Rumors for December, 2011
Dodgers trade Dana Eveland to the Orioles
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According to sources close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded Dana Eveland to the Baltimore Orioles.
Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun adds that the Dodgers will get Jarrett Martin and Tyler Henson (Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com) in exchange of Eveland.
Eveland was 3-2 with a 3.03 ERA in 29.2 innings in five starts with the Dodgers in 2011.
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Albert Pujols Rumors: Pujols to sign with Angels
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Follow the action on this page as we follow the Pujols’ rumors from the Winter Meetings:
– A source close to Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports reports that Albert Pujols will sign with the Los Angeles Angels for ten-years worth between $250 million and $260 million. The deal includes a full no-trade clause.
– The Los Angeles Angels offered at least $210 million to Pujols according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports. The belief is, according to Heyman, that the Angels might have to be closer to $250 million to “win the day.”
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Diamondbacks agree to a one-year deal with Lyle Overbay
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with first baseman Lyle Overbay according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.
Overbay was signed by the Dbacks in August. He elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Pirates in July.
The 34-year old veteran hit .234/.310/.360 with 9 HR’s and 47 RBI’s in 394 AB’s for the Pirates and Diamondbacks in 2011.
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Yankees, Blue Jays and Rangers expected to bid on Yu Darvish
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Yu Darvish is expected to be posted by the Nippon-Ham Fighters, according to agent Don Nomura (also confirmed on Darvish’s personal blog).
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports add that the Yankees, Blue Jays and Texas Rangers are expected to bid on the right-handed pitcher.
Darvish,25 has never posted an ERA above 2.00 in Japan. It is possible that other clubs will become involved in the bidding process for the Darvish who is viewed as another option for clubs who lost out on Mark Buhrle or C.J. Wilson.
For those wondering, MLB clubs have four days to bid on Darvish, then four days for Nippon-Ham Fighters to select a bid then thirty-days to work out a contract with the club with the winning bid.
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Wednesday Hot Stove Rumors: Astros hire Jeff Luhnow as GM
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Here are Wednesday’s hot stove rumors to follow while the GM’s duke it out in Dallas:
– The Houston Astros have hired Jeff Luhnow as their new general manager. (Brian McTaggart, MLB.com)
– The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Ross Ohlendorf. (Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com)
– John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle says the Giants are out on Carlos Beltran. Jon Heyman adds that Beltran’s market appears thin.
– Jimmy Rollins’ agent, Dan Lozano, and manager Charlie Manuel are saying that a deal between the Phillies and Rollins will get done. (Jim Bowden, ESPN XM Radio).
– Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post says the Washington Nationals are now targeting Roy Oswalt.
– Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports reports that the Detroit Tigers are considered front runners to land veteran right hander Octavio Dotel. Rosenthal also adds that a NL team is also in the mix.
– The New York Mets are shopping Jonathon Niese according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He adds that the Padres and Rockies are among the teams interested in him.
– Mark Buehrle has narrowed his choice to three teams and according to Juan Carlos Rodriguez of the Sun Sentinel the Marlins are one of them.
– The Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, the Arizona Diamondbacks are among the teams interested in Hiroki Kuroda according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports. He adds that the right hander may go back to Japan.
– According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Athletics will not move left handed pitcher Gio Gonzlaez during the Winter Meetings.
– The Kansas City Royals are looking for an utility infielder, and according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, they are considering Edgar Renteria and “several others.”
– The Cleveland Indians are interested in first baseman Derek Lee, and according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, they are waiting until after Lee decides if he’ll accept the arbitration offer from the Pirates.
– The Colorado Rockies are interested in trading for Edinson Volquez or signing free agents Hiroki Kuroda or Kevin Millwood according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. He adds that the teams has the money to make the next move.
– According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres are talking about a deal involving Huston Street.
– First baseman Carlos Pena said that he will not accept the Cubs’ arbitration offer according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.
– Sussan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle confirms that the Phillies are indeed interested in Gio Gonzalez, and adds that they are also interested in reliever Craig Breslow.
– According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, Gio Gonzalez’s “known suitors” are the Tigers, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Reds and Phillies.
– Veteran short stop, Miguel Tejada, is working out in Fort Lauderdale and is hoping to get a Major League deal according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. He adds the the Orioles have no interest in signing him.
– According to the New York Post (via Guillermo Celis of ESPNDeportes), the New York Yankees are listening to offers for A.J. Burnett. He adds that the Yankees are willing to eat about $8 million of the $33 million owed to Burnett.
– The Detroit Tigers are apparently trying to make a strong push for left handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
– Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that the Angels and Brewers are among the teams interested in Aramis Ramirez. He adds that the Phillies are no longer interested in the third baseman.
– Peter Gammons says that the Oakland Athletics are considering Josh Reddick and propects for Andrew Bailey.
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C.J. Wilson reportedly set to sign with the Angels
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Where’s C.J. Wilson headed to in 2012? Will he stay with the Rangers or will he head to Angels? Here are Wednesday’s rumors regarding Wilson:
– Jim Bowden of ESPN.com is reporting that C.J. Wilson has selected the hometown Angels over the tax-free state of Florida. Terms of the deal are not yet known.
– According to sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Miami Marlins have offered Wilson a six-year deal. Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports adds that if the Angels don’t match the Marlins’ offer he’ll sign with Miami.
– Even though Wilson’s decision is not expected by later today or maybe tomorrow, Danny Knobler of CBSSports says that the Angels are “clear favorite at this point.”
– According to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com, the Los Angeles Angels are apparently closing in on Wilson. A source close to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com that the Angels are “ramping up efforts to sign Wilson, and they expect to get a deal done today.
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Tigers nearing deal with Dotel
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The Tigers are closing in on a deal with reliever Octavio Dotel reports Dan Knobler of CBSSports. Dotel will pitch in a set-up role helping get the ball to closer Jose Valverde.
Sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports add that only the length of the deal is what has yet to be determined. Rosenthal speculates that a one-year deal with a vesting option is the most likely outcome.
Dotel had narrowed his choices down to the Cardinals and Tigers after having an impressive postseason helping the Cardinals win the World Series. Knobler adds that Dotel wanted a chance to win another World Series with another team.
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Albert Pujols Rumors: Three teams in on Pujols
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Rumors are circulating that the Miami Marlins are making an aggressive push at signing Albert Pujols, but the Cardinals may be given the chance to match the deal. Here’s the running list of rumors to follow for Albert Pujols on Wednesday:
– Sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports say that the Cardinals, Angels and an unidentified third team are in on Pujols.
– Bob Nightengale of USA Today confirms (as originally reported by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN) that the Marlins are out on the Pujols bidding. However, three offers of $200+ million are on the table.
– Multiple sources close to Jim Bowden of ESPNxm say that the Marlins are chasing Mark Buehrle, Prince Fielder and C.J. Wilson, a sign that they could be moving on from Pujols.
– The St. Louis Cardinals improved their offer for Pujols according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The new offer is believed to be close to the $220 million over ten years. He also points out that this is not necessarily the team’s last offer.
– A source close to Jim Bowden of ESPNxm says that Pujols is down to two teams, the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Pirates acquire Yamaico Navarro from Royals
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired infielder Yamaico Navarro from the Kansas City Royals, in exchange for Brooks Pounders and Diego Goris, Jennifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
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Angels reach deal with LaTroy Hawkins
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The Angels have reached an agreement with LaTroy Hawkins for one-year, $3 million, pending a physical, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports reports.
Hawkins will provide another quality arm at the backend of the bullpen to go along with Jordan Walden and Scott Downs.
Hawkins posted a 2.42 ERA in 48 1/3 innings while striking out28 batters and walking only 10.
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