- John Russell will return next year to manage the Bucs, who is under contract for 2010. Bucs GM has traded away most of the team's veteran talent, so Russell has worked with tons of young talent who may or may not be ready.
- Jays signed sixth rounder K.C. Hobson (OF) for 500 thousand dollars.
- Yankees signed first rounder Slade Heathcott for 2.2 million dollars, while second rounder J.R. Murphy signed for 1.25 million dollars.
- The Nationals DFA'd reliever Logan Kensing, who can top the guns at 96 MPH.
- Things not looking good on the Strasburg front...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Around the Bigs
Around the MLB on a Monday Morning...
The Yankees sign 5th round pick Caleb Cotham for $675,000
The Blue Jays sign 18th round pick Daniel Webb for $450,000.
The Rays signed third round pick Todd Glaesmann for $930k.
More to come as the trade deadline is about 14 hours away.
The Blue Jays sign 18th round pick Daniel Webb for $450,000.
The Rays signed third round pick Todd Glaesmann for $930k.
More to come as the trade deadline is about 14 hours away.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Draft Pick Deadline
The Deadline to sign MLB 2009 First Year Player Draft Picks is tomorrow night at midnight eastern. There are numerous first round picks who have yet to sign, most notably the first overall pick Steven Strasburg. The Washington Nationals have offered him record breaking money, be he has yet to bite. Here's the list of first round picks guys who have yet to sign:
- Steven Strasburg, RHP, #1 Pick, Wash
- Dustin Ackley, OF, #2 pick, SEA
- Donavan Tate, OF, #3 pick, SD
- Zach Wheeler, RHP, #6 pick, SF
- Jacob Turner, RHP, #9 pick, DET
- Tyler Matzek, LHP, #11 pick, COL
- Aaron Crow, RHP, #12 pick, KC
- Grant Green, SS, #13 pick, OAK
- Matt Purke, LHP, #14 pick, TEX
- Alex White, RHP, #15 pick, CLE
- Shelby Miller, RHP, #19 pick, STL
- Kyle Gibson, RHP, #22 pick, MIN: has medical issues
- Slade Heathcott, OF, #29 pick, NYY
- LeVon Washington, OF, #30 pick, TB
I'll keep you posted on all the signing that occur in the next 48 hours as we approach the deadline!
Around the MLB on Sunday...
The Brewers are about to sign supplemental draft pick Kentrail Davis.
Lou Pinella wants to return to the Cubs in 2010 and Jim Hendry says he has every intention of bringing him back if he wants to come back, Yahoo Sports.
The Angels sign 10th round pick Jake Locker.
More to come...
Lou Pinella wants to return to the Cubs in 2010 and Jim Hendry says he has every intention of bringing him back if he wants to come back, Yahoo Sports.
The Angels sign 10th round pick Jake Locker.
More to come...
B & G's 8/15/09
Baseballs:
**Tom Gorzelanny, Chicago Cubs- Tom threw 5 solid innings on the mound against his former team. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 8. Tom also made a contribution at the plate, going 1-2 with a run batted in, his 2ND of the season. Tom is batting .286 and he has a 5.24 ERA.
**Omar Infante, Atlanta Braves- Omar hit a walk off single, driving in his 12Th run and he finished up 1-2. Omar is now hitting .348.
**Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants- Bengie went 3-4 with a Home Run and he got hit by a pitch. Bengie drove in 2 runs, giving him 63 RBIs and 15 Home Runs. Bengie is now hitting .265.
**Shin-Soo Choo, Cleveland Indians- Choo went 2-5 and started the runs with his 14Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 64 on the season. Choo is hitting .294 on the year.
**Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox- Gavin threw 7 strong innings, winning his 10Th game of the year. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Gavin now has a 3.94 ERA.
**John Lackey, LA Angels- John threw 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 6. John win his 8Th game and he now has a 3.73 ERA.
**Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers- Carlos finished up 3-5 and drove in 4 runs, including hitting his 4Th Home Run of the season. Carlos now has 20 RBIs and is hitting .244.
**Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers- Craig went 3-5 with a triple and he drove in 3 runs. Craig has 29 RBIs and is hitting .294.
**Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays- Evan went 2-4 with a walk, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 88 RBIs. Evan is now hitting .279.
**Alberto Gonzales, Washington Nationals- Alberto went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBIs, giving him 26 on the season. Gonzales is now hitting .267.
**Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers- Julio had a career night going 4-5 with driving in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs on the season and he stole 4 bases, giving him 5 on the season. Borbon is now hitting .389.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 5. Joel won his 11Th game he now has a 3.25 ERA.
**Miguel Montrero, Arizona Diamondbacks- Miguel went 3-4 at the plate including a double and a Home Run, his 13Th of the season and he now has 41 RBIs. Miguel is now hitting .297.
**Derek Jeter, New York Yankees- Derek went 2-4 at the plate and his his 15Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 52 on the season. Derek also had a single in the game and is hitting .320.
Goofballs:
**Ronny Cedeno, Pittsburgh Pirates- Ronny had a tough day. he went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts and he committed his 7Th error of the season. Ronny is hitting .191 on the season.
**Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies- Brad blew his 8Th save of the season, throwing 1/3 of an inning, he gave up 2 runs (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. Brad also committed his first 2 errors of the season and he now has a 7.27 ERA.
**Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets- Francisco lost his 4Th game, giving up the Home Run to Bengie. He threw 2 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), Francisco now has a 3.33 ERA.
**Twins Offense- No clutch hitting, they left 11 men on base, scoring 3 runs on 11 hits.
**Athletics Offense- 1 run on 11 hits and 11 strikeouts, they left 10 men on base.
**Orioles Offense- 1 run on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
**Luke Hochevar, Kansas City Royals- Luke threw 4 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 4, giving up 2 Home Runs. Luke lost his 6Th game and he now has a 5.73 ERA.
**Alberto Arias, Houston Astros- Couldn't retire anyone, and he gave up 3 runs (3 earned), walking 1. Alberto now has a 3.50 ERA.
**Blue Jays Offense- the Jays were only able to score 3 runs on just 6 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds- Johnny lasted just 2 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he didn't walk anyone, and struck out 1. Cueto now has a 4.61 ERA losing his 10Th game.
**Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox- He allowed 8 stolen bases, just a horrible night in throwing and people wonder why the Red Sox picked up Victor Martinez. Varitek is simply not the player he used to be.
**Padres Offense- 4 runs on 9 hits, leaving 9 men on base.
**Ramon Troncoso, Los Angeles Dodgers- Ramon threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up the winning run and he walked 2 without striking anyone out. Ramon now has a 2.77 ERA and lost his 2Nd game.
**Mariners Offense- No clutch hitting, 2 runs, 10 hits, 3 walks, and 11 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
**Tom Gorzelanny, Chicago Cubs- Tom threw 5 solid innings on the mound against his former team. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 8. Tom also made a contribution at the plate, going 1-2 with a run batted in, his 2ND of the season. Tom is batting .286 and he has a 5.24 ERA.
**Omar Infante, Atlanta Braves- Omar hit a walk off single, driving in his 12Th run and he finished up 1-2. Omar is now hitting .348.
**Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants- Bengie went 3-4 with a Home Run and he got hit by a pitch. Bengie drove in 2 runs, giving him 63 RBIs and 15 Home Runs. Bengie is now hitting .265.
**Shin-Soo Choo, Cleveland Indians- Choo went 2-5 and started the runs with his 14Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 64 on the season. Choo is hitting .294 on the year.
**Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox- Gavin threw 7 strong innings, winning his 10Th game of the year. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Gavin now has a 3.94 ERA.
**John Lackey, LA Angels- John threw 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 6. John win his 8Th game and he now has a 3.73 ERA.
**Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers- Carlos finished up 3-5 and drove in 4 runs, including hitting his 4Th Home Run of the season. Carlos now has 20 RBIs and is hitting .244.
**Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers- Craig went 3-5 with a triple and he drove in 3 runs. Craig has 29 RBIs and is hitting .294.
**Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays- Evan went 2-4 with a walk, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 88 RBIs. Evan is now hitting .279.
**Alberto Gonzales, Washington Nationals- Alberto went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBIs, giving him 26 on the season. Gonzales is now hitting .267.
**Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers- Julio had a career night going 4-5 with driving in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs on the season and he stole 4 bases, giving him 5 on the season. Borbon is now hitting .389.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 5. Joel won his 11Th game he now has a 3.25 ERA.
**Miguel Montrero, Arizona Diamondbacks- Miguel went 3-4 at the plate including a double and a Home Run, his 13Th of the season and he now has 41 RBIs. Miguel is now hitting .297.
**Derek Jeter, New York Yankees- Derek went 2-4 at the plate and his his 15Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 52 on the season. Derek also had a single in the game and is hitting .320.
Goofballs:
**Ronny Cedeno, Pittsburgh Pirates- Ronny had a tough day. he went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts and he committed his 7Th error of the season. Ronny is hitting .191 on the season.
**Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies- Brad blew his 8Th save of the season, throwing 1/3 of an inning, he gave up 2 runs (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. Brad also committed his first 2 errors of the season and he now has a 7.27 ERA.
**Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets- Francisco lost his 4Th game, giving up the Home Run to Bengie. He threw 2 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), Francisco now has a 3.33 ERA.
**Twins Offense- No clutch hitting, they left 11 men on base, scoring 3 runs on 11 hits.
**Athletics Offense- 1 run on 11 hits and 11 strikeouts, they left 10 men on base.
**Orioles Offense- 1 run on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
**Luke Hochevar, Kansas City Royals- Luke threw 4 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 4, giving up 2 Home Runs. Luke lost his 6Th game and he now has a 5.73 ERA.
**Alberto Arias, Houston Astros- Couldn't retire anyone, and he gave up 3 runs (3 earned), walking 1. Alberto now has a 3.50 ERA.
**Blue Jays Offense- the Jays were only able to score 3 runs on just 6 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds- Johnny lasted just 2 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he didn't walk anyone, and struck out 1. Cueto now has a 4.61 ERA losing his 10Th game.
**Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox- He allowed 8 stolen bases, just a horrible night in throwing and people wonder why the Red Sox picked up Victor Martinez. Varitek is simply not the player he used to be.
**Padres Offense- 4 runs on 9 hits, leaving 9 men on base.
**Ramon Troncoso, Los Angeles Dodgers- Ramon threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up the winning run and he walked 2 without striking anyone out. Ramon now has a 2.77 ERA and lost his 2Nd game.
**Mariners Offense- No clutch hitting, 2 runs, 10 hits, 3 walks, and 11 strikeouts, leaving 10 men on base.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
B & G's 8/14/09
Baseballs:
**Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs- Derek finished the day 3-3 and drove in 7 runs, he walked and had 2 doubles. Derek is now hitting .290 with 81 RBIs.
**Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins- Johnson threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 11. Josh now has a 2.85 ERA, winning his 12Th game of the season.
**Felix Pie, Baltimore Orioles- Felix hit for the cycle, a double, single, triple, and a Home Run, his 3rd Home Run of the season, and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 15 on the season. Felix after his 4-5 evening is now hitting .254.
**Garrett Mock, Washington Nationals- Garrett threw 6 shutout innings, he walked 4 and struck out 6. Mock won his 2Nd game and now has a 5.27 ERA.
**Brandon Inge, Detroit Tigers- Brandon hit a walk off Home Run, his 23rd of the season, driving in his 65Th run. Brandon is now hitting .250 after a 1-4 evening.
**Bobby Parnell, New York Mets- Making his 2Nd Major League start, he threw 6 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 7. Bobby now has a 3.50 ERA and won his 3rd game.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan hit the go ahead Home Run, his 28Th of the season, driving in his 86Th run of the season. Ryan finished up 1-3 with a walk and he is hitting .266.
**Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays- Roy threw 8 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 6, winning his 13 game and has a 2.65 ERA.
**Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers- Ryan went 2-4 with a walk and hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 25 on the season, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 84 RBIs. Ryan is now hitting .315.
**Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins- Jason went 3-4 with 5 RBIs and a Home Run, his 20Th of the season. Kubel now has 68 RBIs and is hitting .312 on the season.
**Victor Martinez, Boston Red Sox- Victor hit a big clutch double to give the Red Sox the lead for good. He went 1-3 with 2 walks and drove in 2 runs, giving him 77 RBIs on the season. Victor is now hitting .284.
**Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals- Adam threw 7 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Adam also hit his 2Nd Home Run of the season, he drove in his 4Th run and is now hitting .164 and has a 2.62 ERA, winning his 14Th game.
**Dan Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks- Dan threw 8 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Dan lowered his ERA to 2.50 and won his 12Th game of the year.
**Alexi Ramirez, Chicago White Sox- Alexi went 2-5 at the plate and hit his 14Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 53rd RBI. Ramirez is hitting .274.
**Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees- Mark hit his 30Th Home Run of the season to give the Yankees the lead in the 9Th inning. Mark has 86 RBIs and after going 1-3 with a walk, he is hitting .288.
Goofballs:
**Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates- Charlie lasted 1+ inning, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Charlie now has a 5.51 ERA, losing his 6th game of the season.
**Rockies Offense- Striking out 15 and producing 4 runs on just 5 hits.
**Jered Weaver, LA Angles- Jered threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 3. Jered now has a 4.12 ERA.
**Royals Offense- They were shutout, only collecting 3 hits, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts.
**Reds Offense- The Reds were shutout, getting 8 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Giants Offense- Were shutout and they only had 4 hits, 1 walk and 8 strikeouts.
**Braves Offense- The Braves scored 2 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. The Braves left 8 men on base.
**Rays Offense- Were shut down by Doc Halladay, 2 runs on 9 hits, 0 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
**Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros- Wandy lasted 4 innings, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 5, struck out 4, and gave up 3 Home Runs. Wandy lost his 7Th game and he now has a 3.05 ERA.
**Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians- Justin threw 3 1/2 innings, giving up 7 runs (6 earned), he walked 5 and struck out 3. Justin now has a 4.70 ERA.
**Frank Francisco, Texas Rangers- Blew his 3rd ave and lost the game, giving up 6 runs (6 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he struck out 1 and now has a 3.66 ERA.
**Mat Latos, San Diego Padres- Mat threw 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Mat now has a 4.01 ERA.
**Dodgers offense- 1 run on just 7 hits, 3 walks, and 9 strikeouts.
**Adam Kennedy, Oakland Athletics- Struck out 3 times, going 0-5. Adam is now hitting .280.
**Mariners Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, but 12 strikeouts, not getting the big hits to score more runs.
**Derek Lee, Chicago Cubs- Derek finished the day 3-3 and drove in 7 runs, he walked and had 2 doubles. Derek is now hitting .290 with 81 RBIs.
**Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins- Johnson threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 11. Josh now has a 2.85 ERA, winning his 12Th game of the season.
**Felix Pie, Baltimore Orioles- Felix hit for the cycle, a double, single, triple, and a Home Run, his 3rd Home Run of the season, and he drove in 4 runs, giving him 15 on the season. Felix after his 4-5 evening is now hitting .254.
**Garrett Mock, Washington Nationals- Garrett threw 6 shutout innings, he walked 4 and struck out 6. Mock won his 2Nd game and now has a 5.27 ERA.
**Brandon Inge, Detroit Tigers- Brandon hit a walk off Home Run, his 23rd of the season, driving in his 65Th run. Brandon is now hitting .250 after a 1-4 evening.
**Bobby Parnell, New York Mets- Making his 2Nd Major League start, he threw 6 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 7. Bobby now has a 3.50 ERA and won his 3rd game.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan hit the go ahead Home Run, his 28Th of the season, driving in his 86Th run of the season. Ryan finished up 1-3 with a walk and he is hitting .266.
**Roy Halladay, Toronto Blue Jays- Roy threw 8 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 6, winning his 13 game and has a 2.65 ERA.
**Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers- Ryan went 2-4 with a walk and hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 25 on the season, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 84 RBIs. Ryan is now hitting .315.
**Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins- Jason went 3-4 with 5 RBIs and a Home Run, his 20Th of the season. Kubel now has 68 RBIs and is hitting .312 on the season.
**Victor Martinez, Boston Red Sox- Victor hit a big clutch double to give the Red Sox the lead for good. He went 1-3 with 2 walks and drove in 2 runs, giving him 77 RBIs on the season. Victor is now hitting .284.
**Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals- Adam threw 7 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Adam also hit his 2Nd Home Run of the season, he drove in his 4Th run and is now hitting .164 and has a 2.62 ERA, winning his 14Th game.
**Dan Haren, Arizona Diamondbacks- Dan threw 8 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 8. Dan lowered his ERA to 2.50 and won his 12Th game of the year.
**Alexi Ramirez, Chicago White Sox- Alexi went 2-5 at the plate and hit his 14Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 53rd RBI. Ramirez is hitting .274.
**Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees- Mark hit his 30Th Home Run of the season to give the Yankees the lead in the 9Th inning. Mark has 86 RBIs and after going 1-3 with a walk, he is hitting .288.
Goofballs:
**Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates- Charlie lasted 1+ inning, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Charlie now has a 5.51 ERA, losing his 6th game of the season.
**Rockies Offense- Striking out 15 and producing 4 runs on just 5 hits.
**Jered Weaver, LA Angles- Jered threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 3. Jered now has a 4.12 ERA.
**Royals Offense- They were shutout, only collecting 3 hits, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts.
**Reds Offense- The Reds were shutout, getting 8 hits, they walked 4 times and struck out 8.
**Giants Offense- Were shutout and they only had 4 hits, 1 walk and 8 strikeouts.
**Braves Offense- The Braves scored 2 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. The Braves left 8 men on base.
**Rays Offense- Were shut down by Doc Halladay, 2 runs on 9 hits, 0 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
**Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros- Wandy lasted 4 innings, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 5, struck out 4, and gave up 3 Home Runs. Wandy lost his 7Th game and he now has a 3.05 ERA.
**Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians- Justin threw 3 1/2 innings, giving up 7 runs (6 earned), he walked 5 and struck out 3. Justin now has a 4.70 ERA.
**Frank Francisco, Texas Rangers- Blew his 3rd ave and lost the game, giving up 6 runs (6 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he struck out 1 and now has a 3.66 ERA.
**Mat Latos, San Diego Padres- Mat threw 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Mat now has a 4.01 ERA.
**Dodgers offense- 1 run on just 7 hits, 3 walks, and 9 strikeouts.
**Adam Kennedy, Oakland Athletics- Struck out 3 times, going 0-5. Adam is now hitting .280.
**Mariners Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, but 12 strikeouts, not getting the big hits to score more runs.
Friday, August 14, 2009
The Red Sox Acquired Alex Gonzalez...
Update 3:00 Ken Rosenthal hears the Reds are sending over 1.1 million.
Update 2:40: The Reds are sending cash to the Red Sox to help pay for the 5.4 million salary that Alex Gonzalez still has on his contract.
Update 1:25: Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports the Red Sox are sending 23 year minor leaguer Kris Negron to the Reds for Alex Gonzalez.
Update 1:15: Tony Massarotti reports the Red Sox and Reds have complete the deal but no announcement has been made official.
Update 1:05: Peter Gammons says the Red Sox and Reds are finalizing the deal.
The Red Sox acquired SS Alex Gonzalez from the Reds.
Update 2:40: The Reds are sending cash to the Red Sox to help pay for the 5.4 million salary that Alex Gonzalez still has on his contract.
Update 1:25: Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports the Red Sox are sending 23 year minor leaguer Kris Negron to the Reds for Alex Gonzalez.
Update 1:15: Tony Massarotti reports the Red Sox and Reds have complete the deal but no announcement has been made official.
Update 1:05: Peter Gammons says the Red Sox and Reds are finalizing the deal.
The Red Sox acquired SS Alex Gonzalez from the Reds.
Red Sox Acquire Gonzales
The Red Sox acquired shortstop Alex Gonzalez from the Reds.
Stay tuned as this story breaks................
Stay tuned as this story breaks................
Around the MLB on Friday...
The Diamondbacks sign first round pick Bobby Borchering to 1.8 million.
The Rangers sign 14th round pick Chad Bell to 450K.
The Dodgers sign second round pick Garrett Gould.
The Reds have mile interest in recently DFA Bill Hall.
The Red Sox sign 26th round Miles Head for $335k, also the Pirates sign 12th round Jeff Inman for $425k.
Donavan Tate and Scott Boras are seeking a $6.5 million bonus from the Padres.
The Royals sign third round pick C Wil Myers to 2 million.
The Dodgers are close to signing draft pick Garrett Gould.
The Giants sign second round C Tommy Joseph to a $712k and the Rangers sign 25th round Riley Cooper for $250k.
Reds SS Alex Gonzalez has clear waivers and the Red Sox might be interested.
The Diamondbacks have offered P Doug Davis a 1 year extension to not elect for free agency after the season. 2 days ago the Brewers claimed Doug Davis and now have 2 hours to try and trade for him.
The Rays are close to signing first round pick LeVon Washington and several other top draft picks.
The Rangers sign fifth round pick Nick McBride for $325k.
The Cubs sign CF Kyung-min Na to 725K who was the fastest player in high school, also the Astros sign IF Chan-jong Moon to 350K.
The Rangers sign 14th round pick Chad Bell to 450K.
The Dodgers sign second round pick Garrett Gould.
The Reds have mile interest in recently DFA Bill Hall.
The Red Sox sign 26th round Miles Head for $335k, also the Pirates sign 12th round Jeff Inman for $425k.
Donavan Tate and Scott Boras are seeking a $6.5 million bonus from the Padres.
The Royals sign third round pick C Wil Myers to 2 million.
The Dodgers are close to signing draft pick Garrett Gould.
The Giants sign second round C Tommy Joseph to a $712k and the Rangers sign 25th round Riley Cooper for $250k.
Reds SS Alex Gonzalez has clear waivers and the Red Sox might be interested.
The Diamondbacks have offered P Doug Davis a 1 year extension to not elect for free agency after the season. 2 days ago the Brewers claimed Doug Davis and now have 2 hours to try and trade for him.
The Rays are close to signing first round pick LeVon Washington and several other top draft picks.
The Rangers sign fifth round pick Nick McBride for $325k.
The Cubs sign CF Kyung-min Na to 725K who was the fastest player in high school, also the Astros sign IF Chan-jong Moon to 350K.
B & G's 8/13/09
Baseballs:
**Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers- It was "The Josh Hamilton Show" today, he finished 4-4 with 2 doubles, and 2 RBIs, giving him 37 RBIs. Josh is now hitting .260.
**Gil Meche, Kansas City Royals- Gil gave the Royals a big lift, making his 1st start since July 11Th. He lasted 5 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 2. Gil now has a 4.69 ERA.
**Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers- Justin gave his team a big lift and a big win against the Boston red Sox. Justin went 8 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8. Justin now has a 3.28 ERA, winning his 13Th game.
**Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers- Prince hit a towering Home Run that hasn't even landed yet. Very impressive, he finished up 2-4 with 2 Home Runs and a walk. Prince now has 29 Home Runs, 102 RBIs and a .308 average.
**Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies- Cliff threw 8 fantastic innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 8. Cliff won his 10Th game and now has a 2.86 ERA.
**Jason Marquis, Colorado Rockies- Jason threw 7 solid innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 6. Jason now has a 3.55 ERA, winning his 13Th game of the season.
**Sean West, Florida Marlins- 6 solid innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Sean won his 4Th game and now has a 4.57 ERA.
**Jonny Gomes, Cincinnati Reds- Jonny is the hero of the day, he finished up 3-4 with 3 Home Runs, giving him 14, giving him 5 RBIs and now he has 33 RBIs. Jonny now is hitting .271.
**Hedeki Matsui, New York Yankees- Hedeki went 4-5 at the plate, hitting 2 Home Runs, giving him 19 Home Runs, and after driving in 5 runs, he has 58. Hedeki is now hitting .269.
Goofballs:
**Indians Offense- 1 run today on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 12 strikeouts. They had many chances to get that big hit to turn things around, only to get out of it.
**Twins Offense- They left 9 men on base, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
**Red Sox offense- They were shutout this afternoon, walking 1 time and striking out 9 times with only 4 hits.
**Cesar Carillo, San Diego Padres- Made his Major League debut and the Brewers gave him a rather brutal beating. 2 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 2, struck out 1 and gave up 3 Home Runs. Cesar now has a 30.86 ERA with his 1st loss.
**Cubs Offense- The Cubs were swept and in part due to their offense. 1 run on 6 hits just never gets it done, as a team they struck out 10 times.
**Garrett Jones, Pittsburgh Pirates- Garrett went 0-4 with 4 strikeouts. He is hitting .288.
**Chris Sampson, Houston Astros- Chris threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up 6 runs (6 earned)he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Chis now has a 5.04 ERA.
**Nationals Offense- 0 runs with 2 hits. One word...ugly.
**Ian Snell- Making his 3rs start for the Mariners, he was good his 1st start, but horrible his last 2 starts. Tonight, he threw 6 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 4. Ian now has a 5.84 ERA, losing his 9Th game.
**Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers- It was "The Josh Hamilton Show" today, he finished 4-4 with 2 doubles, and 2 RBIs, giving him 37 RBIs. Josh is now hitting .260.
**Gil Meche, Kansas City Royals- Gil gave the Royals a big lift, making his 1st start since July 11Th. He lasted 5 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 2. Gil now has a 4.69 ERA.
**Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers- Justin gave his team a big lift and a big win against the Boston red Sox. Justin went 8 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8. Justin now has a 3.28 ERA, winning his 13Th game.
**Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers- Prince hit a towering Home Run that hasn't even landed yet. Very impressive, he finished up 2-4 with 2 Home Runs and a walk. Prince now has 29 Home Runs, 102 RBIs and a .308 average.
**Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies- Cliff threw 8 fantastic innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 8. Cliff won his 10Th game and now has a 2.86 ERA.
**Jason Marquis, Colorado Rockies- Jason threw 7 solid innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 6. Jason now has a 3.55 ERA, winning his 13Th game of the season.
**Sean West, Florida Marlins- 6 solid innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Sean won his 4Th game and now has a 4.57 ERA.
**Jonny Gomes, Cincinnati Reds- Jonny is the hero of the day, he finished up 3-4 with 3 Home Runs, giving him 14, giving him 5 RBIs and now he has 33 RBIs. Jonny now is hitting .271.
**Hedeki Matsui, New York Yankees- Hedeki went 4-5 at the plate, hitting 2 Home Runs, giving him 19 Home Runs, and after driving in 5 runs, he has 58. Hedeki is now hitting .269.
Goofballs:
**Indians Offense- 1 run today on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 12 strikeouts. They had many chances to get that big hit to turn things around, only to get out of it.
**Twins Offense- They left 9 men on base, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
**Red Sox offense- They were shutout this afternoon, walking 1 time and striking out 9 times with only 4 hits.
**Cesar Carillo, San Diego Padres- Made his Major League debut and the Brewers gave him a rather brutal beating. 2 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 2, struck out 1 and gave up 3 Home Runs. Cesar now has a 30.86 ERA with his 1st loss.
**Cubs Offense- The Cubs were swept and in part due to their offense. 1 run on 6 hits just never gets it done, as a team they struck out 10 times.
**Garrett Jones, Pittsburgh Pirates- Garrett went 0-4 with 4 strikeouts. He is hitting .288.
**Chris Sampson, Houston Astros- Chris threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up 6 runs (6 earned)he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Chis now has a 5.04 ERA.
**Nationals Offense- 0 runs with 2 hits. One word...ugly.
**Ian Snell- Making his 3rs start for the Mariners, he was good his 1st start, but horrible his last 2 starts. Tonight, he threw 6 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 4. Ian now has a 5.84 ERA, losing his 9Th game.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
B & G's 8/12/09
Baseballs:
**Cory Sullivan, New York Mets- The new lead off hitter went 2-4 at the plate with 2 triples. He drove in his 5Th run, he is hitting .269 on the season.
**Juan Uribe, San Francisco Giants- Juan hit a walk off Home Run, his 5Th of the season to give the Giants a 4-2 win. Uribe now has 26 RBIs and he went 2-5 and is hitting .280.
**Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers- Josh went 3-4 and drove in 2 runs to aid Tommy Hunter shutting out the Indians. He now has 35 RBIs and is hitting .248.
**Robinson Cano, New York Yankees- Cano got a walk off RBI, and with his 2 RBIs, he has 60 on the season. Cano finished up 2-5 and is hitting .317.
**Adam Larouche, Atlanta Braves- Adam went 2-3 with a walk and hit 2 Home Runs, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 50 RBIs and 16 Home Runs. Adam is hitting .259.
**Cliff Pennington, Oakland Athletics- Cliff went 3-3 with a walk and a double. He is hitting .326.
**Howie Kendrick, LA Angels- Howie hit a big 3 run Home Run to lift the Angels to a 6 run lead, his 7Th shot of the show. How, with his 3 runs now has 41 RBIs. Howie is now hitting .273.
**Hunter Pence, Houston Astros- Hunter went 2-5 with 2 Home Runs, his 15Th and 16Th of the season and he drove in a career high 6 runs, giving him 52 RBIs. Hunter is now hitting .291.
**Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox- Josh threw 7 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 6. Beckett now has a 3.10 ERA, earning his Major League leading 14Th win.
**Phillies Offense- As a collective team, they scored 12 runs on 14 hits, 3 doubles, 2 triples, and 3 Home Runs. Just an overall good night that helped Pedro Martinez get his 1st win as a Phillie.
**Francisco Liriano, Minnesota Twins- 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8. Francisco won his 5Th game and now has a 5.39 ERA.
**Kevin Kouzmanoff, San Diego Padres- Kevin went 3-4 at the plate and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 63 RBIs. Kevin is now hitting .263.
**Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals- Chris threw 7 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 10, lowering his ERA to 2.27 and won his 12Th game.
**Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies- 8 scoreless innings, walking 4 and struck out 6. Jimenez won his 10Th game and he has a 3.47 ERA.
**Ken Griffey, Jr, Seattle Mariners- Griffey hit the walk off single to drive in the only run to win the game in the 14Th inning. Griffey now has 38 RBIs and is hitting .226.
Goofballs:
**Diamondbacks Defense- Stephen Drew (8Th) and Mark Reynolds (19Th) both made errors, costing the Mets to score 2 unearned runs off of them.
**Guillermo Mota, Los Angeles Dodgers- Gave up the walk off Home Run, giving up 2 runs (2 earned) in 1/3 of an inning. He walked 1 and now has a 3.72 ERA.
**Indians Offense- They were awful, having some bad at bats. 0 runs on only 6 hits, 0 walks and 8 strikeouts.
**Blue Jays Offense- 3 runs on 14 hits, giving them many chances to score more runs, but they couldn't get the job done, leaving 14 men on base.
**Sean Burnett, Washinton Nationals- Gave up 3 runs (3 earned) in 1 inning, he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Sean now has a 3.12 ERA.
**Orioles Offense- 3 runs scored on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts.
**Randy Choate, Tampa Bay Rays- Randy threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Choate now has a 3.92 ERA.
**Ricky Nolasco, Florida Marlins- Ricky lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. Ricky now has a 5.44 ERA.
**Tigers Offense- They scored 2 runs and only collected 3 hits, 1 walk and 10 strikeouts.
**Sean Marshall, Chicago Cubs- I could give this to Jeff Samardzja, who got tattooed in his 1st Major League start, but Sean's job is to go out and keep his team in the game. He didn't do it, he threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 4. Sean now has a 4.35 ERA and he gave up 2 Home Runs.
**Royals Offense- 1 run scored, on 4 hits, 1 walk, and 12 strikeouts.
**Todd Coffee, Milwaukee Brewers- Only lasted 2/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Todd lost the game and now has a 2.61 ERA.
**Reds Offense- 2 runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 11 strikeouts. They had no answer for Carpenter or the Cardinals.
**Pirates Offense- They got shutout again, could only get 4 hits. In fact they walked more (5) than they had hits (4). Rough night for the Buckos.
**White Sox Offense- 0 runs in the game with 10 hits and 6 walks. They certainly had their chances in the game.
**Cory Sullivan, New York Mets- The new lead off hitter went 2-4 at the plate with 2 triples. He drove in his 5Th run, he is hitting .269 on the season.
**Juan Uribe, San Francisco Giants- Juan hit a walk off Home Run, his 5Th of the season to give the Giants a 4-2 win. Uribe now has 26 RBIs and he went 2-5 and is hitting .280.
**Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers- Josh went 3-4 and drove in 2 runs to aid Tommy Hunter shutting out the Indians. He now has 35 RBIs and is hitting .248.
**Robinson Cano, New York Yankees- Cano got a walk off RBI, and with his 2 RBIs, he has 60 on the season. Cano finished up 2-5 and is hitting .317.
**Adam Larouche, Atlanta Braves- Adam went 2-3 with a walk and hit 2 Home Runs, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 50 RBIs and 16 Home Runs. Adam is hitting .259.
**Cliff Pennington, Oakland Athletics- Cliff went 3-3 with a walk and a double. He is hitting .326.
**Howie Kendrick, LA Angels- Howie hit a big 3 run Home Run to lift the Angels to a 6 run lead, his 7Th shot of the show. How, with his 3 runs now has 41 RBIs. Howie is now hitting .273.
**Hunter Pence, Houston Astros- Hunter went 2-5 with 2 Home Runs, his 15Th and 16Th of the season and he drove in a career high 6 runs, giving him 52 RBIs. Hunter is now hitting .291.
**Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox- Josh threw 7 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 6. Beckett now has a 3.10 ERA, earning his Major League leading 14Th win.
**Phillies Offense- As a collective team, they scored 12 runs on 14 hits, 3 doubles, 2 triples, and 3 Home Runs. Just an overall good night that helped Pedro Martinez get his 1st win as a Phillie.
**Francisco Liriano, Minnesota Twins- 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8. Francisco won his 5Th game and now has a 5.39 ERA.
**Kevin Kouzmanoff, San Diego Padres- Kevin went 3-4 at the plate and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 63 RBIs. Kevin is now hitting .263.
**Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals- Chris threw 7 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 10, lowering his ERA to 2.27 and won his 12Th game.
**Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado Rockies- 8 scoreless innings, walking 4 and struck out 6. Jimenez won his 10Th game and he has a 3.47 ERA.
**Ken Griffey, Jr, Seattle Mariners- Griffey hit the walk off single to drive in the only run to win the game in the 14Th inning. Griffey now has 38 RBIs and is hitting .226.
Goofballs:
**Diamondbacks Defense- Stephen Drew (8Th) and Mark Reynolds (19Th) both made errors, costing the Mets to score 2 unearned runs off of them.
**Guillermo Mota, Los Angeles Dodgers- Gave up the walk off Home Run, giving up 2 runs (2 earned) in 1/3 of an inning. He walked 1 and now has a 3.72 ERA.
**Indians Offense- They were awful, having some bad at bats. 0 runs on only 6 hits, 0 walks and 8 strikeouts.
**Blue Jays Offense- 3 runs on 14 hits, giving them many chances to score more runs, but they couldn't get the job done, leaving 14 men on base.
**Sean Burnett, Washinton Nationals- Gave up 3 runs (3 earned) in 1 inning, he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out. Sean now has a 3.12 ERA.
**Orioles Offense- 3 runs scored on 9 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts.
**Randy Choate, Tampa Bay Rays- Randy threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Choate now has a 3.92 ERA.
**Ricky Nolasco, Florida Marlins- Ricky lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up 10 runs (10 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1. Ricky now has a 5.44 ERA.
**Tigers Offense- They scored 2 runs and only collected 3 hits, 1 walk and 10 strikeouts.
**Sean Marshall, Chicago Cubs- I could give this to Jeff Samardzja, who got tattooed in his 1st Major League start, but Sean's job is to go out and keep his team in the game. He didn't do it, he threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 4. Sean now has a 4.35 ERA and he gave up 2 Home Runs.
**Royals Offense- 1 run scored, on 4 hits, 1 walk, and 12 strikeouts.
**Todd Coffee, Milwaukee Brewers- Only lasted 2/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Todd lost the game and now has a 2.61 ERA.
**Reds Offense- 2 runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 11 strikeouts. They had no answer for Carpenter or the Cardinals.
**Pirates Offense- They got shutout again, could only get 4 hits. In fact they walked more (5) than they had hits (4). Rough night for the Buckos.
**White Sox Offense- 0 runs in the game with 10 hits and 6 walks. They certainly had their chances in the game.
Around the MLB on Thursday...
The Brewers have claimed P Doug Davis but both teams say a deal is unlikely.
The Marlins have interest in P John Smoltz.
P Justin Duchscherer may Return Tuesday against the Yankees. That will be his first game of the season.
White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski wants to stay with the White Sox when his deal expires after next season.
The Nationals and first round pick number 1 overall Stephen Strasburg contract talks will go down to the wire.
The Indians and first round pick Alex Smith is seeking top 5 money and the Indians are worry of giving that to him.
The Royals offer top pick Aaron Crow 3 million only to hear he wants more money.
The White Sox acquired IF Andy Cannizaro from the Indians for cash. Cannizaro was assigned to Triple A.
Jayson Stark hears Andy Sonnanstine and Jeff Niemann were claimed on waivers and quickly pulled back by the Rays.
More to come.
The Marlins have interest in P John Smoltz.
P Justin Duchscherer may Return Tuesday against the Yankees. That will be his first game of the season.
White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski wants to stay with the White Sox when his deal expires after next season.
The Nationals and first round pick number 1 overall Stephen Strasburg contract talks will go down to the wire.
The Indians and first round pick Alex Smith is seeking top 5 money and the Indians are worry of giving that to him.
The Royals offer top pick Aaron Crow 3 million only to hear he wants more money.
The White Sox acquired IF Andy Cannizaro from the Indians for cash. Cannizaro was assigned to Triple A.
Jayson Stark hears Andy Sonnanstine and Jeff Niemann were claimed on waivers and quickly pulled back by the Rays.
More to come.
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