Rumors for Detroit Tigers
Florida Marlins sign catcher Mike Rivera
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According to MLB.com’s transaction page, the Florida Marlins signed catcher Mike Rivera and assigned him to Triple-A New Orleans.
The Marlins have been speaking about adding a catcher this week with manager Edwin Rodriguez saying the team was in the process of adding one.
Rivera, 33, last played with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009 when he went .228/.326/.342 with 2 home runs and 14 RBIs in 41 games. The seven-year veteran has played with the Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres as well as the Brewers.
Detroit Tigers LHP Bobby Seay to miss 2011 season with shoulder surgery
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Detroit Tigers left-handed relief pitcher, Bobby Seay, has not only missed the 2010 but will also miss the 2011 surgery due to shoulder surgery. He’s expected to miss the next 10-12 months, according to John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press.
“It has taken a while to become upbeat about this,” he said. The surgery “is something I know I need to do. If I didn’t get anything done, my chances of pitching again are 0%.”
The 32-year-old lefty tried to deal with his shoulder issues through rehab work, but ultimately it did not work. He’s a free-agent after this season, so it’s not certain he will return to the Tigers once he recovers.
In 2009, Seay was 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 67 appearances. He made $1.3 million that season.
Update – No deal to trade Mike Napoli from Angels to Red Sox
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8/29 14:14: According to a source close to Alex Speier of WEEI says the Red Sox and the Angels did not reach an agreement to trade catcher Mike Napoli despite the Sox being awarded a waiver claim.
A second source close to Speier said the Angels were “not really looking to move” Napoli right now.
8/29 17:21: The Angels will likely pull Napoli back as they can create more of a trade market for him over the winter, a league source told John Tomase of the Boston Herald. The Red Sox had interest in Napoli but also needed to put a claim in to block the Rays from obtaining him.
8/29 14:50: According to ESPN’s Joe McDonald, the Boston Red Sox have claimed Mike Napoli. McDonald adds that is is unlikely the Red Sox will complete a deal.
8/28 23:01: Major League sources close to FOXSports.com say that Los Angeles Angels catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli was claimed on trade waivers by an unknown team. The Angels and the claiming team now have until Monday afternoon to work out a deal.
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports says the team is probably another American League club. Possible candidates include the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers. All of those teams could use help at catcher, first base and/or designated hitter.
Since the return of catcher Jeff Mathis from the disabled list in June, Napoli has spent more time at first base.
Napoli is earning $3.6 million this season and is on track to be a free agent after the 2012 season. He is hitting .249 with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs in 112 games.
Here’s the latest from The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo:
Cafardo says Manny Ramirez could make the Chicago White Sox a playoff team, but it will come down to the Los Angeles Dodgers deciding to trade him or keep him by the Tuesday deadline. If they trade him, he could be facing the Boston Red Sox next Friday.
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker hopes he does not have to take part in the managerial free agency frenzy that is expected this winter. “I was out there a few years back working for ESPN and there were seven openings and I didn’t get one of them,’’ said Baker. “I love it right where I am and we’re in the middle of trying to work something out to stay. I love the organization, love working with Walt [Jocketty, the general manager], I love my team. I feel like we’ve built this team together, and it’s been a challenge at times, but it’s paying off for us.’’
Red Sox tried to get right-handed pitcher Justin Masterson back at the trade deadline. Masterson was traded by the Red Sox to the Indians in last year’s deal for Victor Martinez.
There will be a market for free-agent-to-be Victor Martinez this winter, and the Detroit Tigers could be an excellent fit. The Red Sox and Martinez have had preliminary conversation about a contract extension, but nothing of substance. Read More→
Brandon Inge unlikely to be traded by Tuesday’s deadline
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A source close to FOXSports’ Jon Paul Morosi says that he would be very surprised if the Detroit Tigers traded third baseman Brandon Inge before Tuesday’s deadline.
The St. Louis Cardinals were tracking Inge earlier this month, but any deal was nixed once the team acquired Pedro Feliz from the Houston Astros.
Inge, 33, is in the final year of a four-year contract. He’s making $6.6 million this season and hitting .257/.335/.409 with 8 home runs and 51 RBIs in 111 games for the Tigers this season.
Jhonny Peralta wants to stay with Detroit Tigers for 2011
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Jhonny Peralta has been with the Detroit Tigers for less than one month, and he’s already to eager to stay another year with the team, according to John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press.
“I want to be here,” Peralta said. “I hope they pick up the option. But I want to be here. I like everybody here.”
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Johnny Damon staying with Detroit Tigers
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According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Johnny Damon is staying with the Detroit Tigers. Damon said, “I’m not going.”
Damon was claimed off of waivers yesterday by the Boston Red Sox. The waiver claim will expire approximately 1pm EST on Wednesday, so it is possible that Damon could change his mind. Damon has leverage in this situation because he has a no-trade clause that prevents him from being moved to the Red Sox without his permission.
Earlier today, PRO Rumors speculated that Damon is negotiating a compensation package via the media. It will come down to the next 24 hours to see if Damon is bluffing or truly wants to stay in Detroit.
Johnny Damon stay in Detroit depends on his playing time
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Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe says Johnny Damon is still leaning towards staying with the Detroit Tigers, but…
“The one way he could wind up in Boston is if in the next few hours Damon will ask Tiger management for an honest answer on his playing time the rest of the way. If the Tigers decide to go with younger players the rest of the way Damon said he would be inclined to come back to Boston.”
Damon expects to have a “a few conversations” with Tigers’ management and manager Jim Leyland this afternoon.
“I think we’re still in this,” Damon said of the Tigers. “But I’ve got to know whether they’re going to keep playing me or whether they’re going to go with the younger guys. If I’m not going to play as much, the decision is a no-brainer.”
Damon ha been contacted by former teammates David Ortiz and Jason Varitek with the intent to recruit him back to Boston.
“Papi is very excited,” said Damon. “He thinks I could make quite a difference. I love those guys. They know that. But I’m trying to make the best decision for myself and my family.”
Is Johnny Damon negotiating his trade to the Red Sox through the media?
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Over the last 24 hours we’ve heard Johnny Damon’s reluctance to go back to his old team and make an attempt to win a championship.
“My teammates are making decision easier by saying they want me to stay,” Damon said yesterday. “There’s a reason you put clauses in your contract – this one (Sox not on list of 8 to which he’d agree to be traded) is a huge one. If they want me to stay, teammates normally win. My heart tells me I’m a Tiger. That’s kind of where I’m leaning.”
I firmly believe that Damon is trying to create leverage for himself through the media in order to get additional compensation to waive his no-trade clause. Why do I say this?
- His heart may be a Tiger, but for another million dollars, his heart could change its mind.
- Another playoff run would add to his Hall of Fame chances, and the Tigers are not going anywhere this October.
- He’s familiar with Boston, so two months back in a city that he’s familiar in shouldn’t bother him.
- He’s a free agent after the season. A good run with a playoff-caliber team could showcase him for future employers.
- He’ll have the chance to spoil the New York Yankees’ chance at repeating as World Series champs.
Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated said that Billy Wagner, last year “initially balked” at accepting a waiver claim to the Red Sox last year before arrangements were made. It seems like Damon is trying to do the same thing.
Damon currently has a no-trade clause that prevents him from being traded to the Red Sox, so compensation could be made in order for Damon to waive the stipulation.
