Carlos Silva

South Side Sox: Front Page Posts found this 12/18/2007 on ussmariner.com [flag]

Okay, so, obviously, the initial reaction to the potential Silva signing isn’t very positive. But, I know a lot of people still just look at innings and ERA and say “he’s not bad - what’s the problem?” However, as your broker has probably told you, past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance, and the M’s aren’t paying for what ... [link]

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Another one bites the dust
Published 12/18/2007 by thewizardsofoz <info@southsidesox.com> at South Side Sox: Front Page Posts
... this one but Jim didn't. According to the The San Diego Union-Tribune, the Sox wanted to sign Tadahito to a multiyear deal this spring but they used the money and signed Dye. Joe Borchard got a minor-league contract and a spring training invite from the Atlanta Braves. MLBTR looks at the needs and luxuries of the Sox. Hot Stove: The Mets signed reliever Matt Wise to a 1-year deal. -- The Mariners are close to signing Carlos Silva. USS Mariner doesn't like it. OT: Peter Jackson will make 2 Hobbit movies. ...

M's close to signing Silva?
Published 12/19/2007 by Adam J. Morris <info@lonestarball.com> at Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts
... You can see Silva's stats here. Groundball finesse pitcher who seems to be the new Bob Tewksbury. Dave Cameron thinks the M's should stay away. And Jeff Sullivan appears to be unhappy.

Seattle Sports: In the Morning
Published 12/19/2007 by Seth at Enjoy the Enjoyment
... Reports say Twins sinkerballer Carlos Silva is "pondering" a 4-year/$44 million offer from the Mariners. Is Silva worth it? To the stat nerd blogs! USS Mariner says no. This Mets blogger ...

Bradley Deal Finalized; Rangers Chasing Prior?
Published 12/19/2007 by Joey Matschulat at Baseball Time in Arlington
... Manager of Professional Scouting. The club also promoted 22-year scouting veteran Mark Giegler to professional scout, and hired Scot Engler away from the Florida Marlins as a professional scout. Finally, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly closing in on a deal with free agent right-hander Carlos Silva worth in excess of four years and $44 million. Neither of the most prominent Mariners blogs, Lookout Landing or U.S.S. Mariner, appear to be particularly thrilled about this. And far as ...

Around the Blogosphere for 12/19
Published 12/19/2007 by Alex Whiteleather at MVN Outsider
... out boxing yet. 2007 was a banner year for the sport. [Ring Report] Elsewhere in the sports blogging community: Check out some of Chris Farley’s best SNL sports related skits. [100% Injury Rate] ESPN is a bit slow on stories when their own employees are leaving. This time it looks like the Tuna is heading to Atlanta. [The Big Lead] How would Carlos Silva fit into the Mariners rotation? [U.S.S. Mariner] Ron Artest showing his softer side. [Sactown ...

Published 12/20/2007 by Aaron at AaronGleeman.com
... a four-year, $44 million contract with the Mariners. Silva's unlikely to be worth that and there was no reason for the Twins to compete for his services at that price given ...

Silva Has a New Home
Published 12/20/2007 by Sooze at Babes Love Baseball
... 13-14 with a 4.19 ERA last season for the Minnesota Twins, which sadly, is better than every Seattle starter other than pea-throwing youngster, Felix Hernandez. Silva pitched at least six innings in 24 of his 33 starts in 2007 -- including a pair of complete games -- something the Mariners lacked in 2007. The team had just six complete games as a whole, three at the hands of Jeff Weaver. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer] | [10,000 Takes] | [USS Mariner]

Valuing Carlos Silva
Published 12/21/2007 by JC at Sabernomics
... I’m not a big fan of the M’s use of the free agent market—I think they rely on it too much—but at least they are not overspending. Dave Cameron provides an in-depth look at Silva’s skill set, and I think he’s not all that happy with the signing. ...

Jumping on the Bandwagon: Why the Mariners won’t win the AL West in '08.
Published 4/10/2008 by Angelswin at Angelswin.com
... path is similar to Lackey, but while John has not missed a start until this year, Bedard has started 111 Games over 4 seasons, averaging 28 per season. Only in 2006 did he make 33 starts. Bedard has struggled this season, but still manages to have a 2-0 record in two starts and a 3.27 ERA against the Rays and Rangers. Bedard has also already missed a start. He’s pitched 5 and 6 innings in the ones he made. Pretty average. Silva is an above average starter. Again from USS Mariner: http://ussmariner.com/2007/12/18/carlos-silva/ “Is Silva A Good Fit For The Mariners?”That is a ...

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Buzz: Royals Offer Silva Deal

Mets Today found this 12/18/2007 on www.metsblog.com

Mariners In Talks With Silva

South Side Sox: Front Page Posts found this 12/18/2007 on www.mlbtraderumors.com

A scoop from Ken Rosenthal before I go grab lunch - the Mariners are in "serious negotiations" with Carlos Silva for a deal worth at least four years, $44MM. More later.

It Was The Blurst Of Times

Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts found this 12/19/2007 on www.lookoutlanding.com

Anyone wanna get loaded? Carlos Silva, perhaps the top starting pitcher remaining on the free-agent market, does not figure to be available much longer. The Mariners are in serious negotiations with Silva on a contract that would be worth at least ...

POTD: Carlos Silva

Posted 12/18/2007 on DETECT-O-VISION

Rumor is, $44m/4 for Senor Silva. . Q: Why does this guy seem like a local celebrity?

Mariners In “Serious Talks” With Silva

Posted 12/18/2007 on The Transaction Guy

According to FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, the Seattle Mariners are in “serious negotiations” with free-agent starter Carlos Silva. The deal looks to be a 4-year deal worth approximately $44M, pretty affordable considering most believe Silva would need $12M per year. If the Mariners indeed sign Silva, their off season list is half-way complete, as they are hoping to sign or ...

Mariners Close In On Silva

Posted 12/18/2007 on MLB Rumors

According to FOXSports.com, the Mariners are closing in on a four year deal with Carlos Silva. If you read my last couple of posts concerning the Mariners, I have kept saying that they are looking to land a big pitcher. Silva is there guy, but I wouldn't say he is the best pitcher to go with. Although Silva is going to a team that hit .20 points higher as a team with 35 more homeruns, his ...

Silva to Mariners?

Posted 12/18/2007 on Hot Foot

According to Ken Rosenthal over at Foxsports.com , The Mariners and Free Agent pitcher Carlos Silva are in “serious negotiations” about a possible 4 year deal that could reach to as much as 44 million. Silva was 13-14 last year for a mediocre Twins team, posting a respectable 4.19 ERA. I think Silva would be a nice 4 or 5 pitcher to add to the Mets staff, but 44 million for a ...

Mariners Close to Signing Carlos Silva

Posted 12/18/2007 on U.S.S. Mariner

Per Ken Rosenthal , and confirming what I had heard earlier this morning, the M’s and Carlos Silva are not far from a four year agreement that would bring the strike-throwing, contact specialist to Seattle. Yep - Carlos Silva, 4 years, $44 million. This organization never learns.

Mariners in “Serious Talks” with Carlos Silva

Posted 12/18/2007 on MLB Fleece Factor

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Seattle Mariners and free agent starting pitcher Carlos Silva are in “serious talks” that could land the righty in Seattle. According to Rosenthal…the fleece, ahem, pardon me…I mean the contract could be worth AT LEAST $44 million over the next four seasons. Carlos Silva, 28, became a the primary fall-back option for the Mariners ...

Mariners Make Offer to Silva

Posted 12/18/2007 on Mets Today

It looks as if the MetsToday-sponsored #1 free-agent target of the offseason is about to sign elsewhere. While MetsBlog recently reported that Carlos Silva was offered a 3-year, $30M deal by the Kansas City Royals , Ken Rosenthal is also reporting that the Mariners have put a 4-year , $44M contract on the table. Also per Rosenthal, by signing Silva, the Mariners would be halfway toward ...

Buzz: M’s offer Silva a 4-yr Deal

Posted 12/18/2007 on MetsBlog.com

According to Charley Walter of the St. Paul Pioneer Press , the Royals have offered RHP Carlos Silva a three-year deal worth $30 million. Silva was 13-14 with a 4.19 ERA in 33 starts with the Twins in 2007. Last week, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the Cardinals also expressed interest in the 28-year-old Silva. …ever since silva hit the open market this offseason, i’ve ...

Mariners Lose Kuroda, Silva and Lohse Next on List?

Posted 12/16/2007 on Caffeinated Confines

Kuroda signed with the LA Dodgers today for a reported three year contract worth around 35 million. He apparently took less years and money to go to LA- Mariners and Royals were reported to have offered more money and years. So were does this leave the Mariners? Apparently the Mariners will now turn their attention to the less than desirable Carlos Silva and Kyle Lohse, both free agents ...

Royals Still Want Kuroda; Could Turn To Silva

Posted 12/12/2007 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Bob Dutton of the KC Star has the latest Royals buzz, as usual. The Royals are being aggressive trying to win an unlikely bid for Hiroki Kuroda . They might even send Trey Hillman to Japan to make a last-minute pitch. The Dodgers currently lead for Kuroda , who will decide from Japan rather than take a U.S. tour. Plan B for the Royals is said to be Carlos Silva , but not at ...