From Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions
This week’s installment considers all transactions reported by MLB between Oct. 18-24. The previous installment is available here.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Released: C Craig Ansman
Atlanta Braves
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Luis Valdez
Baltimore Orioles
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Randor Bierd, RHP Rocky Cherry, C Omir Santos, SS Brandon Fahey, OF Jeff Fiorentino
Boston Red Sox
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Chris Smith, SS Gil Velazquez
Granted free agency: RHP Chris Smith
Chicago Cubs
Signed: RHP Vince Perkins (Joliet (Northern)), C Danny Fatheree
Chicago White Sox
Released: RHP Luis Guzman, RHP Michael Lucas, LHP Israel Chirino, LHP Wilmer Rojas, C Billy Killian, OF Ronnie Gaines, OF Nick Mahin
Removed from 40-man roster: LHP Andrew Sisco, C Paul Phillips, 2B Jason Bourgeois
Cleveland Indians
Released: RHP Jorge Riera
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Brian Slocum
Detroit Tigers
Released: RHP Dario Carvajal, RHP Angel Castro, RHP Kelvin Cedano, RHP P.J. Finigan, RHP Hayden Lackey, RHP Santo Mieses, RHP Kyle Pearson, RHP Derek Witt, LHP Danny Zell, C Brandon Harrigan, 3B Carlos Ramirez, OF Luis Arlet, OF Justin Justice, OF Cory Middleton, OF Hayden Parrott
Florida Marlins
Signed: SS Chris de la Cruz
Kansas City Royals
Signed: RHP Matt Wright
Released: RHP Ariel Bonilla
Los Angeles Angels
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Rafael Rodriguez
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Darren O’Day
Milwaukee Brewers
Signed: RHP Mike Jones, RHP Juan Sandoval
Minnesota Twins
Released: 1B Jakub Hajtmar
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Julio DePaula, RHP Oswaldo Sosa, C Ryan Jorgensen, 3B Sergio Santos
New York Mets
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Nelson Figueroa, LHP Adam Bostick, C Gustavo Molina
Philadelphia Phillies
Released: 1B Mike Eylward
Pittsburgh Pirates
Removed from 40-man roster: RHP Yoslan Herrera, RHP Marino Salas
St. Louis Cardinals
Removed from 40-man roster: C Mark Johnson, 1B Josh Phelps
Granted free agency: C Mark Johnson, B Josh Phelps
Toronto Blue Jays
Signed: C Kyle Phillips, 1B Brian Dopirak
Washington Nationals
Signed: LHP Justin Jones
Granted free agency: OF Ryan Langerhans
10.30.2008
Renteria's Option Declined
According to the Miami Herald, the Detroit Tigers have officially declined their option for SS Edgar Renteria. The Tigers announced a month ago this move, but had to wait to make it official.
Renteria will most likely be a Type A free agent, so the Tigers could offer him arbitration.
Renteria will most likely be a Type A free agent, so the Tigers could offer him arbitration.
Macha to Manage Brewers
MLB.com is reporting that the Brewers will announce the hiring of Ken Macha as their next manager. The official press conference is for 2:00 pm CST.
Macha previously spend 4 years as the manager of the Oakland Atheletics.
Macha previously spend 4 years as the manager of the Oakland Atheletics.
Marlins Jacobs Traded to Royals
The Kansas City Star is reporting that the Royals have acquired 1B Mike Jacobs from the Marlins for RP Leo Nunez.
Jacobs will be the new first baseman for the Royals, who already have multiple options in their system - Billy Butler, Kila Ka'aihue, and Ryan Shealy.
Nunez will fight for a bullpen spot with the Marlins.
Jacobs will be the new first baseman for the Royals, who already have multiple options in their system - Billy Butler, Kila Ka'aihue, and Ryan Shealy.
Nunez will fight for a bullpen spot with the Marlins.
New Direction
I'm moving this blog in a new direction...
I'm sure everyone has seen me pimping MLBTradeRumors.com. I was thinking that there needs to be a complementary site for transactions.
Well, here it is. I'm going to get it up and running in a few days. I'm keeping all of the older posts, but I'll be removing all the tags.
I'm sure everyone has seen me pimping MLBTradeRumors.com. I was thinking that there needs to be a complementary site for transactions.
Well, here it is. I'm going to get it up and running in a few days. I'm keeping all of the older posts, but I'll be removing all the tags.
8.18.2008
That's all Folks
Well, I'm been offered an opportunity to turn Tailgate Crashers into something better - I'm going to try to get the content up to a decent standard. So, I won't be posting here any longer. All content will be on Tailgate Crashers.
One last thing I need my readers to do is give me some feedback of the current site (http://tailgatecrashers.com/). What needs improvement? What is the site lacking?
Also, we are looking for reliable writers; submit samples to my e-mail listed at the top of the page.
One last thing I need my readers to do is give me some feedback of the current site (http://tailgatecrashers.com/). What needs improvement? What is the site lacking?
Also, we are looking for reliable writers; submit samples to my e-mail listed at the top of the page.
8.07.2008
Trade Deadline Part 2
Here's the 2nd part of the trade deadline moves. It includes everything upto the deadline. Waiver deals will be covered next time.
The Pirates trade Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the Yankees for Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Dan McCutchen, and Jeff Karstens - Many have said this trade was a bad deal for the Pirates, but I kind of like it. Nady was having a career year and Marte is one of the best lefty relievers available, but Pittsburgh picked up a potential impact bat and depth to their weak system. The main key for this deal is if Tabata's power comes back - he suffered a wrist injury last season and his power took a major hit. Karsten is already paying dividends in the Pirates rotation (2 great starts) and hope Ohlendorf will soon. McCutchen will be a nice bullpen piece in the future.
Advantage - Yankees, until we see how Tabata develops.
The Cardinals trade Anthony Reyes to the Indians for Luis Perdomo - The Cardinals (and their philosophy of pitching to contract and using a sinkerball) have ruined Anthony Reyes. He's a power pitcher that didn't fit their system. Instead of letting him pitch his game or trading him earlier in his career, they essentially made him worthless. The Indians have a potential 3 starter if Reyes rebounds in his new organization. Perdomo is a live arm with command problems; he's also a little old for splitting time between Hi A and Double A.
Advantage - Indians.
The Indians trade Casey Blake to the Dodgers for Jon Meloan and Carlos Santana - Blake, a free agent at the end of the season, was a dump to a contender that needed help at third. He'll be the starter now for the Dodgers, after losing faith in Blake DeWitt and Andy LaRoche. Blake should see similar production, if not slightly better, in the Dodgers lineup. Meloan was a dominant reliever, but has struggled this year; he was moved to the rotation because he has 5 solid pitchs. Santana is a well rounded catcher - he can hit well and is a good defensive catcher; he is currently in the top 10 of RBIs, runs, doubles, walks, and OBP in all the minors.
Advantage - Neither.
The Braves trade Mark Teixeira to the Angels for Casey Kotchman and Stephen Marek - The Braves got no where near the return on Teixeira that they gave up, but this isn't a bad package. I expect Teixeira to see a small increase in numbers for the rest of the season, from moving from a pitcher park to a more neutral park. Kotchman is the first baseman that has been lacking in Atlanta for a while (besides Tex, since he was only there for a year). Marek is an intriguing relief prospects, which should fit in well in the Braves organization.
Advantage - Angels.
The Tigers trade Ivan Rodriguez to the Yankees for Kyle Farnsworth - I was a little shocked by this deal; I know Detroit was planning no Inge taking over as catcher after the season, but I didn't expect them to move Rodriguez now. He's instantly an upgrade for the Yankees, since Posada is done for the season. Fransworth has had success with the Tigers in the past and they need the help in the bullpen.
Advantage - Yankees.
The Mariners trade Arthur Rhodes to the Marlins for Gaby Hernandez - The Mariners got a B-level prospect for a scrap-heap project - not a bad return for a non-roster invitee. Marlins needed a solid lefty and were happy with a Rhodes rental.
Advantage - Mariners.
The Reds trade Ken Griffey Jr to the White Sox for Nick Masset and Danny Richar - Another shocking deal, as the White Sox have a full outfield. They plan on using Griffey in center, which he hasn't played in a couple of seasons (and he hasn't had a healthy season in quite some time while playing center). This pushes Nick Swisher to first and Paul Konerko to the bench. Masset is a league average reliever and Richar is a 4A player - what you'd expect from a salary dump.
Advantage - Neither.
The Yankees trade Alberto Gonzalez to the Nationals for Jhonny Nunez - Why I included this, I don't know. Gonzalez is a bench player. I know almost nothing on Nunez. Neither will make an impact in the Majors.
Advantage - Neither.
The Red Sox aqcuire Jason Bay, the Dodgers acquired Manny Ramirez and cash, and the Pirate acquired Andy LaRoche, Bryan Morris, Brandon Moss, and Craig Hansen - This was the big deal that everyone was expecting, just not like this. Manny's name emerged as a trade candidate right before the deadline. That morning, it was almost certain that he would be a Marlin; after the Marlins balked at including a couple of top prospects, the deal was dead and Bay was headed to Tampa. The Red Sox quickly approached the Dodgers and the deal was done. Boston takes the biggest hit on this, losing one of their most productive players (it also helps the Rays and Yankees), 2 young players, and cash. While Bay is nice, he won't make up for what Manny brought to the lineup. The Dodgers are seeing the upgrade instantly, as Manny is killing the ball right now. He also adds to the log-jam in the outfield. The Pirates pick up a solid third baseman in LaRoche, who is re-united with his brother. I think they'll convert him to the outfield because Neil Walker is almost ready. Hansen has the opportunity to be the Pirates closer; he was drafted as the closer of the future for Boston, but hasn't lived up to billing. Moss is instantly in the outfield and should replace Xavier Nady pretty well. Morris will be in the minors for a while, but had a live arm and adds even more depth.
Advantage - Dodgers, followed by the Pirates.
Now we are at the Waiver Trade Period - a team can still trade players but they have to either clear waivers or be traded to the team that puts a claim on them. This period allows a team to put their whole roster on waivers and not fear losing them; they can pull a player off waivers if a deal can't be worked out or they don't want to move the player. The waiver order is determined by record and league; an AL player on waivers can first be selected by the worst AL team through the best, then the worst NL team though the best. Click here for a better explanation.
Here a few players that have already cleared waivers:
Paul Byrd (Cleveland Indians) - He's a free agent after the season.
Greg Maddux (San Diego Padres) - Also a free agent, Maddux has a no trade clause and has stated he will waive it to say on the West Coast. The Dodgers are a possibility if the Padres eat some of his contract.
Duaner Sanchez (New York Mets) - Velocity is down after some injuries. Signed for 2009.
Scott Schoeneweis (New York Mets) - Pitching well, but owed $3.6MM next year.
Brian Giles was claimed by the Red Sox, but they are part of his limited no trade clause. It's speculated that they claimed him so the Rays or Angels couldn't deal for him.
The Pirates trade Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the Yankees for Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Dan McCutchen, and Jeff Karstens - Many have said this trade was a bad deal for the Pirates, but I kind of like it. Nady was having a career year and Marte is one of the best lefty relievers available, but Pittsburgh picked up a potential impact bat and depth to their weak system. The main key for this deal is if Tabata's power comes back - he suffered a wrist injury last season and his power took a major hit. Karsten is already paying dividends in the Pirates rotation (2 great starts) and hope Ohlendorf will soon. McCutchen will be a nice bullpen piece in the future.
Advantage - Yankees, until we see how Tabata develops.
The Cardinals trade Anthony Reyes to the Indians for Luis Perdomo - The Cardinals (and their philosophy of pitching to contract and using a sinkerball) have ruined Anthony Reyes. He's a power pitcher that didn't fit their system. Instead of letting him pitch his game or trading him earlier in his career, they essentially made him worthless. The Indians have a potential 3 starter if Reyes rebounds in his new organization. Perdomo is a live arm with command problems; he's also a little old for splitting time between Hi A and Double A.
Advantage - Indians.
The Indians trade Casey Blake to the Dodgers for Jon Meloan and Carlos Santana - Blake, a free agent at the end of the season, was a dump to a contender that needed help at third. He'll be the starter now for the Dodgers, after losing faith in Blake DeWitt and Andy LaRoche. Blake should see similar production, if not slightly better, in the Dodgers lineup. Meloan was a dominant reliever, but has struggled this year; he was moved to the rotation because he has 5 solid pitchs. Santana is a well rounded catcher - he can hit well and is a good defensive catcher; he is currently in the top 10 of RBIs, runs, doubles, walks, and OBP in all the minors.
Advantage - Neither.
The Braves trade Mark Teixeira to the Angels for Casey Kotchman and Stephen Marek - The Braves got no where near the return on Teixeira that they gave up, but this isn't a bad package. I expect Teixeira to see a small increase in numbers for the rest of the season, from moving from a pitcher park to a more neutral park. Kotchman is the first baseman that has been lacking in Atlanta for a while (besides Tex, since he was only there for a year). Marek is an intriguing relief prospects, which should fit in well in the Braves organization.
Advantage - Angels.
The Tigers trade Ivan Rodriguez to the Yankees for Kyle Farnsworth - I was a little shocked by this deal; I know Detroit was planning no Inge taking over as catcher after the season, but I didn't expect them to move Rodriguez now. He's instantly an upgrade for the Yankees, since Posada is done for the season. Fransworth has had success with the Tigers in the past and they need the help in the bullpen.
Advantage - Yankees.
The Mariners trade Arthur Rhodes to the Marlins for Gaby Hernandez - The Mariners got a B-level prospect for a scrap-heap project - not a bad return for a non-roster invitee. Marlins needed a solid lefty and were happy with a Rhodes rental.
Advantage - Mariners.
The Reds trade Ken Griffey Jr to the White Sox for Nick Masset and Danny Richar - Another shocking deal, as the White Sox have a full outfield. They plan on using Griffey in center, which he hasn't played in a couple of seasons (and he hasn't had a healthy season in quite some time while playing center). This pushes Nick Swisher to first and Paul Konerko to the bench. Masset is a league average reliever and Richar is a 4A player - what you'd expect from a salary dump.
Advantage - Neither.
The Yankees trade Alberto Gonzalez to the Nationals for Jhonny Nunez - Why I included this, I don't know. Gonzalez is a bench player. I know almost nothing on Nunez. Neither will make an impact in the Majors.
Advantage - Neither.
The Red Sox aqcuire Jason Bay, the Dodgers acquired Manny Ramirez and cash, and the Pirate acquired Andy LaRoche, Bryan Morris, Brandon Moss, and Craig Hansen - This was the big deal that everyone was expecting, just not like this. Manny's name emerged as a trade candidate right before the deadline. That morning, it was almost certain that he would be a Marlin; after the Marlins balked at including a couple of top prospects, the deal was dead and Bay was headed to Tampa. The Red Sox quickly approached the Dodgers and the deal was done. Boston takes the biggest hit on this, losing one of their most productive players (it also helps the Rays and Yankees), 2 young players, and cash. While Bay is nice, he won't make up for what Manny brought to the lineup. The Dodgers are seeing the upgrade instantly, as Manny is killing the ball right now. He also adds to the log-jam in the outfield. The Pirates pick up a solid third baseman in LaRoche, who is re-united with his brother. I think they'll convert him to the outfield because Neil Walker is almost ready. Hansen has the opportunity to be the Pirates closer; he was drafted as the closer of the future for Boston, but hasn't lived up to billing. Moss is instantly in the outfield and should replace Xavier Nady pretty well. Morris will be in the minors for a while, but had a live arm and adds even more depth.
Advantage - Dodgers, followed by the Pirates.
Now we are at the Waiver Trade Period - a team can still trade players but they have to either clear waivers or be traded to the team that puts a claim on them. This period allows a team to put their whole roster on waivers and not fear losing them; they can pull a player off waivers if a deal can't be worked out or they don't want to move the player. The waiver order is determined by record and league; an AL player on waivers can first be selected by the worst AL team through the best, then the worst NL team though the best. Click here for a better explanation.
Here a few players that have already cleared waivers:
Paul Byrd (Cleveland Indians) - He's a free agent after the season.
Greg Maddux (San Diego Padres) - Also a free agent, Maddux has a no trade clause and has stated he will waive it to say on the West Coast. The Dodgers are a possibility if the Padres eat some of his contract.
Duaner Sanchez (New York Mets) - Velocity is down after some injuries. Signed for 2009.
Scott Schoeneweis (New York Mets) - Pitching well, but owed $3.6MM next year.
Brian Giles was claimed by the Red Sox, but they are part of his limited no trade clause. It's speculated that they claimed him so the Rays or Angels couldn't deal for him.
8.04.2008
Transactions: 08/01/2008-08/03/2008
Transactions
Arizona Diamondbacks
Doug Slaten Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Jailen Peguero Sent to Minors; Juan Cruz Removed From 15-Day DL (Left oblique strain).
Atlanta Braves
Royce Ring Designated for Assignment; Vladimir Nunez Purchased From Minors; Chuck James Called Up from Minors; Corky Miller Designated for Assignment.
Baltimore Orioles
Brian Burres Sent to Minors; Alex Cintron Removed From 15-Day DL (Strained left hamstring).
Boston Red Sox
David Aardsma Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Josh Wilson Traded From Pittsburgh for player to be named; Chris Smith Called Up from Minors.
Chicago Cubs
Angel Guzman Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Chicago White Sox
Joe Crede Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Cincinnati Reds
Aaron Harang Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Todd Coffey Sent to Minors; Jerry Hairston Jr. Removed From 15-Day DL (Strained right hamstring).
Detroit Tigers
Clay Rapada Sent to Minors.
Florida Marlins
Andrew Miller Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Matt Treanor Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Houston Astros
Felipe Paulino Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Kansas City Royals
Mark Grudzielanek Placed on 15-Day DL (Sprained right ankle); Jimmy Gobble Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Jason Smith Purchased From Minors; Yasuhiko Yabuta Designated for Assignment; Josh Labandeira Signed to a Minor League Contract.
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Napoli Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Scott Proctor Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Brad Penny Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Nomar Garciaparra Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained medial collateral ligament).
Minnesota Twins
Michael Cuddyer Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Craig Monroe Designated for Assignment; Livan Hernandez Designated for Assignment; Francisco Liriano Called Up from Minors; Tom Shearn Signed to a Minor League Contract; Randy Ruiz Purchased From Minors.
New York Mets
Eddie Kunz Purchased From Minors; John Maine Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained right rotator cuff); Marlon Anderson Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left hamstring); Dan Murphy Purchased From Minors; Ramon Martinez Signed to a Minor League Contract; Luis Castillo Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
New York Yankees
Brian Bruney Removed From 60-Day DL (Torn ligament, right foot); Chris Britton Sent to Minors.
Oakland Athletics
Dana Eveland Sent to Minors; Dan Meyer Called Up from Minors; Brooks Conrad Sent to Minors; Joey Devine Removed From 15-Day DL (Right elbow inflammation); Gregorio Petit Called Up from Minors; Daric Barton Removed From 15-Day DL (Neck strain); Andrew Brown Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder soreness).
Philadelphia Phillies
Rudy Seanez Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation); Les Walrond Purchased From Minors.
San Diego Padres
Tadahito Iguchi Removed From 15-Day DL (Separated right shoulder); Chip Ambres Outrighted to Minors; Khalil Greene Placed on 15-Day DL (Fractured left hand).
Seattle Mariners
Jake Woods Purchased From Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Matt Clement Removed From 15-Day DL (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Clement Released; Jaime Garcia Called Up from Minors; Kelvin Jimenez Sent to Minors.
Tampa Bay Rays
Gary Glover Refused Minor League Assignment - Free Agent.
Texas Rangers
Doug Mathis Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Travis Metcalf Called Up from Minors; Tommy Hunter Purchased From Minors; Eric Hurley Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation); Ryan Roberts Sent to Minors; Kason Gabbard Transferred to 60-Day DL (Left elbow inflammation).
Toronto Blue Jays
Jeremy Accardo Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Washington Nationals
Elijah Dukes Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right knee tendon tear); Emilio Bonifacio Called Up from Minors; Paul Lo Duca Released; Johnny Estrada Released; Ryan Wagner Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Wagner Sent to Minors; Felipe Lopez Released; Garrett Mock Sent to Minors.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Doug Slaten Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Jailen Peguero Sent to Minors; Juan Cruz Removed From 15-Day DL (Left oblique strain).
Atlanta Braves
Royce Ring Designated for Assignment; Vladimir Nunez Purchased From Minors; Chuck James Called Up from Minors; Corky Miller Designated for Assignment.
Baltimore Orioles
Brian Burres Sent to Minors; Alex Cintron Removed From 15-Day DL (Strained left hamstring).
Boston Red Sox
David Aardsma Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Josh Wilson Traded From Pittsburgh for player to be named; Chris Smith Called Up from Minors.
Chicago Cubs
Angel Guzman Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Chicago White Sox
Joe Crede Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Cincinnati Reds
Aaron Harang Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Todd Coffey Sent to Minors; Jerry Hairston Jr. Removed From 15-Day DL (Strained right hamstring).
Detroit Tigers
Clay Rapada Sent to Minors.
Florida Marlins
Andrew Miller Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Matt Treanor Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Houston Astros
Felipe Paulino Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Kansas City Royals
Mark Grudzielanek Placed on 15-Day DL (Sprained right ankle); Jimmy Gobble Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Jason Smith Purchased From Minors; Yasuhiko Yabuta Designated for Assignment; Josh Labandeira Signed to a Minor League Contract.
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Napoli Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Scott Proctor Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Brad Penny Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Nomar Garciaparra Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained medial collateral ligament).
Minnesota Twins
Michael Cuddyer Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Craig Monroe Designated for Assignment; Livan Hernandez Designated for Assignment; Francisco Liriano Called Up from Minors; Tom Shearn Signed to a Minor League Contract; Randy Ruiz Purchased From Minors.
New York Mets
Eddie Kunz Purchased From Minors; John Maine Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained right rotator cuff); Marlon Anderson Placed on 15-Day DL (Strained left hamstring); Dan Murphy Purchased From Minors; Ramon Martinez Signed to a Minor League Contract; Luis Castillo Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
New York Yankees
Brian Bruney Removed From 60-Day DL (Torn ligament, right foot); Chris Britton Sent to Minors.
Oakland Athletics
Dana Eveland Sent to Minors; Dan Meyer Called Up from Minors; Brooks Conrad Sent to Minors; Joey Devine Removed From 15-Day DL (Right elbow inflammation); Gregorio Petit Called Up from Minors; Daric Barton Removed From 15-Day DL (Neck strain); Andrew Brown Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder soreness).
Philadelphia Phillies
Rudy Seanez Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation); Les Walrond Purchased From Minors.
San Diego Padres
Tadahito Iguchi Removed From 15-Day DL (Separated right shoulder); Chip Ambres Outrighted to Minors; Khalil Greene Placed on 15-Day DL (Fractured left hand).
Seattle Mariners
Jake Woods Purchased From Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Matt Clement Removed From 15-Day DL (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Clement Released; Jaime Garcia Called Up from Minors; Kelvin Jimenez Sent to Minors.
Tampa Bay Rays
Gary Glover Refused Minor League Assignment - Free Agent.
Texas Rangers
Doug Mathis Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Travis Metcalf Called Up from Minors; Tommy Hunter Purchased From Minors; Eric Hurley Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation); Ryan Roberts Sent to Minors; Kason Gabbard Transferred to 60-Day DL (Left elbow inflammation).
Toronto Blue Jays
Jeremy Accardo Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Washington Nationals
Elijah Dukes Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right knee tendon tear); Emilio Bonifacio Called Up from Minors; Paul Lo Duca Released; Johnny Estrada Released; Ryan Wagner Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Wagner Sent to Minors; Felipe Lopez Released; Garrett Mock Sent to Minors.
8.01.2008
Transactions: 07/31/2008
Transactions
Baltimore Orioles
Daniel Cabrera Suspension Announced By League (six games).
Boston Red Sox
Brandon Moss Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Jason Bay Traded From Pittsburgh for Manny Ramirez in six-player deal; Andy LaRoche Traded From Los Angeles.
Chicago White Sox
Danny Richar Called Up from Minors, - Not to Report; Ken Griffey Jr. Traded From, Cincinnati for Nick Masset & Danny Richar.
Cincinnati Reds
Nick Masset Traded From, Chi. White Sox w/ Danny Richar for Ken Griffey Jr; Ryan Freel Transferred to 60-Day DL (Hamstring surgery, right knee); Danny Richar Traded From, Chi. White Sox w/ Nick Masset for Ken Griffey Jr; Richar Sent to Minors.
Detroit Tigers
Clay Rapada Called Up from Minors; Todd Jones Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation).
Florida Marlins
Anibal Sanchez Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Taylor Tankersley Sent to Minors; Arthur Rhodes Traded From Seattle for Gaby Hernandez; Burke Badenhop Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right shoulder tendinitis); Robert Andino Sent to Minors.
Houston Astros
Alberto Arias Acquired Off Waivers From Colorado; Arias Sent to Minors; Chad Paronto Designated for Assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Andy LaRoche Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Manny Ramirez Traded From Boston for OF Jason Bay in six-player deal.
New York Mets
Brandon Knight Cleared Waivers and Sent to Minors.
New York Yankees
Chris Britton Called Up from Minors; Edwar Ramirez Suspension Announced By League (three games); Alberto Gonzalez Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Chad Moeller Designated for Assignment; Victor Zambrano Signed to a Minor League Contract.
Oakland Athletics
Frank Thomas Removed From 15-Day DL (Right quad tendinitis).
Pittsburgh Pirates
Franquelis Osoria Designated for Assignment; Craig Hansen Traded From Boston for Manny Ramirez in six-player deal; Chris Duffy Designated for Assignment; Andy LaRoche Traded From Boston for Manny Ramirez in six-player deal; Brian Bixler Sent to Minors; Brandon Moss Traded From Boston for Jason Bay in six-player deal.
Washington Nationals
Alberto Gonzalez Traded From NY Yankees for Jhonny Nunez.
Baltimore Orioles
Daniel Cabrera Suspension Announced By League (six games).
Boston Red Sox
Brandon Moss Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Jason Bay Traded From Pittsburgh for Manny Ramirez in six-player deal; Andy LaRoche Traded From Los Angeles.
Chicago White Sox
Danny Richar Called Up from Minors, - Not to Report; Ken Griffey Jr. Traded From, Cincinnati for Nick Masset & Danny Richar.
Cincinnati Reds
Nick Masset Traded From, Chi. White Sox w/ Danny Richar for Ken Griffey Jr; Ryan Freel Transferred to 60-Day DL (Hamstring surgery, right knee); Danny Richar Traded From, Chi. White Sox w/ Nick Masset for Ken Griffey Jr; Richar Sent to Minors.
Detroit Tigers
Clay Rapada Called Up from Minors; Todd Jones Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation).
Florida Marlins
Anibal Sanchez Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Taylor Tankersley Sent to Minors; Arthur Rhodes Traded From Seattle for Gaby Hernandez; Burke Badenhop Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right shoulder tendinitis); Robert Andino Sent to Minors.
Houston Astros
Alberto Arias Acquired Off Waivers From Colorado; Arias Sent to Minors; Chad Paronto Designated for Assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Andy LaRoche Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Manny Ramirez Traded From Boston for OF Jason Bay in six-player deal.
New York Mets
Brandon Knight Cleared Waivers and Sent to Minors.
New York Yankees
Chris Britton Called Up from Minors; Edwar Ramirez Suspension Announced By League (three games); Alberto Gonzalez Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Chad Moeller Designated for Assignment; Victor Zambrano Signed to a Minor League Contract.
Oakland Athletics
Frank Thomas Removed From 15-Day DL (Right quad tendinitis).
Pittsburgh Pirates
Franquelis Osoria Designated for Assignment; Craig Hansen Traded From Boston for Manny Ramirez in six-player deal; Chris Duffy Designated for Assignment; Andy LaRoche Traded From Boston for Manny Ramirez in six-player deal; Brian Bixler Sent to Minors; Brandon Moss Traded From Boston for Jason Bay in six-player deal.
Washington Nationals
Alberto Gonzalez Traded From NY Yankees for Jhonny Nunez.
7.31.2008
3-Team Deal Completed...
The Manny Ramirez era in Boston has come to a close. Manny has been traded to the Dodgers in a 3 team deal.
Boston receives Jason Bay
Los Angeles receives Manny Ramirez
Pittsburgh receives Andy LaRoche, Bryan Morris, Craig Hansen, and Brandon Moss.
I'd expect LaRoche, Hansen and Moss to be with the big league club right away.
Earlier, Manny was reportedly headed to Florida, but the Marlins would not budge one the prospects they would trade. Pittsburgh then worked a deal with Tampa, to have it fall apart shortly before the deadline. Los Angeles swooped in to help complete the deal.
I think each team came out alright on the deal; LA has a big name for a penant run, while Boston has moved a head ache and a got a suitable replacement, while Pittsburgh got a slew of players that can help now.
Boston receives Jason Bay
Los Angeles receives Manny Ramirez
Pittsburgh receives Andy LaRoche, Bryan Morris, Craig Hansen, and Brandon Moss.
I'd expect LaRoche, Hansen and Moss to be with the big league club right away.
Earlier, Manny was reportedly headed to Florida, but the Marlins would not budge one the prospects they would trade. Pittsburgh then worked a deal with Tampa, to have it fall apart shortly before the deadline. Los Angeles swooped in to help complete the deal.
I think each team came out alright on the deal; LA has a big name for a penant run, while Boston has moved a head ache and a got a suitable replacement, while Pittsburgh got a slew of players that can help now.
Bay staying in Pittsburgh
Jason Bay is staying in Pittsburgh. Apparently the Rays never agreed to dealing Brignac. Once that deal was declared dead, the original 3-way deal was back on. 10 minutes after the deadline, Ken Rosenthal reported that the deal was officially dead...again.
I think Tampa was dragged in the discussions and the prospect names were leaked before the deal was really negotiated. It could have been a way for Pittsburgh to increase what the Red Sox and Marlins were offering.
Manny could still be dealt if he clears waivers (a deal could still come - just because it hasn't been reported yet doesn't mean it hasn't been agreed to and submitted to the Commish for approval); most teams will pass on him due to the $7MM left on his contract this season. Look for Manny's response in the next few days.
I think Tampa was dragged in the discussions and the prospect names were leaked before the deal was really negotiated. It could have been a way for Pittsburgh to increase what the Red Sox and Marlins were offering.
Manny could still be dealt if he clears waivers (a deal could still come - just because it hasn't been reported yet doesn't mean it hasn't been agreed to and submitted to the Commish for approval); most teams will pass on him due to the $7MM left on his contract this season. Look for Manny's response in the next few days.
Manny Deal in Jeopardy
Update 2:40 pm: The proposed 3-team deal is dead. Jason Bay has just been traded to Tampa Bay for prospects Reid Brignac and Jeff Niemann. Manny is still in Boston with 20 minutes left before the trade deadline.
[End Update]
The deal is in jeopardy right now. Some in the Red Sox front office don’t want to trade Manny.
Also, Pittsburgh wants prospects Mike Stanton and Ryan Tucker from the Marlins; Florida is not wanting to include Stanton in the deal.
The Chances of this deal going down are said to be 50/50. Pittsburgh could still deal Bay and Grabow to the Red Sox if the Marlins aren’t involved.
[End Update]
The deal is in jeopardy right now. Some in the Red Sox front office don’t want to trade Manny.
Also, Pittsburgh wants prospects Mike Stanton and Ryan Tucker from the Marlins; Florida is not wanting to include Stanton in the deal.
The Chances of this deal going down are said to be 50/50. Pittsburgh could still deal Bay and Grabow to the Red Sox if the Marlins aren’t involved.
Transactions: 07/30/2008
Transactions
Detroit Tigers
Kyle Farnsworth Traded From NY Yankees for Ivan Rodriguez; Dane Sardinha Purchased From Minors.
Florida Marlins
Daniel Barone Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Barone Outrighted to Minors.
Houston Astros
LaTroy Hawkins Traded From NY Yankees for 2B Matt Cusick.
Minnesota Twins
Alexi Casilla Placed on 15-Day DL (Torn tendon, right thumb-out for season); Adam Everett Removed From 15-Day DL (Right shoulder tendinitis).
New York Yankees
Ivan Rodriguez Traded From Detroit for Kyle Farnsworth.
Oakland Athletics
Wes Bankston Sent to Minors; Eric Patterson Sent to Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Randy Flores Sent to Minors; Chris Carpenter Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right elbow surgery).
Detroit Tigers
Kyle Farnsworth Traded From NY Yankees for Ivan Rodriguez; Dane Sardinha Purchased From Minors.
Florida Marlins
Daniel Barone Called Up from Minors - Not to Report; Barone Outrighted to Minors.
Houston Astros
LaTroy Hawkins Traded From NY Yankees for 2B Matt Cusick.
Minnesota Twins
Alexi Casilla Placed on 15-Day DL (Torn tendon, right thumb-out for season); Adam Everett Removed From 15-Day DL (Right shoulder tendinitis).
New York Yankees
Ivan Rodriguez Traded From Detroit for Kyle Farnsworth.
Oakland Athletics
Wes Bankston Sent to Minors; Eric Patterson Sent to Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Randy Flores Sent to Minors; Chris Carpenter Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right elbow surgery).
7.30.2008
Manny Ramirez to Florida?
Apparently Manny Ramirez is being dealt to the Florida Marlins in a 3 team deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. Each team would receive:
Pittsburgh - Jeremy Hermida, 3 prospects (2 from Florida, 1 from Boston)
Florida - Manny Ramirez, 1 prospect (from Boston), Cash (most likely covering the rest of Manny's deal)
Boston - Jason Bay, John Grabow
The deal will be finalized and signed off on tomorrow; the prospects are probably still being talked about.
Check back tomorrow for an update.
Pittsburgh - Jeremy Hermida, 3 prospects (2 from Florida, 1 from Boston)
Florida - Manny Ramirez, 1 prospect (from Boston), Cash (most likely covering the rest of Manny's deal)
Boston - Jason Bay, John Grabow
The deal will be finalized and signed off on tomorrow; the prospects are probably still being talked about.
Check back tomorrow for an update.
Transactions: 07/29/2008
Transactions
Arizona Diamondbacks
Jailen Peguero Called Up from Minors; Micah Owings Sent to Minors.
Atlanta Braves
Casey Kotchman Traded From Los Angeles with Stephen Marek for Mark Teixeira.
Cincinnati Reds
Jerry Hairston Jr. Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Colorado Rockies
Alberto Arias Designated for Assignment; Cory Sullivan Purchased From Minors; Scott Podsednik Placed on 15-Day DL, (Fractured hand).
Los Angeles Angels
Mark Teixeira Traded From Atlanta for Casey Kotchman and Stephen Marek
New York Mets
Willie Collazo Sent to Minors; Pedro Martinez Reinstated from Bereavement List; Juan Padilla Released.
New York Yankees
Phil Hughes Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Philadelphia Phillies
Pedro Feliz Placed on 15-Day DL (Lower back inflammation); J.A. Happ Called Up from Minors; Mike Cervenak Called Up from Minors.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brian Bixler Called Up from Minors; Adam LaRoche Placed on 15-Day DL (Right intercostal strain).
San Diego Padres
Kevin Cameron Removed From 15-Day DL (Right elbow sprain); Cameron Sent to Minors; Chris Young Removed From 15-Day DL (Fractured nose); Chip Ambres Designated for Assignment.
Texas Rangers
Jason Jennings Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right elbow surgery - out for season); Ryan Roberts Purchased From Minors; Hank Blalock Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation).
Arizona Diamondbacks
Jailen Peguero Called Up from Minors; Micah Owings Sent to Minors.
Atlanta Braves
Casey Kotchman Traded From Los Angeles with Stephen Marek for Mark Teixeira.
Cincinnati Reds
Jerry Hairston Jr. Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Colorado Rockies
Alberto Arias Designated for Assignment; Cory Sullivan Purchased From Minors; Scott Podsednik Placed on 15-Day DL, (Fractured hand).
Los Angeles Angels
Mark Teixeira Traded From Atlanta for Casey Kotchman and Stephen Marek
New York Mets
Willie Collazo Sent to Minors; Pedro Martinez Reinstated from Bereavement List; Juan Padilla Released.
New York Yankees
Phil Hughes Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Philadelphia Phillies
Pedro Feliz Placed on 15-Day DL (Lower back inflammation); J.A. Happ Called Up from Minors; Mike Cervenak Called Up from Minors.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brian Bixler Called Up from Minors; Adam LaRoche Placed on 15-Day DL (Right intercostal strain).
San Diego Padres
Kevin Cameron Removed From 15-Day DL (Right elbow sprain); Cameron Sent to Minors; Chris Young Removed From 15-Day DL (Fractured nose); Chip Ambres Designated for Assignment.
Texas Rangers
Jason Jennings Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right elbow surgery - out for season); Ryan Roberts Purchased From Minors; Hank Blalock Placed on 15-Day DL (Right shoulder inflammation).
Rankings
Disclaimer
Here are the new and updated Baseball Rankings. Instead of just taking the record, pythagorean record, and farm system, I've given each part a weighed score:
- The Record accounts for half of the score. Since the standings are based of record, I thought it deserved more weight than the other parts.
- The Pythagorean Record is based off of Bill James theory that you can somewhat predict a team by runs scored and runs allowed. The Pythagorean Records accounts for a third of the score.
- The Farm System is worth a sixth of the scoring, since it will impact the team, but maybe not now.
- The Standard Deviation is 3 wins.
All stats and records are prior to games on Wednesday. I'm going to start putting each teams score up; max score is 90 points.
Here are the new and updated Baseball Rankings. Instead of just taking the record, pythagorean record, and farm system, I've given each part a weighed score:
- The Record accounts for half of the score. Since the standings are based of record, I thought it deserved more weight than the other parts.
- The Pythagorean Record is based off of Bill James theory that you can somewhat predict a team by runs scored and runs allowed. The Pythagorean Records accounts for a third of the score.
- The Farm System is worth a sixth of the scoring, since it will impact the team, but maybe not now.
- The Standard Deviation is 3 wins.
All stats and records are prior to games on Wednesday. I'm going to start putting each teams score up; max score is 90 points.
7.29.2008
The 20 Worst Trades of the Last 15 Years
With the trade deadline days away, here are the 20 worst trades of the last 15 years.
20. The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Mark Grudzielanek and Eric Karros to the Chicago Cubs for Todd Hundley and Chad Hermansen (12/04/2002) - The Dodgers were tired of Karros and Grudzielanek fell out of favor with the manager. The front office felt it was better to move them and take on the salary of the corpse of Hundley. Hundley spent most of his time on the DL, while Karros and Grudzielanek his over .300 for the Cubs. Hermansen never developed into the hitter anyone thought.
19. The Houston Astros trade Willy Tavares, Jason Hirsh, and Taylor Buchholz to the Rockies for Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio (12/12/2006) - Colorado, knowing that they couldn't resign him, put Jason Jennings on the market. The Astros, fresh from running Andy Pettitte out of town and missing out on better pitchers, decided to go for broke. Broke was the key word, as Jennings spent most of the season on the DL, while the 3 new Rockies helped get them to the World Series. Asencio spent most of the season in the minors and became a free agent after the year.
18. The Boston Red Sox trade Cla Meredith, Josh Bard, and cash to the San Diego Padres for Doug Mirabelli (05/01/2006) - Boston traded back up catcher Doug Mirabelli after acquiring Bard from the Indians. The problem was Bard couldn't catch Tim Wakefield's knuckleball. Boston had to trade to get Mirabelli back, giving up more than what they dealt in the first place. Meridith was pretty good out of the bullpen while Bard is emerging as a starting catcher. Mirabelli was released by the Red Sox earlier this season.
17. The New York Mets trade Brian Bannister to the Kansas City Royals for Ambiorix Burgos (12/06/2006) - The Mets had a full rotation and needed help in the bullpen; the Royals were the opposite. Bannister was the odd man out in NY, after missing most of the previous season; when he did pitch, he was pretty good. Burgos was closer at one point for the Royals, but he could never over come his wildness. The swap was made and Bannister has been phenomenal while Burgos has seen little time in the Majors.
16. The Chicago Cubs trade Jon Garland to the Chicago White Sox for Matt Karchner (07/29/1998) - This cross town swap was a second thought for the White Sox. They were giving up a MLB reliever and were getting a struggling prospect. After being patient, the deal paid off. Garland broke out and was a star for the Sox during their World Series season, while Karchner faded quick.
15. The Arizona Diamondbacks trade Junior Spivey, Craig Counsell, Lyle Overbay, Chad Moeller, Chris Capuano, and Jorge de la Rosa to the Milwaukee Brewers for Richie Sexson, Noochie Varner, and Shane Nance (12/01/2003) - The Brewers were dumping Sexson because they knew they couldn't afford him. The D'backs paid for, what they thought, was one of the missing pieces that would get them back to the playoffs. Instead, Sexson missed the full season. The Brewers used their pieces to help do nothing, but they still got more than Sexson was worth. Capuano even was a top pitcher for a season.
14. The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Paul Konerko and Dennys Reyes to the Cincinnati Reds for Jeff Shaw (07/04/1998) - The Dodgers needed a closer and gave up their best prospect for a declining one. Konerko would move on to become a solid MLB hitter, while Shaw struggled with closing out games and retired at a relatively young age (for a reliever).
13. The Pittsburgh Pirates trade Jason Schimdt and John Vaner Wal to the San Francisco Giants for Ryan Voguelsong and Armando Rios (07/30/2001) - The Giants gave up 2 guys who aren't playing affiliated baseball for one of the most underrated pitchers, at that time. Schmidt wasn't going to stay in Pittsburgh and his days in San Fran were pretty impressive (when healthy). Vander Wal was one of the top pinch hitters in the game, so he was a nice throw in.
12. The Toronto Blue Jays trade David Cone to the New York Yankees for Marty Janzsen, Jason Jarvis, and Mike Gordon (07/28/1995) - Cone was a good pitcher still at this point, so it was puzzling to see him traded, especially to a division rival. Cone would go on to have his career years in NY, while the 3 that the Blue Jays got did nothing.
11. The Florida Marlins trade Derrek Lee to the Chicago Cubs for Hee Seop Choi and Mike Nannini - Fresh off a World Series, the Marlins began to unload players that would have their salaries go up. Lee was one of the casualties. They received Choi, who was supposed to be the heir to Mark Grace; instead he couldn't hit lefties and could barely hit righties. He made it half a season in Florida before being shipped to the Dodgers. Nannini never saw MLB action. Lee, on the other hand, has become a superstar.
10. The Toronto Blue Jays trade Michael Young and Darwin Cubillan to the Texas Rangers for Esteban Loaiza (07/19/2000) - Loaiza was an innings eater at this point; he would later be a much better pitcher, but way after the Jays had him. They gave up a future All Star Shortstop, something they have been searching for the last few years.
9. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays trade Bobby Abreu to the Philadelphia Phillies for Kevin Stocker (11/18/1997) - This move sums up the first 10 years of the Rays. Abreu was selected in the expansion draft (so Houston receives part of the blame for leaving him un-protected) and instantly traded to the Phillies for Stocker, who was supposed to be a decent player. Stocker didn't last long in the league, while Abreu became one of the better hitters in baseball.
8. The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Pedro Martinez to the Montreal Expos for Delino DeShields (11/19/1993) - The Dodgers went throught a large period where they were in a win now mentality. The had the better Martinez brother still on the team and added a known commodity. Pedro would end up becoming one of the better pitchers of the last 20 years, dominating for the Expos, then the Red Sox.
7. The Seattle Mariners trade Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek to the Boston Red Sox for Heathcliff Slocumb (07/31/1997) - Slocumb was a decent closer at the time, while Lowe was stuggling through his rookie season. Varitek was the main part of the deal, although Seattle never saw him as the player he would become. Slocumb never pitched as well as he did the previous few seasons, while Lowe and Varitek became All Stars.
6. The Pittsburgh Pirates trade Aramis Ramerez, Kenny Lofton, and cash to the Chicago Cubs for Bobby Hill, Jose Hernandez, and Matt Bruback. (7/23/2003) - The NL Central was one of the tightest races in baseball this season, and the Cubs sealed it by stealing Ramirez and Lofton from the Pirates. Cardinal and Astro fans still wonder what pictures Jim Hendry had of the Pirates front office people. The Cubs would also get Randall Simon for nothing later on.
5. The San Francisco Giants trade Joe Nathan, Francisco Liriano, and Boof Bonser to the Minnesota Twins for A.J. Pierzynski (11/13/2003) - Pierzynski wore out his welcome in Minnesota; he was considered a club house cancer. The Giants needed a catcher and had thought they weren't giving up much. Nathan was a struggling starter, Liriano was coming off a major injury, while Bonser was a top prospect. Nathan was thrown in the closer role after LaTroy Hawkins and Eddie Guardado walked. Bonser is currently a key set up guy after having on and off success as a starter. Liriano had an amazing 2006, dominating hitters before having another TJ surgery. AJ was traded after 1 season in San Fran.
4. The Oakland Athletics trade Mark McGwire to the St. Louis Cardinals for T.J. Mathews, Eric Ludwick and Blake Stein (07/31/1997) - The small market club trades it's slugger, who they wouldn't be able to sign. This was before Billy Beane was ravaging systems for prospects, so the A's pretty much got nothing from the deal (Stein was moved later in the deal for Johnny Damon - that could be looked at as a bright spot). The Cardinals got a ton of revenue from McGwire's home run circus, plus became a yearly playoff favorite.
3. The New York Mets trade Scott Kazmir and Jose Diaz to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Victor Zambrano and Bartolome Fortunato (07/30/2004) - I hear Daniels signing already. The Mets thought they could fix Zambrano's mechanical problems; I don't know how they thought they were upgrading the team by adding an under-performing starter for one of the top pitching prospects in the game. This was the begining of the end of the Steve Phillips Era.
2. The Arizona Diamondbacks trade Curt Schilling to the Boston Red Sox for Casey Fossum, Brandon Lyon, and Jorge de la Rosa (11/28/2003) - The Red Sox got their ace and all it cost them was a highly touted prospect and a couple of extra pieces. Of course, the prospect couldn't stay healthy in his time in Boston (Fossum). Lyons have been alright when healthy in the closer role, but he's not worth the price of Schilling. De la Rosa was traded shortly after this deal in the earlier mentioned Sexson deal.
1. The St. Louis Cardinals trade Dan Haren, Kiko Calero, and Daric Barton to the Oakland Athletics for Mark Mulder (12/18/2004) - Mentioning Mulder in St. Louis is like mentioning Zambrano in New York. Haren by himself would have been too much for Mulder, who hasn't had a healthy season since coming to St. Louis (in fact, he’s attempting his third comeback this season and has only pitched 1/3 of a MLB inning). While the Cardinals wait to see if Mulder will ever pitch again, the A’s are sitting on a bounty from trading Haren with Barton their starting first baseman (Calero was recently released).
20. The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Mark Grudzielanek and Eric Karros to the Chicago Cubs for Todd Hundley and Chad Hermansen (12/04/2002) - The Dodgers were tired of Karros and Grudzielanek fell out of favor with the manager. The front office felt it was better to move them and take on the salary of the corpse of Hundley. Hundley spent most of his time on the DL, while Karros and Grudzielanek his over .300 for the Cubs. Hermansen never developed into the hitter anyone thought.
19. The Houston Astros trade Willy Tavares, Jason Hirsh, and Taylor Buchholz to the Rockies for Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio (12/12/2006) - Colorado, knowing that they couldn't resign him, put Jason Jennings on the market. The Astros, fresh from running Andy Pettitte out of town and missing out on better pitchers, decided to go for broke. Broke was the key word, as Jennings spent most of the season on the DL, while the 3 new Rockies helped get them to the World Series. Asencio spent most of the season in the minors and became a free agent after the year.
18. The Boston Red Sox trade Cla Meredith, Josh Bard, and cash to the San Diego Padres for Doug Mirabelli (05/01/2006) - Boston traded back up catcher Doug Mirabelli after acquiring Bard from the Indians. The problem was Bard couldn't catch Tim Wakefield's knuckleball. Boston had to trade to get Mirabelli back, giving up more than what they dealt in the first place. Meridith was pretty good out of the bullpen while Bard is emerging as a starting catcher. Mirabelli was released by the Red Sox earlier this season.
17. The New York Mets trade Brian Bannister to the Kansas City Royals for Ambiorix Burgos (12/06/2006) - The Mets had a full rotation and needed help in the bullpen; the Royals were the opposite. Bannister was the odd man out in NY, after missing most of the previous season; when he did pitch, he was pretty good. Burgos was closer at one point for the Royals, but he could never over come his wildness. The swap was made and Bannister has been phenomenal while Burgos has seen little time in the Majors.
16. The Chicago Cubs trade Jon Garland to the Chicago White Sox for Matt Karchner (07/29/1998) - This cross town swap was a second thought for the White Sox. They were giving up a MLB reliever and were getting a struggling prospect. After being patient, the deal paid off. Garland broke out and was a star for the Sox during their World Series season, while Karchner faded quick.
15. The Arizona Diamondbacks trade Junior Spivey, Craig Counsell, Lyle Overbay, Chad Moeller, Chris Capuano, and Jorge de la Rosa to the Milwaukee Brewers for Richie Sexson, Noochie Varner, and Shane Nance (12/01/2003) - The Brewers were dumping Sexson because they knew they couldn't afford him. The D'backs paid for, what they thought, was one of the missing pieces that would get them back to the playoffs. Instead, Sexson missed the full season. The Brewers used their pieces to help do nothing, but they still got more than Sexson was worth. Capuano even was a top pitcher for a season.
14. The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Paul Konerko and Dennys Reyes to the Cincinnati Reds for Jeff Shaw (07/04/1998) - The Dodgers needed a closer and gave up their best prospect for a declining one. Konerko would move on to become a solid MLB hitter, while Shaw struggled with closing out games and retired at a relatively young age (for a reliever).
13. The Pittsburgh Pirates trade Jason Schimdt and John Vaner Wal to the San Francisco Giants for Ryan Voguelsong and Armando Rios (07/30/2001) - The Giants gave up 2 guys who aren't playing affiliated baseball for one of the most underrated pitchers, at that time. Schmidt wasn't going to stay in Pittsburgh and his days in San Fran were pretty impressive (when healthy). Vander Wal was one of the top pinch hitters in the game, so he was a nice throw in.
12. The Toronto Blue Jays trade David Cone to the New York Yankees for Marty Janzsen, Jason Jarvis, and Mike Gordon (07/28/1995) - Cone was a good pitcher still at this point, so it was puzzling to see him traded, especially to a division rival. Cone would go on to have his career years in NY, while the 3 that the Blue Jays got did nothing.
11. The Florida Marlins trade Derrek Lee to the Chicago Cubs for Hee Seop Choi and Mike Nannini - Fresh off a World Series, the Marlins began to unload players that would have their salaries go up. Lee was one of the casualties. They received Choi, who was supposed to be the heir to Mark Grace; instead he couldn't hit lefties and could barely hit righties. He made it half a season in Florida before being shipped to the Dodgers. Nannini never saw MLB action. Lee, on the other hand, has become a superstar.
10. The Toronto Blue Jays trade Michael Young and Darwin Cubillan to the Texas Rangers for Esteban Loaiza (07/19/2000) - Loaiza was an innings eater at this point; he would later be a much better pitcher, but way after the Jays had him. They gave up a future All Star Shortstop, something they have been searching for the last few years.
9. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays trade Bobby Abreu to the Philadelphia Phillies for Kevin Stocker (11/18/1997) - This move sums up the first 10 years of the Rays. Abreu was selected in the expansion draft (so Houston receives part of the blame for leaving him un-protected) and instantly traded to the Phillies for Stocker, who was supposed to be a decent player. Stocker didn't last long in the league, while Abreu became one of the better hitters in baseball.
8. The Los Angeles Dodgers trade Pedro Martinez to the Montreal Expos for Delino DeShields (11/19/1993) - The Dodgers went throught a large period where they were in a win now mentality. The had the better Martinez brother still on the team and added a known commodity. Pedro would end up becoming one of the better pitchers of the last 20 years, dominating for the Expos, then the Red Sox.
7. The Seattle Mariners trade Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek to the Boston Red Sox for Heathcliff Slocumb (07/31/1997) - Slocumb was a decent closer at the time, while Lowe was stuggling through his rookie season. Varitek was the main part of the deal, although Seattle never saw him as the player he would become. Slocumb never pitched as well as he did the previous few seasons, while Lowe and Varitek became All Stars.
6. The Pittsburgh Pirates trade Aramis Ramerez, Kenny Lofton, and cash to the Chicago Cubs for Bobby Hill, Jose Hernandez, and Matt Bruback. (7/23/2003) - The NL Central was one of the tightest races in baseball this season, and the Cubs sealed it by stealing Ramirez and Lofton from the Pirates. Cardinal and Astro fans still wonder what pictures Jim Hendry had of the Pirates front office people. The Cubs would also get Randall Simon for nothing later on.
5. The San Francisco Giants trade Joe Nathan, Francisco Liriano, and Boof Bonser to the Minnesota Twins for A.J. Pierzynski (11/13/2003) - Pierzynski wore out his welcome in Minnesota; he was considered a club house cancer. The Giants needed a catcher and had thought they weren't giving up much. Nathan was a struggling starter, Liriano was coming off a major injury, while Bonser was a top prospect. Nathan was thrown in the closer role after LaTroy Hawkins and Eddie Guardado walked. Bonser is currently a key set up guy after having on and off success as a starter. Liriano had an amazing 2006, dominating hitters before having another TJ surgery. AJ was traded after 1 season in San Fran.
4. The Oakland Athletics trade Mark McGwire to the St. Louis Cardinals for T.J. Mathews, Eric Ludwick and Blake Stein (07/31/1997) - The small market club trades it's slugger, who they wouldn't be able to sign. This was before Billy Beane was ravaging systems for prospects, so the A's pretty much got nothing from the deal (Stein was moved later in the deal for Johnny Damon - that could be looked at as a bright spot). The Cardinals got a ton of revenue from McGwire's home run circus, plus became a yearly playoff favorite.
3. The New York Mets trade Scott Kazmir and Jose Diaz to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Victor Zambrano and Bartolome Fortunato (07/30/2004) - I hear Daniels signing already. The Mets thought they could fix Zambrano's mechanical problems; I don't know how they thought they were upgrading the team by adding an under-performing starter for one of the top pitching prospects in the game. This was the begining of the end of the Steve Phillips Era.
2. The Arizona Diamondbacks trade Curt Schilling to the Boston Red Sox for Casey Fossum, Brandon Lyon, and Jorge de la Rosa (11/28/2003) - The Red Sox got their ace and all it cost them was a highly touted prospect and a couple of extra pieces. Of course, the prospect couldn't stay healthy in his time in Boston (Fossum). Lyons have been alright when healthy in the closer role, but he's not worth the price of Schilling. De la Rosa was traded shortly after this deal in the earlier mentioned Sexson deal.
1. The St. Louis Cardinals trade Dan Haren, Kiko Calero, and Daric Barton to the Oakland Athletics for Mark Mulder (12/18/2004) - Mentioning Mulder in St. Louis is like mentioning Zambrano in New York. Haren by himself would have been too much for Mulder, who hasn't had a healthy season since coming to St. Louis (in fact, he’s attempting his third comeback this season and has only pitched 1/3 of a MLB inning). While the Cardinals wait to see if Mulder will ever pitch again, the A’s are sitting on a bounty from trading Haren with Barton their starting first baseman (Calero was recently released).
Transactions: 07/29/2008
Transactions
Atlanta Braves
Jeff Bennett Removed From 15-Day DL (Subluxated right shoulder); Atlanta Braves Clint Sammons Called Up from Minors; Atlanta Braves Jo-Jo Reyes Sent to Minors; Atlanta Braves Charlie Morton Called Up from Minors; Chipper Jones Placed on 15-Day DL (Left hamstring strain); Tim Hudson Placed on 15-Day DL (Tightness in right elbow).
Baltimore Orioles
Jamie Walker Removed From 15-Day DL (Left elbow inflammation).
Colorado Rockies
Ryan Speier Sent to Minors; Valerio de los Santos Purchased From Minors.
Florida Marlins
Taylor Tankersley Called Up from Minors.
Houston Astros
Roy Oswalt Removed From 15-Day DL (Left hip adductor strain); Runelvys Hernandez Sent to Minors.
Philadelphia Phillies
Adam Eaton Sent to Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Mitchell Boggs Sent to Minors; Nick Stavinoha Called Up from Minors.
Toronto Blue Jays
Aaron Hill Transferred to 60-Day DL (Mild concussion); Brian Tallet Placed on 15-Day DL (Fractured small right toe).
Atlanta Braves
Jeff Bennett Removed From 15-Day DL (Subluxated right shoulder); Atlanta Braves Clint Sammons Called Up from Minors; Atlanta Braves Jo-Jo Reyes Sent to Minors; Atlanta Braves Charlie Morton Called Up from Minors; Chipper Jones Placed on 15-Day DL (Left hamstring strain); Tim Hudson Placed on 15-Day DL (Tightness in right elbow).
Baltimore Orioles
Jamie Walker Removed From 15-Day DL (Left elbow inflammation).
Colorado Rockies
Ryan Speier Sent to Minors; Valerio de los Santos Purchased From Minors.
Florida Marlins
Taylor Tankersley Called Up from Minors.
Houston Astros
Roy Oswalt Removed From 15-Day DL (Left hip adductor strain); Runelvys Hernandez Sent to Minors.
Philadelphia Phillies
Adam Eaton Sent to Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Mitchell Boggs Sent to Minors; Nick Stavinoha Called Up from Minors.
Toronto Blue Jays
Aaron Hill Transferred to 60-Day DL (Mild concussion); Brian Tallet Placed on 15-Day DL (Fractured small right toe).
7.28.2008
Trade Deadline Rumors
I'm going to wait to look at the trades from over the weekend until after the deadline.
Here's the latest rumors coming into the trade deadline:
Manny Ramirez - Manny has claimed that he'd waive his no trade clause if the Red Sox could find a trade partner; he'd also required that his $20MM option be declined. The Phillies and Mets could be interested, but most reports having him cost a top prospect with money in return - a steep price for a rental. The Diamondbacks and Dodgers have also been mentioned.
Brian Fuentes - Peter Gammons is claiming the Cardinals are the front-runners, but GM Dan O'Dowd has said that since his team in closing in on the Diamondbacks/Dodgers, Fuentes and Matt Holliday are not available. Holliday is off the table, but most think that Fuentes will still be dealt. The Rays and Dodgers are still in the hunt too. The Marlins won't give up Annibal Sanchez and the Mets won't give up Aaron Heilman.
Jarrod Washburn - The Yankees and Mariners are close to a deal, but there are many conflicting rumors. The Yankees don't want to give up anything more than a mid-level prospects; they'll willing to deal a better prospect if Kei Igawa is included. The Mariners want Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner. Some say that the Mariners are waiting until Hank Steinbrenner steps in and demands they acquire a pitcher.
George Sherrill - No news on this front. The Cardinals, Tigers, Dodgers, Marlins, Dodgers, and Phillies are still involved.
AJ Burnett - The Blue Jays are discussing giving Burnett an additional $2MM a season to not opt out of his contract. The Cardinals are the favorites to get him, if he's dealt. The Yankees could inquire about him if the Washburn deal falls through, but it's unlikely the Jays will deal him in the division.
Justin Duchscherer - The Rockies recently called the A's about Duchscherer.
Mark Teixeira - The Braves have 4 players in mind that they'd want deal built around: Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox), James Loney (Dodgers), Conor Jackson (Diamondbacks), or Casey Kotchman (Angels). The Rays and Yankees have also been linked to the slugger.
Huston Street - Quiet on this front. If he's moved, it'll probably be in the off-season.
Smaller stuff: The Cardinals will not be trading Kyle Lohse before the deadline...The Tigers are looking at Jack Taschner and Scott Schoeneweis...Pudge Rodriguez could be dealt in August if the Tigers are out of contention...There is a 50% shot that the Rangers deal a catcher...The White Sox could be looking for relief help...The Yankees have gotten a lot of calls on Phil Hughes...The Mets are focusing on Raul Ibanez...The Marlins will move Mike Jacobs or Cody Ross for a reliever...Arthur Rhodes is an alternative to Fuentes and Sherrill...The Rays would consider Jeff Kent an upgrade...Benige Molina is an option for the Yankees and Marlins...The Cubs are standing pat...
Here's the latest rumors coming into the trade deadline:
Manny Ramirez - Manny has claimed that he'd waive his no trade clause if the Red Sox could find a trade partner; he'd also required that his $20MM option be declined. The Phillies and Mets could be interested, but most reports having him cost a top prospect with money in return - a steep price for a rental. The Diamondbacks and Dodgers have also been mentioned.
Brian Fuentes - Peter Gammons is claiming the Cardinals are the front-runners, but GM Dan O'Dowd has said that since his team in closing in on the Diamondbacks/Dodgers, Fuentes and Matt Holliday are not available. Holliday is off the table, but most think that Fuentes will still be dealt. The Rays and Dodgers are still in the hunt too. The Marlins won't give up Annibal Sanchez and the Mets won't give up Aaron Heilman.
Jarrod Washburn - The Yankees and Mariners are close to a deal, but there are many conflicting rumors. The Yankees don't want to give up anything more than a mid-level prospects; they'll willing to deal a better prospect if Kei Igawa is included. The Mariners want Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner. Some say that the Mariners are waiting until Hank Steinbrenner steps in and demands they acquire a pitcher.
George Sherrill - No news on this front. The Cardinals, Tigers, Dodgers, Marlins, Dodgers, and Phillies are still involved.
AJ Burnett - The Blue Jays are discussing giving Burnett an additional $2MM a season to not opt out of his contract. The Cardinals are the favorites to get him, if he's dealt. The Yankees could inquire about him if the Washburn deal falls through, but it's unlikely the Jays will deal him in the division.
Justin Duchscherer - The Rockies recently called the A's about Duchscherer.
Mark Teixeira - The Braves have 4 players in mind that they'd want deal built around: Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox), James Loney (Dodgers), Conor Jackson (Diamondbacks), or Casey Kotchman (Angels). The Rays and Yankees have also been linked to the slugger.
Huston Street - Quiet on this front. If he's moved, it'll probably be in the off-season.
Smaller stuff: The Cardinals will not be trading Kyle Lohse before the deadline...The Tigers are looking at Jack Taschner and Scott Schoeneweis...Pudge Rodriguez could be dealt in August if the Tigers are out of contention...There is a 50% shot that the Rangers deal a catcher...The White Sox could be looking for relief help...The Yankees have gotten a lot of calls on Phil Hughes...The Mets are focusing on Raul Ibanez...The Marlins will move Mike Jacobs or Cody Ross for a reliever...Arthur Rhodes is an alternative to Fuentes and Sherrill...The Rays would consider Jeff Kent an upgrade...Benige Molina is an option for the Yankees and Marlins...The Cubs are standing pat...
7.23.2008
Trade Deadline Part 1
It's a little over a week until the trade deadline and we are already busier than the past couple of years. I'll look at what has happened so far and what is currently rumored to happen.
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