Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Ludicrous speed, Go! (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Browse more photos » Luis Castillo is under contract for two more years at $6 million per, yet we all seem to be forging ahead with our offseason plans as if his jettisoning is a foregone conclusion. Rumored deals for Lyle Overbay and Kevin Millwood have gone nowhere (if in fact they were ever really...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Some links to read through on Ryan Howard's 30th birthday... MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports that the Marlins may spend on a corner outfielder, a second baseman or a third baseman if they free up some payroll by trading Dan Uggla. Jamey Carroll is one of the many free agents the Marlins would consider. The Brewers are open to bringing Craig Counsell back, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Ken Rosenthal...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
According to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com (via Twitter), the Marlins have some amount of interest in free-agent infielder Jamey Carroll. Gonzalez spoke Wednesday with Carroll's agent, Jonathan Maurer, who said the Marlins are pursuing the 35-year-old infielder, but not as aggressively as some other teams. According to Maurer, 10 other clubs have expressed interest in Carroll, who hit .276/.355/.340 in...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Bye Bye Bruntlett No longer will we have to ask the question "Why is Eric Bruntlett on the Phillies?" As of today, he's gone from the 40-man roster, along with John Ennis, Paul Hoover, Andy Tracy, and Tyler Walker. Todd Zolecki reports that Bruntlett and Walker "will not be back next season"; the other three could return on minor league deals. Perhaps less heartening is Zolecki's...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
There's no such thing as an offseason- just different kinds of on-seasons. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com believes the Phillies will find a replacement for Eric Bruntlett among John McDonald, Omar Vizquel, Jamey Carroll, Ronnie Belliard and Juan Uribe. According to Scott Olsen, arbitration-eligible member of the Washington Nationals (for now, anyway), his shoulder is now 100 percent. Larry Stone of the Seattle...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The Nationals are considering a number of options up the middle. Here's the latest: MLB.com's Bill Ladson expects the Nationals to try trading Cristian Guzman this offseason. It won't be easy, given his $8MM salary. Manager Jim Riggleman likes Ian Desmond, but others within the organization believe the infielder needs more minor league seasoning. Could Ronnie Belliard return to play second base? Ladson...
Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
These charts tells me the Royals are now in the Luis Rodriguez sweepstakes. Click to enlarge Full data after the jump. Second basemen AGE TYPE CLUB OPTION WAR UZR/150 wOBA ISO PA Felipe Lopez 30 B 4.6 7.6 0.356 0.118 680 Placido Polanco 34 A 3.1 11 0.321 0.112 676 Juan Uribe 31 2.9 16.4 0.351 0.206 432 Orlando Hudson 32 A 2.9 -3.7 0.342 0.134 631 Craig Counsell 39 2.8 18 0.336 0.124 459 Adam Kennedy...
Nick & Nick's Twins Blog (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
In analyzing possible targets for the Twins this offseason, I'm starting to realize that I've been perhaps overly positive. J.J. Hardy? Great acquisition ! Carl Pavano? Bring him back ! Adrian Beltre? Great fit ! And don't forget about my sleeper free agent second baseman, Jamey Carroll! Lest I start to look like anything other than a nay-saying curmudgeon, let's spend today's post talking about a...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
A few notes from ESPN's Buster Olney... Olney believes other teams could join the Reds and Tigers in cost-cutting mode. He says the teams with payroll space "will be in position to make some excellent deals." Olney finds it unlikely that Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, or John Lackey will receive a $100MM contract. Catcher Brad Ausmus on 2010: "I could end up playing if somebody wants me."...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Potential 2009 Free Agents Here's a press release (PDF) from the MLBPA listing the players eligible to file for free agency beginning today. Jamey Carroll and Tomo Ohka are the only potential free agents currently on the Indians 40-man roster.
Purple Row (Free subscription) | 10/03/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP What do you know about the three times the Rockies imitated swimmers in the regular season? Browse more photos » Yesterday, I pointed out that the Rockies have managed to clinch on October 1 all three years the have made it to the postseason, but that's not the only trivia Rocktober brings. Have a little fun. Answer the following questions for all...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP Carlos Carrasco had to be helped off the field in the fourth inning after being struck by a line drive. Browse more photos » If this game were not a tuneup for Boston starter Jon Lester , the left-hander might have finished the game. Instead, he went 6.1, and let his bullpen finish the shutout. The Indians managed two hits against Lester, and one more...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Lineups: INDIANS (65-93): CF Michael Brantley, 2B Jamey Carroll , 3B Jhonny Peralta , LF Matt LaPorta, DH Kelly Shoppach, 1B Andy Marte , SS Luis Valbuena, C Lou Marson , RF Trevor Crowe. RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-3, 9.00). RED SOX (91-67): CF Jacoby Ellsbury, 2B Dustin Pedroia , C Victor Martinez , 1B Kevin Youkilis , DH David Ortiz, LF Jason Bay, 3B Mike Lowell , RF Joey Gathright, SS Alex Gonzalez....
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Good news! The Paw Sox aren't playing tonight. Woohoo! Thankfully, Terry Francona is sending out a real lineup after the shellacking last night. Like I said in the game recap, let's hope the Sox finish on a good note. A four game sweep would be nice. At least let them look good, huh? Current Series 4 game series vs Indians @ Fenway Park Cleveland Indians Let's Go Tribe! @ Boston Red Sox Over the Monster...
Let's Go Tribe (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
Chicago at Cleveland, 7:05 PM Lineups: INDIANS (64-91): 2B Jamey Carroll , SS Asdrubal Cabrera, RF Shin-Soo Choo , 3B Jhonny Peralta , DH Travis Hafner , LF Matt LaPorta , 1B Andy Marte , C Lou Marson , CF Trevor Crowe . LHP Aaron Laffey (7-7, 3.93). WHITE SOX (75-81): RF DeWayne Wise, 3B Gordon Beckham , LF Carlos Quentin , DH Paul Konerko , CF Alex Rios , 1B Josh Fields , C Tyler Flowers , 2B Jayson...
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