This stuff is crazy. Now an ESPN source says, Pevy to Cubs deal not even close.

 

 

A Chicago Cubs source vehemently denied reports that a trade for Jake Peavy is imminent, telling ESPN.com Tuesday that the club is not "remotely close" to a deal for the San Diego Padres ace.

 

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3757369

Have the Reds had a decent catcher since Bench? Who cares about what the catcher does or doesn't do. FREEL IS GONE! :lol:

 

I liked Joe Oliver and the late Bo Diaz.

K-Rod is a Met.

 

LAS VEGAS – The New York Mets and Francisco Rodriguez today agreed on a three-year, $37 million contract that will make K-Rod their closer.

 

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12092008/sports/mets/mets__k_rod_continue_talks_143413.htm

Reds, O's deal nearly complete.

 

According to a source here, the Orioles have made substantial progress over the past 24 hours on the prospective deal that would send Ramon Hernandez to the Cincinnati Reds for fourth outfielder Ryan Freel and a mid-level prospect.

 

There is a general manager's meeting going on right now, but it's possible the deal could be announced very soon. If there is any holdup, it could be because the Commissioner's Office will have to approve the deal, since more than $1 million in cash will also change hands to subsidize Ramon's salary.

O's president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said yesterday that he hoped to get something done at these winter meetings, and this deal would probably be it. The O's don't appear to be close enough with any free agents to get a deal done in the next two days.

 

Hernandez became expendable for a couple of reasons -- the first, of course, being the quick progress of top catching prospect Matt Wieters. But the Orioles had become increasingly disenchanted with his lack of intensity behind the plate. The club still is reluctant to turn the starting job over to Wieters on Opening Day, but will likely sign a moderately priced free agent veteran to share the job with him.

The O's message board is happy to see this guy gone, makes you wonder what kind of guy he is.

From John Fey's blog.

 

Just talked to Walt Jocketty. He would not say that the Ramon Hernandez-for-Ryan Freel deal is done.

 

But he hinted that it's close.

 

"I'll tell you all about it later," he said.

 

Does that mean you'll have something to announce?

 

"We're meeting at 4:15, right?" Jocketty said.

 

That's the time of our daily meeting.

 

But as walked away, he said: "We'll have something."

 

The Baltimore Sun guys believe the deal is awaiting approval of the commissioner's office because the Orioles will send $1 million to the Reds in the deal.

 

Stay tuned.

The O's message board is happy to see this guy gone, makes you wonder what kind of guy he is.

 

 

I believe he will be a good addition, should work well with the young pitchers. In my opinion, having Volquez and Cueto as starting pitchers, also plays a part in this deal.

It's official.

 

2:39pm: Rosenthal says an agreement has been reached to send Hernandez to Cincy for Freel and two prospects. The Orioles are sending over $1MM, so the deal requires approval of the commissioner's office. I can see how this might work out for both clubs; each player had worn out his welcome.

 

 

Mets and close Fransisco Rodrigeuz agree to 3 year deal

The deal is done.

 

The Reds have reached preliminary agreement with the Orioles on a trade that will send catcher Ramon Hernandez to Cincinnati for outfielder Ryan Freel and two prospects, according to a major-league source.

 

The deal is pending the approval of the commissioner's office, because it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million.

 

On Monday, major-league sources said the deal would not be completed unless the Orioles picked up a significant portion of Hernandez's remaining salary.

 

Hernandez is owed $8 million in 2009 with a club option of $8.5 million or a $1 million buyout for 2010, meaning he is guaranteed $9 million.

The deal is done.

 

The Reds have reached preliminary agreement with the Orioles on a trade that will send catcher Ramon Hernandez to Cincinnati for outfielder Ryan Freel and two prospects, according to a major-league source.

 

The deal is pending the approval of the commissioner's office, because it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million.

 

On Monday, major-league sources said the deal would not be completed unless the Orioles picked up a significant portion of Hernandez's remaining salary.

 

Hernandez is owed $8 million in 2009 with a club option of $8.5 million or a $1 million buyout for 2010, meaning he is guaranteed $9 million.

 

Will the O's be taking on some of his salary?

Will the O's be taking on some of his salary?

 

Sure sounds like it.

Not if they trade Zambrano.

 

A crazy rumor making the rounds at the Bellagio in Las Vegas is that the Cubs would entertain the idea of possibly trading right-hander Carlos Zambrano in a blockbuster if, as expected, they acquire Padres ace Jake Peavy.

 

 

 

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=1121

 

No way they trade Z unless its for a top 3 LH outfielder in the league...

--Cubs are apparently growing tired of Padres GM Kevin Towers and they are on the verge of staying away from Peavy and the 4 team mess they are in.

--Cubs are apparently growing tired of Padres GM Kevin Towers and they are on the verge of staying away from Peavy and the 4 team mess they are in.

 

I'm happy with their rotation without Peavy, just as long as they get rid of Marquis.

So we're bringing in an $8.4M catcher to backup Hanigan?

 

I doubt it. When I learned of the deal, I didn't realize Hernandez was so highly paid.

 

I don't know what I think about this deal. I don't think Freel has much trade value & I like the fact that we've acquired a veteran catcher.

 

I'm assuming Jocketty plans that he'll start, or else he wouldn't have done the deal.