Rumor Mill
Anaheim Angels
If the Angels
don't make an offer soon, they
may lose reliever Mark Petkovsek
to the Rangers. (The Sporting
News, 11/22/00)
The signing of
catcher Jorge Fabregas as Ben
Molina's back-up likely means the
end of Matt Walbeck's days in
Anaheim. (The Sporting News,
11/22/00)
The Angels may
pursue trades for Montreal's
Dustin Hermanson or Colorado's
Pedro Astacio to upgrade their
pitching staff. (Los Angeles
Times, 11/10/00)
If the Mets sign
A-Rod, the Angels might swing a
trade for Rey Ordonez to replace
Gary DiSarcina, who is being
courted by the Astros, White Sox,
Mariners, and Orioles, at
shortstop. (Los Angeles
Times, 11/10/00)
Other than
upgrading their pitching staff, a
major off-season priority for the
Angels is to sign Darin Erstad
and Troy Glaus to long-term
contracts. (The Sporting
News, 11/10/00)
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Angels rumors...
Atlanta Braves
Andres Galarraga still hopes to return to
Atlanta, but has also been contacted by the Cubs, Indians, and Rangers.
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 12/4/2000)
Odalis Perez's
recovery from Tommy John surgery
is proceeding extremely well - he
has been throwing in the mid-90s.
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
11/18/2000)
The Braves are
still pursuing Alex Rodriguez, as
he visited Turner Field this
week. (Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, 11/18/2000)
The Braves have
met with Mike Hampton's agent. (Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, 11/9/2000)
Mark Grace's
agent has suggested he'd be
willing to get less than market
value in order to sign with
Atlanta. (Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, 11/9/2000)
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Braves rumors...
Arizona Diamondbacks
Baltimore Orioles
Next season's projected outfield
is Delino DeShields in left, Melvin Mora in center,
and Brady Anderson in right. (Baltimore Sun,
12/4/2000)
Because of his hip condition
(and poor fielder), Albert Belle will be the starting
DH next season. (Baltimore Sun,
12/4/2000)
The Orioles
restated their interest in
free-agent shortstop Mike Bordick
yesterday through a phone call to
his agent. (Baltimore Sun,
11/18/2000)
The Orioles have
some interest in David Segui. (Baltimore
Sun, 11/9/2000)
Reliever Chuck
McElroy will begin the 2001
season as a starter. (Baltimore
Sun, 11/9/2000)
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Orioles rumors...
Boston Red Sox
If Mike Mussina
sells his soul to George
Steinbrenner, as expected, then
the Red Sox will turn their
attention to Manny Ramirez. (Boston
Herald, 11/29/00)
The Red Sox have
offered lefty Denny Neagle a
4-year, $42 million contract for
no reason. Boston also has been
in contact with starters Andy
Ashby, Kevin Appier, and Frank
Castillo. (Boston Herald,
11/28/00)
Boston is looking
into bringing back Tim Wakefield,
who at one time was thought to
have thrown his last knuckleball
at Fenway Park. (Boston
Globe, 11/22/00)
Pedro Martinez,
during his Cy Young press
conference, said he wanted Carl
Everett back next season, and
that he's confident that he can
fit in in the clubhouse. That
should pretty much put an end to
the Carl Everett trade rumors. (Boston
Globe, 11/14/00)
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs have made a "rough outline"
proposal for ex-Brave Mark Wohlers.
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 12/4/2000)
The Cubs are
waiting for an answer from
free-agent reliever Turk Wendell.
Wendell reportedly won't sign
until Jeff Nelson does to see how
Nelson sets the market. (Chicago
Sun-Times, 11/26/2000)
The Cubs are
interested in three of Seth
Levinson's clients. They are
considering both Mark Wholers and
Jeff Fassero for their bullpen,
along with Todd Hundley. (Chicago
Sun-Times, 11/17/2000)
The Cubs are
pursuing Mike Hampton to be their
ace. (Chicago Tribune,
11/17/2000)
The Cubs have
offered Turk Wendell a 3-year $8
million deal. (NY Post,
11/17/2000)
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Cubs rumors...
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Scott Williamson
continues to be the most
sought-after Red, with Toronto
(offering Jose Cruz, Jr.) and
Oakland (offering Ben Grieve)
interested in adding Williamson
to their starting rotations. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
The Reds may try to deal
Drew Henson back to the
Yankees. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
Michael Tucker
(to Colorado or San Fracisco) may
be the next Red shipped out of
town. (11/19/00, Cincinnati
Enquirer)
Chris Reitsma,
acquired from Boston in the Dante
Bichette trade, may be
Cincinnatti's set-up man when all
is said and done next season. (Cincinnati
Enquirer, 11/12/00)
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is looking at
moving former closer Steve Karsay into the rotation.
(Rocky Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
If the Indians
lose Ramirez, they may work out a
deal with the Blue Jays that
would send Roberto Alomar back to
Toronto for Raul Mondesi. (Toronto
Star, 11/17/2000)
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies are
expected to go after Dustin
Hermanson. (Denver Post,
11/26/2000)
The Rockies will
meet with Mike Hampton this week,
and are prepared to offer an
eight-year contract. (Denver
Post, 11/26/2000)
The Rockies will
meet with Alex Rodriguez and Mike
Hampton this week. (Denver
Post, 11/18/2000)
The Rockies are
prepared to make an offer to
Denny Neagle, who's a Colorado
native. (Denver Post,
11/15/2000)
The Rockies are
interested in Rick Reed, Darren
Dreifort, and Denny Neagle. (Denver
Post, 11/11/2000)
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Rockies rumors...
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers should
have results from Juan
Gonzalaez's back exam within the
next few days (yes, he finally
showed up...). The results of the
exam will help the Tigers decide
whether or not they will re-sign
the statistically-obsessed
Gonzalez.. (Detroit Free
Press, 11/29/00)
TV Reports in
Detroit stating that GM Randy
Smith has cut all ties with Juan
Gonzalez are false, according to
Smith. Although the team is
frustrated with Gonzalez's
refusal to show up for
apointments to have his back
examined, they remain optimistic
that they can re-sign him. (Detroit
News, 11/18/00)
Second-tier free
agent pitchers that interest the
Tigers include Pat Hentgen, Andy
Ashby, Darren Dreifort, and Denny
Neagle. (The Sporting News,
11/17/00)
David Segui is
drawing lots of interest from the
Tigers, again pointing to a
possible Tony Clark trade. Detroit
Free Press, 11/16/00)
The Tigers may
sign Juan Gonzalez to a one year
contract instead of something
long-term. (Ann Arbor News,
11/14/00)
Florida Marlins
Inconsistant,
arbitration-eligible pitcher
Jesus Sanchez could be on the
block. (The Sporting news,
11/10/00)
Contrary to
rumor, the Marlins will not try
to bring former catcher Charles
Johnson back to Miami this
off-season. (The Sporting
News, 11/3/2000)
Houston Astros
The Astros will
likely sign a reliever soon,
perhaps Jeff Nelson, Tom Gordon
or Houstonian Mike Jackson, as
insurance for Billy Wagner. (Houston
Chronicle, 11/18/2000)
Roger Cedeño has
been shopped around a good deal
at the winter meetings. (Houston
Chronicle, 11/8/2000)
The Astros have a
surplus of outfielders - with
Moises Alou, Richard Hidalgo and
Lance Berkman the likely
starters, Roger Cedeño and
Daryle Ward might be traded. (Houston
Chronicle, 11/3/2000)
Kansas City Royals
The Royals are interested in Sandy Alomar
to help settle down the Royals pitching staff.
(Rocky Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
Tom Gordon has
been working out for the Royals,
and the club may also take a look
at lefty Scott Radinsky. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
Kansas City's
"closer of the future,"
24-year old Shawn Sonnier, may be
on the opening day roster next
season. (The Sporting News,
11/22/00)
Jose Rosado's
return from injury most likely
will knock Dan Reichert back to
the bullpen. (The Sporting
News, 11/10/00)
Seattle and
Kansas City have talked about a
Johnny Damon/Brett Tomko trade. (The
Sporting News, 11/10/00)
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Royals rumors...
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers are going very hard
after Andy Ashby.
(Rocky Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
Catcher Todd
Hundley is expecting offers from
the Giants, Cubs, and Tigers. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
Despite repeated
offers for Gary Sheffield, the
Dodgers are unwilling to trade
their to offensive player. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
The Dodgers are
reluctant to increase their
5-year, $44 million offer to
Darren Dreifort, meaning that the
starter's stay in LA may be over.
Dreifort is seeking a 5-year, $55
million contract. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
Three different
"baseball sources" have
reported that the Dodgers have
made an offer to Rick Reed. (Los
Angeles Times, 11/17/00)
Montreal Expos
The Expos are
considering signing their former
star Tim Raines to a one-year
contract. (NY Post, 11/17/00)
Montreal and
Toronto are discussing a trade
that would send Dustin Hermanson
and Orlando Cabrera to the Blue
Jays and Roy Halladay and Jose
Cruz, Jr. to the Expos. (Montreal
Sports Report, 11/10/00)
The Mets,
Yankees, and Red Sox (offering
Tory O'Leary) have also expressed
interest in Dustin Hermanson. (The
Sporting News, 11/10/00)
If Ugueth Urbina
is healthy by the start of spring
training, the Expos will shop him
around. (The Sporting News,
11/10/00)
Milwaukee Brewers
Jeremy Burnitz
has told the Brewers that if they
are going to re-sign him, they
better do it before spring
training. Burnitz' asking price
is $9-10 million per season.(Milwaukee
Journal Sentinal, 11/26/2000)
The Brewers
offered Geoff Jenkins a contract
extension, and will do so soon
with Richie Sexson as well.
Neither player is arbitration
eligible yet. (Milwaukee
Journal Sentinal, 11/17/2000)
Jeremy Burnitz
wants to talk to the Brewers
about a multi-year deal as he's
entering the final year of his
contract. He hasn't heard back
from the team in the past month. (Milwaukee
Journal Sentinal, 11/3/2000)
The Brewers are
considering trading for Phil
Nevin, as Sean Burroughs may be
ready. (Milwaukee Journal
Sentinel, 11/3/2000)
Minnesota Twins
Detroit, Seattle
and Toronto have expressed
interest in Matt Lawton, but the
Twins have said that he is not
available. (Minneapolis Star
Tribune, 11/26/2000)
Jose Canseco is
interested in signing with the
Twins, but the Twins are worried
about his history of injuries. (Minneapolis
Star Tribune, 11/12/2000)
New York Mets
The Mets have
been talking with both Turk
Wendell and Rick Reed. Both are
expected to return. (NY Daily
News, 11/5/2000)
The Mets have
made contact with free-agent
lefty Denny Neagle. (NY Daily
News, 11/5/2000)
Mike Hampton is
not happy with the Mets right now
as they did not up the offer they
gave him in February. The Mets
are risking losing Hampton as
they want to free up the money
for A-Rod, and then possibly go
after a second-tier pitcher such
as Denny Neagle or Darren
Dreifort. (NY Daily News,
11/5/2000)
The Mets have
spoken with the agents of Turk
Wendell, Mike Hampton, and Mike
Mussina. However, they've made no
contact with the agent for free
agent righty Bobby Jones. (NY
Post, 11/3/2000)
Manny Ramirez
will be the Mets backup plan if
they can't land A-Rod. (NY
Post, 11/3/2000)
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Mets rumors...
New York Yankees
The Yankees are looking at
re-signing right-hander David Cone to an incentive-laden
deal with a small base, possibly as low as $500,000.
(Rocky Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
The Yankees are
interested in signing Ken
Caminiti to backup first and
base, as well as DH.(NY Daily
News, 11/26/2000)
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Yankees rumors...
Oakland A's
The A's have begun talks
with MVP Jason Giambi concerning a contract
extension - they are looking to sign him
for about $10 million a year. (Rocky
Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
The A's are
considering trading Ben Grieve
for Scott Williamson. (Dallas
Morning News, 11/9/2000)
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies
could also pursue Jeff Nelson or
Turk Wendell. (PhillyBurbs,
11/10/2000)
The Phillies
could trade Doug Glanville to the
White Sox for some bullpen help. (Phildelphia
Daily News, 11/7/2000)
The Phillies plan
to meet with San Diego, perhaps
to discuss trading for Phil Nevin
or Matt Clement. (Phildelphia
Daily News, 11/7/2000)
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
Tony Gwynn's agent expects to get
a contract offer on Tuesday from
Detroit and/or Cleveland. (North
County Times, 11/12/00) With 20-year-old Sean Burroughs
waiting in the wings, the Padres
are fielding offers for third
baseman Phil Nevin from as many
as seven teams. San Diego is
talking to Toronto (Vernon
Wells), Milwaukee (Jermoy
Burnitz), and Seattle (Brett
Tomko or John Halama), as well as
Boston, the Yankees,
Philadelphia, and Houston about
Nevin. (San Diego
Union-Tribune, 11/7/00)
San Francisco Giants
The Giants are looking
for an outfielder and a pitcher, and have
given a look at Charles Johnson. (San Francisco
Chronicle, 11/12/2000)
If Ellis Burks
does not re-sign, the Giants may
go after Johnny Damon or Bernard
Gilkey. (San Francisco
Examiner, 11/12/2000)
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is talking to free-agent shortstops
with the understanding that Alex Rodriguez would move
to another position if he re-signs with the team. (Rocky
Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
The Mariners are
looking at free agent shortstop
Alex Gonzalez in case they lose
A-Rod. (NY Daily News,
11/6/2000)
The Mariners,
looking to beef up their lineup
with lefty bats, may look to
trade for Johnny Damon or Jeremy
Burnitz. Any trade the Mariners
would make for Damon would
assuredly include reliever Jose
Paniagua. (Seattle Times,
11/5/2000)
The Mariners are
hoping that having Piniella back
will help get A-Rod back. They
are going to go all out as an
organization to try to keep him.(11/3/2000)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tampa Bay is considering a starting
prospect Josh Hamilton in right field this season.
(Rocky Mountain News, 12/4/2000)
Tampa Bay had
preliminary talks with Kansas
City about Johnny Damon, but
nothing has materialized yet. (The
Sporting News, 12/1/00)
Although Jose
Canseco has expressed interest in
returning to Tampa Bay, the club
aparently has no desire to
re-sign him. TripleSteal would
have to rate this decision as a
home run for the Devil Rays, the
first one under GM Chuck LaMarr. (The
Sporting News, 11/22/00)
The Devil Rays do
not plan on being big players in
the free agent market this
off-season, and will likely keep
their payroll around the $55
million level next year. (The
Sporting News, 11/10/00)
Several teams
have expressed interest in
Roberto Hernandez, but the Devil
Rays plan to hold on to their
closer, possibly waiting until
the trade deadline in July to
trade him. (St. Petersburg
Times, 11/8/00)
Texas Rangers
The Rangers may
sign free agent reliever Mark Petkovsek. (Dallas
Morning News, 12/4/2000)
In addition to Alex
Rodriguez and Ken Caminiti, the Rangers
are interested in signing another hitter,
possibly Andres Galarraga or Jay Buhner. (Dallas
Morning News, 12/4/2000)
Juan Gonzalez's
agent has said that Gonzalez is
open to returning to Texas. (Dallas
Morning News, 11/26/2000)
The Rangers will
meet with Scott Boras and Alex
Rodriguez next week. Sammy Sosa
is being talked about as a
fallback if they can't get A-Rod.(Dallas
Morning News, 11/14/2000)
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays are
shopping David Wells and with the
Indians are always looking for
left-handed pitching he could be
dealt to Cleveland. (Toronto
Star, 11/17/2000)
If the Indians
lose Ramirez, they may work out a
deal with the Blue Jays that
would send Roberto Alomar back to
Toronto for Raul Mondesi. (Toronto
Star, 11/17/2000)
The Blue Jays are
considering trading for Phil
Nevin, and moving Tony Batista
back to shortstop. (Dallas
Morning News, 11/9/2000)
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