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Astros Rumors: Matsui Released
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to John Perrotto of BaseballProspectus.com, Houston has released infielder Kaz Matsui and will beckon Oswaldo Navarro from Triple-A Round Rock. Matsui was the first Japanese infielder in the majors, breaking in with the Mets in 2003 after an eminent career with the Seibu Lions.
The Astros’ second baseman had begun the season with a .141 average, and most recently, a 1-31 skid which culminated in his departure. You can see his complete stats here.
Ryan Garko put on waivers
Posted by: | CommentsRyan Garko didn’t make a very good impression on the Rangers, as he hit just .094 in 37 plate appearances. According to T.R. Sullivan up MLB.com, Garko will be optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City and then put on outright waivers. The Rangers want to give Garko a chance to see if he can be picked up by another team. If not, he’ll be outrighted to Oklahoma City and play there.
The move was necessary as Nelson Cruz will be returning from the DL.
Oakland Athletic Jack Cust clears waivers
Posted by: | Comments4/10 15:18: GM Billy Beane on Cust, “Ultimately, I think given the structure of the team and the need for power, Jack swinging the bat well would be exactly what we need,” Beane told me by phone. “We hope he goes down there, gets some at-bats, gets his swing going and comes back up here.” (Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle)
4/10 13:52: Jack Cust has officially accepted his assignment to Triple-A Sacrmento and keep his $2.65 million owed to him. (Jeff Fletcher, AOL Fanhouse)
4/9 12:25: Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says that Cust has not accepted a Minor League assignment and has not made a decision. He has 72 hours to decide.
4/8 20:37: According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, former Oakland Athletics OF/DH Jack Cust has cleared waivers. It is not know whether or not he will accept a Minor League assignment. In a surprising move, the A’s designated Cust for assignment on April 3.
In January, Cust signed a one-year $2.65 million deal to return to the Oakland Athletics. With incentives, Cust could have made $3 million.
Cust earned $2.8 million in 2009 with the A’s while hitting 25 home runs, driving in 70 runs and hitting .240 over 149 games. You can see Cust’s contract history and statistics here.
Indians place Jeremy Sowers on waivers
Posted by: | Comments3/31 11:54: Paul Hoyens of The Plain Dealer says that Sowers has cleared waivers and outrighted to Class AAA Columbus.
3/31 10:20: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that left-handed pitcher Jeremy Sowers has been placed on waivers. If he clear waivers, he will head to the Minor Leagues. This move was done to open a roster spot for Mark Grudzielanek who signed Minor League contract in Janauary.
In 23 games (22 starts) in 2009, Sowers wasa 6-11 with a 5.25 ERA. You can see Sowers’ contract detail and statistics here.
Pat Misch placed on waivers by New York Mets
Posted by: | Comments3/31 11:52: According to MetsBlog.com, Misch has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A
3/30 15:09: According to Rich Coutinho of 1050 ESPN Radio, the Mets have placed left-handed pitcher Pat Misch on waivers. If he clears waivers, then the Mets could send him to the Minors.
The 28-year-old Misch has a career 3-11 record with a 4.79 EAR with the Mets and Giants. You can see Misch’s pitching statistics here.
Here are a few “back-to-the-grind” PRO Rumors:
- Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that several teams are interested in Padres’ right-hander Tim Stauffer. San Diego intends to keep him in the bullpen to start the season rather than trade him. The pitcher is currently out of options.
- The New York Mets have placed veteran catcher Chris Coste on waivers. Coste signed a one-year deal with the Mets in December with a guarantee that he’ll be on the Met’s 40 man roster. (Matthew Cerrone, Mets Blog)
- Outfielder Brad Wilkerson was released by the Philadelphia Phillies according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
- Jose Reyes has not been ruled out for Opening Day. “We haven’t ruled it out yet, no,” Met’s GM Minaya said Sunday. “I’m guessing the next step is going to be live BP (batting practice). He looks good. He wants to bring it to the next level. (Christian Red, New York Daily News)
- The Texas Rangers looked into the Nationals’ Cristian Guzman before they acquried Andres Blanco from the Cubs. (Ken Rosenthal, FOXSports)
Yankees place RHP Chad Gaudin on waivers
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to Ed Price of FanHouse, the New York Yankees have placed right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin on waiver. He adds that once the pitcher clears waivers, he can sent to Triple-A and get paid the entire $2.95 million or get released and be paid about $750,000.
It was believed that Gaudin was a trade candidate to teams that were in need of back of the rotation or bullpen help. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs were possible destinations for Guadin.
Guadin, 27 tomorrow, has a lifetime 34-35 record with a 4.50 ERA in 7 seasons. You can see Gaudin’s contract details and statistics here.
