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2008 AL Gold Glove Winners
6. November 2008 by Glendo.
New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina has won his seventh Gold Glove, his first since 2003.
The list of winners includes: catcher Joe Mauer of the Twins, first baseman Carlos Pena of the Rays, second baseman Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox, shortstop Michael Young of the Rangers, third baseman Adrian Beltre of the Mariners and outfielders Grady Sizemore of the Indians, Ichiro Suzuki of the Marniers, and Tori Hunter of the Angels.
Hunter and Ichiro have now won eight Gold Gloves in a row.
GM meetings
6. November 2008 by gchacko.
- A potential three-way deal being discussed, that would send outfielder Hideki Matsui from the New York Yankees to the Seattle Mariners for a pitching prospect, perhaps Ryan Rowland-Smith. The Yankees would package the prospect with second baseman Robinson Cano and another young player to the Rockies for Matt Holliday. On the pitching front the Yankees will make their record-breaking pitch to C.C. Sabathia. If it fails, they’ll move on to A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe, and Oliver Perez. Joel Sherman of the post says the Yankees could get involved on Manny Ramirez, but only if they fail to sign Mark Teixeira and manage to trade Hideki Matsui.
- Ken Rosenthal says the Cubs are the frontrunner for Peavy, “perhaps even ahead of the Braves.” He says the Cubs also want to re-sign Ryan Dempster. The Cubs’ dream rotation would be Peavy, Carlos Zambrano, Dempster, Ted Lilly, and Rich Harden.
- ESPN’s Buster Olney wrote in his blog this morning that the Mets are probably not willing to go past three years for Francisco Rodriguez or any reliever. Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Mets and Rays have had preliminary discussions about Edwin Jackson and Andy Sonnanstine. The Rays have some interest in Aaron Heilman, though the Mets would need to give more According to Peter Gammons, on ESPN.com. There as also a rumor that if the angles loose Texiera to the Yanks, they would turn their attention to the Mets 1b Carlos Delgado.
- Some Dodger officials have spread the word that Russell Martin will either be traded or moved to third base. However, Dodgers GM Ned Colletti recently told the Los Angeles Times that reports of him looking to trade Martin are ‘untrue.’
2008 NL Gold Glove Winners
5. November 2008 by Glendo.
David Wright and Carlos Beltran have won the Gold Glove at their respective positions. It is Wright’s second in a row and Beltran’s third straight.
The rest of the NL winners : Greg Maddux of the Dodgers at pitcher, Yadier Molina of the Cardinals at catcher, Adrian Gonzalez of the Padres at first base, Brandon Phillips of the Reds at second base, Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies at shortstop and Nate McLouth of the Pirates and Shane Victorino of the Phillies in the outfield.
Maddux’s award adds to his record of 18 Gold Gloves.
Around the majors… (NY)
5. November 2008 by gchacko.
Mets
According to a recent report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox intend to trade RHP Javier Vazquez this off-season in exchange for a second or third baseman. Chicago Tribune’s Dave van Dyck writes, ‘The Mets have interest in Javier Vazquez,’ according to a well-placed source at the GM meetings.
Last weekend, in the Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo wrote, “The Mets are still eyeing Mariners free agent Raul Ibanez. In a report for FoxSports.com, Ken Rosenthal writes the same, saying, “The Mets maintain interest in Ibanez, whom they tried to acquire last July.” He has hit at least .280 with 20 HR and a .350 OBP during each of the last four seasons with the Mariners.
The agent for free-agent Brian Fuentes told reporters that he will meet with Mets GM Omar Minaya during this week’s GM Meetings in California.The agent told reporters, regarding Fuentes, ‘New York is on our radar…I think he would be great there, he really thrives under pressure.” The early buzz surrounding Francisco Rodriguez suggests he is capable of landing a five-year, $70 million contract…
In a recent article, Marty Noble of MLB.com writes the following about free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson:
“From what I’m told, Hudson, a free agent, yearns to play for the Mets. I can’t be sure of that. I don’t know him. But what I know of him would suit the Mets’ purposes quite well. Whether or not Hudson wants to play at Citi Field, money will be a factor, and the $18 million owed Castillo can make it an issue.”
Yankees
Yesterday, the Yankees announced two transactions. They declined the 2009 team options for Jason Giambi ($22 million) and Carl Pavano ($13 million). However, Cashman did meet with Pavano’s agent, and has not ruled out the possibility of signing either player.
While the Yankees’ primary objective is to discuss Sabathia, there is also a possibility that the Yankees could go after Orlando Hudson, in the unlikely event that they trade Robinson Cano. Cashman has said that he intends to bring aboard “multiple” starting pitchers, with Sabathia and A.J. Burnett the top two available on the market. Burnett’s agent, Darek Braunecker, announced yesterday that Burnett would opt out of the two years and $24 million remaining on his contract with Toronto.
Bobby Abreu wants to stay in the Bronx, but the Yankees are overloaded with outfielders {Melky, Damon, Gardner, Matsui and Nady}. It seems that Abreu, who hit .296 with 20 homers and 100 RBI, will be looking for a new home this winter. Chicago or either
Florida team would be a god fit for him.
CheeseSteak Celebration!
3. November 2008 by critter.
CAN YOU TELL THIS SITE IS RUN BY MOSTLY METS FANS?!?! It might be a week late, but congrats to Cole Hamles and the Philadelphia Phillies - the 2008 World Series Champions!!!!
They powered their way through the playoffs and proved that it is actually possible for a team in the NL East to get the job done!!! Look for the Muts to really open up the checkbook (to the likes of Yankees recent standards) this offseason….
September baseball updates
1. September 2008 by gchacko.
- Toronto traded shortstop David Eckstein to Arizona on Sunday night in exchange for minor league pitcher Chad Beck
- Kent will undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee on Tuesday. It is possible that he may comeback before the end of the season.
- Victor Martinez was in the lineup Friday for the first time since June 11. Martinez was activated off the disabled list, where he had been for over two months while recovering from arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow.
- Aviles left the Royals’ game against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday after he was hit in the hand with a pitch. Aviles got hit while he was swinging at a pitch from rookie Armando Galarraga in the top of the seventh.
- Lowell has been progressing as he comes back from a strained oblique muscle, but the Red Sox continue to be cautious with their third baseman
- Pitcher Dontrelle Willis will return to the Tigers on Monday as part of their September roster expansion
- White Sox slugger Jim Thome hit the 536th home run of his career on Sunday against the Red Sox, tying Mickey Mantle for 14th place on the career list
- Youkilis missed Saturday’s 8-2 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox due to an illness.
2009 free agency list {MLB}..Position players
16. August 2008 by gchacko.
Here is a list of 09 free agents :
Catchers
Rod Barajas, Michael Barrett, Henry Blanco, Johnny Estrada, Toby Hall,
Jason LaRue, Paul Lo Duca , Miguel Olivo, Mike Redmond, Ivan Rodriguez, David Ross
Jason Varitek, Gregg Zaun
First basemen
Rich Aurilia, Sean Casey, Tony Clark, Carlos Delgado, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Giambi
Wes Helms, Eric Hinske, Doug Mientkiewicz, Kevin Millar, Richie Sexson, Mark Teixeira
Daryle Ward
Second basemen
Jamey Carroll, Ray Durham, Mark Ellis, Mark Grudzielanek, Orlando Hudson, Tadahito Iguchi, Jeff Kent, Felipe Lopez, Mark Loretta, Aaron Miles, Nick Punto
Shortstops
Orlando Cabrera, David Eckstein, Adam Everett, Rafael Furcal, Nomar Garciaparra
Cesar Izturis, Felipe Lopez, Edgar Renteria, Juan Uribe, Omar Vizquel
Third basemen
Rich Aurilia, Casey Blake, Hank Blalock, Joe Crede, Nomar Garciaparra, Wes Helms
Chipper Jones, Dallas McPherson
Left fielders
Moises Alou, Garret Anderson, Milton Bradley, Emil Brown, Pat Burrell, Carl Crawford
Adam Dunn, Cliff Floyd, Luis Gonzalez, Raul Ibanez, Kevin Mench, Jason Michaels
Craig Monroe, Jay Payton, Wily Mo Pena, Manny Ramirez, Juan Rivera
Center fielders
Rocco Baldelli, Mike Cameron , Jim Edmonds, Mark Kotsay, Corey Patterson
Right fielders
Bobby Abreu, Casey Blake, Cliff Floyd, Brian Giles, Ken Griffey Jr., Vladimir Guerrero
Brad Wilkerson
DHs
Juan Rivera, Mike Sweeney, Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, Jose Vidro
MLB injury updates for fantasy
12. August 2008 by gchacko.
Matsui (knee) could begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week, NY Newsday reports.
His progress continues to move along at a good pace, but look for Matsui to be limited to a DH role upon his return. As a result, Melky Cabrera’s playing time may be in jeopardy as Johnny Damon might have to play center field in order to clear a space for Xavier Nady in left.
Lee (fractured pinkie) underwent successful season-ending surgery on Monday, the Houston Chronicle reports.
It turns out that Lee actually had six fractures in his pinkie, rather than three as it was initially believed. Although his season is over, Lee’s doctor said that he doesn’t believe that a second operation will be necessary.
Chamberlain (shoulder) said he’s experiencing no pain, but the Yankees are pushing back the start of his throwing program to Friday, NY Newsday reports.
Given that the Yankees are pretty much in do-or-die mode for the rest for the rest of the season, it’s a little bit surprising that they’d push Chamberlain back a couple of days in his rehab because of simple logistics.
Crawford is debating whether to have surgery to repair the torn tendon band on his right middle finger, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Unfortunately for his owners, Crawford said that he expects to miss six-to-eight weeks either way, meaning that you can’t count on him to post any fantasy production for the rest of the season.
Longoria has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a fractured wrist, MLB.com reports.
Further tests revealed the fracture, as initial X-rays after the game on Thursday were negative. The Rays are getting thunderstruck by crucial injuries right now, as Longoria joins Carl Crawford on the DL.
Other notes.
- Upton went 2-for-5 as the DH in the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson on Monday.
- Wainwright (finger) threw 48 pitches in a three-inning rehab start on Monday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
- Ankiel (abdominal strain) returned to the lineup Monday and singled twice.
- LaRoche (ribcage) went 2-for-3 with a homer for Low-A Hickory on Monday
- Martinez (elbow) took a full batting practice session on Monday and hopes to start a rehab assignment this weekend
- Hafner (shoulder) hit indoors on Monday and hopes to start taking batting practice by the middle of the week
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Garcia to Tigers
12. August 2008 by gchacko.
Freddy Garcia agreed to a minor league contract with the Tigers. The Tigers hope to have him in the Majors by month’s end for a playoff drive. The Tigers are eight games out in the AL Central and 9.5 out of the wild card, so their playoff chances hover around 2-4%. But there’s not much downside to adding Garcia just in case.
Byrd to Sox
12. August 2008 by gchacko.
Boston acquired Byrd from the Indians on Tuesday for a player to be named later. Byrd has pitched phenomenally of late and will instantly enter Boston’s pitching rotation. It’s unknown at the moment whether he’ll take Clay Buchholz’s turn in the rotation on Friday or if Boston will have him wait until Sunday, when Charlie Zink, called up in response to Tim Wakefield’s placement on the DL, is due to make his 2nd start.
