Rumors for September, 2011
Wang wants to return to Nationals for 2012
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Right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang would like to return to the Washington Nationals in 2012 despite being a free agent after the season, according to an article by Bill Ladson of MLB.com.
“They have taken care of me a lot the past two years. So I want to come back,” said Wang. “I want to help them get more wins. I just want to get back, no matter the salary.”
Wang is returning from shoulder issues this season. In 2011, he appeared in eight games and has a 2-3 record with a 4.43 ERA while making $1 million.
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Houston Astros claim Lance Pendleton
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The Houston Astros have claimed Lance Pendleton from the New York Yankees, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports via Twitter.
The Yankees designated Pendleton for assignment on September 6.
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San Francisco Giants place Miguel Tejada, Aaron Rowand on release waivers
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According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Giants have placed short stop, Miguel Tejada, and outfielder, Aaron Rowand, on unconditional release waivers.
Schulman adds that this movement means the Giants couldn’t trade either one of them. Tejada is hitting .239/.270/.326 with 4 HR’s and 26 RBI’s in 322 AB’s for the Giants this season. Rowand is hitting .233/.274/.347 with 4 HR’s and 21 RBI’s in 331 AB’s in 2011 for the Giants.
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Florida Marlins release Alfredo Amezaga
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The Florida Marlins have released Alfredo Amezaga, according to a Tweet by Joe Frisaro of MLB.com.
The move was done after the team designated Amezaga on September 5 for assignment. The Marlins acquired Amezaga in early August from the Rockies in exchange for minor league infielder Jesus Merchan.
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Jason Isringhausen expects to pitch in 2012
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According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, he says in a Tweet that Jason Isringhausen plans to pitch in 2012 despite an on-going pinched nerve that causes his right foot to have a tingling sensation.
The 39-year-old right-handed reliever was 3-3 with a 4.05 ERA in 53 relief appearances this season. The Mets were shopping their bullpen arms in July and Isringhausen’s name came up as a likely candidate.
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With free agency looming, the Cardinals are hopeful about Pujols
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The St. Louis Cardinals and first baseman Albert Pujols may enter what many consider one of the most intriguing free agency negotiations since Alex Rodriguez’s10-year, $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers in 2000, according to an article by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Cardinals are hoping that whatever drama may be involved, it ultimately keeps Pujols in St. Louis.
“Albert is a special player, a special person, and he means a lot to the community,” Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak ssaid. “Our hope and our goal is to keep him a Cardinal for the rest of his career.”
“I’m not going to get into strategy and a negotiation theory at this point, but obviously we have a window, and hopefully we can explore it.”
The Cardinals offered their long-time slugger a nine-year, $195 million deal last winter, but Pujols wanted a 10-year, $23 million per season deal ($230 million total).
“I don’t know what’s going to happen, I don’t think anyone does,” Pujols says. “But I think I handled it right. I just went out there every day trying to help my team win.”
“All I know is that I’ll be a free agent. We’ll see what they want to do. There are some things that you can control in this game, and other things you cannot control, and I can’t control this.”
“I’m in a great place. A peaceful place. The fans are awesome. But I can’t put a gun to their head and make them sign me.”
Pujols is wrapping up an eight-year, $116 million deal that he signed in 2004.
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Indians designate Jerad Head for assignment
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According to a press release by the team, the Cleveland Indians have designated outfielder Jerad Head for assignment. The move was made when Cleveland activated outfielder Trevor Crowe from the 60-day disabled list.
In eight games with the Indians this season, Head was 2-for-23 (a single and a double) with one RBI.
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Orioles designate Davis and Hendrickson
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In an announcement by the team, the Baltimore Orioles have designated infielder Blake Davis and left-handed pitcher Mark Hendrickson for assignment to create space on the roster for right-handed pitcher Jeremy Accardo and left-handed pitcher Clay Rapada.
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Met designate Mike O’Conner for assignment
Posted by: | CommentsThe New York Mets have designated Mike O’Conner for assignment, according to a Tweet by Adam Rubin of ESPN. The move was done to open a roster spot for the expected September call-ups.
The 31-year-old left-handed pitcher has a career 4-10 record with a 5.30 ERA in 35 appearances (21 starts) including going 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA in nine relief appearances this season for the Mets.
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Yankees designate Lance Pendleton for assignment
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The New York Yankees have designated Lance Pendleton for assignment, according to a Tweet by Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
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