Rumors for November, 2011
Nationals set to visit Mark Buehrle
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According to multiple sources close to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Nationals officials, led by their GM, Mike Rizzo, will visit Mark Buehrle and his representatives from CAA Sports today at his house at St. Louis.
Kilgore says that the Nationals are looking for a veteran starter to go with their young, talented staff. “The pitcher we’re looking for is a good leader type of guy who can throw a lot of innings,” said Rizzo earlier this month after signing Chien-Ming Wang (via Kilgore). “He’s shown he can win in the big leagues and really lead our staff, not by having the best stuff on the staff, but by showing how to be a professional and how to be a winner and how to pitch 200 innings in a season many, many times. That’s the kind of the guy we’re looking for.”
Buerhle was 13-9 with a 3.59 ERA in 205.1 innings throughout 31 starts with the White Sox in 2011.
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Athletics willing to trade Andrew Bailey
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According to Danny Knobler of CBSSports, the Oakland Athletics are “very willing” to trade closer Andrew Bailey. He says that although the A’s are willing to trade anyone, Bailey is probably at the top of their list.
Knobler adds that the Blue Jays have inquired about him and Buster Olney of ESPN says the Reds and the A’s are talking about a possible deal involving Bailey. A source close to Jim Bowden of ESPN says that the A’s are interested in Yonder Alonso as part of any potential deal.
Bailey was 0-4 with a 3.24 ERA and 24 saves in 41.2 innings for the A’s in 2011.
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Baltimore Orioles sign Matt Antonelli
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The Baltimore Orioles have signed Matt Antonelli to a Major League contract, the team announced today. The news was first reported by MLB.com’s Brittany Ghiroli via Twitter.
The 26-year-old played 21 games for the Padres in 2008. In 57 at-bats, he hit .193/.292/.281 with one home run and three RBI’s.
Pirates designate Jeroloman for assignment
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According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated catcher Brian Jeroloman for assignment to make room for the recently signed Clint Barmes. The Pirates claimed Jeroloman off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
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Orioles and Blue Jays among teams interested in Houston Street
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Rockies closer Huston Street has been drawing interest from teams like the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. The Rockies have shown interest in Jeremy Guthrie, but the Orioles would have to get another starter in order to move Guthrie.
The New York Post (via Rosenthal) says that at one point the Mets tried to trade Mike Pelfrey for Street, but then they backed off. The 27-year old closer is owed around $7.5-8 million for 2012 and he has a $9 million option for 2013 or a $500,000 buyout.
Street was 1-4 with a 3.86 ERA with 29 saves in 58.1 innings with the Rockies in 2011.
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Pirates, Barmes agree to a two-year, $10.5 MM deal
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Infielder Clint Barmes told MLB.com that he agreed to a two-year, $10.5 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Barmes said he chose the Pirates because they guaranteed him a two-year deal and was able to reunite with manager Clint Hurdle. Barmes will make $5mm in 2012 and $5.5mm in 2013.
“In talking with my agent and talking with the club, they were wanting to make a decision and they wanted to know by pretty much yesterday who their shortstop was going to be so they could continue to move on,” Barmes said. “It was one of those things they had a few others guys lined up behind me, and the way it was explained to me I was the first in line as far as who they wanted. They threw a great offer.”
A couple of days ago, we learned that Barmes and the Pirates were close to a two-year deal. Barmes hit .244/.312/.386 with 12 HR’s and 39 RBI’s in 446 AB’s for the Astros in 2011.
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Phillies acquire Wigginton from Rockies
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The Colorado Rockies have traded Ty Wigginton to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later or cash, according to a Tweet by the team.
The 34-year-old Wigginton hit .242/.315/.416 in 130 games in his only season with the Rockies in 2011.
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More than ten teams interested in Broxton
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In a Tweet by Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, he reports that more than ten teams have show interest and requested medicals on Jonathan Broxton.
The 27-year-old former All Star was limited in 2011 due to injury and is coming of a minor elbow surgery. In 14 games last season, the right-hander was 1-2 with seven saves in 14 appearances.
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Rockies express interest in Jonny Gomes
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The Colorado Rockies have expressed interest in outfielder Jonny Gomes, Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post reports. The team previously made an attempt at signing Grady Sizemore before he entered serious discussions with the Cleveland Indians.
The team is in search of a platoon-mate for outfielder Seth Smith and Renck says that the club’s pursuit of Gomes is tied to Smith’s future. Renck adds, “Colorado has offered Smith to the Braves for [Martin] Prado and will be creative in trying to get a deal done, though it is reluctant to include a center fielder.”
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Pirates and Barmes close to two-year deal
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Clint Barmes are close to a two-year deal, according to several sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. Heyman reports that the deal will be for $10.5mm once completed.
Barmes will be 33 on Opening Day 2012. In 2011 with the Houston Astros, Barmes hit .244/.312/.386 in 123 games.
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