Rumors for Arizona Diamondbacks
List of six GM candidates for Arizona Diamondbacks is taking shape
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FOXSports’ Jon Paul Morosi says the Arizona Diamondbacks’ list of potential general manager candidates is starting to take shape. According to sources close to Morosi, the Diamondbacks plan to speak with the following six people:
- Jerry Dipoto, Diamondbacks interim GM
- Peter Woodfork, Diamondbacks assistant GM
- Kevin Towers, former Padres GM and current Yankees adviser
- Damon Oppenheimer, Yankees vice president of amateur scouting
- De Jon Watson, Dodgers assistant GM for player development
- Logan White, Dodgers assistant GM for amateur and international scouting
Sources says that the Diamondbacks’ superiors were happy with the job that Dipoto did at the July 31st trade deadline. Among Dipoto’s accomplishments this season are: Dan Haren trade with the Los Angeles Angels, Edwin Jackson trade with the Chicago White Sox, Chad Qualls trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chris Snyder trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dodgers asst. GM Logan White a likely candidate for Diamondbacks GM job
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Los Angeles Dodgers assistant GM, Logan White, is likely a candidate for the vacant Arizona Diamondbacks general manager job, according to MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick, but the D-backs have not asked the Dodgers for permission to interview him.
“I’d like to have a GM in place before the season ends,” Hall said last week. “You allow teams to get through the draft, get through the trade deadline and then start the ball rolling (in the interview process).”
Arizona has been without a permanent GM since they fired Josh Byrnes on July 1st. Jerry Dipoto has been the team’s interim GM. Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports said last weekend that Hall is very pleased with Dipoto and interim manager Kirk Gibson. Read More→
Arizona Diamondbacks are unlikely to make anymore trades
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There is about 85 hours left before players have to be on a roster to be eligible for the playoffs meaning teams are looking for last minute additions. What do you do if your the GM of a team that is 51-78, 26 games back in their division and has the 4th worst record in all of baseball? If your Diamondbacks GM Jerry Dipoto, you probably don’t make anymore trades. “There’s still a chance,” Dipoto said, “but I wouldn’t qualify it as likely.”
If a trade is completed, it might involve Adam LaRoche who has already cleared waivers meaning he can be traded at any time. But the Diamondbacks in recent days have offered an extension to LaRoche, the specifics of which are not known. The Diamondbacks seem to be trying to keep LaRoche for 2011 at a price they’re comfortable with or trade him if they can’t. LaRoche has a $7.5 million mutual option for 2011 with a $1.5 million buyout.
The D-backs are also looking towards next year and view Kelly Johnson as part of their future as they are telling teams they will not trade him. It is unclear if he has cleared waivers.
If the D-backs do not make anymore trades, they will have traded away Chris Snyder, Edwin Jackson, Conor Jackson, Chad Qualls and Dan Haren.
The trade that I believe that benefited them the most was the Edwin Jackson for Daniel Hudson. They will have Hudson under control for longer and he has been pitching excellent since coming over the the National League (3-1 1.72 ERA for Hudson vs 6-10 5.16 ERA for Jackson- NL numbers).
Out of the trades the D-backs made this season, which one do you think will benefit them most in the long run?
Information from Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic was used in this article.
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Arizona Diamondbacks unlikely to make more moves this month
Posted by: | CommentsA Diamondbacks’ executive close to FOXSports’ Jon Paul Morosi, says there is “still a chance” the team will make a move before the August 31 deadline to set post season rosters, however the probability of a deal is “unlikely at this point.”
The team’s best remaining trade chips include infielders Adam LaRoche and Kelly Johnson. According to a Major League source, both players have cleared waivers.
In Johnsons’ first year in Arizona, he has hit 19 home runs and drove in 56 run while batting .277/.367/.486. He is making $2.35 million on a one-year contract this season. He’s under team control through 2011.
LaRoche is batting .269/.335/.483 with 21 home runs and 79 RBIs this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks want to hire GM by the end of season
Posted by: | CommentsArizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall says he hopes to have a new general manager in place as early as the end of the season, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.
“I’d like to have a GM in place before the season ends,” Hall said. “You allow teams to get through the draft, get through the trade deadline and then start the ball rolling (in the interview process).”
Hall said he’s laid the groundwork for interviewing candidates by telling people with other clubs that he plans to formally ask for their permission to interview candidates in the coming weeks.
Interim GM Jerry Dipoto will be a part of the interview process, as will “a handful” of others.
“Probably not as many as 10,” Hall said. “Probably closer to five.” Read More→
Chicago Cubs interview Eric Wedge for vacant managerial position
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Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry confirmed that he had dinner with former Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge and spent all day with him today for an interview, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. Wedge is the first known candidate the Cubs after interviewed.
Wedge will not be the last the team interviews. Several possible successors to the Cubs’ throne include interim manager Mike Quade, Hall of Fame great Ryne Sandberg, former Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly, current New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Washington Nationals coach Pat Listach. Outside possibilities include Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and ESPN analyst Bobby Valentine.
Arizona Diamondbacks release INF Bobby Crosby
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have released infielder Bobby Crosby, according to interim General Manager Jerry Dipoto via team press release.
Crosby was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates along with outfielder Ryan Church and relief pitcher D.J. Carrasco in a July 31st deal in exchange for catcher Chris Snyder.
Crosby, 30, is hitting .220/.294/.298 in 97 games with the Pirates and Diamondbacks this season.
Cleveland Indians sign Saul Rivera
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According to the Cleveland Indians’ transaction page, the team has signed right-handed reliever Saul Rivera and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.
Rivera, 32, was 0-0 in 4 appearances with the Arizona Diamondbacks this season. He gave up 9 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings for a 22.09 ERA. Rivera was originally acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Indians in May, but was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks in June.
Arizona Diamondbacks sign Mike Hampton to a minor league deal
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According to a team press release, the Diamondbacks have signed Mike Hampton to a minor-league contract. Hampton will be assigned to Arizona’s Triple-A franchise in Reno. Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com added that GM Jerry DiPoto played with Hampton in Colorado, loves the makeup, believes it will be positive influence on young Dbacks’ pitchers. Hampton will be used only as a relief pitcher. Hampton will make his first appearance on Monday and will pitch one inning.
Hampton is better known for signing a six year $121mm contract with Colorado prior to the 2001 season and not living up to to the high expectations. Prior to 2001, Hampton had gone 7 seasons with an ERA of 3.83 or lower.
In 2009, Hampton pitched for the Houston Astros going 7-10 with a 5.30 ERA. Check out his complete stats here.
