Freep Sports ‏@freepsports 6m6 minutes ago

 

#Tigers veteran Torii Hunter says he's looking for the "right situation" if he plays again next year. http://on.freep.com/12sxxs9

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 5m5 minutes ago

 

A NYDN report has the chances of a Yoenis Cespedes deal increasing. Details on what the #RedSox could do: http://sbnation.com/e/6842052

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago

 

Madden says #RedSox likely to trade Cespedes partly because "he marches to his own drum and the coaches all hate him" http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...ticle-1.1987361 …

Very interesting piece from Bill Madden of NYDN on Yoenis Cespedes and #RedSox with possible trade looming: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...ticle-1.1987361 …

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/al-e...des-hamels.html

 

The Orioles have spoken to Nick Markakis‘ agent and will continue contract discussions this week, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. Markakis is expected to hit free agency when the O’s decline their half of a $17.5MM option on the outfielder’s services for 2015. “Both sides want to get a deal done, but….A hometown discount has its limits,” Kubatko writes. Indeed, Markakis will draw a lot of interest on the open market, with MLBTR’s Steve Adams predicting Markakis will find a three- or four-year deal worth between $39-$48MM (depending on whether the Orioles extend a qualifying offer).

JJ Cooper ‏@jjcoop36 6m6 minutes ago

 

Korean LHP Kwang-Hyun Kim is going to be posted. Would make it 9 of 10 from our '09 WBC list to play in MLB http://ht.ly/Dpcog ($)

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/10/al-e...des-hamels.html

I don't know why the Orioles would offer him the QO. If he took it, adding his buyout, it comes out to about the same as his option.

Freep Sports ‏@freepsports 6m6 minutes ago

 

#Tigers veteran Torii Hunter says he's looking for the "right situation" if he plays again next year. http://on.freep.com/12sxxs9

 

#Tigers veteran Torii Hunter "ring chasing". Otherwise known as "Ray-Allening"

A ranked 21 year old 2B has left Cuba....

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/internation...ez-leaves-cuba/

That makes 3 2nd basemen Cuba that might be coming stateside. Andy Ibanez, Hector Olivera and Jose Fernandez .

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 1h1 hour ago

 

Re: @Joelsherman1 report on #BlueJays possibly dealing Adam Lind soon, it's possible TOR could trade him before they have to decide option.

Teams usually have until 5 days after World Series to pick up an option; Lind has a club option worth $7.5M for 15. #BlueJays

MLB Transactionist ‏@MLBTransactions 3m3 minutes ago Chicago, IL

 

TORONTO BLUE JAYS: Claimed first baseman Justin Smoak off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. http://j.mp/10xbvDW

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 1h1 hour ago

 

Re: @Joelsherman1 report on #BlueJays possibly dealing Adam Lind soon, it's possible TOR could trade him before they have to decide option.

Teams usually have until 5 days after World Series to pick up an option; Lind has a club option worth $7.5M for 15. #BlueJays

 

 

7.5m is pretty low in the grand scheme of things, why wouldnt they just exercise it and then trade him when the market develops?

7.5m is pretty low in the grand scheme of things, why wouldnt they just exercise it and then trade him when the market develops?

I agree it seems odd not to wait. Maybe they already have a deal they like - they wanted a guy and they're getting him.

I agree it seems odd not to wait. Maybe they already have a deal they like - they wanted a guy and they're getting him.

 

Unless they want the 40 man roster spot to protect someone against the Rule 5 draft.

Cuba better start building taller fences

Matt Yallof ‏@MattYallofMLB 28m28 minutes ago

 

According to #giants source Peavy has thumb bruise. No torn skin on right thumb.

Matt Yallof ‏@MattYallofMLB 28m28 minutes ago

 

According to #giants source Peavy has thumb bruise. No torn skin on right thumb.

Too f***ing busy trying to hitchhike to Chicago...

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 6m6 minutes ago

 

Reds To Exercise Club Option On Cueto, Buy Out Hannahan http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=42939

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 37m37 minutes ago

 

Hearing Dan Haren very likely to exercise his player option with #Dodgers.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago

 

Source: #Reds declined $9M team option on Ryan Ludwick, will pay him $4.5M buyout.

Koji Uehera back to the Red Sox 2 years/18 million.

O's decline option on Nick Markakis

18 million for a 40 year old reliever. Interesting

Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 1m1 minute ago

 

For those asking, nothing new we can verify about Cuban second baseman Jose Fernandez. Whereabouts at this point are still unconfirmed.

anthony fenech ‏@anthonyfenech 32m32 minutes ago

 

The Tigers have picked up Joakim Soria's option, I'm being told.