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Astros Release Russ Ortiz

By Tim Dierkes | July 30, 2009 at 4:36pm CDT

According to Alyson Footer via Twitter, the Astros released pitcher Russ Ortiz.  Ortiz's nine earned run drubbing today was apparently the last straw, as his ERA rose to 5.57.  The Astros had signed Ortiz to a minor league deal in January and named him the fifth starter in April.

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Odds And Ends: Hinske, Pirates, Astros

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | June 30, 2009 at 3:04pm CDT

Links for Tuesday…

  • Joel Sherman of the New York Post heard that Eric Hinske cleared waivers two weeks ago.This means the Mets, Yankees or any other team could have had him for the $800k remaining on his salary.
  • Sherman believes the Pirates won the other trade they made today, acquiring Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan from the Nats.
  • Tom Verducci of SI.com names his All-Star team and it's heavy on youth.
  • Astros first rounder Jiovanni Mier told MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo that the pace of the game is noticeably faster in the pros.
  • Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle says Mike Hampton and Russ Ortiz are making Ed Wade look smart.
  • Just one month to go until the trade deadline, so be sure to follow MLBTR on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
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Rosenthal On Free Agents, Orioles, Ortiz

By Tim Dierkes | April 8, 2009 at 4:39pm CDT

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a new column up.

  • Rosenthal discusses the unprecedented number of decent free agents available, a few games into the season (click here for our free agent list).  He suggests the hitters will have a harder time getting jobs than the pitchers due to the time needed to shake off the rust.  In talking with execs, Rosenthal learned that the trade market for mediocre players (Jarrod Washburn, Nate Robertson, Austin Kearns) may be depressed this summer due to the available free agents.
  • As he wrote in February, Rosenthal says that Braden Looper turned down more money to play for the Orioles due to his preference for the NL.  Tim Redding also preferred the easier league.  The result of those rejections: a very questionable '09 rotation.
  • Rosenthal spoke to an executive who was shocked to discover that Russ Ortiz seems to be back to his peak form.
  • Rosenthal speculates that Paul Bako could help the Twins.
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Odds and Ends: Smoltz, Cordero, Colon, Byrd

By Tim Dierkes | January 15, 2009 at 10:45am CDT

Links for Thursday…

  • John Smoltz told Dan Patrick that the Yankees and Dodgers also courted him.
  • KNBR had interviews with Scott Boras and Ned Colletti yesterday.
  • The Dodgers are "only monitoring" Kris Benson and Chad Cordero.
  • The Phillies have "kept tabs" on Cordero and Eric Milton.
  • Baseball America ranked the Rangers’ farm system as the best in baseball.
  • Andy MacPhail says the Orioles don’t necessarily have to add a first baseman.
  • South Side Sox and Sox Machine on the Bartolo Colon signing.
  • Jon Paul Morosi says Jason Isringhausen is a "natural fit" for the Tigers.
  • The Red Sox will only get a supplemental pick for Paul Byrd if he signs before the June draft.
  • Barry Bloom gathers responses from baseball execs on the salary cap issue.
  • Eddie Bajek made a breakthrough in his attempt to crack the Elias code.
  • Richard Justice has an interesting story involving new Astro Russ Ortiz.
  • Rickey Henderson says he’s still available to play.  Asked about the WBC, he responded, ""What is [the WBC], wrestling?"
  • Transcript of an interview with Red Sox owner John Henry.
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Astros Sign Russ Ortiz

By Tim Dierkes | January 13, 2009 at 2:50pm CDT

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Astros signed pitcher Russ Ortiz to a one-year deal.  Ortiz had Tommy John and flexor tendon surgery in August of ’07.

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Rosenthal’s Latest: Huff, Hardy, Russ Ortiz

By Tim Dierkes | September 19, 2008 at 12:18pm CDT

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a new column up.

  • Mark Attanasio set a dangerous precedent by firing Ned Yost.  Will he interfere with GM Doug Melvin’s plans in the future?
  • Rosenthal considers Aubrey Huff a "highly desirable trade commodity" this winter.  That begs the question – why did Huff pass through waivers unclaimed in August?
  • Trading J.J. Hardy is more likely than moving him to third base.  Hardy is under team control for two more seasons.  The Jays, Tigers, Royals, Twins, Giants, Dodgers, and Cardinals could be in the market for a shortstop.  Demand certainly outstrips supply.
  • Rosenthal believes Rafael Furcal would be a nice fit for the Blue Jays.  He agrees that GM J.P. Ricciardi is likely to return.
  • The Orioles might prefer affordable veterans to A.J. Burnett as they try to improve their pitching staff this winter.
  • Russ Ortiz wants to pitch in 2009, and he worked out for ten days a week ago.  ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick first reported the workout yesterday.  He says the Royals, Astros, Brewers, and Red Sox had scouts at the audition. 
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