jaysonst Jayson Stark

#Astros can't make deals until they hire a GM but they're letting teams know Carlos Lee is out there now that he has only a partial no-trade

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Sources tell me and @jonmorosi that #Dodgers are making progress on deal with Aaron Harang. #MLB

 

joecapMARLINS joe capozzi

#Marlins plan to tender Juan Carlos Oviedo, formerly Leo Nunez

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Source: #Rays not yet close on Willingham but a finalist among 3-4 teams. First reported by @jcrasnick. #MLB

 

http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/foul_...-cj-wilson.html

 

Five teams in hunt for C.J. Wilson

 

The Rangers are one of five teams in the hunt for free-agent left-hander C.J. Wilson, but they might have to offer six years to snag him.

 

A major-league source said that one of the other four suitors has made an offer of six years. The Rangers are expected to meet with agent Bob Garber tonight or Tuesday morning, and they could make their first offer to Wilson since a four-year, $48 million offer before last season.

 

Wilson is hoping to sign a contract this week but won't sign with a team just because it offered six years, said Garber. Wilson has no favorite and has been patient with the process. Wilson is known to have met with Anaheim and Miami. Washington is another suitor, as is a team that has remained anonymous.

 

The Rangers have also spoken to Garber about another of his clients, free-agent right-hander Roy Oswalt.

 

"I have the two best clients out there," Garber said. "C.J. is comfortable with the process and confident with how things have been going. Roy basically said, 'Take car of C.J. I'll wait in the wings. Once C.J. and [Mark] Buehrle have signed, my market will open up."

 

Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria said that there are opportunties to pursue even though they have already signed free agents Heath Bell and Jose Reyes. The Marlins played host to Wilson last week in Miami, and Wilson made a favorable impression.

 

"Terrific young man. Very intelligent and very interesting guy," Loria said. "There are opportunities we want to pursue."

 

-- Jeff Wilson

 

Read more: http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/foul_...l#ixzz1fhRQYe8j

What's left to resolve? The facts seem clear. Is there a legal shoe that's yet to drop?

 

I dont know if he has been reinstated by the MLB yet because of his identity theft charges in the Dominican Republic. It will probably be cleared up though

 

Can't remember where I saw it, but supposedly Hanley is pissed about the Reyes signing.

Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman

the dodgers seem to make a move every few hours. harang's agreement w/ dodgers at about $12M for 2 fills rotation

 

Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman

hearing #Marlins boosted offer to pujols to 10 years, matching arod's in length. they are obvs pushing hard.

 

Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman

Skeptical there is legit 6 year offer for cj, but angels are involved. his hometown team may want to pull 1 from texas.

 

Jon Morosi

@Ken_Rosenthal and I hear the C.J. Wilson bidding is heating up and #Marlins are as aggressive as anyone; #Angels also making push.

 

jonmorosi Jon Morosi

Sources: #Orioles and #Rockies still discussing a Huston Street trade.

 

jonmorosi Jon Morosi

#Cubs and #Angels have been most active teams on Ian Stewart, sources say. #Rockies

 

jonmorosi Jon Morosi

#Tigers checked in on Ian Stewart, no serious talks at this point. #Rockies

 

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Somewhat ancient history: The Phillies almost dealt Placido Polanco for Michael Young last winter, before the Rangers backed out.

 

Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman

#reds very interested in jair jurrjens. seek No. 2 starter. 10 teams involved.

 

jaysonst Jayson Stark

Much-rumored #Dodgers deal with Jerry Hairston Jr. is done. They've agreed at 2 yrs, $6 million.

ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers

Sounds like Pujols situation is going to be decided in next 36 hours. #Cardinals are at a point where they need to know if he stays/goes.

 

ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers

Possibility of opt-out clauses in play with Pujols and Fielder ... Would give them a shot at New York/Boston/Chi/LA markets in 2 or 3 yrs.

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Pujols wants protection for first five years, then 10/5 rights would kick in. #STLCards expected to talk again with Pujols camp today. #MLB

 

Confirmed: #Marlins have made 10-year offer to Pujols. Source says two sides trying to work through no-trade issue. MORE

Can't remember where I saw it, but supposedly Hanley is pissed about the Reyes signing.

That is because he is a selfish prick.

That is because he is a selfish prick.

 

I love it when you analyze Steve.

Sounds like Cubs are going to make a big run at Prince. I could see something like 4/100, which really doesn't make a lot of sense with some of the holes they have on their roster.

jonmorosi Jon Morosi

Source: #Nats and #Rays have had recent conversations about B.J. Upton.

 

Hanley doesn't like the Reyes signing:

 

per Rotoworld: Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that Hanley Ramirez does not want to play third base and wants to be traded if he can't play shortstop.

That is because he is a selfish prick.

 

That he is but the Marlins handled this pretty badly as well, Ripken changed positions at the age of 36, A-Rod willingly changed while being traded to a contender. Why not consult this with Han-Ram (unless that didn't come out) about why they are moving a guy who in the previous five years had a 29.3 WAR and was face of franchise to avoid from this being handled so publicly? Unless this was their plan the whole time and to end up trading him, this was a stupid move IMO

 

With that being said, they pluck Pujols and nobody will bat an eye

Hanley doesn't like the Reyes signing:

 

per Rotoworld: Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that Hanley Ramirez does not want to play third base and wants to be traded if he can't play shortstop.

 

Is there a reason why Reyes can't play 2nd? Just a thought.