Rumors for February, 2010
Nationals and reliever Sean Burnett go to arbitration
Posted by: | CommentsThe Washington Nationals and reliever Sean Burnett went in front of a salary arbitration panel on Thursday in Tampa, Florida. Burnett is asking for $925,000 and the Nationals offered $775,000. A decision is expected on Friday.
Burnett did not comment on what was said during the hearing, but he said, “I learned a lesson. I don’t want to deal with it again.” He had wished that both sides had come to an agreement with the team before going to arbitration.
Burnett, 27, has career 8-9 record with a 4.35 ERA with the Pirates and Nationals. He was 1-1 with 3.20 ERA in 33 appearances with the team in 2009. You can see Burnett’s contract history and statistics here.
Marlins sign RHP Mike MacDougal
Posted by: | Comments2/18 17:25: Ken Rosenthal says that MacDougal will make $650,000 if he makes the squad and he will set up for Leo Nunez.
2/18 17:14: According to Ken Rosenthal, MacDougal will make less than $1 million if he makes the club. He has the option to be released if he does not make the Big League roster.
2/18 17:07: According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, the Florida Marlins have signed former Washington Nationals closer Mike MacDougal to a Minor League contract and invitation to Spring Training.
MacDougal will provide late inning depth to the Marlins. Leo Nunez is expected to be the team’s closer.
MacDougal, 33 in March, was 11-1 with 3.60 ERA with 20 saves with the the Nationals in 2009. You can see MacDougal’s contract history and statistics here.
Eric Gagne Rumors: Dodgers and Rockies may take a chance
Posted by: | Comments2/18 15:22: According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the Colorado Rockies have offered Gagnet a Minor League contract. Harding says the Dodgers are still a factor.
2/17 10:23: Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated says that the Los Angeles Dodgers are the most likely landing spot for Gagne, but the Rockies are still in the mix since Gagne and manager Jim Tracy are close.
2/16 16:53: Thomas Harding of MLB.com says that Gagne was throwing in front of Rockies officials today.
2/16 09:49: According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, Gagne wants to be a Dodger again. The club has not made an offer to their former closer nor have they decided if they would make an offer.
2/16 01:26: According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies have watched Eric Gagne throw and both teams may be willing to take a chance on the pitcher.
Gagne drew interest from the Phillies in January, but no contract was offered. The Phillies were looking for bullpen help since closer Brad Lidge may miss the start of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
Gagne’s contract was voided last season by the Milwaukee Brewers for failing his physical. As a starter in the independent Canadian-American League last summer, Gagne had a 6-6 record with a 4.65 ERA in 17 starts.
You can see Gagne’s Major League contracts and statistics here.
PRO Rumors: Todd Helton, Jason Giambi, Aaron Rowand, Indians, Greg Burke
Posted by: | CommentsHere are a few links to follow on Thursday:
- According to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post, veteran first baseman Todd Helton says that he need more rest to be more effective in 2010. Helton said, “I had nothing left at the end of the year.” The Rockies brought back first baseman Jason Giambi to allow Helton to stay fresh throughout the year.
- Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News talks about Aaron Rowand and his off season conditioning program to get him ready to hit lead off for the Giants.
- According to Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com, current Indians’ GM Mark Shapiro will be promoted to team president at the end of the 2010 season. Assistant GM Chris Antonetti will assume Shipiro’s GM role. Current team president Paul Dolan will assume the role of team chairman and chief executive officier.
- According to Dan Hayes of the North County Times, San Diego Padres relief pitcher Greg Burke cleared waivers and is invited to Spring Training. Burke, was placed on unconditional waivers last week.
- Dusty Baker talks about his plans for Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman as reported by John Fay for the Cincinnati Enquirer.
- Jordan Bastian of MLB.com checks in from Blue Jays’ camp.
- Buster Olney of ESPN The Magazine reports that Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts experiencing discomfort from kidney stones.
New features at PRO Rumors – graphs, redesign, contracts, PRO Rumors TV
Posted by: | CommentsHello!
Don’t adjust your screen. The professional baseball utility formally known as MLB Secrets is now known as PRO Rumors. Recently Major League Baseball asked us to remove the MLB trademark from our name. Rather than spend a lot of money fighting them, we have decided that it is best to re-brand our products and site immediately. As of February, we are known as PRO Rumors.
In addition to our name change, here’s a list of recent additions to our the PRO Rumors website, blog and iPhone app:
–Allan and The PRO Rumors Team
