Rumors for November, 2011
Mariners sign LHP Steve Garrison to a Minor League deal
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The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a Minor League deal with left handed pitcher Steve Garrison according to Larry Stone of the Seattle Times. The deal will include an invitation to Spring Training adds Stone.
The 25-year old debuted in the Majors in 2011 with the Yankees. He pitched 0.2 innings in one relieving appearance for them.
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Cubs willing to move Matt Garza
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Chicago Cubs’ new regime is willing to move right handed pitcher Matt Garza. This would make sense for the Cubs since they could get some valuable players in return given the thin market on starting pitching.
Rosenthal adds that although the Rangers moved Neftali Feliz to the starting rotation after signing Joe Nathan, they can’t be ruled out on Garza.
The 27-year old Garza was 10-10 with a 3.32 ERA in 198.0 innings throughout 31 starts with the Cubs in 2011.
Angels looking for catching help
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The Angels appear focused on acquiring catching help, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. One name that has surfaced as a possible trade target is Ryan Hanigan of the Reds, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports adds.
The Angels catching trio of Bobby Wilson, Jeff Mathis and Hank Conger hit an intimidating .194 combined in 2011. While Conger is considered by many in the organization as the catcher of the future, he may not be ready to handle the everyday catching duties next season.
Hanigan hit .267 in 2011 while making only $450k. He is also signed for two more seasons at $1.2mm and $2.05mm.
Rosenthal notes that if the Reds do decide to trade Hanigan, they may look at resigning Ramon Hernandez who is currently a free agent.
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Brewers, Giants and Dodgers showing interest in Jerry Hairston
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, Jerry Hairston Jr. is drawing interest from a handful of clubs which include the Brewers, Giants and Dodgers. Hairston has already received a one-year offer from the Brewers but appears to be holding out for a multi-year deal.
Hairston, 35 can play anywhere in the infield and outfield and is coming off of a one-year, $2mm deal that he signed with the Nationals.
He hit .270 in 376 plate appearances with the Nationals and Brewers. During the playoffs, Hairston raised his play to another level as he went 15-for-39 (.385) with four walks and six doubles.
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Marlins trade Baker to Padres for LeBlanc
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The San Diego Padres have traded left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc to the Miami Marlins for catcher John Baker, according to a team press release.
LeBlanc, 26, was 5-6 with the Padres in 2011 with a 4.63 ERA in 14 starts.
Baker, 30, played in 30 games for the Marlins in 2011. In 212 (112 games in 2009) Major League games over four seasons, Baker has hit .271/.356/.401.
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Pirates sign Jake Fox, Shairon Martis to Minor League deals
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed catcher, first baseman Jake Fox and right handed pitcher Shairon Martis according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
Fox hit .246/.313/.443 with 2 HR’s and 6 RBI’s in 61 AB’s for the Orioles in 2011. Martis last pitched in the Majors in 2009 with the Nationales. That season he went 5-3 with a 5.25 ERA in 85.2 innings throughout 15 starts.
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C.J. Wilson had dinner with Mike Scioscia and Jerry Dipoto yesterday
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Angels manager, Mike Scioscia, and GM, Jerry Dipoto had dinner last night with lefty free agent C.J. Wilson according to a source familiar with the situation close to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.
Moreno “already established a relationship with the Texas Rangers star from bargaining sessions for baseball’s new labor agreement,” adds DiGiovanna. Dipoto already met with Wilson’s agent, Bob Garber, last Monday during the GM meetings in Milwaukee.
Last week, we learned that Wilson and the Angels have mutual interest in each other. Wilson was 16-7 with a 2.94 ERA in 223.1 innings throughout 34 starts for the Rangers in 2011.
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Orioles agree to terms with RHP Chong Tae-Hyon
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According to a baseball source close to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com, the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with right handed pitcher Chong Tae-Hyon. The details of the deal are still unknown.
Orioles’ executive VP of baseball operations, Dan Duquette said “He has a lifetime ERA under two,” A unique delivery. He has gotten results on the world stage when it’s counted.”
Ghiroli adds that if the deal becomes official, “Chong would be the first Korean player to make the jump directly from the KBO to the Major Leagues.”
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Mets, Dodgers and Braves among teams interested in Jack Wilson
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At least half a dozen teams which include the Mets, Dodgers and Braves are interested in veteran short stop Jack Wilson according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Wilson began the 2011 season with the Seattle Mariners, but was then traded to the Braves on August 31. In 214 AB’s with the Mariners and Braves in 2011 Wilson hit .243/.274/.285 with 11 RBI’s.
Rangers sign right handed pitcher Joe Nathan
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The Texas Rangers have agreed to a two-year, $14.5mm deal with right handed pitcher Joe Nathan T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, reports. The deal includes a club option for a third year with a $500k buyout.
Sullivan says that the signing will allow Neftali Feliz to move into the starting rotation.
The 36-year old Nathan was 2-1 with a 4.84 ERA and 14 saves in 44.2 innings with the Twins in 2011.
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