Misc. Free Agent News

[javy knows my name]

Somewhat strange bit of info.

 

At a fundraiser for ALS research this week David Wright was honored. He was sitting at a table with Jeff Loria, and when speaking he said something to the effect of "I would like my teammate to stay to my left, but I'm not sure if that will be possible with Mr. Loria around."

 

Reyes going to die and go to hell or something?

 

No he's leaving the Mets.

 

...to go to a team owned by the devil incarnate

[rawaction]

We have scouts in the Domincan that can watch that, though.

 

Sure, but if the hitters are still overly aggressive isn't it difficult to judge from the stands whether a guy is actually throwing strikes that would be considered good strikes in a more patient league? It's not like they have Fox broadcasting with the K zone or anything.

It's not perfect, but it's not that bad, either. If nothing else, you can tell by the hitter's swing path and how much the have to reach, pull their hands in, etc.

 

I always loved Cabrera. One of many odd likes of pitchers throughout the years.

 

HA! I remember that. Strange.

[Little Slide Rooter]

 

Carroll Nearing Multiyear Deal With Unknown Team

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [November 11 at 12:50pm CST]

12:50pm: The Twins have had recent discussions for Carroll, according to Morosi (on Twitter).

 

12:19pm: The Braves and Indians aren't finalists for Carroll, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

 

11:40am: The Padres are not the team nearing a deal with Carroll, reports MLB.com's Corey Brock (on Twitter).

 

10:57am: The Dodgers aren't the team that's nearing a deal with Carroll, according to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times (on Twitter). Troy Renck of the Denver Post says the Rockies aren't the mystery team (Twitter link) and Morosi reports that the Tigers aren't involved.

 

10:36am: The Blue Jays are showing serious interest in Carroll and were one of three finalists for him as of yesterday, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (all links go to Twitter). Morosi hears that the infielder is "very close" to agreeing to a deal.

 

7:38am: Jamey Carroll is nearing a multiyear deal with an unknown team, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (all Twitter links). The Tigers, Rockies, Dodgers and Indians have been mentioned as potential suitors for Carroll, a Millenium Sports Management client who is expected to sign within a few days. The Phillies and Braves have also expressed interest.

 

The 37-year-old infielder played shortstop and second base for the Dodgers in 2011, posting a .290/.359/.347 line in 510 plate appearances. He hasn't posted an on-base percentage below .355 in any of the past four seasons and he has a career mark of .356 after a decade in the Major Leagues. Carroll, who also has experience at third base and in the outfield, stole ten bases without getting caught this past season. He is not a ranked free agent and won't cost his new team a draft pick.

 

Carroll spoke with MLBTR's Tim Dierkes in June and you can check out the interview here. Tim predicted the Tigers would sign Carroll, placing him 41st on MLBTR's list of top free agents.

 

 

 

You know it's a slow baseball rumor news day when they're playing up the Jamey Carroll sweepstakes this much. I wonder how many fan bases have their fingers crossed and eagerly F5ing MLBTR in hopes of landing a 37 year old journeyman utility middle infielder.

[erik316wttn]

Crasnik is reporting Carroll to the Twins where he'd be the everyday SS.

[Little Slide Rooter]

If ever there was a team who loves their gritty white guys it would be the Minnesota Twins.

[JimSorgi]

If ever there was a team who loves their gritty white guys it would be the Minnesota Twins.

 

The Twins, meanwhile, have Joe Mauer and fourteen guys who either are Nick Punto or look and play exactly like Nick Punto.

[Post Count Padder]

If ever there was a team who loves their gritty white guys it would be the Minnesota Twins.

And sadly Carroll is an upgrade over what they marched out there last year.

[Little Slide Rooter]

If ever there was a team who loves their gritty white guys it would be the Minnesota Twins.

And sadly Carroll is an upgrade over what they marched out there last year.

 

I know they signed the Japanese fella who was injured for most of the season, so I don't we why they're paying for an older Ryan Theriot rather than giving him another chance. Either way, the Twins future depends heavily on Maur, Morneau, and their young pitching, so I doubt that it makes a difference whether Jamey Caroll, Alexi Casilla, or the Japanese guy are manning SS. Have you seen that roster without Kubel and Cuddyer? You have Mauer, Morneau, and a lot of bad.

 

I simply never understand why teams would go out of the way to sign guy like Carroll, Aaron Miles, and Nick Punto when they can probably pull one out of their farm system or pick one up for next to nothing during ST.

[BCVM22]

D'backs re-up Aaron Hill, 2 years, $11 mil.

[Guest]

Not a free agent, but not going to start a thread for it, either...

 

@Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Sources: #Dodgers, Kemp in serious discussions on eight-year, $160M contract. #mlb

 

 

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[SouthSideRyan]

Frank sell one of the parking lots?

[javy knows my name]

If ever there was a team who loves their gritty white guys it would be the Minnesota Twins.

 

The Twins, meanwhile, have Joe Mauer and fourteen guys who either are Nick Punto or look and play exactly like Nick Punto.

 

That was in my sig for a while. That was an awesome FJM post.

[Guest]

MLBTR put up this list of non-tender candidates. Anyone have a particular fondness for any of them?

 

Position Players

 

John Baker

Daric Barton

Emmanuel Burriss

Jesus Flores

Mike Fontenot

Chris Getz

Alberto Gonzalez

Tony Gwynn Jr.

Jeremy Hermida

Koyie Hill

Paul Janish

George Kottaras

James Loney

Jeff Mathis

Donnie Murphy

Angel Pagan

Ronny Paulino

Brayan Pena

Landon Powell

Adam Rosales

Skip Schumaker

Luke Scott

Ryan Spilborghs

Ian Stewart

Ryan Theriot

Andres Torres

Wilson Valdez

Eli Whiteside

 

Pitchers

 

Matt Albers

Brad Bergesen

Taylor Buchholz

Dana Eveland

Willie Eyre

Tom Gorzelanny

Clay Hensley

Rich Hill

J.P. Howell

Hong-Chih Kuo

Jose Mijares

Andrew Miller

Peter Moylan

Ross Ohlendorf

Juan Carlos Oviedo

Micah Owings

Manny Parra

Mike Pelfrey

Jo-Jo Reyes

Joe Saunders

Doug Slaten

Kevin Slowey

Andy Sonnanstine

Joe Thatcher

Chris Volstad

Jerome Williams

 

 

We've discussed Stewart, and I like him quite a bit. Barton would be a worthwhile addition depending on the circumstances too.

[jersey cubs fan]

I've found Angel Pagan's career arc to be interesting.

[ConstableRabbit]

Bill James thinks Rich Hill would be a good pickup...

[erik316wttn]

Bill James thinks Rich Hill would be a good pickup...

 

Is he still even in organized baseball?

[MWV]

Hill was lights out last year...

 

...for 8 innings.

 

Chris Volstad might be worth a look.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Volsted, Parra, Saunders, and Sonnenstine all intrigue me if nice and cheap, mainly as 4-5 statrter options especially if Z is railroaded.

 

I know nobody really wants Loney, but if we don't get Prince or Pujols, I'd be willing to take a flier out on him on a 1 year rather than give a multi year deal to Pena, Kotchman, or Cuddyer.

[Shilzzz]

Moylan, Volstad

[sneakypower]

oh man, i'd be all about Hong-Chih Kuo and Andrew Miller

[davell]

Kuo would be awesome, but there's a decent chance his arm falls off soon.

[Shilzzz]

yo, how many of Carroll, Ellis, Infante would Hendry have signed over what the market actually ended up at?

[UK1679666180]

Of those guys:

 

Andres Torres in Reed Johnson's role.

Ian Stewart

James Loney-LH bat off bench (likely will start somewhere)

Schumaker-25th man type of role.

Barton

 

Luke Scott if he wasn't a rectum would be interesting.

 

Pitchers:

Gorzelanny in a similar role as '10.

Jose Mijares-Loogy

Pelfrey 6th starter/long-relief

Kuo-Loogy

[javy knows my name]

Luke Scott if he wasn't a rectum would be interesting.

 

Seriously, can someone beat the [expletive] out of this person?

[Little Slide Rooter]

Luke Scott if he wasn't a rectum would be interesting.

 

Seriously, can someone beat the [expletive] out of this person?

 

I don't know, it might be quite interesting to see how things turn out if he throws banana chips at Big Z for acting like an animal.