Rumors for August, 2011
Diamondbacks claim Tommy Manzella off waivers
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed short stop Tommy Manzella off waivers from the Houston Astros according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Manzella was designated for assignment yesterday by the Astros. He’s hitting .230/.319/.360 with 7 HR’s and 48 RBI’s in 361 AB’s for the Astros’ Triple-A team in 2011.
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Injury updates: Hanson, Gordon, Ramirez and Cobb
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Here’s a running list of injury updates around the Major Leagues:
– An MRI exam on right handed pitcher Tommy Hanson revealed no structural damage according to David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. O’Brien adds that the Braves hope he can avoid going on the DL and start Tuesday against the Giants.
– The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed short stop Dee Gordon on the Disabled List with a bruised shoulder according to Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times. Manager Don Mattingly said Gordon is going to the DL only as a precaution.
– The Florida Marlins have placed Hanley Ramirez on the Disabled List retroactive to August three, with a sprained left shoulder reports Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.
– Right handed pitcher Alex Cobb will undergo season-ending surgery to remove a “blockage” for the area of his first rib on the right side according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.
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Cardinals interested in Arthur Rhodes
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In a Tweet by Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he says that the Cardinals are “kicking tires” on the recently released Arthur Rhodes. Rhodes was placed on release waivers earlier this week and is currently a free agent.
The 41-year old veteran is 3-3 with a 4.81 ERA in 32 relief appearances this season.
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Possible suitors for Jose Reyes
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Shortstop Jose Reyes will become a free agent at the end of this season, and Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated provides us a list of possible destinations for Reyes.
– San Francisco Giants: Heyman believes the Giants are a “natural fit” for Reyes. The Giants are a big-market team, and they could use not only an offensive boost, but also a short stop.
– Los Angeles Angels: Reyes’ speed would fit into Mike Scioscia’s running game as Heyman points out. But the Angles have three important pieces that will become free agents after the 2012 season- Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana- and that could negatively impact the chances of the Angels signing Reyes.
– Washington Nationals: They decided to spend big this winter by signing Jayson Werth, and they could do the same this year with Reyes.
– St. Louis Cardinals: Albert Pujols is their priority, but if he signs elsewhere, Reyes could be a good piece to pick up.
– Detroit Tigers: Even though Johnny Peralta is having a good year, Heyman says that owner Mike Ilitch has occasionally stretched to win.
– Philadelphia Phillies: Jimmy Rollins will become a free agent and Heyman believes they won’t spend that big on a short stop. But you can’t rule them out either way.
– Boston Red Sox: Their top prospect, Jose Iglesias, is unproven as a hitter, but the Red Sox are considered as a long shot as well.
– New York Yankees: Heyman believes Derek Jeter still have another solid year at shortstop left in him, so signing Reyes would be a long shot.
– Atlanta Braves: They traded for Michael Bourn, so they have a lead off hitter now, and with Alex Gonzalez at short stop they won’t probable go after Reyes.
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Padres sign Pedro Feliz to a Minor League deal
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The San Diego Padres have agreed to a Minor League deal with infielder Pedro Feliz according to a source close to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com.
Feliz agreed to a Minor League deal with the Royals back in February, but he was released late in March. He was set to earn $800,000 plus $200,000 in incentives if he made the Major League roster.
The 35-year old Feliz, hit .218/.240/.293 with 5 HR’s and 40 RBI’s with the Cardinals and Astros combined in 2010.
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Astros designate Tommy Manzella for assignment
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The Houston Astros have designated short stop Tommy Manzella for assignment according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Manzella is hitting .230/.319/.360 with 7 HR’s and 48 RBI’s in 361 AB’s for the Astros’ Triple-A team in 2011.
Kansas City Royals place Kyle Davies on release waivers
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According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star, the Kansas City Royals have put right handed pitcher Kyle Davies on release waivers. This movement will create room for catcher Salvador Perez.
The Royals signed Davies to a one-year deal back in January. Davies was 1-9 with a 6.75 ERA in 61.1 innings throughout 13 starts with the Royals in 2011.
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Atlanta Braves release Scott Proctor
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The Atlanta Braves released right handed pitcher Scott Proctor according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The Braves signed him to a Minor League deal back in April.
Proctor was 2-3 with a 6.44 ERA in 29.1 innings throughout 31 games for the Braves in 2011.
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Could La Russa finish his managerial career with White Sox?
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Here’s the latest from Tracy Ringolsby of FOX Sports on what may happen to some baseball managers in the near future:
– Bob Melvin could be invited back by the Oakland Athletics.
– The word is that the Red Sox had already decided in Spring Training to exercise Terry Francona’s options for 2012 and 2013.
– Tony La Russa could end up with the Chicago White Sox to close out his career, but Buddy Bell is also a candidate.
– Ozzie Guillen is the favorite to land the job with the Florida Marlins, but Bobby Valentine could also be in the mix.
– New Astros’ owner, Jim Crane, is expected to be approved next week.
– Jim Hendry and Mike Quade of the Chicago Cubs could be on their way out despite having contracts through 2012. Pat Gillick could be a replacement on the North Side.
– Brian Cashman’s contract ends after the season and there’s speculation that he could be lured away from New York.
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Nationals acquire Miguel Perez from the Pirates
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The Washington Nationals have acquired Minor League Miguel Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post. Kilgore adds that he will report to Harrisburg.
He was traded from the Nationals to the Pirates back in June. Perez is hitting .269/.321/.346 with 2 RBI’s in 26 AB’s for the Nationals and Pirates’ Minors in 2011.
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