Buzz Around The Game
Let’s take a look at what some other sources are reporting today on the rumor front. Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post mentions that Marquis Grissom’s agent said he will sign with the Cubs. When you...
View ArticleNot Buying Baez
There’s about a dozen different trade scenarios floating around where reliever Danys Baez ends up with the Mets. In every one, the price is steep – it typically involves surrendering Aaron Heilman. I...
View ArticleBaez To Dodgers?
Tony Jackson of the Los Angeles Daily News reported a new Danys Baez rumor today. Apparently, the Dodgers have inquired on him given Eric Gagne’s impending free agency. Of course, Baez is due for a...
View ArticleBreaking News: Baez To Dodgers
This just in: the Devil Rays have traded righthanded relievers Danys Baez and Lance Carter plus a player to be named later to the Dodgers for starting pitching prospects Edwin Jackson and Chuck...
View ArticleBraves Swap Betemit For Baez, Aybar
I step out for a twenty minute jog, and another deal goes down. Ned Colletti and the Dodgers made a nice move by snagging Wilson Betemit from the Braves for Willy Aybar and Danys Baez....
View ArticleWolf, Baez to new homes
Looks like Randy Wolf is about to become a Dodger. Apparently LA is set to sign him to a one-year deal with an option for 2008; I’d guess it’s in the $6-7M range. The same article speculates that...
View ArticleOrioles Rumors: Baez, Greene, Hernandez
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun has a few Orioles notes today. Danys Baez, who hasn’t pitched since 2006, would like to prepare as a starter for 2008. Andy MacPhail is open to the idea; the Orioles...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Perez, D’Backs, Baez
Links for Monday… RotoAuthority looks more closely at the Pirates' MLB-best rotation. Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel says the Marlins won't be pursuing Luis Vizcaino. On Saturday,...
View ArticleRosenthal On Royals, Atkins, Baez, Huff
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has trade speculation in the sidebar of his latest column. Rosenthal sees shortstop Mike Aviles as the Royals' weakest link, given his .523 OPS in 97 plate appearances....
View ArticleStark’s Latest: Willis, Peavy, Astros, O’s
A summary of Jayson Stark's latest "Rumblings and Grumblings" column… Why did the Tigers bother giving Dontrelle Willis another shot? Frustration, perhaps. "It was pretty obvious, wasn't it?" said one...
View ArticleGammons On Ackley, Red Sox, Relievers
ESPN's Peter Gammons has a new blog post up. Let's take a look. Gammons writes in praise of North Carolina's Dustin Ackley, who is likely to be chosen by the Mariners at #2 in June. Ackley may wind...
View ArticleRosenthal On Guthrie, Rangers, Glaus
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Orioles would consider dealing Jeremy Guthrie under the right circumstances. Here are the details, along with highlights from the rest of his column: Teams...
View ArticleRosenthal On Yankees, Angels, Glavine
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Yankees will eventually "target the best available late-inning relievers." Here are some names to watch and the rest of Rosenthal's rumors: The Yankees have...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Izzy, Baez, Nationals
Some links to peruse as you realize how lame it is when your favorite team has a scheduled off day… Joe Smith of The St. Petersburg Times spoke to agent Dan Horwits, who says his client Jason...
View ArticleRosenthal On Saito, Rangers, Hardy
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Red Sox discussed a trade that would have sent Takashi Saito to Texas for Hank Blalock. The idea lost traction once Josh Hamilton underwent surgery and...
View ArticleStark On Deadline Deals
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports that, with only five teams more than six games under .500, it's a tough time to be a buyer. Here are the details from his latest Rumblings and Grumblings: There are many...
View ArticleOlney On A-Rod, Marlins, DeRosa
ESPN.com's Buster Olney says Alex Rodriguez will never be as marketable as he once was, but the Yankees would settle for a return to his standard high level of play. A-Rod's not impressing scouts...
View ArticleRosenthal On Tejada, Rockies, Mets
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports argues that the Cubs don't need to make a trade, they just need their hitters to start producing. Here are his most recent rumors: Ed Wade says Miguel Tejada's impending...
View ArticleMarlins Won’t Move Top Prospects For Relief
The Marlins are about to sign Scott Williamson to a minor league deal, and they have also shown interest in big league relievers, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Every potential trade partner has...
View ArticlePrice’s Latest: Red Sox, Orioles, Tigers
Ed Price's Baseball Brunch column is up over at fanhouse.com. Let's take a look at the highlights: Price names several amusing first-half awards, including the "Bg Hitter" award for Albert Pujols, in...
View ArticleTrade Candidates: Relievers
Just about every team could improve its bullpen and some clubs, like the Marlins and Rockies, are working aggressively to add relievers. Here are some of the names to consider, ordered from highest...
View ArticleOrioles Hoping To Deal Before Deadline
According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, "The Orioles are one of only a handful of teams entrenched as sellers." Here's a summary of his breakdown of what the Orioles can offer: George Sherrill...
View ArticleHeyman On Halladay, Lee, Rockies
Jon Heyman of SI.com hears that the Phillies have decided not to include prospect Kyle Drabek in a package for Roy Halladay. If they haven't informed the Blue Jays of their decision, they're about to....
View ArticleRosenthal Roundup: Rays Could Make Big Move, Red Sox Out On V-Mart
Ken Rosenthal's latest is seemingly at odds with the report we noted earlier from Bill Chastain that the Rays will not be major players at the deadline. "The Rays are engaged in a whirlwind of...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Braves, Orioles, Arroyo, Strasburg
Some links to check out on the night Derek Jeter tied Ted Williams on the career hits list with 2,654… MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that if the Braves make a move before next Friday's trade deadline,...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Bradley, O’s, Mariners
Some more interesting nuggets we've mined as we reel from the madness today: Paul Sullivan at the Chicago Tribune got comments from Cubs GM Jim Hendry, who called rumors that Milton Bradley could head...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Smoltz, Nationals GM, Chapman, Orioles
A couple of links on a lazy Sunday… ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Texas Rangers and several NL teams have expressed interest in acquiring John Smoltz. The 42-yr old is mulling his options at the...
View ArticleHuff, Mora & Baez Clear Waivers
Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reports that Aubrey Huff, Melvin Mora and Danys Baez all cleared waivers, and can now be dealt to any club. As we mentioned earlier, you can find this trio on our list...
View ArticleSeptember Trade Candidates
We won't see nearly as many trades as we did in July, or even in August, but teams can still make deals. New acquisitions won't be eligible to play in the post-season, but they could still help their...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Braves, Astros, Valentine, Baez
Some links for the morning… Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is glad that Bobby Cox's tenure as Braves manager will end with a sense of finality. The Braves announced yesterday that Cox will manage for one...
View ArticleBaez Back In Baltimore?
According to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez, right-handed reliever Danys Baez is interested in returning to the Orioles. It's not yet clear if the feeling is mutual. The 32-year-old Baez posted a 4.02 ERA,...
View ArticleAngels Reach Agreement With Fernando Rodney
2:57pm: The Angels have agreed to terms with Fernando Rodney, according to ESPNDeportes.com's Enrique Rojas (Jayson Stark of ESPN.com provides an english version of the story). Rodney will sign a...
View ArticlePhillies Agree To Terms With A Reliever?
5:46pm: Todd Zolecki of MLB.com says that Baez is "a good bet" to be the mystery pitcher. 3:26pm: The Philadelphia Phillies have an agreement in place with a relief pitcher, according to Jim Salisbury...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Bay, Byrd, Baez
Happy New Year everyone! Here are some links to close out 2009.. MLB.com's Marty Noble isn't buying into the talk suggesting that Jason Bay won't be able to hit home runs in Citi Field. Cubs GM Jim...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Rincon, Calero, Rangers, Encarnacion
Here are some links to kick off the weekend… Troy Renck of The Denver Post provides the details on Juan Rincon's contract with the Rockies. He'll earn $800K plus incentives in the big leagues, or $20K...
View ArticlePhillies Sign Danys Baez
The Phillies signed reliever Danys Baez to a two-year, $5.25MM deal today. SI's Jon Heyman first tweeted the agreement on Thursday of last week, while MLB.com's Todd Zolecki added the value today....
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Chapman, Gordon, Winn, Brewers
Some Thursday notes from around the majors… Aroldis Chapman recorded seven strikeouts while allowing three hits and a walk over five shutout innings for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville...
View ArticleNL East Links: Lopez, Beltran, Baez, Braves
Six years ago today, two NL East clubs pulled off a rare intra-division trade when the Phillies sent Marlon Byrd to the Nationals for Endy Chavez. Byrd hit .245/.318/.366 in 471 plate appearances with...
View ArticlePhillies Designate Danys Baez For Assignment
The Phillies have designated right-handed reliever Danys Baez for assignment, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (via Twitter). The move was made to clear space on the active roster for righty...
View ArticlePhillies Release Danys Baez
The Phillies released reliever Danys Baez after he cleared waivers, tweets Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He'd been designated for assignment a week ago to create a spot for Brad Lidge....
View ArticleDanys Baez To Retire
After a decade of pitching in the Major Leagues, Danys Baez will retire, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets. Legacy Sports Group represents the 34-year-old right-hander. Baez broke in with the 2001...
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