Rumors for December, 2011
Hamilton wants a contract extension from the Rangers
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The Texas Rangers and outfielder Josh Hamilton have had discussions about a contract extension according to Drew Davison of the Star Telegram. Although he adds that nothing is imminent.
Hamilton could be a free agent at the end of next season, and all he’s asking is to be treated fairly. “Treat me fair,” he said. “Don’t come here with no ridiculously low stuff. You know, just be fair…. Obviously I love it here in Texas, but it always comes down to getting treated fairly.”
As Davison points out, for Hamilton to avoid hitting free agency, both parties would have to reach an agreement before opening day 2012, because the Rangers do not negotiate with potential free agents during the season.
“If something is going to happen, it’ll happen this winter or in spring training,” Hamilton said. “[During the season] I’m going to be focused on what I got to do and what I need to do to help the team win.”
Hamilton ($8,750,000), hit .298/.346/.536 with 25 HR’s, 94 RBI’s, 80 runs and an OPS of .882. Hamilton earned $350,000 for every home run he got, or $93,085.11 for every RBI, or $47,043.01 for every time he got on base. Hamilton earned $72,314 for every game he played in (121 games played).
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Marlins agree to a four-year deal with Mark Buehrle
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The Miami Marlins have agreed to a four-year, $58 million deal with left handed pitcher Mark Buehrle according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.
Early in November, we learned that the Marlins were considering the left hander. Buehrle went 13-9 with a 3.59 ERA in 205.1 innings with the White Sox
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Pirates sign LHP Erik Bedard to a one-year deal
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran left handed pitcher Erik Bedard to a one-year, $4.5 million deal according to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com. An official announcement is expected later today.
The Pirates have designated catcher Jason Jaramillo for assignment in order to make room for Bedard on the 40-man roster adds Langosch.
Bedard was 5-9 with a 3.62 ERA in 129.1 innings in 24 starts for the Red Sox and Mariners in 2011.
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Padres to acquire Huston Street from the Rockies for a PTBNL
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The San Diego Padres have acquired closer Huston Street from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named later according to Danny Knobler of CBSSports. Street is owed $7.5 million for 2012 with a $500,000 buyout, and the Rockies will eat the reminder of his contract adds Knobler.
Yesterday, we learned that the Rockies were actively shopping Street, and that they were willing to eat the reminder of his contract in exchange of prospects.
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 close to deal with Jose Morales
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to a deal with catcher/first baseman Jose Morales, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.
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David Ortiz accepts arbitration offer from the Red Sox
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According to a source close to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, David Ortiz has accepted the Red Sox’s arbitration offer on Wednesday. The Red Sox had offered Ortiz a two-year deal worth $9mm annually. Instead, Ortiz decided to accept arbitration which will put his salary for next season between $14-$15mm.
Yesterday, we learned that the Red Sox were focused on re-singing Ortiz. Ortiz hit .309/.398/.554 with 29 HR’s, 84 runs and 96 RBI’s in 525 AB’s for the Red Sox in 2011. The 36-year old veteran earned $12.5 million in 2011. That means he got paid $431,034.48 for every home run he hit, or $130,208.33 for every RBI, or $148,809.52 for every run he scored, or $51,867.22 for every time he got on base.
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Tuesday Hot Stove Rumors: Pujols down to Cardinals and Marlins
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Here’s the running list of Tuesday rumors from the Winter Meetings:
–According to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, Pujols is down to choosing between the Cardinals and Marlins. The Angels, Cubs and all other mystery teams appear to be out.
– The Phillies are no longer shopping Placido Polanco and they’re “backing off” Aramis Ramirez, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.
– A deal for Albert Pujols may be done tonight with the Marlins. A 10-year, $220 million deal is believed to be on the table and the Cardinals are asked to match it. (Andy Martino, New York Daily News)
– According to Buster Olney of ESPN and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Cardinals are making Kyle Lohse and Jake Westbrook available for a trade.
– The New York Mets are closing on a late-inning reliever, Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports.
– The Cleveland Indians are willing to trade a reliever in order to get a right handed bat at first base or in the outfield according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.
– The Colorado Rockies continue to shop Huston Street according to Jayson Stark of ESPN. He says that the Rockies are willing to eat the reminder of his contract in exchange of prospects. He also adds that the Padres could be a possibility.
– The San Francisco Giants are attempting to move Jeff Keppinger, Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez according to Danny Knobler of CBSSports. He adds that the team is planning to keep left handed pitcher Jeremy Affeldt
– According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Kansas City Royals are interested in A’s starters Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill, but Olney says that the A’s will ask for Mike Moustakas, Will Myers or Eric Hosmer in any deal.
– The Cincinnati Reds are looking for a number two starter, and according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports, they are “very interested” in Braves’ Jair Jurrjens.
– The St. Louis Cardinals are apparently shopping right handed pitcher Kyle Lohse in order to make room for left handed pitcher Mark Buehrle according to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune
– The Mets talked to Jason Isringhausen about a possible return according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports. He adds that the Mets will offer “less than the stars and the moon.”
– The Miami Marlins have offered a ten-year deal to free agent Albert Pujols. (Jon Heyman, CBSSports)
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Dodgers sign Josh Bard to one-year deal
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Josh Bard to a one-year deal, believed to be $750k Jon Heyman of CBSSports reports. Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times clarifies the signing by noting that the deal is a minor-league deal.
In 81 at-bats this season, Bard hit .210.
The move is considered odd as the Dodgers are set to go with A.J. Ellis behind the plate and recently signed Matt Treanor to a one-year deal with an option for 2013. Bard would provide insurance at Triple-A in case Ellis or Treanor are injured or Ellis doesn’t produce.
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Pirates sign Nate McLouth to one-year deal
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The Pirates have signed Nate McLouth to a one-year deal $1.75mm, Ken Rosethenal of FOXSports reports. The deal is pending a physical.
The Braves turned down McLouth’s $10.65mm option for 2012 thus opening the door for him to return to the team he spent the previous five seasons with.
In 267 at-bats in 2011, McLouth hit .228 with 61 total hits.
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Mets sign Frank Francisco to two-year deal
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The New York Mets have signed reliever Frank Francisco to a two-year, $12mm deal, Jon Heyman of CBSSports reports.
With the Blue Jays in 2011, Francisco posted a 3.55 ERA with 9.4 K/9 and 17 saves.
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