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...
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