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Are the Toronto Blue Jays the Miami Marlins of last year?
Posted by KDog13 on December 24, 2012
The direction of the Toronto Blue Jays has been a bit of a shocker, but I’m sure the fans are enjoying every moment of the possible rise of the Jays! I wouldn’t get too crazy though if I was a fan, obviously this team is stacked, but so was the Marlins team that was a dud. Now, I’m not saying that the Marlins set a precedent of failure to MLB stacked teams because that would be false. I’m implying that the hype be delivered on the field and not on paper. Then again, I can’t help to see this team play because this team has few holes. The American League East just got really interesting as well, and the Blue Jays were that needed spice to make something taste better. Now it’s been added, and that division is going to be a battle.
On paper, this team’s depth chart looks crazy, and you can only imagine who is batting where.
Outfield; LF Melky Cabrera, CF Colby Rasmus, RF Jose Bautista, and even Rajai Davis as the fourth outfielder. That’s a grade of no lower than a B+.
Infield; C J.P Arencibia, 1B Edwin Encarnacion, 2B Emilio Bonafacio, SS Jose Reyes, 3B Brett Lawrie, and at DH Adam Lind. Also in the infield as a backup there is Maicer Izturis. That is another grade of no lower than a B+.
Starting Pitchers; R.A Dickey, Josh Johnson, Mark Buerhle, Brandon Morrow, Ricky Romero, and J.A Happ. Honestly, that is a solid group of pitchers. Granted health, the Blue Jays have the potential to be a division champ this year. I’d give this staff a B or at max a B+. If Romero can get back to being the pitcher he once was, he is a dangerous number five starter. He could be the next Chris Carpenter.
Bullpen; Casey Janssen (closer), Sergio Santos, Brad Lincoln, Darren Oliver (pending he doesn’t retire), Steve Delabar, Aaron Loup, Brett Cecil, Esmil Rogers, Jeremy Jeffress. Now, not everyone on here will be the bullpen, but I think they need to add someone else. Especially if Oliver decides to retire, that’s a big hole to fill. Oliver was great last year, and he will be depended on again this season if he comes back. Santos is a question mark, Lincoln, and Loup are good pitchers, and Janssen has definitely proved he can be a solid closer. I think the Grade of this bullpen would probably be a C+, but closer to a B if Oliver stays.
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MLB News: Nick Swisher Signs with Indians
Posted by KDog13 on December 23, 2012
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According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News ( Twitter ), Nick Swisher has signed with the Indians. A four year, $56 million dollar deal with a 5th year option depending on plate appearances, to total $70 million.
My Thoughts;
Honestly, Swisher is not a bad player but I just don’t see him being worth this much. But, then again everyone in baseball is overpaid, so it doesn’t mean much to say that. The Indians have a decent team, and I think Swisher should help them, but I’m not sure he is the missing ingredient at that cost to really make them a playoff team.
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MLB: Team by Team August/September Acquisitions, News, and Rumors
Posted by KDog13 on September 5, 2010
MLB: Team by Team August/September Acquisitions, News, and Rumors
Oakland Athletics
Re-signed 1B Tommy Everidge
Rumor: 3b Eric Chavez who has been hampered with injuries is pondering retirement after his latest setback.
Signed OF Jeremy Hermida
1b/OF Conor Jackson was put on the DL
Rumor: OF Carl Crawford likes Oakland’s pitching which weighs heavy on his decision next year for what team to join.
Signed P Yadel Marti
Claimed INF Jeff Larish off waivers from the Detroit Tigers
Los Angeles Angels
Traded P Brian Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins for P Loek Van Mil
Rumor: Carl Crawford like the Angels because there field is soft which is good for an outfielders tender ankles and that the weather is great. Crawford will be a hot topic come free agent time, and look for Angels to pursue heavily.
1B Derrek Lee rejected a deal to come the Angels
C/1B Mike Napoli was claimed by the Red Sox only to be pulled back after no deal was reached
Houston Astros
Claimed INF Matt Downs off waivers from the Giants
Hitting coach Jeff Bagwell is unsure if he will resume the job next season
Released P Brad Thompson
Removed P Chris Sampson from 40 man roster
Designated INF Anderson Hernandez
Traded 3B Pedro Feliz and cash to the Cardinals for P David Carpenter
Extended P Brett Myers through 2012, with a team option in 2013. Myers will make 21 million due to the extension with a possibility to make up to 29.5 million.
Toronto Blue Jays
Extended P Ricky Romero through 2015, with an option in 2016. Romero will make 30.1 million, with a possibility of 13 million in 2016.
Rumor: 1B Lyle Overbay almost became a Red Sox but is dealing with a concussion that stalled a deal.
Atlanta Braves
P Billy Wagner despite a great year still intends on retiring. Wagner has a 6.5 million dollar option for 2011 but seriously seems that he really is retiring.
Released OF Josh Anderson
3B Chipper Jones is out for the season with a torn ACL
Acquired 1B Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris, and Jefferey Lorick.
Outrighted P Chris Resop to Waivers
Milwaukee Brewers
Released P David Riske
Extended OF Corey Hart through 2013, worth 26.5 million.
Traded OF Jim Edmonds to the Reds for OF Chris Dickerson
Released OF Jody Gerut
P LaTroy Hawkins is out for the season as he will undergo surgery
St. Louis Cardinals
Released P Renyel Pinto
Signed P Nate Robertson
Acquired 3B Pedro Feliz and cash from the Astros for P David Carpenter
Chicago Cubs
Rumor: Fredi Gonzalez, and Joe Girardi are at the top of the Cubs manager wishlist. Ryne Sandberg, Eric Wedge, and Pat Listach are in the running as well.
Lou Piniella stepped down as Cubs manager
Traded 1B Derrek Lee to the Braves for pitchers Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris, and Jefferey Lorick.
Traded INF Mike Fontenot to the Giants for OF Evan Crawford
Rumor: Cubs are likely to heavily pursue 1B/OF Adam Dunn with a vacant opening at 1B since longtime Cub Derrek Lee was traded.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Rumor: P Brandon Webb is looking for big money at a base salary of 7.5M
Released SS Bobby Crosby
Signed P Mike Hampton
Rumor: 1B Adam LaRoche is looking for an contract extension which might come since the Diamondbacks didn’t trade him.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Rumor: Dodgers looking to lock up P Ted Lilly with a contract extension
Claimed C Rod Barajas from the Mets for cash considerations
Rumor: Manager Joe Torre is unsure of his future as the manager of the Dodgers. If Mets fail to make the playoffs, look for Jerry Manuel to be gone and Torre to be offered to be the Mets skipper.
Released P Claudio Vargas
Released OF Garret Anderson
Released P Bobby Livingston
Designated INF Juan Castro for assignment
Traded OF Manny Ramirez to the White Sox as a straight waiver claim
Purchased OF Jay Gibbons from Triple A
Signed P Geoff Geary
San Francisco Giants
Released P Todd Wellenmeyer
Acquired OF Jose Guillen from the Royals for cash and a player to be named
Acquired INF Mike Fontenot from the Cubs for OF Evan Dunham
Designated INF Matt Downs for assignment
Designated P Denny Bautista for assignment
Cleveland Indians
Traded OF Austin Kearns to the Yankees for P Zach McAllister
Acquired C Luke Carlin from the Pirates for a player to be named later
Claimed 2B/SS Drew Sutton off waivers from the Reds
Acquired 2B/SS Argenis Reyes and C Juan Apadaco from the Red Sox for future considerations.
Claimed 3B Wes Hodges off waivers from the Rockies
Signed P Saul Rivera
Seattle Mariners
Rumor: Ted Simmons is on the Mariners radar for the vacant manager spot. Bobby Valentine, and Willie Randolph are also possibilities.
Traded 1B Mike Sweeney to the Phillies for either cash or a player to be named later
Fired manager Don Wakamatsu
Florida Marlins
Rumor: Marlins are trying to extend 2B Dan Uggla and P Ricky Nolasco to long term contracts.
Traded OF Cody Ross to the Giants as a straight waiver claim
Extended 3B Wes Helms for 1 year and 1 million
C Ronny Paulino suspended 50 games after testing positive for a banned substance
Following the Nationals and Marlins brawl suspensions were given out including P Chris Volstad 6 games, P Alex Sanabia 5 games, 1B Gaby Sanchez 3 games, and manager Edwin Rodriguez 1 game.
Designated P Jorge Sosa for assignment
Signed 1B Chad Tracy
Signed C Mike Rivera
Signed INF Tug Hulett
New York Mets
Traded OF Jeff Francoeur to the Rangers for INF Joaquin Arias
Released P Ramon Ortiz
Released INF Alex Cora
Rumor: SS Jose Reyes is looking to be locked up in a long term contract with the Mets, Reyes 2011 option will most likely be exercised although.
Traded C Rod Barajas to the Dodgers for cash considerations
Put Francisco Rodriguez on disqualified list
Signed P Yhency Brazoban
Rumor: Mets looking to lock up P R.A. Dickey to a multi year deal
Washington Nationals
Following the Nationals and Marlins brawl suspensions were given out including OF Nyjer Morgan 8 games, P Doug Slaten 3 games, third base coach Pat Listach 3 games, and manager Jim Riggleman 2 games.
Rumor: Nationals will heavily pursue Carl Crawford
Extended P Livan Hernandez for 2011
Acquired SS Brian Bixler from the Pirates for cash considerations
1st round draft pick Bryce Harper won’t play any games in the gulf coast affiliate this season.
P Stephen Strasburg is out for the season and will require Tommy John surgery
Baltimore Orioles
Designated OF Lou Montanez for Assignment
Hired Buck Showalter as the new manager
San Diego Padres
Designated P Cesar Carrillo for Assignment
Acquired P Tyler Lumsden from the Astros for future considerations
Signed OF Jody Gerut
Philadelphia Phillies
Signed P Nate Robertson
Designated SS Cody Ransom for Assignment, accepted minors
Acquired 1B Mike Sweeney from the Mariners for a player to be named later or cash considerations
Designated 3B Greg Dobbs for Assignment, added to 40 man
Placed P Danny Baez on the 15 day disabled list
Pittsburgh Pirates
Traded C Luke Carlin to the Indians for a player to be named later
Designated P Steven Jackson for Assignment
Claimed P Chris Resop off waivers from the Braves
Traded SS Brian Bixler to the Nationals for cash considerations
Claimed P Chan Ho Park off waivers from the Yankees
Traded OF Brandon Jones to the Tigers for a player to be named later
Signed P Luis Heredia
Texas Rangers
Designated OF Brandon Boggs for Assignment
Signed P Jesus Colome
Signed INF Alex Cora
Rumor: The Rangers are looking to extend OF Josh Hamilton to a long term contract
Acquired OF Jeff Francoeur from the Rangers for SS Joaquin Arias
Rumor: The Rangers are looking to extend manager Ron Washington after the season
Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan win the rights to buy the Texas Rangers
Signed OF Willy Taveras
Signed P Mark Prior
Rumor: The Rangers are going to heavily try to re-sign P Cliff Lee
Tampa Bay Rays
Signed OF Brad Hawpe
Signed P Bobby Livingston
Rumor: P Matt Garza or P James Shields could be on the trading block come winter time with the amount of pitching talent coming up in the Rays roster
Signed P Ramon Ortiz
Boston Red Sox
Released OF Jeremy Hermida
Traded P Manny Delcarmen to the Rockies for P Chris Balcolm-Miller
OF Johnny Damon rejected a deal to come back to the Red Sox
Rumor: The Red Sox are looking to extend C/1B Victor Martinez to a multi year contract.
Released P Kason Gabbard
Signed C Adalberto Ibarra
Released P Randor Bierd
Signed 1B Carlos Delgado
Rumor: 1B/3B Mike Lowell is pondering retirement after this season
Released 1B Ryan Shealy
Released INF Tug Hulett
Rumor: The Red Sox were close to acquiring 1B Lyle Overbay from the Blue Jays before Overbay started to have concussion symptoms. This stalled and eventually ended the deal.
Cincinnati Reds
Called up prospect P Aroldis Chapman
Rumor: The Reds are looking to extend manager Dusty Baker but Baker is possibly thinking about seeing what other opportunities present itself. The Reds have presented a deal but Baker hasn’t accepted it yet.
Acquired OF Jim Edmonds from the Brewers for OF Chris Dickerson
Loss INF Drew Sutton to the Indians via Claim off waivers
Signed SS Olivel Florentino
Designated P Micah Owings for Assignment, accepted minors.
Colorado Rockies
Acquired P Manny Delcarmen from the Red Sox for P Chris Balcolm-Miller
Released OF Brad Hawpe
Designated P Randy Flores for Assignment
Signed P Luis Ayala
Kansas City Royals
Purchased P Phillip Humber from minors
Traded OF Jose Guillen to the Giants for future considerations
Detroit Tigers
Purchased C Max St. Pierre from the minors, Pierre has played 14 season in the minors since being drafted in 1997.
Rumor: OF Johnny Damon, SS/3B Johnny Peralta, and P Jeremy Bonderman all want to return with the Tigers after the season
P Bobby Seay is doubtful for the 2011 after electing to have labrum surgery on his throwing shoulder.
Owner Mike Ilitch says that the team will be bringing back General Manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland for the 2011 season
OF Johnny Damon rejected a deal that would of sent him to the Red Sox
Acquired OF Brandon Jones from the Pirates for a player to be named later
Designated P Enrique Gonzalez for Assignment
Minnesota Twins
Acquired P Brian Fuentes from the Angels for P Loek Van Mil
Designated P Loek Van Mil, later was dealt to the Angels for P Brian Fuentes
Acquired P Randy Flores off waivers from the Rockies
Chicago White Sox
Acquired OF Manny Ramirez from the Dodgers as a straight waiver claim
2B Gordan Beckham and P Matt Thornton returned from the disabled list on Friday
Rumor: SS Omar Vizquel is looking to play in 2011 with his recent success and would like to be a White Sox again if they would want him.
Rumor: OF Andrew Jones would like to play with the White Sox next season and has stated he is good for 5 more seasons. Jones is 33 years old.
Designated P Clevelan Santeliz for Assignment
New York Yankees
Designated P Chan Ho Park for Assignment
Rumor: Yankees will most likely pass on 1B Nick Johnson 2011 option
Acquired Austin Kearns from the Indians for P Chris McAllister
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MLB: White Sox acquire Manny Ramirez from the Dodgers
Posted by KDog13 on August 29, 2010
MLB: White Sox acquire Manny Ramirez from the Dodgers
With Manny Ramirez sitting on the bench for the Dodgers, It was only how long till he was wearing a new jersey. The Dodgers really didn’t need Manny Ramirez with all the acquisitions they made. The Dodgers acquired Scott Podsednik in a trade, and added Jay Gibbons. They already have Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Reed Johnson. Trading Manny shouldn’t affect them all too much, so this deal made sense at this time. Manny will pack his bags to go to the Chicago White Sox where he should have a fun time with Ozzie Guillen. Ramirez also adds power to the White Sox and will most likely be there Designated Hitter. The White Sox have too many starters at Outfield for Ramirez too crack an outfield spot. The Dodgers are pondering over whether to take prospect 3b Jon Gilmore and eat some of Ramirez’s contract or get cash. This will be Manny’s 4th team in his 17 seasons. Manny Ramirez is in his final year of his 2 year, $40 million. contract.
Posted in Baseball, Transactions | Tagged: Andre Ethier, Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Jay Gibbons, Jon Gilmore, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp, MLB, MLB Trade, Ozzie Guillen, Reed Johnson, Scott Podsednik | 1 Comment »
MLB: Albert Pujols becomes the 3rd youngest to reach 400-homer milestone
Posted by KDog13 on August 28, 2010
MLB: Albert Pujols becomes the 3rd youngest to reach 400-homer milestone
Albert Pujols hit his milestone 400th home run yesterday against the Washington Nationals. Pujols became the 3rd youngest to reach this milestone and is 47th on the all time home run list. The two younger players to reach this milestone were Alex Rodriguez (29 years, 316 days), and Ken Griffey Jr (30 years, 141 days). Rodriguez currently has 604 home runs, and Griffey Jr who retired in the middle of the season ended up with 630 career home runs.
Pujols is one of the most consistent ball players ever. Pujols in his 10 seasons has averaged 40 homers a season, of course this season isn’t over yet. A high of 49 homers in 2006, and a low of 32 in 2007. Pujols is only 30 years old right now and if he stays healthy. He is on track to hit over 600 home runs in his 15th season. Over 700 in his 18th season.
It is hard to say Pujols won’t stay consistent. He averages 40 homers plus a season, depending on how many he finishes up this season with but age does catch up and will slow down your swing as well as your production. So you really have to take all this into consideration when analyzing the possible next all time home run leader. A big season of 50 homers in 2011 would definitely help in the long run. Will Pujols be number one all time is really depending on how many seasons Alex Rodriguez plays because he has a good shot at breaking the record and some if he does in fact stay healthy.
Pujols current career stats are: .333 average, 401 home runs, and 1,206.
Posted in Baseball | Tagged: Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, Ken Griffey Jr, MLB, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals | 2 Comments »
MLB: Braves acquire Derrek Lee, Signings, and News
Posted by KDog13 on August 18, 2010
MLB: Braves acquire Derrek Lee, Signings and News
The Atlanta Braves acquire 1B Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs for pitchers Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris, and Jeffrey Lorick.
The Cincinnati Reds designated P Michah Owings for assignment. Owings requested to be traded.
The Texas Rangers sign P Jesus Colome
The New York Mets place P Francisco Rodriguez on the disqualified list, he will not be paid.
The Philadelphia Phillies designate OF Greg Dobbs for assignment
The Tampa Bay Rays sign P Ramon Ortiz
The Colorado Rockies are set to release OF Brad Hawpe
The Washington Nationals sign C/OF Bryce Harper (5 years, 9.9M)
Posted in Baseball | Tagged: Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Brad Hawpe, Bryce Harper, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Derrek Lee, Francisco Rodriguez, Greg Dobbs, Jeffrey Lorick, Jesus Colome, Micah Owings, MLB, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Ramon Ortiz, Robinson Lopez, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tyrelle Harris, Washington Nationals | Leave a Comment »
MLB: Giants Acquire Jose Guillen from Royals plus other News
Posted by KDog13 on August 13, 2010
MLB: Giants Acquire Jose Guillen from Royals plus other News
The San Francisco Giants added a power bat plus some depth in outfield by acquiring OF Jose Guillen. The Giants acquired OF Jose Guillen from the Kansas City Royals for cash and a player to be named later.
Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones who is out for the year and was pondering retirement at the end of the season has said that he will come to spring training for the 2011 season. Many thought he would be done after the injury but now he will give it another come spring training. It is not official he will play but he has already committed himself to trying for another season.
The Boston Red Sox are interested in acquiring 1B Lyle Overbay from the Toronto Blue Jays if Carlos Delgado doesn’t pan out.
The Los Angeles Dodgers demote P Jonathan Broxton from his closer role and insert P Hong-Chih Kuo into the role. Octavio Dotel could also be used as he has experience in the role from the past as well as this year on the Pirates before being traded.
The Milwaukee Brewers release OF Jody Gerut
Posted in Baseball, Rumors, Transactions | Tagged: Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Delgado, Chipper Jones, Hong-Chih Kuo, Jody Gerut, Jonathan Broxton, Jose Guillen, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lyle Overbay, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, MLB Trade, Octavio Dotel, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays | 3 Comments »
MLB: Chipper Jones out for the year, News, Acquisitions, and Rumors
Posted by KDog13 on August 12, 2010
MLB: Chipper Jones out for the year, News, Acquisitions, and Rumors
Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones tore his anterior cruciate ligament and will require surgery. After already saying he would think about retiring come season end, it could now be sooner than we thought. This is pending on whether this injury will make him decide to call it quits although it is possible he could be back for one more season. The recovery time from the surgery would be 6 months.
New York Mets P Francisco Rodriguez was arrested for assault on Wednesday Night. Rodriguez was freed without Bail on Thursday, Mets put Rodriguez on the restricted list. This means he can’t play the next 2 games and will not be paid for the 2 games.
Suspensions have been handed out for the St.Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds Brawl. Cincinnati Reds P Johnny Cueto has been suspended 7 games, Manager Dusty Baker has been suspended 2 games, and St.Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa has been Suspended 2 games. Players were also fined including Reds 2B Brandon Phillips, P Russ Springer, and Cardinals C Yadier Molina, and P Chris Carpenter. Cueto, Baker, and La Russa have also been fined.
The San Francisco Giants acquire INF Mike Fontenot from the Chicago Cubs for OF Evan Crawford
P Scott Eyre who retired is looking to comeback and play for the Phillies. With the recent struggles from the lefties on the Phillies, Eyre could be welcomed back soon.
New York Mets OF Jeff Francoeur wants to stay in New York but if he is going to be a starter, he would be open to options such as being traded. Francoeur is starting because Jason Bay is on the DL. Once Bay is off the DL, there will be drama
The Washington Nationals released P Ron Villone
The San Francisco Giants designate P Todd Wellemeyer for assignment
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MLB: Jim Edmonds traded to the Reds, Wakamatsu fired, plus other News
Posted by KDog13 on August 9, 2010
MLB: Jim Edmonds traded to the Reds, Wakamatsu fired, plus other News
The Milwaukee Brewers trade OF Jim Edmonds to the Cincinnati Reds for OF Chris Dickerson. Edmonds who did not play at all in 2009, got an opportunity from the Brewers this year. Edmonds has been a nice surprise or the Brewers as a solid off the bench player. Edmonds before being shipped to the Reds was batting .286, had 8 Home Runs, and 20 RBI’s.
The Seattle Mariners fire head coach Don Wakamatsu. Wakamatsu was hired in 2008 replacing interim head coach Jim Riggleman. Wakamatsu hasn’t panned out how the Mariners expected. The Mariners coming into this year was expected to a top team in the AL West but are 42-70 this season. Change was expected, change was needed, and change is what will happen.
Oakland Athletics top prospect Chris Carter who was acquired from the Diamondbacks via the Dan Haren trade in 2007 is expected to be called up and make his big league debut.
Utility player Cody Ransom who was designated for assignment by the Philadelphia Phillies has accepted to join the Phillies Triple A team
OF Jeremy Hermida who was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox wasn’t claimed and has been outrighted to Triple A
Posted in Baseball, Transactions | Tagged: Arizona Diamondbacks, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Chris Carter, Chris Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds, Cody Ransom, Dan Haren, Don Wakamatsu, Jeremy Hermida, Jim Edmonds, Jim Riggleman, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners | 2 Comments »
