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Are the Mets closing in on Molina...
Are the Mets closing in on Molina...
metsfever.blogspot.com — It's obvious that the Mets want Bengie Molina as their starting catcher next year and that Molina... really doesn't have the market to go elsewhere. Still Molina was in this same situation with the Mets in 2006 and walked away from a three year deal only to settle for a one year deal with the ... (more) Are the Mets closing in on Molina...
Ticket to Rumorville 5.0
Ticket to Rumorville 5.0
nleastchatter.com — - Mets reportedly amongst 5+ teams interested in Darren Oliver -Heyman reports the Mets have kicked up... interest in Lackey -Heyman also reports the Mets expect to sign Molina for 2 years 12 million (or so) while the Mets maintain interest in Rod Barajas, Yorvit Torrealba (one of the worst ... (more) Ticket to Rumorville 5.0
Stuff From All Over: Westbrook Goes Again, Indians In the Outback, and More on the Shoppach Deal
thetribedaily.com — Jake Westbrook goes for his second start for Ponce in Puerto Rico, Cleveland makes another Aussie Signing,... and more on the Kelly Shoppach deal and the one that brought him to town. Plus more including Choo, Carroll, and Winter Meetings. (more) Stuff From All Over: Westbrook Goes Again, Indians In ...
Life on the Trade Block
Life on the Trade Block
sportsofboston.com — On any given day, a Major League Baseball player could be traded away from his ball club... and sent halfway across the country. This can be relieving for some players, who get traded away from cellar dwellers and sent to contenders. Some players are promising young prospects who get traded away ... (more) Life on the Trade Block
Shoppach to the Rays
fangraphs.com — After getting a putrid .274 wOBA from the catcher position in 2009 (thanks Navi!), the Rays picked... up Kelly Shoppach from the Indians today in exchange for the ubiquitous player to be named later. As an arbitration eligible 30-year-old coming off a ... (more) Shoppach to the Rays
Trade Market for Catchers & Game Calling
Trade Market for Catchers & Game Calling
nybaseballdigest.com — Before we fit Bengie Molina for a Mets uniform there are some catchers that may be available... via trade. Ryan Doumit – Interesting name because he can play multiple positions. He has manned 1b and RF during his career. Doumit reportedly is available due to his remaining two years and ... (more) Trade Market for Catchers & Game Calling
Rays In Catching Pinch
Rays In Catching Pinch
novafantasysports.com — Update: Tampa Bay has about one week to figure out what to do with C Dioner Navarro... and according to Roger Mooney of TBO.com and Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman, they have "indicated this week he (Friedman) might need every hour until that deadline to make a decision." ... (more) Rays In Catching Pinch
Look for Rays to take Navarro to the deadline
Look for Rays to take Navarro to the deadline
www2.tbo.com — rmooney@tampatrib.com Published: December 5, 2009 Whatever plans the Rays might have had for Gregg Zaun this season... were dashed Friday when the catcher agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Whatever plans the Rays have for Dioner ... (more) Look for Rays to take Navarro to the deadline
This Week In Hot Stove: December 4th
This Week In Hot Stove: December 4th
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com — Hot Stove season has started and it could be a wild off-season for many teams. The economy... took a dive this year, but will salaries? Who won the trades this week? Who signed with a new team? I'm here to help talk about the significant trades and signings the week before the Winter Meetings ... (more) This Week In Hot Stove: December 4th
Rays Bring In Kelly Shoppach
rayhawkreview.com — The Rays on Tuesday, made a trade to bolster arguably the weakest position on the team, catcher.... The Rays traded a player to be named later to the Cleveland Indians for Kelly Shoppach. Shoppach had a real nice campain in 2008, but his numbers tailed off considerably last ... (more) Rays Bring In Kelly Shoppach
Fan Projection Targets: 12/3/2009
fangraphs.com — Today’s targets are: Gregg Zaun, Rich Harden, Dan Uggla . Zaun is a popular target among teams... who are looking for a veteran catcher and has said he will sign this week. What will he do at age 39? Harden is being pursued by several teams ... (more) Fan Projection Targets: 12/3/2009
LeBrownstown Links: Ducks, Browns and Shoppach
LeBrownstown Links: Ducks, Browns and Shoppach
lebrownstown.com — Dawgs by Nature offers a preview of the matchup between the San Diego Chargers and the struggling... Cleveland Browns. No news in the numbers. The Browns are clearly overmatched against the explosive Chargers, but it is an interesting article regardless and very much worth checking out to get ready ... (more) LeBrownstown Links: Ducks, Browns and Shoppach
Cleveland Indians cut short Carlos Santana's winter-ball season
Cleveland Indians cut short Carlos Santana's winter-ball season
cleveland.com — The flu bug stops Carlos Santana from fine tuning his catching skills in winter ball.... (more) Cleveland Indians cut short Carlos Santana's winter-ball ...
While We’re Waiting… Congrats to Z, Browns New D, and the Year 2000
While We’re Waiting… Congrats to Z, Browns New D, and the Year 2000
waitingfornextyear.com — While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have... something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com. Congrats, big man: “For all that Z has gone through, it couldn’t have happened to ... (more) While We’re Waiting… Congrats to Z, Browns New D, and ...
The surreal life of a Cleveland Indians fan
The surreal life of a Cleveland Indians fan
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com — While the rest of the world revels in the life and times of Tiger Woods, Cleveland Indians... fans have real news to talk about. With the hot stove season upon us, what other team would you rather be following right now? Would you rather be a fan of the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox, who ... (more) The surreal life of a Cleveland Indians fan
Catching Up with The Backstops
Catching Up with The Backstops
waitingfornextyear.com — Go back 365 days. The Indians catching situation looked like the envy of the rest of the... league. You had Victor Martinez, one of the top hitting catchers in the game, coming back strong from a shoulder injury. He would be bouncing between catcher and first base so that Kelly Shoppach, the ... (more) Catching Up with The Backstops
Additional Analysis on Kelly Shoppach
Additional Analysis on Kelly Shoppach
draysbay.com — More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP Browse more photos » Now for a bit more... analysis and a little less overview; although feel free to review ... (more) Additional Analysis on Kelly Shoppach
Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Indians for Player To Be Named
Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Indians for Player To Be Named
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Pat Lackey The Tampa Bay Rays made their second trade of the young offseason this afternoon... when they acquired Indians ' catcher Kelly Shoppach this afternoon for a player to be named later, the team has announced. According to reports , the ... (more) Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Indians for Player To ...
Possible Mets Catcher Now Off List
Possible Mets Catcher Now Off List
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — The Cleveland Indians traded catcher Kelly Shoppach to the Tampa Bay Rays for players to be named.... Shoppach’s name had come up a few times as a possible Mets catcher for 2010. Shoppach is regarded as a solid defensive catcher. Originally drafted by Boston, he was traded to the Indians after 2005. (more) Possible Mets Catcher Now Off List
Offseason Happenings: Could Indians Be Targetting Aybar?
Offseason Happenings: Could Indians Be Targetting Aybar?
indiansprospectinsider.com — Updated: 9:23 AM The Indians yesterday completed a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays sending catcher Kelly... Shoppach to them for a player to be named later. In the wake of the trade, here is some additional information Indians GM Mark Shapiro shared in a ... (more) Offseason Happenings: Could Indians Be Targetting Aybar?
Kelly Shoppach Traded to Rays
Kelly Shoppach Traded to Rays
metstoday.com — In the past week, Ed at MetsFever , DJ Short , and Ted Berg all discussed Indians... catcher Kelly Shoppach, who would become available if he were non-tendered. Before I could weigh in on the subject, however, the Indians traded Shoppach to the Tampa ... (more) Kelly Shoppach Traded to Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Catcher Kelly Shoppach for PTBNL
draysbay.com — We've confirmed the deal is done with a 40-man move forthcoming. Shoppach is 29-years-old, he'll turn 30... early next season, and former top prospect with the Boston Red Sox. Throughout his Major League career - mostly with Cleveland - ... (more) Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Catcher Kelly Shoppach for PTBNL
Kelly Shoppach Traded To Rays
Kelly Shoppach Traded To Rays
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — On Sunday, I offered some thoughts on the Tampa Bay Rays’ offseason needs, focusing on the offense.... One of the question marks headed for the Rays heading into 2010 covered, the catcher position, was addressed by a pair of moves today. Catcher was an obvious black hole for the Rays in 2009. ... (more) Kelly Shoppach Traded To Rays
Twins Offer Pavano Arbitration
Twins Offer Pavano Arbitration
twinkietalk.com — Praise the Lord. The Twins offered arbitration to Type B pitcher Carl Pavano. Pavano made just over... 5 million last year. The Twins are discussing whether or not to bring Pavano back, but if they do it seems like a good idea. The righty had a 4.00 FIP last year, which was his best mark [...] (more) Twins Offer Pavano Arbitration
Shoppach to the Rays
Shoppach to the Rays
baseballmusings.com — The Rays acquired Kelly Shoppach from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be decided upon.... This trade does open the possibility that the Rays will cut ties with Dioner Navarro instead of offering him arbitration by the December 12th deadline as there is no need to keep both catchers. Shoppach ... (more) Shoppach to the Rays
Why the Grinch stole Shoppach
Why the Grinch stole Shoppach
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com — Cleveland Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach was traded today to the Tampa Bay Rays for the infamous player... to be named later. The Indians will have until December 20th to choose the PTBNL from the Rays, which will allow the Indians to await the results of the Rule V draft. It's likely the ... (more) Why the Grinch stole Shoppach
Indians deal Shoppach to Rays
Indians deal Shoppach to Rays
tampabay.rays.mlb.com — By Jason Beck / MLB.com 12/01/09 3:03 PM EST The Indians traded catcher Kelly Shoppach to the... Rays on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named. The move frees up playing time behind the plate in Cleveland, where deals in recent years have brought ... (more) Indians deal Shoppach to Rays
Tribe Sends Shoppach to Tampa
Tribe Sends Shoppach to Tampa
lebrownstown.com — Yet another member of the 2007 Central Division Champions has been shipped out of Cleveland but this... time fans will not be up in arms. Catcher Kelly Shoppach was traded today to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later. The player will be determined by Dec. 20 and Kelly Shoppach’s ... (more) Tribe Sends Shoppach to Tampa
Tampa Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Cleveland Indians
Tampa Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Cleveland Indians
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to the Tampa Bay Rays official site, the Rays have acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach from the... Cleveland Indians for the vaunted Player To Be Named Later or "PTBNL" as us cool kids say. I really like this pick up for the Rays. (more) Tampa Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Cleveland Indians
Kelly Shoppach traded from Cleveland Indians to Tampa Bay Rays
sports.espn.go.com — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Cleveland Indians for a player to... be named later. (more) Kelly Shoppach traded from Cleveland Indians to Tampa ...
Breaking News: Kelly Shoppach Traded to Tampa Bay
thetribedaily.com — Cleveland Indians Catcher Kelly Shoppach has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to... be named later. The player must be selected by December 20th. (more) Breaking News: Kelly Shoppach Traded to Tampa Bay
Why Kelly Shoppach to Tampa matters to the Mets
Why Kelly Shoppach to Tampa matters to the Mets
theropolitans.com — As we’ve seen, the Mets are trying to scoop up a whole bunch of catchers.  They have... Omir Santos and Josh Thole, and they signed Chris Coste yesterday and added him to the 40-man .  They’re also in talks with Henry Blanco . But Kelly Shoppach, coming off a decent 2009, where he hit ... (more) Why Kelly Shoppach to Tampa matters to the Mets
Tribe ships Shoppach to Rays
Tribe ships Shoppach to Rays
castrovince.mlblogs.com — The Indians shopped catcher Kelly Shoppach and found a taker before the Dec. 12 non-tender deadline. Shoppach... has been traded to the Rays for a player to be named. The player must be determined by Dec. 20. That the Indians... (more) Tribe ships Shoppach to Rays
Breaking MLB News: Kelly Shoppach Traded
Breaking MLB News: Kelly Shoppach Traded
waitingfornextyear.com — Per Indians Team Relations: The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has traded catcher Kelly Shoppach to... the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named. The player to be named must be selected on or before December 20. Shoppach, 29, hit .214 (58-271) for the Indians in 2009 with 14 ... (more) Breaking MLB News: Kelly Shoppach Traded
Twitter / Marc Topkin: #Rays acquire catcher Kell ...
Twitter / Marc Topkin: #Rays acquire catcher Kell ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! #Rays acquire catcher Kelly Shoppach from Cleveland for player to be named.... 43 minutes ago from txt SPTimesRays Marc Topkin Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API Business Help Jobs Terms ... (more) Twitter / Marc Topkin: #Rays acquire catcher Kell ...
Talking Shoppach
Talking Shoppach
tedquarters.net — D.J. Short absolutely nails it for NBC Sports: The Mets would be silly to shell out a... multi-year deal for Bengie Molina when Kelly Shoppach could be non-tendered by the Indians. Check it out: Even in Shoppach’s down year in 2009, he posted a 98 ... (more) Talking Shoppach
Non-tender tango: Kelly Shoppach
Non-tender tango: Kelly Shoppach
bases.nbcsports.com — December 12th is the deadline for teams to decide whether to tender contracts to unsigned players on... their 40-man roster. With that in mind, this is the first in a series regarding some of the most likely non-tender candidates and... (more) Non-tender tango: Kelly Shoppach
Hot Stove Sunday Tonight @7pm
Hot Stove Sunday Tonight @7pm
nybaseballdigest.com — Join us for some holiday, or shall I say Halladay, leftovers in the latest edition of NYBD... Hot Stove. Howard Megdal of SNY joins me over the course of the hour. We will also be joined by Matt Cerrone of Metsblog as well. Hear us talk about the Mets branding problems, why I think Kelly ... (more) Hot Stove Sunday Tonight @7pm
Low Cost Catching Solution: Kelly Shoppach
Low Cost Catching Solution: Kelly Shoppach
nybaseballdigest.com — Although I am not as negative about Bengie Molina as most he doesn’t excite me at this... point in his career. The other free agent names such as Rod Barajas, Gregg Zaun, and Yorvit Torrealba all come with their own issues. The name Kelly Shoppach was brought up by Mike Newman on Twitter  ... (more) Low Cost Catching Solution: Kelly Shoppach
Closer look at Shoppach who might be available...
Closer look at Shoppach who might be available...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Since the Mets are in the market for a catcher, anytime I come across any information on... an available catcher I pass it along. I personally would rather see the Mets acquire a catcher through free agency and save their chips either for further development or bigger pieces they attempt to ... (more) Closer look at Shoppach who might be available...
Shopping for Shoppach
fangraphs.com — Kelly Shoppach is a potential non tender or trade candidate this off season. But the soon-to-be 30... year old still does have value despite a disappointing 2009 season. He’s destined for a raise after making nearly $2 million in 2009 and the ... (more) Shopping for Shoppach
Indians slow hot-stove season has luke-warm possibilities
Indians slow hot-stove season has luke-warm possibilities
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com — Can the Indians make a splash during the '09 Hot Stove season? The easy answer is no,... since the Indians quite obviously can't pony up enough money for anyone of consequence. There is still some room for the Indians to make a couple of moves that could bring the Tribe a player or two of ... (more) Indians slow hot-stove season has luke-warm possibilities
Varitek Exercises His Option, Will Be Back With Red Sox in 2010
Varitek Exercises His Option, Will Be Back With Red Sox in 2010
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to SI.com's Jon Heyman, via Twitter, Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek has exercised his player... option for $3 million for 2010. For Varitek, this move makes all the sense in the world. For the Red Sox, I am confident in saying they were hoping Varitek would decline the option. (more) Varitek Exercises His Option, Will Be Back With Red Sox ...