Rumors for December, 2011
Seth Smith drawing trade interest from several clubs
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Seth Smith is drawing trade interest from several clubs, GM Dan O’Down said, as reported by Thomas Harding of MLB.com.
“Seth is very, very well-liked within the game,” O’Dowd said. “I’m not sure we’re going to do anything, but we’ve had a lot of calls on Seth.”
Smith is projected to make about $2.6 million in 2012 as an arbitration-eligible player and with the Rockies looking to add young-but-experienced pitchers, Smith may be sacrificed by the team.
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Matt Capps signs 1-year deal with Twins
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The Minnesota Twins have signed Matt Capps to a one-year deal, $4.75mm, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
The deal will pay Capps $4.5MM in 2012 and includes a $6MM option for 2013. With a $250K buyout on the option.
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Dodgers sign Jerry Hairston Jr. to 2-year deal
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According to sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Jerry Hairston Jr. to a two-year, $6 million deal plus incentives.
According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, Hairston will make $2.25mm in 2012 and $3.75mm in 2013.
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Hot Stove rumors Monday: 5 teams interested in C.J. Wilson
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Here’s a running list of Hot Stove rumors for Monday around the Major Leagues:
– Five teams (including the Texas Rangers) are in the hunt for C.J. Wilson and one of them has made a six-year offer. (Jeff Wilson, Star-Telegram)
– The Twins, Nationals, Marlins and Rangers are in on Mark Buehrle. (Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports)
– The Royals, Marlins, Twins, Athletics and Mariners are interested in Carlos Guillen. (Enrique Rojas, ESPNDeportesLosAngeles)
– According to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post, the Miami Marlins (formerly Florida Marlins), plan to tender Juan Carlos Oviedo (formerly Leo Nunez).
– The Tigers, Blue Jays and Padres have inquired about Daniel Murphy from the Mets. (Joel Sherman, The New York Post)
– The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a starter, and according to Steve Henson of Yahoo Sports, they’re targeting right handed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.
– Josh Willingham have been contacted by nine teams according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. That list includes the Twins, Red Sox, Indians and Reds adds Crasnick.
– Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post says that the Philadelphia Phillies are “strong players”for third baseman Aramis Ramirez.
– The Los Angeles Angels have been inquiring about Andrew Bailey according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.
– The St. Louis Cardinals have been talking to Octavio Dotel according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
– The Pittsburgh Pirates “may add another outfielder” according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports. And according to sources close to him, they are interested in former Pirate Nate McLouth.
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Dodgers close to deal with Aaron Harang
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to a deal with right handed pitcher Aaron Harang according sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. Sources close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports add that the deal is expected to be for two years.
Dodgers GM, Ned Colleti, told Jim Bowden of ESPN.com that the deal is close but not done yet. Harang was 14-7 with a 3.64 ERA in 170.2 innings in 28 starts with the Padres in 2011.
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Red Sox focused on re-signing David Ortiz
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The Boston Red Sox are apparently focused on re-signing designated hitter David Ortiz according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.
Last week, we learned that Ortiz had received “serious interest” from more than one team. We also learned that he wants to sign a three-year deal.
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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Diamondbacks want to sign Miguel Montero to a multi-year deal
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The Diamondbacks’ priority for this week, according to Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports, is to sign catcher Miguel Montero to a multi-year deal. The 28-year old is coming off a great season with the D’Backs. He hit .282/.351/.469 with 18 HR’s and 86 RBI’s.
Montero’s salary for 2011 was $3,200,000. He earned $177,777.78 for every home run he hit or $37,209.30 for every run he batted in or $16,494.85 for every time he got on base.
Ringolsby also adds that the team is deciding whether to re-sign left hander Joe Saunders, who will probably get a “significant raise” from his 2011 salary of $5.5 million. Apparently, the D’Backs are more “inclined” to give prospects Jarrod Parker, Trevor Bauer and Tyler Skaggs “a shot in the spring to claim that rotation spot.”
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C.J. Wilson has received offers from four clubs
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C.J. Wilson is one of the top free agent arms on the market. Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports notes that Wilson has received offers four teams which include the very active Marlins and Angels, as well as two other unnamed clubs. Two other clubs that have shown interest in the LHP over the previous weeks include the Red Sox and Rangers.
The Angels offer though may not be enough as it is rumored that it may be less than the deal Jered Weaver singed during the season, five-year $85mm.
Morosi also adds that even with the signing of Jose Reyes and Heath Bell, the Marlins still have an offer on the table for Wilson.
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Marlins agree to terms with Jose Reyes on six-year, $106mm deal
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The Marlins who are fresh off the signing of Heath Bell, have agreed to a six-year, $106mm deal with Jose Reyes reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports. Rosenthal adds that Reyes’ deal is pending a physical and will not include no-trade protection.
Reyes will receive $102MM over the first six years of his contract, and has a $4MM buyout on a seventh year option.
Last season while battling injuries, Reyes earned $11mm. While earning that, he had 181 hits which breaks down to about $60,773 per hit.
Reyes will be departing the New York Mets after nine seasons, the only organization he has known. Reyes had received minimal interest from teams such as the Giants and the Brewers who offered somewhere in the neighborhood of $75mm, but were mainly being pursued by the Marlins and Mets.
The Mets though were not willing to go more than five-years and around $75-$80mm.
Last season, Jayson Werth signed his monster seven-year $126mm on the first day of the Winter Meetings. This year on the first day of the Winter Meetings, another $100mm contract is handed out. Get ready for a busy next couple of days!!!
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Hot Stove rumors Sunday: Nationals have checked in on Pujols and Fielder
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Here’s a running list of Hot Stove rumors for Sunday:
–According to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, the Nationals have recently talked to the representatives for Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, though the level of their interest is not known.
– The Marlins have offered a six-year, $111 million offer to free agent shortstop Jose Reyes. (Enrique Rojas, ESPNLosAngeles.com)
– Manny Ramirez filed for reinstatement and teams including the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics WILL NOT be interested (our apologies). (Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports and Buster Olney of ESPN.)
– The Mets have contacted Francisco Rodriguez. (Jon Heyman, Sports Illustrated).
– The Reds have offered a managing position to Double-A Pensacola to Jim Riggleman. He’s likely to accept. (Jon Heyman, Sports Illustrated)
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