Monthly Archives: December 2008

Tigers Acquire Gerald Laird

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Texas Rangers have traded Gerald Laird to the Detroit Tigers for AA pitcher Guillermo Moscoso. Per Rosenthal: “The Detroit Tigers have filled one of their prime offseason needs, acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the … Continue reading →

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Mets Want Orlando Hudson

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Per Ken Rosenthal: The Mets are desperate to move second baseman Luis Castillo to create a spot for free agent Orlando Hudson. The only way to do it would be to exchange Castillo’s contract for another of similar value, but … Continue reading →

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Omar Meeting K-Rod Tonight

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

Jon Heyman says that Omar Minaya will meet with Francisco Rodriguez and his agent Paul Kinzer tonight (Sunday) in Las Vegas. So far, no one can confirm a sighting, but my guess is they are behind closed doors in Omar’s … Continue reading →

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No Truth to Dye – Bailey YET

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Joe Janish

Despite a report from Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News reporting that the White Sox traded outfielder Jermaine Dye to the Cincinnati Reds for young hurler Homer Bailey, there is yet confirmation that the deal is done — or … Continue reading →

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Can Castillo Play Under Manuel?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

We’ve heard the buzz for some time, and now we’ve got it from the horse’s mouth. “If Castillo remains with us, my job is to make him the best player he can possibly be.” If Castillo remains with us? Are … Continue reading →

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Sherman: Putz Yes Bradford No

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

In his most recent column, Joel Sherman is reporting on several rumors. We’ll go over them one by one. Jenks / Dye / F-Mart Sherman claims there is nothing to the rumor that the Mets will trade Fernando Martinez to … Continue reading →

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F-Mart for Jenks?

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus suggests that the White Sox and Mets are talking about a blockbuster trade that would send Fernando Martinez to Chicago in return for Bobby Jenks and Jermaine Dye. Strange, as Jermaine Dye — who has … Continue reading →

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Dominoes Falling

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Teams deciding to whom they offer arbitration was the kindling for this winter’s Hot Stove, and already the dominoes are falling. Since 24 players were offered arbitration on Monday, teams have been racing to sign free agents and make deals … Continue reading →

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