Trade 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....
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