Category Archives: Rumors

Score Two for Davidoff

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Two days ago, Ken Davidoff had this to say: THREE TEAMS LOOKING TO DEAL VETERANS 1. White Sox. They’d love to find a taker for Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko or Jim Thome. Konerko and Thome have no-trade protection. 2. Rockies. … Continue reading →

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Will Street Be Flipped?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

With the Matt Holliday trade all but confirmed, CBS Sportline’s Scott Miller suggested that the Colorado Rockies may flip Huston Street to another team. Per Miller: The Rockies will receive outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, left-handed pitcher Greg Smith and closer Huston … Continue reading →

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Rosenthal: Mets hot for Sonnanstine

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal’s latest column suggests that the Mets are interested in Rays starters Andy Sonnanstine and Edwin Jackson …. and why wouldn’t they be? The Rays have yet to engage in serious trade conversations about right-handers Edwin Jackson and Andy … Continue reading →

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George Sherrill Available

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Add Baltimore lefthander George Sherrill to the list of “available” closers, according to Nick Cafardo of Boston.com / The Boston Globe. Sherrill will be 32 years old when the 2009 season begins, and is coming off a 31-save year — … Continue reading →

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Braves in Lead for Peavy, Asking for Olsen, Ludwick

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Scott Miller at CBSSports.com, the Atlanta Braves are the frontrunners for Padres ace pitcher Jake Peavy. Word on the street is that the Braves are willing to part with top centerfield prospect Gorkys Hernandez — a Carlos Gomez-type … Continue reading →

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The Vazquez Rumors

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

Rumor has it that Ken Williams is looking to deal Javier Vazquez, partially because of his dropoff in performance and partially because of manager Ozzie Guillen’s disgust for the righthander. Guillen publicly expressed his displeasure with Vazquez on several occasions … Continue reading →

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Beimel and Other Oddities

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Mets have LHP Joe Beimel on their “wish list”: Add left-hander Joe Beimel to the list of free-agent relievers on the Mets’ wish list. The team also is expected to investigate free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez, … Continue reading →

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