | July 25, 2008 at 10:18am CDT

Today we have a new column from SI.com’s Jon Heyman.

Heyman writes of turmoil within the Dodgers’ front office. Owner Frank McCourt is meddling, and assistant GM Logan White has "unusual say-so." Shortstop targets for the Dodgers include Jack Wilson, Orlando Cabrera, and Edgar Renteria. However, it is unclear which young Dodgers are available.
Braves decision-makers remain split on whether to buy or sell, with manager Bobby Cox leading the buy side.
Asking prices for relievers remain high, though Heyman seems to think Brian Fuentes wouldn’t cost the Mets much more than Aaron Heilman.
Heyman relays a report from Joe DeMayo of NY Baseball Digest: the Mets may have interest in Toronto’s Scott Downs.

Odds and Ends: Darvish, Giles, Teixeira

By Tim Dierkes | July 25, 2008 at 9:46am CDT

Today’s link roundup…

I was a guest on Get Sports Radio yesterday to talk about the Reds. Click here to download an mp3 of the show.
NPB Tracker notes that 21 year-old phenom Yu Darvish threw 165 pitches last night.
GM Dave Dombrowski says the Tigers are definitely not sellers. They’re undecided on whether to buy or stick with internal options. The Tigers’ approach to the relief market may hinge on Freddy Dolsi’s fatigued shoulder.
Buster Olney says the Mets and Padres have discussed right fielder Brian Giles. He’d earn $11MM in ’09 if traded. However, Joel Sherman doesn’t think Giles is on the Mets’ radar.
Learn about the PITCHf/x system in a Josh Kalk Q&A.
D’Backs beat writer Nick Piecoro doesn’t think there’s much to the Mark Teixeira rumors.
ESPN’s Keith Law isn’t impressed with Emilio Bonifacio. He’s also not a fan of the Cristian Guzman extension.
RotoAuthority finds a Tim Lincecum–Johnny Cueto parallel for fantasy baseball players to consider.

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