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Eddie Guardado

Twins Acquire Eddie Guardado

By Tim Dierkes | August 25, 2008 at 3:30pm CDT

3:30pm: The Rangers will receive minor league reliever Mark Hamburger.  La Velle E. Neal III expects the Twins to pick up the rest of Guardado’s salary.

2:13pm: According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Twins have acquired Eddie Guardado from the Rangers.  Joe Christensen wrote on Friday that the Twins would make a claim but didn’t expect a deal.

Guardado has been useful for the Rangers, posting a 3.65 ERA in 49.1 innings.  The ERA is a bit deceiving, but it’s still a helpful addition for the Twins.  Guardado is a familiar face, having spent a decade in the organization.  He’s still owed roughly $620K this year.

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Twins Interested In Guardado

By Tim Dierkes | August 22, 2008 at 1:29pm CDT

Everyday Eddie Guardado, a Twins mainstay for a decade, has apparently been placed on waivers by the Rangers.  Joe Christensen says the Twins are interested and will probably make a claim, but don’t expect to make a deal.  He says the Twins were eyeing Guardado in July but wouldn’t meet the Rangers’ price.

Guardado is currently closing for the Rangers, getting it done with a 3.21 ERA.  A deeper look at his numbers indicates rougher waters ahead, but he’s certainly a useful reliever.  As far as I can tell, Guardado only has about $680K left on his contract this year.  I’d imagine several teams will put in a claim, but I would’ve said the same for David Weathers.

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Graziano’s Latest: Schoeneweis, Rhodes, Pavano

By Tim Dierkes | July 30, 2008 at 6:51pm CDT

Here’s a look at the fresh rumors from Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger.

  • The Yankees, Tigers, Rangers, and Rays have talked to the Mets about Scott Schoeneweis.  The Mets might prefer to acquire a replacement if they move Schoeneweis.  Arthur Rhodes is one possibility if he doesn’t end up in Florida.  Geoff Baker believes it’s down to the Marlins and Brewers for Rhodes, with the other getting Eddie Guardado.
  • The Yanks might have to acquire a reliever now that they’ve dealt Kyle Farnsworth.  Rhodes isn’t on their radar though.
  • The Ivan Rodriguez trade could kick off other trades for catchers.
  • The Yankees have been getting calls on Carl Pavano.  One unconfirmed rumor has the Mets interested.
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Odds and Ends: Street, Zaun, Guardado, Blalock

By Tim Dierkes | July 29, 2008 at 8:38pm CDT

Let’s round up some odds and ends for a rumor-packed day.

  • The Reds had a scout at a recent Rangers-A’s game; they may have been eyeing a Texas catcher.
  • Billy Beane is still fielding offers for Huston Street; Jon Heyman mentions the same teams we’ve heard in the past.
  • Ed Wade told Miguel Tejada he’s staying put.
  • Gregg Zaun would welcome a trade.  GM J.P. Ricciardi responded by saying "someone has to want you."  The Marlins could make sense; their catcher hunt may hinge on Matt Treanor’s decision whether to have surgery.
  • John Maine has a mild rotator cuff strain.  I wonder if this will affect the chances of long-term extension talks with Maine.  Anyway, it’d make sense to bring in some rotation insurance.
  • Geoff Baker says the Brewers, Marlins, and Tigers are eyeing Eddie Guardado.
  • Hank Blalock is on the DL and off the trade market.
  • Ken Davidoff believes the Mets are scouting George Sherrill.
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Marlins Looking For Catcher, Reliever

By Tim Dierkes | July 29, 2008 at 8:44am CDT

The NL East is a three-team race, with the Mets, Phillies, and Marlins all within a game of each other.  Who’d have thought the Marlins would be contending after trading Miguel Cabrera?

According to Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Marlins have intensified their search for a catcher.  The targets: Bengie Molina, Ramon Hernandez, Gerald Laird, and Ryan Doumit.  Molina and Hernandez are the pricey options.  Doumit would be especially tough to pry loose; he has a .937 OPS this year as a 27 year-old.

MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro wonders if Miguel Olivo, Gregg Zaun, and Paul Lo Duca could also enter the mix.  He says it could even be a three-way possibility where the Jays acquire Olivo and move him to Florida.

The Marlins are also hunting for a lefty reliever, with Arthur Rhodes, Jack Taschner, John Grabow, Eddie Guardado, George Sherrill, Will Ohman, and Alan Embree all considered candidates.  Dejan Kovacevic rattled off five suitors for Grabow this morning, the Marlins not among them.  Also, the Marlins’ interest in Guardado is light.  The Giants and Mariners both scouted the Marlins recently, and Berardino wonders if Mike Jacobs would interest them.

Berardino says acquiring a catcher and reliever in one trade would be ideal.  The one Marlins minor leaguer considered off-limits is Sean West.

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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.
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Stark’s Latest: Teixeira, Padilla, Sheffield, Beltre

By Tim Dierkes | July 24, 2008 at 2:50pm CDT

ESPN’s Jayson Stark has a new Rumblings and Grumblings up.  You may want to grab a glass of water or something, because this is a beast of a column.

  • If the Braves have a bad weekend and decide to trade Mark Teixeira, a deal could come together quickly.  Stark says the Braves have already touched base with the Rays, Red Sox, Dodgers, Angels and Yankees.  Where Tex fits on the Rays, I’m not sure.  Additionally, interest in Will Ohman is said to be "massive."
  • A Jorge Posada move to first base could affect the Yankees’ interest in Teixeira this winter.
  • Though Brian Fuentes has many suitors, the Rockies have actually exchanged names with only the Marlins and Yankees.  GM Dan O’Dowd has not dropped his price.  By the way, Todd Helton’s injury takes Garrett Atkins off the market.  As for Matt Holliday, many execs believe the Rockies will never trade him.
  • The Phillies are focused on a left-handed reliever, with Fuentes, Damaso Marte, George Sherrill, and Jack Taschner in the mix.
  • The Phillies were scared off by the asking prices on Holliday and Xavier Nady, and never even made an offer.  They still could acquire a lesser hitter.
  • The Pirates are inspiring much grumbling with high asking prices for Jason Bay, Nady, Marte, John Grabow, and Jack Wilson.
  • The Rangers are looking for young, controllable starting pitching.  Vicente Padilla is available, with the Tigers and Yankees showing mild interest.  Eddie Guardado and Jamey Wright are not available.
  • In pursuing Jarrod Washburn, Bronson Arroyo, and Padilla, the Yankees are demonstrating their plan to reduce the prospect price for pitching by taking on a decent-sized contract.
  • While A.J. Burnett is "eminently available," no trade talks are cooking.  The Jays apparently won’t deal him within the division.  Other Jays veterans might be available, though Roy Halladay isn’t among them.
  • The Tigers are looking for pitching and a long-term shortstop.  They’d be willing to move Gary Sheffield, though they’d have to eat salary.
  • Top Rays prospects such as Wade Davis, David Price, and Jeremy Hellickson are off-limits. Rays Index recently ran through the more likely trade candidates.
  • The Braves asked the Royals about Jose Guillen, but Dayton Moore is asking for a ton.
  • Stark says the Twins’ talks for Adrian Beltre are "far from dead."  The Twins are zeroed in on a third base upgrade.  Beltre, by the way, has the Dodgers on his no-trade list.  Joe Christensen says the Twins have found the asking price prohibitive for various third basemen.
  • The Rangers are looking for a young pitcher for Hank Blalock, who is drawing interest from the Twins, Giants, and Dodgers.  The Dodgers also like Casey Blake, who is likely to be traded somewhere.
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The Lefty Reliever Market

By Tim Dierkes | July 22, 2008 at 10:59am CDT

Let’s take a look at some of the left-handed relievers on the market.

George Sherrill, Orioles

  • 31 years old, under team control through 2011.
  • Known suitors: Cardinals, Brewers
  • Asking price: two or three prospects, possibly a shortstop among them

Brian Fuentes, Rockies

  • Almost 33 years old, free agent after season.  Type A status likely.
  • Known suitors: Marlins, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies, Cubs, Cardinals, Rays, Angels, Brewers, Tigers
  • Asking price: Apparently a young starting pitcher – Jon Niese, Ian Kennedy, and Clay Buchholz have been named

Damaso Marte, Pirates

  • 33 years old, $6MM club option for ’09 with a $250K buyout.  Type A status likely.
  • Known suitors: Red Sox, Tigers, Mets, Yankees, Phillies, Cardinals, Rays
  • Asking price: Perhaps a package exceeding the value of two draft picks

Ron Mahay, Royals

  • 37 years old, signed for ’09 at $4MM. 
  • Known suitors: Cardinals, Yankees, Rays
  • Asking price: Unknown, but Royals intend to keep him. Rany Jazayerli wonders if trading Mahay now would discourage future free agents from signing with KC.

John Grabow, Pirates

  • 29 years old, under team control through ’09.  Elbow stiffness last year.
  • Known suitors: Tigers, Phillies, Cardinals
  • Asking price: Less than that of Marte

Eddie Guardado, Rangers

  • 37 years old, free agent after season.  Type B status possible.
  • Known suitors: Cardinals
  • Asking price: Perhaps a starting pitching prospect; Rangers are said to be interested in the Cardinals’ Jess Todd

Alan Embree, Athletics

  • 38 years old, $3MM club option for ’09.  Type A status possible, but may choose to accept offer of arbitration.  Embree wouldn’t be surprised if he was traded.
  • Known suitors: None
  • Asking price: Unknown

Jeremy Affeldt, Reds

  • 29 years old, free agent after season.  Type B status possible, could accept offer of arbitration.
  • Known suitors: Yankees, Rays, Astros, Phillies last offseason
  • Asking price: Unknown
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Odds and Ends: Morneau, Jocketty, Santana

By Tim Dierkes | January 11, 2008 at 4:42pm CDT

Your usual dose of random rumors and links…

  • Justin Morneau says he has had no extension discussions with the Twins.
  • The Reds brought Walt Jocketty aboard as a special advisor to President and CEO Bob Castellini today.  For now, Wayne Krivsky’s job appears safe.  But jeez, with Walt in the house he has to be feeling a little pressure, doesn’t he?  In other news, the Reds talked with Brett Tomko’s agent this week.
  • The Tigers signed Matt Mantei for the league minimum.  He can ask for his release if he’s not in the bigs by May 1st.  As Jon Paul Morosi notes Mantei hasn’t pitched in the Majors for more than two years.
  • RotoAuthority ranks the third basemen for fantasy baseball.
  • Buster Olney says the A’s talks with the Braves for Mark Kotsay "have a chance of becoming serious today."
  • Gotham Baseball’s Mark Healey has a source who believes the Mets will get Johan Santana "no matter what they have to do."
  • The Rangers made the Eddie Guardado deal official, and also brought Jamey Wright back on a minor league contract.  Guardado got a bit more than I expected – $2MM base plus $4MM in incentives for games pitched and finished.

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Odds and Ends: Mantei, Foulke, Cairo, Guardado

By Tim Dierkes | January 9, 2008 at 9:20am CDT

Here are this morning’s random rumors and links.

  • Matt Mantei will throw for the Tigers this week, and hopes to get a minor league deal.  The 34 year-old hasn’t pitched in the bigs since 2005 for Boston.
  • The D’Backs will watch Keith Foulke throw later this month as he attempts his comeback after a year off.  The Indians and Red Sox are other teams Foulke may have special interest in.
  • The Mariners signed Miguel Cairo in an effort to push incumbent second baseman Jose Lopez.  Cairo has a career line of .267/.315/.367, while Lopez is at .261/.295/.379.  Cairo is the lesser of two evils, I guess.
  • Andy MacPhail is talking about (or at least posturing that) he’s going to start looking to fill holes via free agency since he’s not getting the right trade offers.  I imagine Octavio Dotel is still on the Orioles’ radar to close.
  • The Rangers were close to signing Eddie Guardado in December, and now they’re…still close.

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