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. In addition to Matt Holliday, Garrett Atkins and Willy Taveras can be had. 3. Marlins. … Read more
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 Street in return, though they may not keep Street. One source said Monday that the … Read more
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 Sonnanstine. The Mets are one of many clubs interested in the two pitchers, but the … Read more
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 — his first as a full-time closer. However, his ERA was an unsightly 4.73 and his … Read more
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 guy whom Atlanta picked up in last year’s Edgar Renteria deal with the Tigers. Imagine … Read more
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 last season, particularly down the stretch. For example: “Javy is a consistent pitcher sometimes, and … Read more
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, Brian Fuentes and Kerry Wood, and will examine trades and internal solutions while reconstructing its … Read more
