Yankees Rumors

Yankees Going Hard After Manny?

By Tim Dierkes | December 17, 2008 at 8:27am CDT

Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News talked to one baseball official (presumably not with the Yankees) who believes the Yankees are "going hard" after Manny Ramirez. That official sees the Yanks willing to offer three years, while other execs see them stopping at two years, $50MM. Another source told Feinsand that Brian Cashman isn’t keen on Manny but Hank and Hal Steinbrenner are. Feinsand wonders whether the team’s interest in Ramirez is one reason they’ve put the Mike Cameron trade on hold.

You’ll find a differing point of view from Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff, who do not see the Yankees signing Manny. By the way, Jon Heyman talked to a friend of Manny’s who dismissed the idea of retirement.

Derek Lowe Rumors: Tuesday

By Tim Dierkes | December 16, 2008 at 9:53pm CDT

SI.com’s Jon Heyman has the latest on the market for free agent starter Derek Lowe. Heyman says "some baseball people think" the Cubs might get in on Lowe, since his price tag may be similar to the four years and $63MM left on Jake Peavy’s contract.

Heyman believes the Yankees will resume discussions with Lowe if they fail to sign Andy Pettitte. However, he says they expect Pettitte to accept their $10MM offer.

Heyman indicates the Braves, Red Sox, Mets and Angels are also on Lowe’s radar.

Odds and Ends: Wigginton, Andruw, Royals

By Tim Dierkes | December 16, 2008 at 3:00pm CDT

Links and notes for Tuesday…

The Rays held a "get-to-know you" chat with free agent reliever Joe Nelson. Also, exec Andrew Friedman doesn’t see their pursuit for a hitter lasting into late January.
The Mets will not be affected by the money a few of their owners lost in the Bernard Madoff scheme.
Argenis Reyes and Ambiorix Burgos are now free agents after being non-tendered.
RotoAuthority has a running list of pitchers who are moving from the AL to the NL for 2009.
I chatted about the Yankees with Coast To Coast Baseball.
El Lefty Malo discusses the idea of the Giants signing Ty Wigginton.
Kevin Baxter passes along quotes from Andruw Jones regarding the future.
Rany Jazayerli weighs in on recent Royals moves.
Bleeding Blue and Teal tells us about Taiwanese lefty Fu-Te Ni, who may sign with a Major League team.

Manny Ramirez Rumors: Tuesday

By Tim Dierkes | December 16, 2008 at 12:14pm CDT

SI.com’s Jon Heyman says the Yankees aren’t optimistic about signing Mark Teixeira, and "seem ready to pounce for Manny Ramirez." He says the Yankees "love the idea of Manny."

Heyman notes that Teixeira signing with the Red Sox would be ideal for Manny and Scott Boras, since Boston is not a possibility for Ramirez. The Angels might have heightened interest in Manny if they are unable to sign Tex.

Mets Considering Randy Wolf, Oliver Perez

By Tim Dierkes | December 15, 2008 at 10:14pm CDT

10:14pm: Wolf told MLB.com’s Marty Noble tonight that the Mets have shown "some interest." Noble says the Yankees, Orioles, Dodgers, Braves, and Giants are also "thought to have interest."

7:58am: According to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, the Mets have checked the bullpen off their list and will now look to upgrade the rotation. It seems that Oliver Perez and Randy Wolf are the top targets, with the pricey Derek Lowe a less likely possibility. McCarron notes that the Mets have a strong relationship with Wolf’s agent Arn Tellem, who brokered the Francisco Rodriguez contract.

With A.J. Burnett off the board, perhaps the market for Lowe will heat up this week. The free agent starting pitching options remain strong – look at what was available on this date a year ago.

Offensively, McCarron doesn’t see much more than an Alex Cora addition on the horizon for the Mets.

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.

Mike Cameron-Yankees Rumors

By Tim Dierkes | December 15, 2008 at 7:48pm CDT

8:48pm: Tyler Kepner of the New York Times spoke to people involved with the deal and he gets the feeling that "the Yankees are backing away" for baseball reasons, not financial ones. Kepner adds that the Yankees know they don’t have to make this trade immediately if they don’t want to.

6:18pm: MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy heard from a source that talks between the Brewers and Yankees are at a "stalemate," and did not resume today.

Peter Abraham writes that Igawa may no longer be a part of the deal.

Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News wrote earlier today that the two teams have agreed on which players to trade. He heard from a source that the Yankees would likely send Igawa, Melky Cabrera and cash to the Brewers for Cameron.

A second source told Feinsand that the Brewers could send Bill Hall along too, an idea Tom Haudricourt suggested last week.

11:54am: SI.com’s Jon Heyman says the Yankees’ talks for Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron are expected to resume soon. He says the Yankees still want the Brewers to either pick up a few million of Cameron’s $10MM salary or take on some of Kei Igawa’s contract. The Brewers don’t want to do that.

I’m not sure how the Yankees have managed to steer the conversation toward Cameron being overpaid. He’s not, and a fair baseball trade would involve the Yankees paying all of Cameron’s salary while giving up something useful.

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.

Pettitte Has Three-Year, $36 Million Offer?

By Tim Dierkes | December 15, 2008 at 1:14pm CDT

SI.com’s Jon Heyman says Andy Pettitte’s agents are telling teams he had a three-year, $36MM offer in hand (the team is not known). I can’t figure out what team would be willing to make that commitment. This information apparently has not moved the Yankees to increase their one-year, $10MM offer.

Odds and Ends: Nelson, Atkins, Taveras

By Tim Dierkes | December 14, 2008 at 6:43pm CDT

After a hectic Winter Meetings, it’s been a slow weekend. Today’s links…

A 3.35 ERA for Phil Hughes next year? Bill James and Co. think so.
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe talked to Mark Mulder’s agent, Gregg Clifton. Clifton said, "He’s ready to go for any team right out of the chute." Clifton shot down talk that Mulder would not be ready in April.
The Rays have contacted the agents for Joe Nelson and Scott Proctor.
Keith Law likes A.J. Burnett’s upside, but notes the risks. Peter Abraham compares the Burnett and Johan Santana deals.
Law is in favor of the Indians’ Kerry Wood signing.
Scott Ostler’s baseball source says people are scratching their heads about the Giants’ Edgar Renteria contract.
Bruce Jenkins says the Rockies would trade Garrett Atkins for Jonathan Sanchez.
Troy Renck says Willy Taveras has received interest from the Reds, Nationals, and White Sox.
Drayton McLane says there are a lot of reasons for Astros fans to be optimistic.
The Yankees like Andy Pettitte over Ben Sheets.

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