posted 12/01/11 7:54 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
It's true that most trade rumors never end up happening. But it's probably not much of a surprise that Chris Iannetta ended up with the Angels, who had made it no secret that they wanted to find an upgrade at catcher. While they aren't particularly deep in starting pitching, they were willing to part with Tyler Chatwood knowing that they can probably sign another starting pitcher or two in the coming months. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade. You can vote at the bottom of the article on who you think got the better end of the deal.
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies had also reportedly shopped Iannetta at the trade deadline and are desperately trying to find some starting pitchers this offseason with Jorge De La Rosa (Tommy John surgery) and Juan Nicasio (neck injury) both unlikely for the start of the season. It appeared that the Rockies may have been trying to open a starting spot for talented 22 year-old Wilin Rosario, but that's not exactly the case. Veteran Ramon Hernandez has agreed to a two-year deal to be the starting catcher. He'll likely get the majority of playing time early on while Rosario is eased into the everyday job, possibly as early as late-2012. In fact, the Rockies could sign another catcher to back up Hernandez and allow Rosario to start the season in Triple-A. The 35 year-old Hernandez, who had a .788 OPS for Cincinnati last season while throwing out 37% of attempted base stealers, will reportedly make $3.2 million in 2012, about $400,000 less than Iannetta will make. The 28 year-old Iannetta had a .784 OPS and threw out 30% of attempted base stealers in 2011.
Offseason Trade Tracker (2011-12)
updated 1/25/12 1:21 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
I'll be keeping track of all the offseason trades right here. Roster analysis for some trades can be found by clicking on the trade to follow the link to the story. A printer-friendly version with player info and 2011 stats will be available for subscribers of MLBDepthCharts Magazine. Sign up now!
12/06/11
Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Nestor Molina
Toronto Blue Jays acquire RHP Sergio Santos
12/06/11
Colorado Rockies acquire RHP Kevin Slowey
Minnesota Twins acquire RHP Dan Turpen
12/03/11
Los Angeles Angels acquire LHP Brad Mills
Toronto Blue Jays acquire C Jeff Mathis
12/01/11
Baltimore Orioles acquire C Taylor Teagarden
Texas Rangers acquire IF Greg Miclat and RHP Randy Henry
11/30/11
Colorado Rockies acquire RHP Tyler Chatwood
Los Angeles Angels acquire C Chris Iannetta
11/27/11
Seattle Mariners acquire C John Jaso
Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Josh Lueke and PTBNL or cash considerations
11/26/11
Cleveland Indians acquire cash considerations
Toronto Blue Jays acquire IF/OF Luis Valbuena
11/22/11
Miami Marlins acquire LHP Wade LeBlanc
San Diego Padres acquire C John Baker
11/20/11
Colorado Rockies acquire PTBNL or cash considerations
Philadelphia Phillies acquire IF/OF Ty Wigginton and $2M
11/07/11
Kansas City Royals acquire LHP Jonathan Sanchez and LHP Ryan Verdugo (AA)
San Francisco Giants acquire OF Melky Cabrera
11/04/11
Oakland A's acquire cash considerations
Toronto Blue Jays acquire RHP Trystan Magnuson
10/31/11
Atlanta Braves acquire LHP Chris Jones (AA)
Cleveland Indians acquire RHP Derek Lowe and $10M
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by Jason Martinez
I'll be keeping track of all the offseason trades right here. Roster analysis for some trades can be found by clicking on the trade to follow the link to the story. A printer-friendly version with player info and 2011 stats will be available for subscribers of MLBDepthCharts Magazine. Sign up now!
01/25/12
Phillies acquire LHP Jeremy Horst
Reds acquire IF Wilson Valdez
01/21/12
Red Sox acquire RHP Clay Mortensen
Rockies acquire 2B Marco Scutaro
01/20/12
Indians acquire RHP Kevin Slowey
Rockies acquire RHP Zach Putnam
01/16/12
Athletics acquire OF Seth Smith
Rockies acquire RHP Guillermo Moscoso and LHP Josh Outman
01/13/12
Mariners acquire DH Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi
Yankees acquire RHP Michael Pineda and RHP Jose Campos
01/11/12 Rockies acquire PTBNL or cash considerations
Red Sox acquire 2B/3B Brad Emaus
01/06/12
Cubs acquire 1B Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates
Padres acquire OF Kyung-Min Na and RHP Andrew Cashner
01/05/12
Rangers acquire RHP Greg Reynolds
Rockies acquire 1B/OF Chad Tracy
01/04/12
Cubs acquire RHP Chris Volstad
Marlins acquire RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash
01/03/12
Athletics acquire cash considerations
Orioles acquire OF Jai Miller
01/03/12
Orioles acquire cash considerations
Rangers acquire 1B Brad Snyder
01/01/12
Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Myles Jaye and RHP Daniel Webb
Toronto Blue Jays acquire RHP Jason Frasor
12/31/11
Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Simon Castro and LHP Pedro Hernandez
San Diego Padres acquire OF Carlos Quentin
12/28/11
Boston Red Sox acquire OF Ryan Sweeney and RHP Andrew Bailey
Oakland Athletics acquire 1B Miles Head, OF Josh Reddick, and RHP Raul Alcantara
12/23/11
Chicago Cubs acquire 2B Ronald Torreyes, OF Dave Sappelt, and LHP Travis Wood
Cincinnati Reds acquire LHP Sean Marshall
12/22/11
Oakland Athletics acquire C Derek Norris, RHP A.J. Cole, RHP Brad Peacock, and LHP Tom Milone
Washington Nationals acquire LHP Gio Gonzalez and RHP Robert Gilliam
12/17/11
Cincinnati Reds acquire RHP Mat Latos
San Diego Padres acquire C Yasmani Grandal, 1B/OF Yonder Alonso, RHP Bradley Boxberger, and RHP Edinson Volquez
12/16/11
Cleveland Indians acquire OF Aaron Cunningham
San Diego Padres acquire RHP Cory Burns
12/14/11
Boston Red Sox acquire RHP Mark Melancon
Houston Astros acquire IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland
12/12/11
Milwaukee Brewers acquire RHP Jose Veras
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 1B/3B Casey McGehee
12/12/11
Miami Marlins acquire C Jake Jefferies
Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Burke Badenhop
12/12/11
Philadelphia Phillies acquire LHP Frank Gailey
Toronto Blue Jays acquire OF Ben Francisco
12/09/11
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire RHP Trevor Cahill, LHP Craig Breslow, and cash considerations
Oakland Athletics acquire OF Collin Cowgill, RHP Ryan Cook, and RHP Jarrod Parker
12/09/11
Detroit Tigers acquire RHP Collin Balester
Washington Nationals acquire RHP Ryan Perry
12/08/11
Chicago Cubs acquire 3B Ian Stewart and RHP Casey Weathers
Colorado Rockies acquire 1B/OF Tyler Colvin and IF DJ LeMahieu
12/08/11
Baltimore Orioles acquire LHP Dana Eveland
Los Angeles Dodgers acquire OF Tyler Henson and LHP Jarret Martin
12/08/11
Kansas City Royals acquire cash considerations
New York Yankees acquire LHP Cesar Cabral
12/08/11
Boston Red Sox acquire RHP Marco Duarte
Houston Astros acquire IF Marwin Gonzalez
12/07/11
Kansas City Royals acquire IF Diego Goris and RHP Brooks Pounders
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire IF/OF Yamaico Navarro
12/07/11
Colorado Rockies acquire LHP Nick Schmidt
San Diego Padres acquire RHP Huston Street
12/06/11
Phillies acquire LHP Jeremy Horst
Reds acquire IF Wilson Valdez
01/21/12
Red Sox acquire RHP Clay Mortensen
Rockies acquire 2B Marco Scutaro
01/20/12
Indians acquire RHP Kevin Slowey
Rockies acquire RHP Zach Putnam
01/16/12
Athletics acquire OF Seth Smith
Rockies acquire RHP Guillermo Moscoso and LHP Josh Outman
01/13/12
Mariners acquire DH Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi
Yankees acquire RHP Michael Pineda and RHP Jose Campos
01/11/12 Rockies acquire PTBNL or cash considerations
Red Sox acquire 2B/3B Brad Emaus
01/06/12
Cubs acquire 1B Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates
Padres acquire OF Kyung-Min Na and RHP Andrew Cashner
01/05/12
Rangers acquire RHP Greg Reynolds
Rockies acquire 1B/OF Chad Tracy
01/04/12
Cubs acquire RHP Chris Volstad
Marlins acquire RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash
01/03/12
Athletics acquire cash considerations
Orioles acquire OF Jai Miller
01/03/12
Orioles acquire cash considerations
Rangers acquire 1B Brad Snyder
01/01/12
Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Myles Jaye and RHP Daniel Webb
Toronto Blue Jays acquire RHP Jason Frasor
12/31/11
Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Simon Castro and LHP Pedro Hernandez
San Diego Padres acquire OF Carlos Quentin
12/28/11
Boston Red Sox acquire OF Ryan Sweeney and RHP Andrew Bailey
Oakland Athletics acquire 1B Miles Head, OF Josh Reddick, and RHP Raul Alcantara
12/23/11
Chicago Cubs acquire 2B Ronald Torreyes, OF Dave Sappelt, and LHP Travis Wood
Cincinnati Reds acquire LHP Sean Marshall
12/22/11
Oakland Athletics acquire C Derek Norris, RHP A.J. Cole, RHP Brad Peacock, and LHP Tom Milone
Washington Nationals acquire LHP Gio Gonzalez and RHP Robert Gilliam
12/17/11
Cincinnati Reds acquire RHP Mat Latos
San Diego Padres acquire C Yasmani Grandal, 1B/OF Yonder Alonso, RHP Bradley Boxberger, and RHP Edinson Volquez
12/16/11
Cleveland Indians acquire OF Aaron Cunningham
San Diego Padres acquire RHP Cory Burns
12/14/11
Boston Red Sox acquire RHP Mark Melancon
Houston Astros acquire IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland
12/12/11
Milwaukee Brewers acquire RHP Jose Veras
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 1B/3B Casey McGehee
12/12/11
Miami Marlins acquire C Jake Jefferies
Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Burke Badenhop
12/12/11
Philadelphia Phillies acquire LHP Frank Gailey
Toronto Blue Jays acquire OF Ben Francisco
12/09/11
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire RHP Trevor Cahill, LHP Craig Breslow, and cash considerations
Oakland Athletics acquire OF Collin Cowgill, RHP Ryan Cook, and RHP Jarrod Parker
12/09/11
Detroit Tigers acquire RHP Collin Balester
Washington Nationals acquire RHP Ryan Perry
12/08/11
Chicago Cubs acquire 3B Ian Stewart and RHP Casey Weathers
Colorado Rockies acquire 1B/OF Tyler Colvin and IF DJ LeMahieu
12/08/11
Baltimore Orioles acquire LHP Dana Eveland
Los Angeles Dodgers acquire OF Tyler Henson and LHP Jarret Martin
12/08/11
Kansas City Royals acquire cash considerations
New York Yankees acquire LHP Cesar Cabral
12/08/11
Boston Red Sox acquire RHP Marco Duarte
Houston Astros acquire IF Marwin Gonzalez
12/07/11
Kansas City Royals acquire IF Diego Goris and RHP Brooks Pounders
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire IF/OF Yamaico Navarro
12/07/11
Colorado Rockies acquire LHP Nick Schmidt
San Diego Padres acquire RHP Huston Street
12/06/11
12/06/11
Chicago White Sox acquire RHP Nestor Molina
Toronto Blue Jays acquire RHP Sergio Santos
12/06/11
Colorado Rockies acquire RHP Kevin Slowey
Minnesota Twins acquire RHP Dan Turpen
12/03/11
Los Angeles Angels acquire LHP Brad Mills
Toronto Blue Jays acquire C Jeff Mathis
12/01/11
Baltimore Orioles acquire C Taylor Teagarden
Texas Rangers acquire IF Greg Miclat and RHP Randy Henry
11/30/11
Colorado Rockies acquire RHP Tyler Chatwood
Los Angeles Angels acquire C Chris Iannetta
11/27/11
Seattle Mariners acquire C John Jaso
Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Josh Lueke and PTBNL or cash considerations
11/26/11
Cleveland Indians acquire cash considerations
Toronto Blue Jays acquire IF/OF Luis Valbuena
11/22/11
Miami Marlins acquire LHP Wade LeBlanc
San Diego Padres acquire C John Baker
11/20/11
Colorado Rockies acquire PTBNL or cash considerations
Philadelphia Phillies acquire IF/OF Ty Wigginton and $2M
11/07/11
Kansas City Royals acquire LHP Jonathan Sanchez and LHP Ryan Verdugo (AA)
San Francisco Giants acquire OF Melky Cabrera
11/04/11
Oakland A's acquire cash considerations
Toronto Blue Jays acquire RHP Trystan Magnuson
10/31/11
Atlanta Braves acquire LHP Chris Jones (AA)
Cleveland Indians acquire RHP Derek Lowe and $10M
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Labels: offseason 2011-12, trades
Former All-Stars Looking To Rebuild Value
posted 11/29/11 11:02 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
Former All-Stars Jonathan Broxton and Grady Sizemore have agreed to one-year deals with low base salaries as they try to rebuild their value before hitting free agency again next year. While both players reportedly had several suitors, it pales in comparison to the amount of interest they will receive after healthy and productive seasons in 2012.
Jonathan Broxton
Broxton's deal with the Kansas City Royals will pay him $4 million with another $1 million in incentives. As of now, he is penciled in as the setup man for closer Joakim Soria. The Royals still need to upgrade their rotation so there is a chance they shop Soria for a starter. Bullpen depth does not appear to be a problem for the Royals as Greg Holland, Tim Collins, Louis Coleman, and Kelvin Herrera give the team solid late-inning options behind Broxton and Soria. If they are going to move Soria, however, it might be a good idea to wait and see if Broxton's elbow is sound. The 27 year-old was shut down in early May with elbow pain and eventually underwent surgery to shave down a bone spur and remove loose bodies.
by Jason Martinez
Former All-Stars Jonathan Broxton and Grady Sizemore have agreed to one-year deals with low base salaries as they try to rebuild their value before hitting free agency again next year. While both players reportedly had several suitors, it pales in comparison to the amount of interest they will receive after healthy and productive seasons in 2012.
Jonathan Broxton
Broxton's deal with the Kansas City Royals will pay him $4 million with another $1 million in incentives. As of now, he is penciled in as the setup man for closer Joakim Soria. The Royals still need to upgrade their rotation so there is a chance they shop Soria for a starter. Bullpen depth does not appear to be a problem for the Royals as Greg Holland, Tim Collins, Louis Coleman, and Kelvin Herrera give the team solid late-inning options behind Broxton and Soria. If they are going to move Soria, however, it might be a good idea to wait and see if Broxton's elbow is sound. The 27 year-old was shut down in early May with elbow pain and eventually underwent surgery to shave down a bone spur and remove loose bodies.
Best of 2012-13 Free Agent Class (Second Basemen)
posted 11/28/11 10:44 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
I've already taken a look at the best of the 2012-13 free agent pitchers, catchers, and corner infielders, now it's time to take a look at the top second basemen that could be available next offseason.
Second Basemen
Just like this year, Robinson Cano can become a free agent after the season but there is zero chance that the Yankees decline his $15 million club option. Ditto for Ian Kinsler, who has a $10 million club option with Texas. That is not the case for Brandon Phillips, unless the Reds can sign him to an extension before he hits free agency. The three-time Gold Glove winner will be one of the top free agents available and should get at least four years and $45 million on his next contract. Fortunately for Phillips, he'll still get paid as a player in his prime. He'll be 31 years old next summer and has hit .280 over the past six seasons while averaging 20 homers and 22 stolen bases over that span.
by Jason Martinez
I've already taken a look at the best of the 2012-13 free agent pitchers, catchers, and corner infielders, now it's time to take a look at the top second basemen that could be available next offseason.
Second Basemen
Just like this year, Robinson Cano can become a free agent after the season but there is zero chance that the Yankees decline his $15 million club option. Ditto for Ian Kinsler, who has a $10 million club option with Texas. That is not the case for Brandon Phillips, unless the Reds can sign him to an extension before he hits free agency. The three-time Gold Glove winner will be one of the top free agents available and should get at least four years and $45 million on his next contract. Fortunately for Phillips, he'll still get paid as a player in his prime. He'll be 31 years old next summer and has hit .280 over the past six seasons while averaging 20 homers and 22 stolen bases over that span.
Labels: brandon phillips, free agents, howie kendrick
John Jaso for Josh Lueke
posted 11/28/11 8:14 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
Many teams have made catching depth a priority early this offseason as seven free agents have either re-signed with their 2011 team or signed with a new team. The Padres acquired a catcher, John Baker, via trade from Miami a few days ago and now Seattle has joined in on the act by acquiring left-handed hitting John Jaso from Tampa Bay for relief pitcher Josh Lueke and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade. Be sure to vote at the bottom of the page on who you think got the better of the deal. Consider that the PTBNL will probably be a fringe prospect.
Seattle Mariners
If you're into home run power and a rifle throwing arm, then you're probably satisfied with Miguel Olivo as the team's starting catcher. The 33 year-old had 19 HR in 2011 and has thrown out 34% of attempted base stealers during his nine-year big league career. If you're into on-base percentage, however, then you probably hate Olivo (.279 career OBP) and like the acquisition of Jaso, who had a .372 OBP in 2010 before his production declined badly last season. Unlike Olivo, the 28 year-old Jaso lacks power and only threw out 17% of runners in 2011. But the left-handed hitter, who has 84 walks and 77 strikeouts in 595 career at-bats, would give the Mariners' lineup a much different look a few times per week.
by Jason Martinez
Many teams have made catching depth a priority early this offseason as seven free agents have either re-signed with their 2011 team or signed with a new team. The Padres acquired a catcher, John Baker, via trade from Miami a few days ago and now Seattle has joined in on the act by acquiring left-handed hitting John Jaso from Tampa Bay for relief pitcher Josh Lueke and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade. Be sure to vote at the bottom of the page on who you think got the better of the deal. Consider that the PTBNL will probably be a fringe prospect.
Seattle Mariners
If you're into home run power and a rifle throwing arm, then you're probably satisfied with Miguel Olivo as the team's starting catcher. The 33 year-old had 19 HR in 2011 and has thrown out 34% of attempted base stealers during his nine-year big league career. If you're into on-base percentage, however, then you probably hate Olivo (.279 career OBP) and like the acquisition of Jaso, who had a .372 OBP in 2010 before his production declined badly last season. Unlike Olivo, the 28 year-old Jaso lacks power and only threw out 17% of runners in 2011. But the left-handed hitter, who has 84 walks and 77 strikeouts in 595 career at-bats, would give the Mariners' lineup a much different look a few times per week.
Labels: john jaso, josh lueke, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays
John Baker for Wade LeBlanc
posted 11/22/11 10:29 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
The Miami Marlins have taken the first step towards improving their starting rotation depth by acquiring left-hander Wade LeBlanc from the San Diego Padres. In exchange, the Padres received catcher John Baker, who will serve as Nick Hundley's backup. Both teams appear to have filled important offseason needs. You can vote at the bottom of the article on who you think got the better end of the deal. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade:
Miami Marlins
When staff ace Josh Johnson went on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation back in May after making just nine starts, the lack of pitching depth in the farm system was exposed. Elih Villanueva made one unimpressive start. Same with Jay Buente. Clay Hensley had just one quality start (at least 6 IP and 3 ER or less allowed) in nine games after being moved to the rotation. He went back to the 'pen in early September. Rookie Brad Hand made the jump from Double-A and was predictably inconsistent in his 12 starts. Not surprisingly, the Marlins have made starting pitching a priority this offseason.
by Jason Martinez
The Miami Marlins have taken the first step towards improving their starting rotation depth by acquiring left-hander Wade LeBlanc from the San Diego Padres. In exchange, the Padres received catcher John Baker, who will serve as Nick Hundley's backup. Both teams appear to have filled important offseason needs. You can vote at the bottom of the article on who you think got the better end of the deal. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade:
Miami Marlins
When staff ace Josh Johnson went on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation back in May after making just nine starts, the lack of pitching depth in the farm system was exposed. Elih Villanueva made one unimpressive start. Same with Jay Buente. Clay Hensley had just one quality start (at least 6 IP and 3 ER or less allowed) in nine games after being moved to the rotation. He went back to the 'pen in early September. Rookie Brad Hand made the jump from Double-A and was predictably inconsistent in his 12 starts. Not surprisingly, the Marlins have made starting pitching a priority this offseason.
Three Projected Closers Who Could Start in 2012
posted 11/21/11 11:32 AM PST Updated 5:33 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
Just to clarify, my offseason roster projections are based on the question, "If the season started today, what would the 25-man roster look like?" While there has been much talk of some very high-profile relievers making the move to the starting rotation in 2012, I don't feel comfortable penciling any of them in as starters until their teams can acquire enough bullpen depth and talent to replace them. Let's take a look at the three pitchers who have been discussed as rotation options.
by Jason Martinez
Just to clarify, my offseason roster projections are based on the question, "If the season started today, what would the 25-man roster look like?" While there has been much talk of some very high-profile relievers making the move to the starting rotation in 2012, I don't feel comfortable penciling any of them in as starters until their teams can acquire enough bullpen depth and talent to replace them. Let's take a look at the three pitchers who have been discussed as rotation options.
Labels: aroldis chapman, jim johnson, neftali feliz
Best of 2012-13 Free Agent Class (Corner Infielders)
posted 11/20/11 4:37 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
I examined the best of the 2012-13 free agent pitchers and catchers last week, now it's time to take a look at the top corner infielders that could be available next offseason. Unlike this year's group and unlike the potential free agent pitchers and catchers next year, there is a shortage of star power. Teams could take note and pursue the best corner infielders available now even that much more aggressively.
First Baseman
If Adam LaRoche stays healthy and has a big year, the Nationals (or whoever he plays for in 2012) will strongly consider exercising his half of a $10 million mutual option. Considering the lack of free agent options expected to be available, LaRoche may decline his half of the option and look for a better deal. He'll be 33 years old at the start of the 2013 season and has a career .815 OPS in 1032 career games.
by Jason Martinez
I examined the best of the 2012-13 free agent pitchers and catchers last week, now it's time to take a look at the top corner infielders that could be available next offseason. Unlike this year's group and unlike the potential free agent pitchers and catchers next year, there is a shortage of star power. Teams could take note and pursue the best corner infielders available now even that much more aggressively.
First Baseman
If Adam LaRoche stays healthy and has a big year, the Nationals (or whoever he plays for in 2012) will strongly consider exercising his half of a $10 million mutual option. Considering the lack of free agent options expected to be available, LaRoche may decline his half of the option and look for a better deal. He'll be 33 years old at the start of the 2013 season and has a career .815 OPS in 1032 career games.
Labels: free agents
40-Man Roster Additions
updated 11/18/11 9:30 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
Any minor league players who are not on their organization's 40-man roster and were either signed at age 19 or older and have been in the organization for four years or were signed at age 18 or younger and have been in the organization for five years are eligible for selection in the Rule V Draft, which is to be held on December 8th. Today is the deadline for teams to protect players by adding them to the 40-man roster. Here is a list of the players, including 2011 stats, that have been added since the end of the regular season and any added today. This page will remain updated.
For subscribers to the Free Trial of MLBDepthCharts Magazine, I'll be sending out a printer-friendly list with 2011 stats sometime this weekend.
Arizona Diamondbacks
1B/OF David Winfree .321 BA, 9 HR, 37 RBI, 5 2B, 15 BB, 22 K, 8 SB in 43 G (AAA)
Atlanta Braves
RHP Jaye Chapman 2.50 ERA 68.1 IP, 45 H, 31 BB, 77 K in 52 G (AAA/AA)
RHP J.J. Hoover 2.64 ERA, 105.2 IP, 77 H, 40 BB, 117 K in 43 G (AAA/AA)
RHP Todd Redmond 2.92 ERA, 169.2 IP, 152 H, 47 BB, 142 K in 28 G (AAA)
LHP Luis Avilan 4.57 ERA, 106.1 IP, 113 H, 36 BB, 78 K 36 G (AA)
by Jason Martinez
Any minor league players who are not on their organization's 40-man roster and were either signed at age 19 or older and have been in the organization for four years or were signed at age 18 or younger and have been in the organization for five years are eligible for selection in the Rule V Draft, which is to be held on December 8th. Today is the deadline for teams to protect players by adding them to the 40-man roster. Here is a list of the players, including 2011 stats, that have been added since the end of the regular season and any added today. This page will remain updated.
For subscribers to the Free Trial of MLBDepthCharts Magazine, I'll be sending out a printer-friendly list with 2011 stats sometime this weekend.
Arizona Diamondbacks
1B/OF David Winfree .321 BA, 9 HR, 37 RBI, 5 2B, 15 BB, 22 K, 8 SB in 43 G (AAA)
Atlanta Braves
RHP Jaye Chapman 2.50 ERA 68.1 IP, 45 H, 31 BB, 77 K in 52 G (AAA/AA)
RHP J.J. Hoover 2.64 ERA, 105.2 IP, 77 H, 40 BB, 117 K in 43 G (AAA/AA)
RHP Todd Redmond 2.92 ERA, 169.2 IP, 152 H, 47 BB, 142 K in 28 G (AAA)
LHP Luis Avilan 4.57 ERA, 106.1 IP, 113 H, 36 BB, 78 K 36 G (AA)
Labels: 40-man roster
Best of 2012-13 Free Agent Class (Catchers)
posted 11/17/11 10:09 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
I examined the best of the 2012-13 free agent pitchers a few days ago, now it's time to take a look at the top catchers that could be available next offseason.
Catchers
While there are mostly backups in this year's free agent class, some of the top catchers in baseball could be on the market next year. Yadier Molina would be the biggest name if the Cardinals aren't able to sign him to an extension before free agency begins. One of the better defensive catchers of this era, the 29 year-old also posted a career-high .814 OPS in 2011. Another offensive performance like that and he'll easily score a long-term deal in the $10-15 million per year range. Molina already has four Gold Glove awards, three All-Star selections, and two World Series Championships on his resume.
by Jason Martinez
I examined the best of the 2012-13 free agent pitchers a few days ago, now it's time to take a look at the top catchers that could be available next offseason.
Catchers
While there are mostly backups in this year's free agent class, some of the top catchers in baseball could be on the market next year. Yadier Molina would be the biggest name if the Cardinals aren't able to sign him to an extension before free agency begins. One of the better defensive catchers of this era, the 29 year-old also posted a career-high .814 OPS in 2011. Another offensive performance like that and he'll easily score a long-term deal in the $10-15 million per year range. Molina already has four Gold Glove awards, three All-Star selections, and two World Series Championships on his resume.
Labels: free agents
Best of the 2012-13 Free Agent Class (Pitchers)
posted 11/14/11 11:54 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
Free agents Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, and C.J. Wilson are set to become some of the richest baseball players in the world sometime this offseason. A few players who would've been part of next year's class of free agents have already been paid or will be paid before they can reach free agency. One of the best starting pitchers, Jered Weaver, was scratched off of the list when he signed a five-year, $85M extension with the Angels back in August. The best position player, center fielder Matt Kemp, has reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $160M deal with the Dodgers. So who will be the poster boys for free agency in 2012-13? Let's start with the pitchers.
by Jason Martinez
Free agents Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, and C.J. Wilson are set to become some of the richest baseball players in the world sometime this offseason. A few players who would've been part of next year's class of free agents have already been paid or will be paid before they can reach free agency. One of the best starting pitchers, Jered Weaver, was scratched off of the list when he signed a five-year, $85M extension with the Angels back in August. The best position player, center fielder Matt Kemp, has reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $160M deal with the Dodgers. So who will be the poster boys for free agency in 2012-13? Let's start with the pitchers.
Labels: free agents
The Free Agent Market for Closers
posted 11/9/11 10:45 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
Last night, it was reported that Ryan Madson was close to re-signing in Philadelphia for four years and $44 million, pending approval from team CEO David Montgomery. Today, that deal has not been finalized and is not expected to get done today. While there aren't too many other options for the Phillies, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Phillies are re-considering paying Madson that much money over that amount of years. The 31 year-old is probably the second best choice on the free agent market after Jonathan Papelbon, who could be an option for the Phillies if the deal with Madson doesn't get done. As a number of teams will be looking for someone to close out games for them in 2012, let's take a look at who's available and which teams could use the help. Current in-house options are listed below the name of the teams in need.
Subscribers to the Free Trial of MLBDepthCharts Magazine will receive the first 'Closer Report' tomorrow, which includes a list of each team's projected closer with 2011 stats, 2012 salary, contract terms, service time, and age. The potential closers available on the free agent market are also included on the report with 2011 stats, age, Elias Ranking, and FanGraphs.com's Free Agent Ranking. If you're not already, sign up now.
by Jason Martinez
Last night, it was reported that Ryan Madson was close to re-signing in Philadelphia for four years and $44 million, pending approval from team CEO David Montgomery. Today, that deal has not been finalized and is not expected to get done today. While there aren't too many other options for the Phillies, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Phillies are re-considering paying Madson that much money over that amount of years. The 31 year-old is probably the second best choice on the free agent market after Jonathan Papelbon, who could be an option for the Phillies if the deal with Madson doesn't get done. As a number of teams will be looking for someone to close out games for them in 2012, let's take a look at who's available and which teams could use the help. Current in-house options are listed below the name of the teams in need.
Subscribers to the Free Trial of MLBDepthCharts Magazine will receive the first 'Closer Report' tomorrow, which includes a list of each team's projected closer with 2011 stats, 2012 salary, contract terms, service time, and age. The potential closers available on the free agent market are also included on the report with 2011 stats, age, Elias Ranking, and FanGraphs.com's Free Agent Ranking. If you're not already, sign up now.
Labels: closers, free agents, ryan madson
Is Jose Reyes a fit with the Marlins?
posted 11/8/11 9:58 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
If you've been paying attention to the rumor mill, the soon-to-be renamed Miami Marlins are reportedly interested in just about every big name on the free agent market. In fact, the word on the street is that they contacted shortstop Jose Reyes' agent to express their interest the minute the free agency period began. The 28 year-old Reyes, who has spent his first nine big league seasons with the New York Mets, should command at least a five-year, $75M contract and could get six or seven years and over $100M when it's all said and done. The Brewers, Nationals, and Tigers are among the teams expected to have strong interest. The Marlins, however, are set to meet with Reyes tomorrow, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.
by Jason Martinez
If you've been paying attention to the rumor mill, the soon-to-be renamed Miami Marlins are reportedly interested in just about every big name on the free agent market. In fact, the word on the street is that they contacted shortstop Jose Reyes' agent to express their interest the minute the free agency period began. The 28 year-old Reyes, who has spent his first nine big league seasons with the New York Mets, should command at least a five-year, $75M contract and could get six or seven years and over $100M when it's all said and done. The Brewers, Nationals, and Tigers are among the teams expected to have strong interest. The Marlins, however, are set to meet with Reyes tomorrow, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.
Labels: Florida Marlins, jose reyes, miami marlins
Melky Cabrera for Jonathan Sanchez
posted 11/7/11 1:45 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
The Kansas City Royals, a team that could probably compete in the AL Central in 2012 if they can upgrade their starting rotation this offseason, have acquired left-hander Jonathan Sanchez from the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Melky Cabrera. Left-handed starter Ryan Verdugo, who had a 4.35 ERA in 25 starts for Double-A Richmond, was also sent to Kansas City in the deal. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade:
San Francisco Giants
Cabrera, 27, is under contract for one more season and is projected to make $4.4M in arbitration next season, according to Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors.com. After a subpar season in 2010 when he hit .255 with 4 HR, 27 2B, and 7 SB for Atlanta, the switch-hitter rebounded after signing with Kansas City last offseason by setting career-highs in just about every category across the board, including batting average (.305), HR (18), 2B (44), RBI (87), and SB (20). Even a slight decrease in production should be enough to boost a Giants offense that struggled badly for most of the 2011 season. Considered a below-average outfielder (-8.6 UZR in '11), his lack of range in center field could be a problem in the NL West, which is known for it's spacious outfields.
by Jason Martinez
The Kansas City Royals, a team that could probably compete in the AL Central in 2012 if they can upgrade their starting rotation this offseason, have acquired left-hander Jonathan Sanchez from the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Melky Cabrera. Left-handed starter Ryan Verdugo, who had a 4.35 ERA in 25 starts for Double-A Richmond, was also sent to Kansas City in the deal. Here's a breakdown of how each roster is affected by the trade:
San Francisco Giants
Cabrera, 27, is under contract for one more season and is projected to make $4.4M in arbitration next season, according to Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors.com. After a subpar season in 2010 when he hit .255 with 4 HR, 27 2B, and 7 SB for Atlanta, the switch-hitter rebounded after signing with Kansas City last offseason by setting career-highs in just about every category across the board, including batting average (.305), HR (18), 2B (44), RBI (87), and SB (20). Even a slight decrease in production should be enough to boost a Giants offense that struggled badly for most of the 2011 season. Considered a below-average outfielder (-8.6 UZR in '11), his lack of range in center field could be a problem in the NL West, which is known for it's spacious outfields.
Labels: jonathan sanchez, melky cabrera
New General Manager Offseason Tracker
posted 11/7/11 10:35 AM PST Updated 1/23/12
by Jason Martinez
The story early in the offseason hasn't been free agency or trades. Those will come soon enough. The offseason drama has revolved around five teams (six teams as of today-see below) that needed to fill General Manager openings, including two that were created by the resignation of Theo Epstein in Boston. The 37 year-old, who helped the Red Sox to two World Series titles during his tenure, was hired as the President of Operations for the Chicago Cubs. Vice-President/Assistant GM Ben Cherington, Epstein's right-hand man in Boston, was promoted to be the Red Sox GM. Epstein then hired Jed Hoyer, his Assistant GM in Boston before Cherington, to be the new Cubs GM.
Hoyer's departure from San Diego, where he served two years as their GM, allowed Padres owner Jeff Moorad to promote Josh Byrnes to the GM post. It marked the second time Moorad has hired Byrnes as a GM. Byrnes was named the Diamondbacks GM in 2005 when Moorad was their CEO, given an eight-year contract extension by Moorad in February 2008, and was then fired in July 2010 after Moorad had already left for San Diego.
Believe it or not, the GM drama didn't stop there. The Angels, while watching former catcher Mike Napoli put together an unbelievable post-season after a terrific regular season, reassigned GM Tony Reagins after he resigned from his position. It appears that he was forced to step down and the timing of the move put the focus on the offseason deal that sent Napoli and Juan Rivera to Toronto for Vernon Wells, who was one of the least productive hitters in baseball in 2011 and is still owed over $60M through 2014. The Angels have replaced Reagins with Jerry DiPoto, who served as the Diamondbacks' interim GM after Byrnes was fired in mid-2010 until Kevin Towers was hired a few months later.
Lastly, the Orioles finally have a new GM in place after a long search in which top candidate DiPoto accepted the Angels' job and another, Blue Jays Assistant GM Tony La Cava, turned down the job. Multiple other candidates turned down interviews and it wasn't until this past weekend that the team hired former Expos and Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. It was Duquette who acquired many of the key Red Sox players that went on to win the World Series in 2004. To complete the amazing circle of GM hires over the last month, I'll point out that it was Epstein who succeeded Duquette in Boston.
•UPDATE 11/7/11 3:15 PM PST - Add the Twins to the list after they fired GM Bill Smith today and replaced him with former GM Terry Ryan, who stepped down from the position in 2007 after 13 years. Smith, who was Ryan's right-hand man at the time, took over before the 2008 season. After consecutive division titles in 2009-10, the team lost 99 games.
•UPDATE 12/10/11 7:45 AM PST - The Astros recently hired Jeff Luhnow as their new GM, after Ed Wade was fired at the end of November. Luhnow was previously the Cardinals' Vice President of Scouting and Player Development. His hiring was announced on Wednesday evening (December 7th) but I'll track his roster moves as of December 9th. The Rule V Draft was conducted on December 8th but it's uncertain how much input he had in that process.
All caught up? Good. I'll keep track of every player move made by the new GM's and we'll revisit them later in the offseason and again during the season.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Dan Duquette (hire date: 11/7/11)
•01/23: 3B Wilson Betemit agreed to two-year deal
•01/09: LHP Wei-Yin Chen signed to three-year deal
•01/03: OF Jai Miller acquired from A's for cash considerations
•01/03: 1B Brandon Snyder traded to Rangers for cash considerations
•12/18: OF Endy Chavez agreed to one-year deal
•12/13: LHP Tsuyoshi Wada agreed to two-year deal
•12/12: 1B/OF Luke Scott not tendered contract for 2012
•12/12: LHP Jo-Jo Reyes not tendered contract for 2012
•12/08: IF/OF Ryan Flaherty drafted from Cubs (Rule V)
•12/08: LHP Dana Eveland acquired from Dodgers for LHP Jarrett Martin and PTBNL
•12/05: SS Pedro Florimon, Jr. lost off waivers to Twins
•12/01: C Taylor Teagarden acquired from Rangers for RHP Randy Henry and IF Greg Miclat
•11/18: IF Matt Antonelli agreed to one-year deal
Minor League Deals
IF Carlos Rojas (re-signed), IF/OF Steve Tolleson, OF Scott Beerer, OF Lee Cruz, OF Antoan Richardson, RHP Brandon Erbe (re-signed), RHP Willie Eyre (re-signed), RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Jon Link, RHP Kyler Newby, RHP Raul Rivero (re-signed), RHP Miguel Socolovich, RHP Oscar Villarreal, LHP Ryan Edell
BOSTON RED SOX
Ben Cherington (hire date: 10/25/11)
•01/23: OF Cody Ross agreed to one-year deal
•01/21: 2B/SS Marco Scutaro traded to Rockies for RHP Clay Mortensen
•01/11: 2B/3B Brad Emaus acquired from Rockies for PTBNL or cash considerations
•12/28: OF Ryan Sweeney and RHP Andrew Bailey acquired from A's for 1B Miles Head, OF Josh Reddick, and RHP Raul Alcantara
•12/14: IF Nick Punto agreed to two-year deal
•12/14: RHP Mark Melancon acquired from Astros for IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland
•12/13: C Kelly Shoppach agreed to one-year deal
•12/12: LHP Rich Hill not tendered contract for 2012
•12/08: LHP Cesar Cabral lost to Royals (Rule V)
•12/08: IF Marwin Gonzalez drafted from Cubs (Rule V); traded to Astros
•11/07: DH David Ortiz accepted club's offer of arbitration
•11/01: RHP Dan Wheeler has $3M club option declined
CHICAGO CUBS
Jed Hoyer (hire date: 10/27/11)
•01/13: RHP Kerry Wood re-signed to one-year deal
•01/11: IF Jeff Bianchi lost off waivers to Brewers
•01/10: LHP Paul Maholm agreed to one-year deal
•01/06: 1B Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates acquired from Padres for RHP Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na
•01/04: RHP Chris Volstad acquired from Marlins for RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash
•12/26: RHP Manny Corpas and RHP Andy Sonnanstine signed to one-year deals
•12/23: LHP Travis Wood, OF Dave Sappelt, and 2B Ronald Torreyes acquired from Reds for LHP Sean Marshall
•12/21: OF Reed Johnson re-signed to one-year deal
•12/12: C Koyie Hill not tendered contract for 2012
•12/09: IF Jeff Bianchi claimed off waivers from Royals
•12/08: 3B Ian Stewart and RHP Casey Weathers acquired from Colorado for 1B/OF Tyler Colvin and IF DJ LeMahieu
•12/08: RHP Lendy Castillo drafted from Phillies (Rule V)
•12/08: IF Marwin Gonzalez lost to Red Sox (Rule V)
•12/08: IF/OF Ryan Flaherty lost to Orioles (Rule V)
•11/30: OF David DeJesus signed to two-year deal
•11/18: OF Lou Montanez outrighted to minors
•11/18: RHP Esmailin Caridad outrighted to minors
•11/18: RHP Kyle Smit outrighted to minors
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Jerry DiPoto (hire date: 10/29/11)
•01/08: 2B Howie Kendrick agreed to four-year extension
•12/08: LHP Robert Fish lost to Braves (Rule V)
•12/08: LHP C.J. Wilson agreed to five-year dea
•12/08: 1B Albert Pujols agreed to ten-year deal
•12/07: RHP LaTroy Hawkins agreed to one-year deal
•12/03: LHP Brad Mills acquired from Toronto for C Jeff Mathis
•11/30: C Chris Iannetta acquired from Colorado for RHP Tyler Chatwood
•11/17: RHP Loek Van Mil outrighted to minors
•11/17: RHP Francisco Rodriguez outrighted to minors
•11/15: RHP Anthony Ortega released
Minor League Deals
C Robinzon Diaz, 1B/3B Jorge Cantu, IF/OF Adam Heether, OF Doug Deeds, OF Ryan Langerhans, OF Drew Macias, RHP Eric Hurley
•01/06: RHP Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na acquired from Cubs for 1B Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates
•12/31: OF Carlos Quentin acquired from White Sox for RHP Simon Castro and LHP Pedro Hernandez
•12/21: C Luis Martinez traded to Rangers for RHP Ryan Kelly
•12/17: C Yasmani Grandal, 1B/OF Yonder Alonso, RHP Edinson Volquez, and RHP Bradley Boxberger acquired from Cincinnati for RHP Mat Latos
•12/16: RHP Cory Burns acquired from Cleveland for OF Aaron Cunningham
•12/07: RHP Huston Street acquired from Colorado for LHP Nick Schmidt
•11/22: C John Baker acquired from Miami for LHP Wade LeBlanc
•11/18: RHP Andrew Carpenter lost off waivers to Toronto
•11/18: RHP Jeremy Hefner lost off waivers to Pittsburgh
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by Jason Martinez
The story early in the offseason hasn't been free agency or trades. Those will come soon enough. The offseason drama has revolved around five teams (six teams as of today-see below) that needed to fill General Manager openings, including two that were created by the resignation of Theo Epstein in Boston. The 37 year-old, who helped the Red Sox to two World Series titles during his tenure, was hired as the President of Operations for the Chicago Cubs. Vice-President/Assistant GM Ben Cherington, Epstein's right-hand man in Boston, was promoted to be the Red Sox GM. Epstein then hired Jed Hoyer, his Assistant GM in Boston before Cherington, to be the new Cubs GM.
Hoyer's departure from San Diego, where he served two years as their GM, allowed Padres owner Jeff Moorad to promote Josh Byrnes to the GM post. It marked the second time Moorad has hired Byrnes as a GM. Byrnes was named the Diamondbacks GM in 2005 when Moorad was their CEO, given an eight-year contract extension by Moorad in February 2008, and was then fired in July 2010 after Moorad had already left for San Diego.
Believe it or not, the GM drama didn't stop there. The Angels, while watching former catcher Mike Napoli put together an unbelievable post-season after a terrific regular season, reassigned GM Tony Reagins after he resigned from his position. It appears that he was forced to step down and the timing of the move put the focus on the offseason deal that sent Napoli and Juan Rivera to Toronto for Vernon Wells, who was one of the least productive hitters in baseball in 2011 and is still owed over $60M through 2014. The Angels have replaced Reagins with Jerry DiPoto, who served as the Diamondbacks' interim GM after Byrnes was fired in mid-2010 until Kevin Towers was hired a few months later.
Lastly, the Orioles finally have a new GM in place after a long search in which top candidate DiPoto accepted the Angels' job and another, Blue Jays Assistant GM Tony La Cava, turned down the job. Multiple other candidates turned down interviews and it wasn't until this past weekend that the team hired former Expos and Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. It was Duquette who acquired many of the key Red Sox players that went on to win the World Series in 2004. To complete the amazing circle of GM hires over the last month, I'll point out that it was Epstein who succeeded Duquette in Boston.
•UPDATE 11/7/11 3:15 PM PST - Add the Twins to the list after they fired GM Bill Smith today and replaced him with former GM Terry Ryan, who stepped down from the position in 2007 after 13 years. Smith, who was Ryan's right-hand man at the time, took over before the 2008 season. After consecutive division titles in 2009-10, the team lost 99 games.
•UPDATE 12/10/11 7:45 AM PST - The Astros recently hired Jeff Luhnow as their new GM, after Ed Wade was fired at the end of November. Luhnow was previously the Cardinals' Vice President of Scouting and Player Development. His hiring was announced on Wednesday evening (December 7th) but I'll track his roster moves as of December 9th. The Rule V Draft was conducted on December 8th but it's uncertain how much input he had in that process.
All caught up? Good. I'll keep track of every player move made by the new GM's and we'll revisit them later in the offseason and again during the season.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Dan Duquette (hire date: 11/7/11)
•01/23: 3B Wilson Betemit agreed to two-year deal
•01/09: LHP Wei-Yin Chen signed to three-year deal
•01/03: OF Jai Miller acquired from A's for cash considerations
•01/03: 1B Brandon Snyder traded to Rangers for cash considerations
•12/18: OF Endy Chavez agreed to one-year deal
•12/13: LHP Tsuyoshi Wada agreed to two-year deal
•12/12: 1B/OF Luke Scott not tendered contract for 2012
•12/12: LHP Jo-Jo Reyes not tendered contract for 2012
•12/08: IF/OF Ryan Flaherty drafted from Cubs (Rule V)
•12/08: LHP Dana Eveland acquired from Dodgers for LHP Jarrett Martin and PTBNL
•12/05: SS Pedro Florimon, Jr. lost off waivers to Twins
•12/01: C Taylor Teagarden acquired from Rangers for RHP Randy Henry and IF Greg Miclat
•11/18: IF Matt Antonelli agreed to one-year deal
Minor League Deals
IF Carlos Rojas (re-signed), IF/OF Steve Tolleson, OF Scott Beerer, OF Lee Cruz, OF Antoan Richardson, RHP Brandon Erbe (re-signed), RHP Willie Eyre (re-signed), RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Jon Link, RHP Kyler Newby, RHP Raul Rivero (re-signed), RHP Miguel Socolovich, RHP Oscar Villarreal, LHP Ryan Edell
BOSTON RED SOX
Ben Cherington (hire date: 10/25/11)
•01/23: OF Cody Ross agreed to one-year deal
•01/21: 2B/SS Marco Scutaro traded to Rockies for RHP Clay Mortensen
•01/11: 2B/3B Brad Emaus acquired from Rockies for PTBNL or cash considerations
•12/28: OF Ryan Sweeney and RHP Andrew Bailey acquired from A's for 1B Miles Head, OF Josh Reddick, and RHP Raul Alcantara
•12/14: IF Nick Punto agreed to two-year deal
•12/14: RHP Mark Melancon acquired from Astros for IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland
•12/13: C Kelly Shoppach agreed to one-year deal
•12/12: LHP Rich Hill not tendered contract for 2012
•12/08: LHP Cesar Cabral lost to Royals (Rule V)
•12/08: IF Marwin Gonzalez drafted from Cubs (Rule V); traded to Astros
•11/07: DH David Ortiz accepted club's offer of arbitration
•11/01: RHP Dan Wheeler has $3M club option declined
Minor League Deals
C Max St. Pierre, IF Pedro Ciriaco, OF Jason Repko, RHP Aaron Cook, RHP Brandon Duckworth (re-signed), RHP Charlie Haeger (re-signed), RHP Will Inman, RHP Doug Mathis, RHP Vicente Padilla, RHP Carlos Silva, RHP Chorye Spoone, LHP Jesse Carlson, LHP Rich Hill (re-signed), LHP Justin Thomas
CHICAGO CUBS
Jed Hoyer (hire date: 10/27/11)
•01/13: RHP Kerry Wood re-signed to one-year deal
•01/11: IF Jeff Bianchi lost off waivers to Brewers
•01/10: LHP Paul Maholm agreed to one-year deal
•01/06: 1B Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates acquired from Padres for RHP Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na
•01/04: RHP Chris Volstad acquired from Marlins for RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash
•12/26: RHP Manny Corpas and RHP Andy Sonnanstine signed to one-year deals
•12/23: LHP Travis Wood, OF Dave Sappelt, and 2B Ronald Torreyes acquired from Reds for LHP Sean Marshall
•12/21: OF Reed Johnson re-signed to one-year deal
•12/12: C Koyie Hill not tendered contract for 2012
•12/09: IF Jeff Bianchi claimed off waivers from Royals
•12/08: 3B Ian Stewart and RHP Casey Weathers acquired from Colorado for 1B/OF Tyler Colvin and IF DJ LeMahieu
•12/08: RHP Lendy Castillo drafted from Phillies (Rule V)
•12/08: IF Marwin Gonzalez lost to Red Sox (Rule V)
•12/08: IF/OF Ryan Flaherty lost to Orioles (Rule V)
•11/30: OF David DeJesus signed to two-year deal
•11/18: OF Lou Montanez outrighted to minors
•11/18: RHP Esmailin Caridad outrighted to minors
•11/18: RHP Kyle Smit outrighted to minors
Minor League Deals
C Jason Jaramillo, IF/OF Alfredo Amezaga, IF/OF Edgar Gonzalez, IF/OF Joe Mather, RHP Justin Berg (re-signed), RHP Marco Carrillo (re-signed), RHP Rodrigo Lopez (re-signed)
HOUSTON ASTROS
Jeff Luhnow (hire date: 12/8/11)
•01/23: C Craig Tatum lost off waivers to Diamondbacks
•01/17: C Chris Snyder agreed to one-year deal
•01/17: OF Jack Cust agreed to two-year deal
•01/12: OF Fernando Martinez claimed off waivers from Mets
•12/14: IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland acquired from Red Sox for RHP Mark Melancon
•01/23: C Craig Tatum lost off waivers to Diamondbacks
•01/17: C Chris Snyder agreed to one-year deal
•01/17: OF Jack Cust agreed to two-year deal
•01/12: OF Fernando Martinez claimed off waivers from Mets
•12/14: IF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland acquired from Red Sox for RHP Mark Melancon
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Jerry DiPoto (hire date: 10/29/11)
•01/08: 2B Howie Kendrick agreed to four-year extension
•12/08: LHP Robert Fish lost to Braves (Rule V)
•12/08: LHP C.J. Wilson agreed to five-year dea
•12/08: 1B Albert Pujols agreed to ten-year deal
•12/07: RHP LaTroy Hawkins agreed to one-year deal
•12/03: LHP Brad Mills acquired from Toronto for C Jeff Mathis
•11/30: C Chris Iannetta acquired from Colorado for RHP Tyler Chatwood
•11/17: RHP Loek Van Mil outrighted to minors
•11/17: RHP Francisco Rodriguez outrighted to minors
•11/15: RHP Anthony Ortega released
Minor League Deals
C Robinzon Diaz, 1B/3B Jorge Cantu, IF/OF Adam Heether, OF Doug Deeds, OF Ryan Langerhans, OF Drew Macias, RHP Eric Hurley
MINNESOTA TWINS
Terry Ryan (hire date: 11/7/11)
•01/15: RHP Joel Zumaya agreed to one-year deal
•12/22: RHP Jason Marquis agreed to one-year deal
•12/15: 1B/OF Josh Willingham agreed to three-year deal
•12/12: LHP Jose Mijares not tendered contract for 2012
•12/08: RHP Terry Doyle drafted from White Sox (Rule V)
•12/06: RHP Kevin Slowey traded to Rockies for RHP Dan Turpen
•12/05: RHP Matt Capps re-signed to one-year deal
•12/05: SS Pedro Florimon, Jr. claimed off waivers from Orioles
•11/18: C/OF Ryan Doumit agreed to one-year deal
•01/15: RHP Joel Zumaya agreed to one-year deal
•12/22: RHP Jason Marquis agreed to one-year deal
•12/15: 1B/OF Josh Willingham agreed to three-year deal
•12/12: LHP Jose Mijares not tendered contract for 2012
•12/08: RHP Terry Doyle drafted from White Sox (Rule V)
•12/06: RHP Kevin Slowey traded to Rockies for RHP Dan Turpen
•12/05: RHP Matt Capps re-signed to one-year deal
•12/05: SS Pedro Florimon, Jr. claimed off waivers from Orioles
•11/18: C/OF Ryan Doumit agreed to one-year deal
•11/11: SS Jamey Carroll agreed to two-year deal
Minor League Deals
C Rene Rivera (re-signed), C J.R. Towles, 1B/OF Aaron Bates (re-signed), 3B Sean Burroughs, IF/OF Brian Dinkelman (re-signed), IF/OF Steve Pearce, OF Matt Carson, OF Wilkin Ramirez, RHP Jason Bulger, RHP Jared Burton, RHP Samuel Deduno, RHP Casey Fien, RHP Luis Perdomo, RHP Daryl Thompson, RHP Brendan Wise, LHP Aaron Thompson, LHP Phil Dumatrait (re-signed)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
Josh Byrnes (hire date: 10/31/11)
•01/06: RHP Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na acquired from Cubs for 1B Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates
•12/31: OF Carlos Quentin acquired from White Sox for RHP Simon Castro and LHP Pedro Hernandez
•12/21: C Luis Martinez traded to Rangers for RHP Ryan Kelly
•12/17: C Yasmani Grandal, 1B/OF Yonder Alonso, RHP Edinson Volquez, and RHP Bradley Boxberger acquired from Cincinnati for RHP Mat Latos
•12/16: RHP Cory Burns acquired from Cleveland for OF Aaron Cunningham
•12/07: RHP Huston Street acquired from Colorado for LHP Nick Schmidt
•11/22: C John Baker acquired from Miami for LHP Wade LeBlanc
•11/18: RHP Andrew Carpenter lost off waivers to Toronto
•11/18: RHP Jeremy Hefner lost off waivers to Pittsburgh
•11/16: IF Alberto Gonzalez released
•11/15: 1B/OF Mark Kotsay agreed to one-year deal
Minor League Deals
C Brad Davis, IF Anthony Contreras (re-signed), OF Jeremy Hermida (re-signed), RHP Matt Palmer, RHP Dale Thayer, LHP Alex Hinshaw
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Who Doesn't Need Starting Pitching?
vposted 11/4/11 10:52 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
Teams can never have enough starting pitching. Rarely do they make it through an entire season without using 7 or 8 starting pitchers. The World Champion Cardinals lost co-ace Adam Wainwright before the season to Tommy John surgery and then used eight different starting pitchers during the regular season. There are a few teams, however, that are in much better shape than others and can place starting pitching at the bottom of their priority list this offseason.
Tampa Bay Rays: Not only do they have seven starting pitchers on their roster that have had big league success, four of them are legitimate top-of-the-rotation arms. The quartet of David Price, James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson, and Matt Moore are potentially 1990's-era Atlanta Braves good. Two of Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann, and Alex Cobb are odd men out at the moment, which is an incredibly good problem to have. The Rays can focus their energy this offseason on improving their offense and adding another reliever or two.
by Jason Martinez
Teams can never have enough starting pitching. Rarely do they make it through an entire season without using 7 or 8 starting pitchers. The World Champion Cardinals lost co-ace Adam Wainwright before the season to Tommy John surgery and then used eight different starting pitchers during the regular season. There are a few teams, however, that are in much better shape than others and can place starting pitching at the bottom of their priority list this offseason.
Tampa Bay Rays: Not only do they have seven starting pitchers on their roster that have had big league success, four of them are legitimate top-of-the-rotation arms. The quartet of David Price, James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson, and Matt Moore are potentially 1990's-era Atlanta Braves good. Two of Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann, and Alex Cobb are odd men out at the moment, which is an incredibly good problem to have. The Rays can focus their energy this offseason on improving their offense and adding another reliever or two.
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