Julian Tavarez to the Rockies?

Time ran out on Tavarez

Posted 5/12/2008 on Extra Bases

MINNEAPOLIS - The Red Sox' attempt to trade Julian Tavarez over the past few days reached the point where instead of pursuing something that just wasn't there, they opted to designate the veteran pitcher for assignment. They still hoped to deal him for something. According to major league sources the Sox were asking for a pitching prospect from Colorado, but the Rockies were not ...

Red Sox DFA Julian Tavarez

Posted 5/12/2008 on Fire Brand of the American League

Does Theo read Fire Brand? A few weeks ago, I said that I thought it was time for Julian Tavarez to move on. Rather than option Craig Hansen, the Sox designated Sexy Lips to make room for Sean Casey. Expect Tavarez to be moved to the Colorado Rockies.

Tavarez Designated For Assignment

Posted 5/12/2008 on SOX & Dawgs

With Sean Casey coming off the disabled list today, the likely victim was thought to be Craig Hansen, who is the only member of the Boston Red Sox bullpen who has options left. It’s not a surprise that the speculation was wrong though as Julian Tavarez was designated for assignment. With all the rumors of Tavarez being scouted by the Colorado Rockies , it’s most likely that they ...

Julian Tavarez Designated for Assignment

Posted 5/12/2008 on MLB Fleece Factor

As reported by the Boston Herald , the Red Sox have designated reliever Julian Tavarez for assignment. This was done in order to make room for Sean Casey, who has been activated from the disabled list. We know the Colorado Rockies have had interest in acquiring Tavarez. A deal could still be worked out between the two teams within 10 days. Tavarez remains a versatile pitcher, who can work ...

Julian Tavarez - Designated for Assigment

Posted 5/12/2008 on The Bottom Line: A Boston Red Sox Blog

Rob Bradford is resporting that the Red Sox have designated Julian Tavarez for assignment to make room on the roster for Sean Casey. Tavarez has been rumored to be involved in trade talks with the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies, but there has been no news of a deal... yet. There was some concern that Craig Hansen would be forced back to AAA with the return of Casey, but the Sox ...

Red Sox, Rockies still talking deal for Tavarez

Posted 5/12/2008 on MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports

The Boston Sox are still talking with the Colorado Rockies about a deal for reliever Julian Tavarez . The talks, reported by the Denver Post last week, remain active, according to a major league source with knowledge of the situation. With Bartolo Colon making progress in his rehab assignment in Pawtucket, the Sox might be trying to find a spot for Colon, though Francona told reporters this ...

Rockies' Talks For Tavarez Continue

Posted 5/12/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

On May 8th, Rob Bradford of the Boston Herald reported that the Rockies remained interested in trading for Julian Tavarez , but no advancements had been made in the talks.  On May 9th, Rockies owner Dick Monfort said the team had no plans to acquire a fifth starter.  First, the Rox wanted to try 22 year-old rookie Greg Reynolds .  Today in his big league debut Reynolds allowed ...

Rockies interested in Tavarez

Posted 5/12/2008 on The Transaction Guy

Boston.com has a source telling them that the Red Sox are still talking to the Rockies about a possible Julian Tavarez trade. The Denver Post reported last week that Colorado was interested, and that appears to still be the case. The veteran Tavarez has struggled this year coming out of the bullpen with a 7.15 ERA, but the Red Sox have not been able to get him many opportunities, putting ...

Rockies Still Interested in Julian Tavarez

Posted 5/8/2008 on MLB Fleece Factor

Rob Bradford of The Boston Herald has an update on the Julian Tavarez/Colorado Rockies trade rumor, reporting that the Rockies remain interested in the versatile sinkerballer, who has been seldom used by the Red Sox recently. The rash of injuries and ineffectiveness of the Rockies pitching (starters and relievers) would seem to make Colorado’s interest in Tavarez even greater.  ...

Julian Tavarez about to be traded?

Posted 5/8/2008 on Fire Brand of the American League

The Colorado Rockies have continued to talk with the Red Sox about acquiring Julian Tavarez to bolster their stumbling rotation, which has seen Mark Redman, Ubaldo Jiminez and Franklin Morales not perform up to expectations. Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd signed Tavarez to the Cleveland Indians when Tavarez was a teenager and wants him in the [...]

Rockies inquire on Reyes

Posted 5/8/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

On Tuesday we found out that the Rockies have been looking into a number of trade options for their starting rotation. The two most common names in the conversation are Josh Fogg and Julian Tavarez , both former Rox. Fogg has given up over a run an inning for the last place Reds, and could be DFA if the team opts to go with youngster Homer Bailey, who has a 2.72 ERA in AAA. Tavarez might be ...

Josh Fogg to Return to Rockies?

Posted 5/7/2008 on MLB Fleece Factor

According to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies are actively seeking trades to strengthen the depth of their starting pitching. The team has apparently been discussing trades for Cincinnati’s Josh Fogg (who rejected a $5M offer in the offseason to fleece himself ) and Boston’s Julian Tavarez. The Rox has also talked about dealing for one of Oakland’s ...

Fogg could return to Colorado

Posted 5/6/2008 on MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports

The Colorado Rockies are actively pursuing depth for their rotation, discussing trades with the Cincinnati Reds for Josh Fogg and the Red Sox for Julian Tavarez . The Rockies also have kicked the tires on Oakland A's pitchers Rich Harden and Joe Blanton and Texas Rangers starter Kevin Millwood . Harden is hurt, limiting interest; Blanton is currently not available. And while the Rangers will ...

Rockies Looking For Starting Pitching

Posted 5/6/2008 on MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post has details on the Rockies' pursuit of starting pitching.  Their search includes some familiar names. Josh Fogg seems like the most likely acquisition; he's a DFA candidate for the Reds.  Fogg received an early one-year offer from the Rockies this winter that was later pulled back. Julian Tavarez , another former Rockie, is on the radar ...