Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that free agent center fielder Mike Cameron has signed with the Brewers, ending speculation that he might sign with the Yanks.
Posted by: Patrick
Updating a previous story, the Brewers have picked up Mike Cameron's option, electing to pay the center fielder $10 million dollars next year. This ends speculation that he could end up in the Bronx.
Posted by: Patrick
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports that not only did the Yankees look at Brad Penny, but they had also been considering Mike Cameron (once again) before the August 31 deadline.
The Yankees shied away from Cameron, according to sources, because they didn't feel it was worth picking up the $1.5 million they would have had to pay him for whatever upgrade they would have received over Melky Cabrera.
Back to Penny, the Yankees were serious enough to have Joe Girardi, Johnny Damon and former teammate A.J. Burnett make recruiting calls. In the end, he decided to head to San Francisco, though.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski.
The Yankees shied away from Cameron, according to sources, because they didn't feel it was worth picking up the $1.5 million they would have had to pay him for whatever upgrade they would have received over Melky Cabrera.
Back to Penny, the Yankees were serious enough to have Joe Girardi, Johnny Damon and former teammate A.J. Burnett make recruiting calls. In the end, he decided to head to San Francisco, though.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski.
Posted by: Patrick
Howard Ulman of the AP reports that the Red Sox and Mike Cameron have come together on a deal, pending a physical. Ken Rosenthal says it's in the 2 year, $15.5 million dollar range.
Via Zach Links.
Via Zach Links.
Posted by: Patrick
Chien-Ming Wang: ESPN's Buster Olney reports that Chien-Ming Wang may not sign for months. This is coming from his agent, Alan Nero. 6 teams have been in touch with Nero about his availability. Halladay is reportedly negotiating with the Phillies to add 3 years to his contract along with a potential vesting option for 1-2 more seasons.
Mike Cameron: Ken Rosenthal says that the Red Sox and Mike Cameron are involved in "serious talks" on a two year contract. Via Ben Kabak.
Mike Cameron: Ken Rosenthal says that the Red Sox and Mike Cameron are involved in "serious talks" on a two year contract. Via Ben Kabak.
Posted by: Patrick
From the Post:
Cameron will be 36 on opening day. He's got some pop (21-25 home runs in each of the past 3 seasons), but he's a .250 hitter for his career (and below that for the last two years) and his OBA has hovered around .330 in that span, as well. With that said, he's probably at or near the top of what will be a very shallow CF class.
We have Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and, most likely, Xavier Nady under contract, and the team looking to DH Matsui most of the time. So, if the Yankees don't believe that Brett Gardner, Melky Cabrera (no, I'm not 100% counting him out as far as being a contributing member of this team), or someone else on the roster can be the answer, Cameron could represent the best free agent option for a one year, stop gap deal, while Austin Jackson continues to grow.
According to an industry source, the Yankees are waiting to see if the Brewers pick up a $10 option on [center fielder Mike] Cameron, who will be 36 in January. ...
"I am not going to tell you that's right or not," Cashman said. "We are going to do whatever to make the team better, that's the bottom line."
"I am not going to tell you that's right or not," Cashman said. "We are going to do whatever to make the team better, that's the bottom line."
Cameron will be 36 on opening day. He's got some pop (21-25 home runs in each of the past 3 seasons), but he's a .250 hitter for his career (and below that for the last two years) and his OBA has hovered around .330 in that span, as well. With that said, he's probably at or near the top of what will be a very shallow CF class.
We have Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and, most likely, Xavier Nady under contract, and the team looking to DH Matsui most of the time. So, if the Yankees don't believe that Brett Gardner, Melky Cabrera (no, I'm not 100% counting him out as far as being a contributing member of this team), or someone else on the roster can be the answer, Cameron could represent the best free agent option for a one year, stop gap deal, while Austin Jackson continues to grow.
Posted by: Patrick
Just when you thought Mike Cameron was off the market, Joel Sherman and George King report:
Couldn't you just see the Brewers walking the streets, calling out to random passerby, "Hey, you, do you know why Melky Cabrera struggled last year?"
"Quick, call your mother. We're running out of options!"
Brewers officials have been asking around about Melky Cabrera, trying to determine why he struggled in 2008. The Yankees are willing to deal Cabrera and pitching to land Cameron. ...
Cabrera, Betemit and a pitcher is probably a package - combined with the savings Milwaukee would receive from moving Cameron's contract - that the Yanks would be willing to move for Cameron.
Cabrera, Betemit and a pitcher is probably a package - combined with the savings Milwaukee would receive from moving Cameron's contract - that the Yanks would be willing to move for Cameron.
Couldn't you just see the Brewers walking the streets, calling out to random passerby, "Hey, you, do you know why Melky Cabrera struggled last year?"
"Quick, call your mother. We're running out of options!"
Posted by: Patrick
Ken Rosenthal reports that the Yankees have shown "serious interest" in free agent center fielder Mike Cameron. Rosenthal notes that the team feels they could trade Melky, even if they don't trade him for Johan.
Via Steve.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Patrick
Mike Cameron has been rumored to be a plan B for the Yankees in the outfield, but Will Carroll says that the Cubs are willing to make a move on him once they deal Milton Bradley.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski via Moshe Mandel.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski via Moshe Mandel.
Posted by: Patrick
From Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Via Steve.
The Yankees still have interest in acquiring Brewers centerfielder Mike Cameron after talks broke off in late December. They recently floated the idea of swapping first baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher for Cameron.
Acquired earlier in the winter from the Chicago White Sox, Swisher was targeted to play first base for the Yankees before they signed Teixeira. He has approximately $21 million left on his contract over the next three seasons and is not considered a top-notch centerfielder despite seeing considerable action there last year in Chicago.
Acquired earlier in the winter from the Chicago White Sox, Swisher was targeted to play first base for the Yankees before they signed Teixeira. He has approximately $21 million left on his contract over the next three seasons and is not considered a top-notch centerfielder despite seeing considerable action there last year in Chicago.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Patrick
The up and down roller coaster known as the Mike Cameron trade negotiations have taken another turn, as talks have been revived between the two clubs, reports Bryan Hoch and Peter Abraham.
The clubs had reportedly been close to a deal on Wednesday/Thursday, but later in the day, the teams hit a roadblock. This came in the form of a request from the Yankees that the Brewers pay some of the $10 million dollars that Cameron is owed this season. If the reports are accurate, the Brewers were a little miffed, having just seen the Yankees dish out $161 million to acquire their former ace, CC Sabathia.
But, even later in the day, Joel Sherman of the Post says that the financial issues were cleared during a telephone conversation between Brian Cashman and Brewers GM Doug Melvin. So, the talks are back on again.
The clubs had reportedly been close to a deal on Wednesday/Thursday, but later in the day, the teams hit a roadblock. This came in the form of a request from the Yankees that the Brewers pay some of the $10 million dollars that Cameron is owed this season. If the reports are accurate, the Brewers were a little miffed, having just seen the Yankees dish out $161 million to acquire their former ace, CC Sabathia.
But, even later in the day, Joel Sherman of the Post says that the financial issues were cleared during a telephone conversation between Brian Cashman and Brewers GM Doug Melvin. So, the talks are back on again.
Posted by: Seamus
To update a previous story, it seems as if the rumored Mike Cameron for Melky Cabrera deal has hit a bit of a snag. According to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers seem unwilling to pay any portion of the $10 million Cameron is owed next season. Apparently, the Brewers don't feel willing to cooperate because of the money the Yankees are able to spend on free agent pitching.
This is all on Milwaukee if this deal doesn't get done. The Brewers have the wrong idea here. The Yankees aren't claiming they can't afford Cameron's $10 million. He's just simply not worth that much. Why would the Yankees give away Melky just to pay $10 million for nothing more than a slight upgrade? If you had the choice of paying a million or less for .249/.301/.341 or $10 million for .243/.331/.477, what would you do? Yeah, thought so. I've said on here before that the Brewers were making a mistake when they picked up Cameron's option in the first place.
I understand Milwaukee's thinking here. They felt it was best to pick up the option and try to get something in return for him via trade, rather than just letting him go via free agency. Well, that's going to backfire, because Mike Cameron is not a $10M/year player. And now that the Yankees are on the verge of shelling out $200M+ for CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, the Brewers feel as if the Yankees should be obligated to overpay for their mistakes, as well.
The ironic thing is, this deal could go through and then the Brewers and/or some of their fans may complain before the end of 2009 about how the Yankees outspend everybody and we need a salary cap.
This is all on Milwaukee if this deal doesn't get done. The Brewers have the wrong idea here. The Yankees aren't claiming they can't afford Cameron's $10 million. He's just simply not worth that much. Why would the Yankees give away Melky just to pay $10 million for nothing more than a slight upgrade? If you had the choice of paying a million or less for .249/.301/.341 or $10 million for .243/.331/.477, what would you do? Yeah, thought so. I've said on here before that the Brewers were making a mistake when they picked up Cameron's option in the first place.
I understand Milwaukee's thinking here. They felt it was best to pick up the option and try to get something in return for him via trade, rather than just letting him go via free agency. Well, that's going to backfire, because Mike Cameron is not a $10M/year player. And now that the Yankees are on the verge of shelling out $200M+ for CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, the Brewers feel as if the Yankees should be obligated to overpay for their mistakes, as well.
The ironic thing is, this deal could go through and then the Brewers and/or some of their fans may complain before the end of 2009 about how the Yankees outspend everybody and we need a salary cap.
12/16: Cameron to Yankees Seems to Be On Hold - For Now">Cameron to Yankees Seems to Be On Hold - For Now
Posted by: Patrick
Having spoken with some of the people involved in the deal, Tyler Kepner feels that the Yankees may be taking a step back from acquiring Mike Cameron from the Brewers. He says that it has less to do with financials and more to do with baseball and the potential value of adding yet another mid-30s plus outfielder to the roster.
Mark Feinsand of the Daily News reports that the deal is on hold, but has a Yankees official who told him that it should still happen at some point. Ed Price also says that a deal remains a possibility.
Via Yahoo! Sports.
Mark Feinsand of the Daily News reports that the deal is on hold, but has a Yankees official who told him that it should still happen at some point. Ed Price also says that a deal remains a possibility.
Via Yahoo! Sports.
Posted by: Patrick
Brett Gardner: ESPN's Jayson Stark reports that the Royals asked about Brett Gardner after the Yankees acquired Curtis Granderson. Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
Rich Harden: A source told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports that Rich Harden would be willing to sign a one year contract and that the Yankees are one of the top teams vying for his services. Via Tim Dierkes.
Mike Cameron: Morosi's FOX colleague Ken Rosenthal says that Mike Cameron would move to left field for the right team. With Granderson set as our center fielder, Cameron might interest the Yankees as a left fielder. Especially if the team is unable to bring back Johnny Damon. Via Dierkes.
Rich Harden: A source told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports that Rich Harden would be willing to sign a one year contract and that the Yankees are one of the top teams vying for his services. Via Tim Dierkes.
Mike Cameron: Morosi's FOX colleague Ken Rosenthal says that Mike Cameron would move to left field for the right team. With Granderson set as our center fielder, Cameron might interest the Yankees as a left fielder. Especially if the team is unable to bring back Johnny Damon. Via Dierkes.
Posted by: Patrick
From Peter Gammons:
Via Tim Dierkes.
Cashman backed off the Mike Cameron deal because Melky Cabrera has improved his plate discipline in winter ball, and there are voices in the organization who still believe Brett Gardner is going to be a useful major league player. No one will argue his energy and intensity, but watch him take batting practice, and you'll find out he's a lot stronger than he looks. Granted, he has to take it into games, but there is something on which to place hope.
Via Tim Dierkes.
Posted by: Patrick
Update: Mark Feinsand of the Daily News, says that, according to two Major League, the Yankees are "set" to make the deal. There is no mention of a pitching prospect, just Melky.
Dan Graziano of The Star-Ledger quotes an official with the Yankees or the Brewers (one of them) in saying that the teams have made "good progress" on a swap that would send center fielder Mike Cameron to the Yankees in exchange for Melky Cabrera and a pitching prospect. A deal could be completed in the next day or so.
Dan Graziano of The Star-Ledger quotes an official with the Yankees or the Brewers (one of them) in saying that the teams have made "good progress" on a swap that would send center fielder Mike Cameron to the Yankees in exchange for Melky Cabrera and a pitching prospect. A deal could be completed in the next day or so.
Posted by: Patrick
Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel spoke with Brewers GM Doug Melvin, who shared that Brian Cashman had called him after reports of silence between the two. In so many words, the Yankees GM apologized for reports stating that the Yankees didn't feel that Mike Cameron was worth the $10 million that he was owed, saying that those comments did not come from Cashman, himself. He also told Melvin that he hadn't called because he had been busy.
In turn, Melvin told Cashman that the Brewers are "probably going to hang on to Mike."
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
In turn, Melvin told Cashman that the Brewers are "probably going to hang on to Mike."
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
Posted by: Patrick
Joel Sherman at the Post says that the Cubs are after Mike Cameron, who the Yankees might also be interested in. He notes that the Cubs have an interest in Melky Cabrera, should he become available. Sherman also spoke to a team interested in Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson who thinks that the Yankees really want Granderson.
But then you have Mark Feinsand of the Daily News who has a source telling him that the Yankees talked to the Tigers, but the asking price was too much - supposedly, it was Phil Hughes and Austin Jackson. That's not happening.
Via Ben Kabak.
But then you have Mark Feinsand of the Daily News who has a source telling him that the Yankees talked to the Tigers, but the asking price was too much - supposedly, it was Phil Hughes and Austin Jackson. That's not happening.
Via Ben Kabak.
Posted by: Patrick
With Hideki Matsui and Mike Cameron joining new clubs, John Tomase and Michael Silverman of the Boston Globe report, according to a source, that the Yankees have been in touch with the Jason Bay camp to express interest in the former Red Sox outfielder.
The interest may not be strong, but they're keeping tabs on him nonetheless, especially with the Johnny Damon negotiations reportedly going slowly. Bay, 31, is said to be looking for a five year contract.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski.
The interest may not be strong, but they're keeping tabs on him nonetheless, especially with the Johnny Damon negotiations reportedly going slowly. Bay, 31, is said to be looking for a five year contract.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski.
Posted by: Patrick
George King at the Post says that the Yankees and Brewers are negotiating over the $12 million dollars that is owed to Kei Igawa, who they apparently want. So, Kei Igawa, Melky Cabrera and some money might get the deal for Mike Cameron done.
Posted by: Patrick
ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the team has considered it's considered their options for a corner outfielder and decided that they will not include Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. Johnny Damon remains a priority, but the team could move on to Mike Cameron if that doesn't work out.
Via River Ave. Blues.
Via River Ave. Blues.
Posted by: Michael
According to the NY Post, Gary Sheffield might be on his way to the Mets for Mike Cameron.
They are also looking at other players to balance the deal. Some mentioned were Miguel Cairo and a "young Met pitcher."
I'm thrilled that the Yankees are looking to move some of their older veterans. Am I happy that they are looking to move Sheffield? No. But Cashman is trying to un-do some of this yuckiness that they've (the front office) gotten the whole organization into.
The Yanks have identified defense in center field, and a sluggishness/lack of athleticism caused by too many older players, as the their main faults. They feel the club's ERA will drop if more fly balls are caught in center and if fewer baserunners take first-to-third liberties. The Yanks, though, have faced a conundrum how to address their faults. Cashman has recommended stopping the vicious cycle of trading the organization's few prospects for expensive, aging players. George Steinbrenner, though, has rightfully demanded not giving up on this season with $200 million-plus invested in payroll.
The compromise, therefore, is to see if a core veteran can be moved to solve the issues. The three most obvious are Tom Gordon, Jorge Posada and Sheffield because all are without no-trade clauses. The Yanks are hesitant about breaking up the late-game strength of Gordon, Tanyon Sturtze and Mariano Rivera. Posada remains among the majors' most productive offensive catchers, replacing him would be difficult, and he is likely to vest a $12 million option for 2007 that makes him hard to deal. Obviously, moving Sheffield would weaken the offense, but the Yanks feel they can more easily compensate in that area than others.
The compromise, therefore, is to see if a core veteran can be moved to solve the issues. The three most obvious are Tom Gordon, Jorge Posada and Sheffield because all are without no-trade clauses. The Yanks are hesitant about breaking up the late-game strength of Gordon, Tanyon Sturtze and Mariano Rivera. Posada remains among the majors' most productive offensive catchers, replacing him would be difficult, and he is likely to vest a $12 million option for 2007 that makes him hard to deal. Obviously, moving Sheffield would weaken the offense, but the Yanks feel they can more easily compensate in that area than others.
They are also looking at other players to balance the deal. Some mentioned were Miguel Cairo and a "young Met pitcher."
I'm thrilled that the Yankees are looking to move some of their older veterans. Am I happy that they are looking to move Sheffield? No. But Cashman is trying to un-do some of this yuckiness that they've (the front office) gotten the whole organization into.
Posted by: Patrick
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Brewers may be looking to deal Bill Hall, if they can get the Mike Lamb deal finalized. He lists the Yankees as a team that has expressed interested in the utility player.
Hall has spent substantial amounts of time at shortstop, third base, center field and second base. His offense numbers are atrocious. He's a lifetime .258 AVG/.316 OBA/.455 SLG hitter and his line last year was .225/.293/.396. Somehow, he hit 30 home runs in 2006, which led to him getting a raise that now sticks out pretty badly. He's set to make $6.8 million in 2009 and $8.4 million in 2010. He also has an option for 2011 with a $500,000 buyout. Ouch. He'll be 29 this month.
Rosenthal says that Hall is close friends with free agent starter CC Sabathia, as Mike Cameron is. CC was on the team for a few months - he must make friends really easy. He can make some new ones! We don't need to import friends to sign the lefty.
That's not all from Rosenthal. Though it's most likely that John Smoltz will go back to the Braves, if he is healthy enough, Rosenthal says that the Braves are waiting to make an offer until they are sure he'll be ready to pitch. This is creating an opportunity where other teams could, at least, make a pitch to the 41 year old Smoltz. But, again, after 20 years in Atlanta, it's hard for me to see him moving on to another team.
Via Yahoo! Sports and Yahoo! Sports.
Hall has spent substantial amounts of time at shortstop, third base, center field and second base. His offense numbers are atrocious. He's a lifetime .258 AVG/.316 OBA/.455 SLG hitter and his line last year was .225/.293/.396. Somehow, he hit 30 home runs in 2006, which led to him getting a raise that now sticks out pretty badly. He's set to make $6.8 million in 2009 and $8.4 million in 2010. He also has an option for 2011 with a $500,000 buyout. Ouch. He'll be 29 this month.
Rosenthal says that Hall is close friends with free agent starter CC Sabathia, as Mike Cameron is. CC was on the team for a few months - he must make friends really easy. He can make some new ones! We don't need to import friends to sign the lefty.
That's not all from Rosenthal. Though it's most likely that John Smoltz will go back to the Braves, if he is healthy enough, Rosenthal says that the Braves are waiting to make an offer until they are sure he'll be ready to pitch. This is creating an opportunity where other teams could, at least, make a pitch to the 41 year old Smoltz. But, again, after 20 years in Atlanta, it's hard for me to see him moving on to another team.
Via Yahoo! Sports and Yahoo! Sports.
Posted by: Patrick
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Tigers have agreed on a three team trade that will send center fielder Curtis Granderson to the Yankees in exchange for Austin Jackson, Ian Kennedy and Phil Coke. He says that the only thing standing in the way now are medical reports.
If the trade stands, Kennedy and pitcher Edwin Jackson of the Tigers will go to Arizona while Jackson, Coke and pitchers Max Scherzer and Dan Schlereth of the Diamondbacks will go to Detroit.
According to reports, the Yankees were unwilling to accept an earlier offer that would have required them to send Michael Dunn to the Tigers, in addition to what was already in place. The Diamondbacks were said to be the driving force behind this deal and may have added Dan Schlereth in place of Dunn in order to, ahem, get it done.
The deal would give the Yankees their 2010 center fielder and allow them to more easily let Johnny Damon go or, at least, to not offer as much to him, with Melky Cabrera, Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher still on the roster. The Cubs are said to be interested in Melky.
If the trade stands, Kennedy and pitcher Edwin Jackson of the Tigers will go to Arizona while Jackson, Coke and pitchers Max Scherzer and Dan Schlereth of the Diamondbacks will go to Detroit.
According to reports, the Yankees were unwilling to accept an earlier offer that would have required them to send Michael Dunn to the Tigers, in addition to what was already in place. The Diamondbacks were said to be the driving force behind this deal and may have added Dan Schlereth in place of Dunn in order to, ahem, get it done.
The deal would give the Yankees their 2010 center fielder and allow them to more easily let Johnny Damon go or, at least, to not offer as much to him, with Melky Cabrera, Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher still on the roster. The Cubs are said to be interested in Melky.
Posted by: Patrick
Rafael Soriano: Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors reports that reliever Rafael Soriano has accepted arbitration from the Braves, taking himself off of the free agent market. Soriano had been mentioned in connection with the Yankees, but it was thought to be a different acquisition because he is a Type-A free agent and the team would have to surrender a draft pick to sign him. Before the decision had been made Braves GM Frank Wren said he expected them to request a trade if they accepted arbitration. That said, Joel Sherman at the Post says the Yankees have no interest in trading for Soriano. Via Chad Jennings and Tim Dierkes.
Jason Marquis: Chad Jennings mentioned that Brian Cashman flew to the Winter Meetings with agents Seth and Sam Levinson and discussed their client, free agent starting pitcher Jason Marquis. Pitching for Colorado, he was 15-13 with a 4.04 ERA. But, it's unclear if the Yankees have any interest in him.
Backup Catcher: Cashman told Jennings that the team was not in any rush to find a backup catcher. "Cervelli can do that job, he said. "Right now, I'm not focused on backup catcher. We have Posada. We have Cervelli. That doesn't mean I won’t look at it."
Jason Marquis: Chad Jennings mentioned that Brian Cashman flew to the Winter Meetings with agents Seth and Sam Levinson and discussed their client, free agent starting pitcher Jason Marquis. Pitching for Colorado, he was 15-13 with a 4.04 ERA. But, it's unclear if the Yankees have any interest in him.
Backup Catcher: Cashman told Jennings that the team was not in any rush to find a backup catcher. "Cervelli can do that job, he said. "Right now, I'm not focused on backup catcher. We have Posada. We have Cervelli. That doesn't mean I won’t look at it."
Posted by: Patrick
Rich Harden: Sam Borden reports that free agent starter Rich Harden has signed with the Rangers for one year and $7.5 million. It had been reported that the Yankees were among the teams interested.
Zach Kroenke: Former Yankee Zach Kroenke, taken by the Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 draft, spoke with Chad Jennings. Seems like a reasonable guy. Since this is the second time he's been taken in the Rule 5 draft, he will have the option of free agency if he doesn't stick with the Diamondbacks. Otherwise, he'll be offered back to the Yankees. Reports indicated that the Yankees were thinking about taking him with the Nationals Rule 5 pick, but Brian Cashman says that wasn't a consideration.
Juan Miranda: George A. King III at the Post spoke to Cashman, too, and he said that Juan Miranda could be a good designated hitter option next season against righties.
Hideki Matsui: Ken Davidoff says that "increasing expectation around MLB" is that the Yankees and Hideki Matsui will eventually come to terms. Davidoff cautions that it might not happen until January, though. Via Tim Dierkes.
Zach Kroenke: Former Yankee Zach Kroenke, taken by the Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 draft, spoke with Chad Jennings. Seems like a reasonable guy. Since this is the second time he's been taken in the Rule 5 draft, he will have the option of free agency if he doesn't stick with the Diamondbacks. Otherwise, he'll be offered back to the Yankees. Reports indicated that the Yankees were thinking about taking him with the Nationals Rule 5 pick, but Brian Cashman says that wasn't a consideration.
Juan Miranda: George A. King III at the Post spoke to Cashman, too, and he said that Juan Miranda could be a good designated hitter option next season against righties.
Hideki Matsui: Ken Davidoff says that "increasing expectation around MLB" is that the Yankees and Hideki Matsui will eventually come to terms. Davidoff cautions that it might not happen until January, though. Via Tim Dierkes.
07/31: 5 Hours, 14 Minutes...
Posted by: Patrick
Various rumblings...
Pitchers being discussed include Ron Villone, Jamie Moyer, Kevin Millwood (supposedly Cash is trying to find a third team to get them what they want), Jason Johnson, Eddie Guardado, Bob Howry, Scott Sauerbeck, Scott Eyre, Bob Wickman and Gil Meche. We are said to have lost interest in Mark Redman.
On Juan Pierre:
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Bigbie is interesting. I was looking through some clips at MLB.com and it looks like Bigbie can play some defense. He has played 58 games in center, including 6 this year. From the few clips on MLB.com, I think he's probably a decent (at least) defensive solution for the rest of the year. He's 27 and has a career batting average of .271. He would become a free agent at the end of the season.
I'm thinking it would be nice if we could pull of deals for Millwood and Bigbie. With both being FAs at the end of the year, it'll be tough for us to deal good prospects which will make it tougher for us to get them.
Via the New York Daily News, the New York Post, The New York Times, The Star-Ledger, Newsday.com and the Beaver County Times via Pro Sports Daily.
Pitchers being discussed include Ron Villone, Jamie Moyer, Kevin Millwood (supposedly Cash is trying to find a third team to get them what they want), Jason Johnson, Eddie Guardado, Bob Howry, Scott Sauerbeck, Scott Eyre, Bob Wickman and Gil Meche. We are said to have lost interest in Mark Redman.
The Yankees talked to Texas last week about Gary Matthews, but unless the Rangers can get Mike Cameron from the Mets, they can't move Matthews, who is known for his defensive prowess.
Rangers manager Buck Showalter had Womack in Arizona and likes him. Nationals GM Jim Bowden has long been a Womack admirer. Talks between the Nationals and Yankees have been ongoing, but Washington is leery of the $2 million owed on Womack's contract for next year. They could send the Yankees Marlon Byrd.
Rangers manager Buck Showalter had Womack in Arizona and likes him. Nationals GM Jim Bowden has long been a Womack admirer. Talks between the Nationals and Yankees have been ongoing, but Washington is leery of the $2 million owed on Womack's contract for next year. They could send the Yankees Marlon Byrd.
On Juan Pierre:
The Marlins' Juan Pierre? Forget him.
"He is our owner's favorite player," a Marlins official said. "If we traded him, we would all be looking for jobs."
"He is our owner's favorite player," a Marlins official said. "If we traded him, we would all be looking for jobs."
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With Seattle having dealt Randy Winn to the Giants last night, the Yankees were focusing their attention on other outfielders, including Larry Bigbie of Colorado.
The Rockies got Bigbie from Baltimore on Friday night so they could flip him to Boston for catching prospect Kelly Shoppach. But because Shoppach was involved in the three-way Ramirez talks, the Red Sox backed out, angering Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd.
The Rockies got Bigbie from Baltimore on Friday night so they could flip him to Boston for catching prospect Kelly Shoppach. But because Shoppach was involved in the three-way Ramirez talks, the Red Sox backed out, angering Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd.
Bigbie is interesting. I was looking through some clips at MLB.com and it looks like Bigbie can play some defense. He has played 58 games in center, including 6 this year. From the few clips on MLB.com, I think he's probably a decent (at least) defensive solution for the rest of the year. He's 27 and has a career batting average of .271. He would become a free agent at the end of the season.
I'm thinking it would be nice if we could pull of deals for Millwood and Bigbie. With both being FAs at the end of the year, it'll be tough for us to deal good prospects which will make it tougher for us to get them.
Via the New York Daily News, the New York Post, The New York Times, The Star-Ledger, Newsday.com and the Beaver County Times via Pro Sports Daily.
Posted by: Patrick
Our next interview is with Andrew Fletcher, prolific blogger at Scott Proctor's Arm.
When you aren't doing something related to or depending on the Yankees, what are you up to?
I'm a junior print journalism major at Quinnipiac University, so I'm trying to graduate and get a job in the field. I also work for the school's newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and have been a summer camp counselor for the last five years. I'm also a huge New York Giants fan.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
I started Scott Proctor's Arm on May 26, 2007. I had no idea I'd still be doing it to this day. It's been a lot of fun.
When you aren't doing something related to or depending on the Yankees, what are you up to?
I'm a junior print journalism major at Quinnipiac University, so I'm trying to graduate and get a job in the field. I also work for the school's newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and have been a summer camp counselor for the last five years. I'm also a huge New York Giants fan.
How long have you been blogging about the Yankees?
I started Scott Proctor's Arm on May 26, 2007. I had no idea I'd still be doing it to this day. It's been a lot of fun.
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