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Cafardo’s Latest: Teixeira, Ramirez, Baldelli, Furcal

By Nat Boyle | November 23, 2008 at 12:00pm CDT

The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo has a new article up with a few Red Sox rumors, and one for Oakland:

  • Cafardo thinks Mark Teixeira and Manny Ramirez will not change jerseys this offseason because, while their teams might struggle to afford them, they can’t afford to lose them. Teixeira is the protection and future replacement for Vladimir Guerrero that they have been seeking for a long time. He doesn’t rule out the Yankees however.
  • Rocco Baldelli could be Coco Crisp’s replacement as Boston’s fourth outfielder.  Cafardo says Baldelli met with the Red Sox last week.
  • He continues to hit on the Julio Lugo for Dontrelle Willis or Nate Robertson deal, but now suggests Theo Epstein may also eat some of Lugo’s salary and deal him elsewhere.
  • The A’s are looking closely at Rafael Furcal.
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Odds And Ends: Lowell, Vazquez, Tazawa

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | November 22, 2008 at 10:46am CDT

Links for Saturday…

  • Ken Rosenthal comes up with a few possible suitors for Mike Lowell if the Red Sox sign Mark Teixeira. He lists the Dodgers, White Sox, Tigers and Brewers as possible fits.
  • Nick Piecoro likes Ramon Vazquez as a fit for the D-Backs.
  • Highly coveted Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa pitched a complete game shutout in Osaka, walking no one and striking out 10.
  • John Van Benschoten will move on from the Pirates and try to sign with another team.
  • Luke Hudson will also leave his old club, moving on from the Royals instead of accepting an assignment to AAA.
  • Bobby Crosby is out of the loop amid the rumors swirling about Rafael Furcal.
  • Mike Scarr takes a look at the market for middle infielders.
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Rosenthal’s Latest: Furcal, Burnett, Halladay

By Tim Dierkes | November 21, 2008 at 8:42pm CDT

Ken Rosenthal has a new column up this evening.

  • The A’s and Giants remain the top suitors for Rafael Furcal, and the team that’s willing to give him four guaranteed years may win the bidding.  The Dodgers, Braves, and Cubs are also in the mix.
  • Rosenthal talked to a source with knowledge of the Blue Jays’ thinking, and that person can’t imagine them giving A.J. Burnett five years.  Rosenthal says to forget the idea of a Roy Halladay trade, unless they attempt and fail to sign him to an extension.  And if Burnett is signed, a Halladay extension would be next on the docket.
  • Luis Gonzalez wants to play next year.
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Orioles Targeting Izturis

By Tim Dierkes | November 21, 2008 at 8:53am CDT

According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles have contacted shortstop Cesar Izturis’ agent to express interest.  Zrebiec believes the 28 year-old defensive whiz tops their list.  Izturis earned $3.05MM this year.

The Orioles have also had trade discussions for Khalil Greene and Bobby Crosby.  The Padres requested Garrett Olson for Greene, and the Orioles passed.

Zrebiec says the Orioles are not interested in Rafael Furcal, Orlando Cabrera, or Edgar Renteria.  If they spend big on a free agent, it’ll be A.J. Burnett or Mark Teixeira.  However, Furcal’s agent Paul Kinzer said yesterday that the O’s are one of six teams to have shown interest in his client.

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Rafael Furcal Rumors: Thursday

By Tim Dierkes | November 20, 2008 at 8:35pm CDT

8:35pm: According to Jeff Passan, Furcal has been offered many three-year deals, but he wants a four-year contract. Furcal’s agent, Paul Kinzer confirmed that the Orioles, Braves, Giants, Cubs, Dodgers and A’s are interested, along with one unnamed "mystery" team.

1:30pm: MLB.com’s Mychael Urban talked to Kinzer, who said the A’s have examined Furcal’s medical records.  Urban also says the A’s expressed interest in Jason Giambi.

9:40am: Rounding up the recent Rafael Furcal links…

  • According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s are still pursuing free agent shortstop Furcal.  They like that he’s not a Type A free agent and won’t cost them a draft pick.
  • Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times wrote on Friday that the Dodgers "would like to bring back Furcal, although they appear more likely to sign Orlando Cabrera to a short-term deal."  MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick said Furcal is the "lynchpin of the club’s infield plans" after talking to Joe Torre.
  • Henry Schulman talked to Furcal’s agent Paul Kinzer yesterday, who said his client will not accept an incentive-based deal.
  • The Cubs have talked to Kinzer about Furcal, but it’s "nothing serious" at this point.
  • J.P. Ricciardi told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian he’s not interested in Furcal.
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Odds and Ends: Wade, Crisp, Holliday

By Tim Dierkes | November 20, 2008 at 12:35pm CDT

Links for Thursday…

  • New commenters are signing up every day as MLB Trade Rumors grows.  Before commenting, be sure to read our policy. If you ever see someone violating the policy just send me an email and I’ll take care of it.
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  • Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald wonders if Kerry Wood might accept an offer of arbitration from the Cubs.
  • Hal Steinbrenner officially took over control of the Yankees from George.
  • Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire takes a look at Jeremy Affeldt’s motivations in signing early with the Giants.
  • Check out recent fan chats with Astros GM Ed Wade and agent Scott Boras.  Wade still hopes to sign Randy Wolf and Doug Brocail and doesn’t seem keen on trading Jose Valverde.  Some fans didn’t seem to realize that just holding payroll steady will pose problems for the Astros.
  • Joe Posnanski discusses the Royals’ acquisition of Coco Crisp.
  • Nick Cafardo wonders if the Crisp trade sets up other moves for the Red Sox.  They’ll explore signing Rocco Baldelli, according to Amalie Benjamin.
  • Sox Machine reflects on Nick Swisher’s time with the White Sox.
  • A’s owner Lew Wolff would prefer to keep Matt Holliday all year.
  • Tom Haudricourt wonders if the Brewers will pursue David DeJesus if they trade Mike Cameron.
  • MetsBlog’s Matthew Cerrone lists which teams have been connected to the top free agent starting pitchers.
  • Chad Finn wonders if the Red Sox are considering trading David Ortiz.
  • Alan Schwarz has a nice article on Junichi Tazawa.
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Athletics Sign Chris Schroder

By Alex Walsh | November 19, 2008 at 8:25pm CDT

The Athletics signed righty Chris Schroder to a Major League deal, according to the AP.  Schroder is a 30-year old veteran reliever with a career 4.46 ERA. He pitched for the Nationals the past three seasons.

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Gammons Rumors: Sabathia, Manny, Furcal, Bradley

By Tim Dierkes | November 18, 2008 at 10:16am CDT

Here’s how ESPN’s Peter Gammons sees some of the bigger free agent dominoes falling, assuming the Dodgers land Sabathia:

Interesting how many GMs think that if the Dodgers get C.C. Sabathia, the Giants will get big into Manny Ramirez, and Billy Beane and the A’s will continue to move fast on Rafael Furcal. Also, expect Toronto to make good on its promise to Milton Bradley that he is the Blue Jays’ priority.

Would Beane and Brian Sabean really be influenced by Sabathia landing in L.A.?  We may never know, as the Yankees have come out of the free agent gate with their guns blazing.  I can see Beane getting Furcal regardless, even with Bobby Crosby under contract for ’09.

I guessed Bradley would land in Toronto, but only because I like the fit.  This is the first I’ve heard of them making him a priority over Jason Giambi or Manny.

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Rafael Furcal Rumors: Monday

By Tim Dierkes | November 17, 2008 at 8:04pm CDT

8:04pm: Furcal is "shocked and excited" about possible interest from the Braves, though Yunel Escobar would have to be traded first.  Furcal already has a three-year, $39MM offer on the table from an unknown team.  Kinzer says it might be a few weeks before his client signs.

MLB.com’s Chris Haft says the Giants are also considering Orlando Cabrera and Edgar Renteria as shortstop options.  However, those players might cost the Giants their second-round draft pick (Furcal wouldn’t).  The Giants are also still pondering making a play for one of the Big Three free agents, according to Jon Heyman.

1:26pm: Mychael Urban of MLB.com talked to Rafael Furcal’s agent Paul Kinzer this morning.  Kinzer says six teams have contacted him about Furcal since free agency opened Friday.  The A’s have yet to make an offer, but Kinzer’s comments imply that the Giants might have.  Both teams have very strong interest in the 31 year-old shortstop, who could sign before the winter meetings.  When asked about the reported four-year, $40MM demand for Furcal, Kinzer said it was in the ballpark. 

It’s hard to peg the other four suitors, but the Cubs, Blue Jays, and Orioles are possibilities.  The Cardinals and Dodgers may be out, while the Royals, Tigers, and Dodgers may balk at the salary or term.  Presumably the Braves are backing off given the state of the Jake Peavy talks.  Kinzer and Furcal will narrow it down to three teams soon.

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Ask The Tough Questions

By Coley Ward 2 | November 16, 2008 at 11:21am CDT

Nobody knows for sure where this year’s crop of free agents will end up. But several blogs are asking all the right questions.

  • Athletics Nation asks fans "what’s the worst thing Billy could do?"
  • The Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan asks, "Should the Cubs sign the Big Unit?"
  • The Big Lead looks at the Yankees pursuit of just about every free agent on the market and asks, "How can it not work?"

Coley Ward writes for Umpbump.com. You can reach him here.

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