Mar

PRO Rumors: Braves Jason Heyward, Orioles Adam Jones, Pierzynski, Jay Marshall, Athletics, Chris Young

By Allan

Here are your Tuesday afternoon PRO Rumors:

David O’Brien of The Atlanta Journal Constitution makes a prediction on prospect Jason Heyward, “I think Jason Heyward is going to be the Braves’ right fielder on opening day. There. I’m on the record.” Heyward currently has a .417 average, .611 OBP and .833 slugging percentage in 18 plate appearances over six games. O’Brien suggests that the Braves make a a long-term offer to Heyward before his second season in the majors.
Peter Schmuck and Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun discuss the Orioles renewing the contracts of those players on their 40 man roster. There are pro and cons and both the owners and players aren’t necessarily happy about everything, but it’s how the collective bargaining agreement is set. “There’s no need for both sides to get into any war,” Adam Jones said. “Let’s just play out this year. If it’s all going to work out, it works out. Before you’re arbitration-eligible, I guess they can do whatever they want.” Jones, 24, hit 19 home runs and drove in 70 RBIs for the 2009 Orioles, but because of his lack of Major League service time he is not arbitration eligible, so he’s stuck at whatever the Orioles want to pay him (in this case $465,000 – not too bad). Had he played one more day, he would have been eligible for arbitration. Adam Jones is interested in staying with the Orioles for quite some time. “If they want me to be here for a long time, I would love to be here for a long time”
Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com talks about White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski and is pending free agency after this season. Morosi says, “It’s difficult to imagine him wearing another uniform, isn’t it?”
Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News says the waiver claim of left-handed pitcher Jay Marshall has been voided by the commissioner’s office based on a shoulder injury. He will be returned to the Oakland Athletics.
Robert Slye Jr. of Bleacher Report talks about the Oakland A’s offense.
Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com says that Chris Young of the Padres could be a trade candidate if he’s healthy.