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Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Combining a couple of my previous article on UZR projections (now updated with UZR/150 values) and the wOBA to WAR conversion , I have created a spreadsheet to project 2010 WAR values of most FA hitters and determine how much money should be spent for the player's production for a multi-year contract. Here are the 20 top projected free agent position players: Rank Name 2010 Projected WAR Position UZR/150...
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Joe Crede,
John McDonald,
Johnny Damon,
Jose Molina,
Marco Scutaro,
Mark DeRosa,
Marlon Byrd,
Matt Holliday,
Miguel Tejada,
Mike Cameron,
Nick Johnson,
Orlando Cabrera,
Placido Polanco,
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Troy Glaus
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Mike Napoli Ranked Worst Defensive Catcher in Baseball "As for the bottom ranks... Josh Bard is at -7.3, the human swing machine, Miguel Olivo, is at -8.8, and the Living Stereotype, Mike Napoli, is at -9.7. No wonder the Angels think Mathis is a good defender." from www.drivelinemechanics.com
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer has the latest on the Reds, after talking with GM Walt Jocketty. Asked about trading Joey Votto, Jocketty replied, "Oh God, no." The Reds are restricted by their payroll, but Jocketty said, "not yet" as far as trading players to make the budget. Check out our Reds Offseason Outlook for details on their commitments. If the Reds can't negotiate...
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Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Here are the rankings via AOL Fanhouse : Players with * have 2010 options in current contract Type A free agents (with former team): Jason Bay, OF, Boston Rafael Betancourt, RP, Colorado* Orlando Cabrera, IF, Minnesota Johnny Damon, OF, Yankees Octavio Dotel, RP, White Sox Jermaine Dye, OF, White Sox* Chone Figgins, IF, Angels Mike Gonzalez, RP, Atlanta John Grabow, RP, Cubs Kevin Gregg, RP, Cubs LaTroy...
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Andy Pettitte,
Bengie Molina,
Billy Wagner,
Bob Howry,
Braden Looper,
Brandon Lyon,
Brian Giles,
Carl Crawford,
Carlos Delgado,
Carl Pavano,
Chan Ho Park,
Chone Figgins,
Cliff Lee,
Darren Oliver,
Doug Brocail,
Doug Davis,
Erik Bedard,
Felipe Lopez,
Garret Anderson,
Guillermo Mota,
Jason Bay,
Jason Kendall,
Jason Marquis,
Jermaine Dye,
Joe Beimel,
Joel Pineiro,
John Grabow,
John Lackey,
Johnny Damon,
Jon Garland,
Jose Valverde,
Justin Duchscherer,
Kevin Gregg,
Kiko Calero,
LaTroy Hawkins,
Manny Ramirez,
Marco Scutaro,
Mark DeRosa,
Marlon Byrd,
Matt Holliday,
Melvin Mora,
Miguel Tejada,
Mike Cameron,
Mike Gonzalez,
Nick Johnson,
Octavio Dotel,
Orlando Cabrera,
Orlando Hudson,
Placido Polanco,
Rafael Betancourt,
Rafael Soriano,
Ramon Hernandez,
Randy Johnson,
Randy Wolf,
Rich Harden,
Rod Barajas,
Ronnie Belliard,
Scott Eyre,
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Troy Glaus,
Vicente Padilla,
Victor Martinez,
Vladimir Guerrero,
Will Ohman,
Xavier Nady
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
After declining their 2010 option for Miguel Olivo, the Royals are searching for a catcher according to Bob Dutton of The KC Star. Dutton mentions that it would be best for the team to fill their hole behind the plate prior to December 12th, allowing them to non-tender the incumbent John Buck. “We led all of baseball (last season) in passed balls and wild pitches,” general manager Dayton...
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We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Under Contract: 1. Cliff Lee- $9M 2. Greg Dobbs- $1.35M 3. Ryan Howard- $19M 4. Jimmy Rollins- $7.5M 5. Chase Utley- $15M 6. Raul Ibanez- $11.5M 7. Jayson Werth- $7M 8. Cole Hamels- $6.65M 9. JC Romero- $4M 10. Brad Lidge- $11.5M 11. Jamie Moyer- $8M 12. Ryan Madson- $4.5M Total= $105M for only half a roster. Arbitration Eligible: 1. Joe Blanton- will be back, '09 $5.475M. 2. Shane Victorion- will...
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Antonio Bastardo,
Ben Francisco,
Brad Lidge,
Brandon Lyon,
Brett Myers,
Carlos Ruiz,
Chad Durbin,
Chan Ho Park,
Chase Utley,
Chone Figgins,
Clay Condrey,
Cliff Lee,
Cole Hamels,
Craig Counsell,
Eric Bruntlett,
Greg Dobbs,
J.C. Romero,
Jack Taschner,
Jamie Moyer,
Jayson Werth,
Jerry Hairston,
Jimmy Rollins,
Joe Blanton,
John Mayberry,
Kiko Calero,
Mark DeRosa,
Matt Stairs,
Miguel Cairo,
Octavio Dotel,
Paul Bako,
Pedro Feliz,
Pedro Martinez,
Ramon Hernandez,
Raul Ibanez,
Ryan Howard,
Ryan Madson,
Scott Eyre,
Sports,
Tyler Walker,
Yorvit Torrealba
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary: The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout. The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee. The Diamondbacks exercised their $8.5MM option on Brandon Webb. The Royals declined options on Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta. The Brewers declined David Weathers' $3.7MM...
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
It wasn’t just Mark Teahen who became an ex-Royal on Friday. The club also bought its way out of 2010 contract options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta. The moves were expected — but came at a combined cost of $1.1 million.
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Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Nam Y Huh - AP Browse more photos » 1. Hitting for power.
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Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Kansas City Royals have declined the 2010 options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta.
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Kansas City Royals have declined the 2010 options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta.
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Royals declined their 2010 options on Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta, according to a team press release. On Crisp, the Royals chose his $500K buyout over his $8MM option. It's possible the Royals will offer Crisp an incentive-laden deal (he had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders this summer). The Royals plan to go in a different direction than Olivo at catcher; they may also...
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Now that the World Series has ended, the clock has started for clubs to make decisions about any player options for 2010. The Royals have three such decision to make, involving Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta. Bob Dutton of The KC Star breaks down what we might see happen with those three... Decisions on Crisp's and Yabuta's options are due five days after the end of the World Series,...
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Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
I've already posted on the Royals catchers, this is simply an up-date. Miguel Olivo would be a solid option for our catching vacancy but if the Royals keep him then they may need to move either Pena or Buck. The Royals have three days to decide on Olivo's option which is 3.3M, if they pick-it up but he declines ( mutual option) then he gets 100k buyout... Olivo, 31, had a career-best and club-leading...
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Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
The Royals have some decisions to make behind the plate, they are said to be discussing shaking things up. They currently have three catchers, who could all be available this off-season. Olivo has a club option while Pena and Buck are both non-tender candidates. Of course, the Royals will attempt to move them before they non-tender anyone. Miguel Olivo is the veteran of the group, the 31 y/o right...
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