Tigers Rumors

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.

George Sherrill Rumors

By Tim Dierkes | July 24, 2008 at 4:53pm CDT

4:50pm: The Baltimore Sun lists the Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers, Cubs, Reds, Phillies, Marlins, and Tigers as teams represented at yesterday’s Orioles-Blue Jays tilt. The article implies that those clubs were there hoping to scout Sherrill, though a few might have been eyeing A.J. Burnett or both pitchers.

Jeff Zrebiec says the O’s want two or three prospects for Sherrill, who is under team control for a long time.

2:16pm: According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers are not engaged in trade talks for Orioles closer George Sherrill. The O’s are looking for a shortstop, and the Brewers aren’t willing to part with J.J. Hardy or Alcides Escobar. Makes more sense to wait until Escobar forces their hand, anyway.

GM Doug Melvin told Haudricourt he doesn’t expect to add a reliever this month.

Carroll’s Latest: Duchscherer, Burnett, Ibanez, Cabrera

By Tim Dierkes | July 24, 2008 at 4:22pm CDT

Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus has some rumors to consider this afternoon.

The Tigers are 5.5 games out, but are still on the fence about buying or selling.
Carroll says there’s "much more substance to rumors of the White Sox going after Justin Duchscherer" as compared to the one about the A’s pursuing Jason Bay.
The Phillies could jump back in on A.J. Burnett if the price comes down. Also – could Burnett clear waivers in August?
The Rockies’ demands for Brian Fuentes might be holding up the relief market.
Regarding Raul Ibanez, the Mariners either want to tack Jose Vidro on in a deal or get back premium prospects.
The White Sox have become aggressive, and apparently had failed talks about Orlando Cabrera with the Red Sox. Josh Fields is not considered untouchable.

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