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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com: Rosenthal's Latest: Swisher, Nady, Kapler, Zaun
DRaysBay: Even after signing Burrell, the Rays remain interested in adding free- agent outfielder Gabe...
Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog: Rosenthal's Yankee-centric news: Swisher, Nady, Fuentes, Pettitte
Rosenthal's Latest: Swisher, Nady, Kapler, Zaun
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The latest from Ken Rosenthal.
A recent Ned Colletti-Scott Boras conversation about Manny Ramirez didn't result in progress. Boras still has his sights on at least $100MM over four years. Rosenthal adds that Manny is "cool to the idea of playing in San Francisco."
Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady are drawing "significant interest." Rosenthal speculates that the Giants, Braves, or Pirates would make sense.
The door is not closed with the Yankees and ...
Even after signing Burrell, the Rays remain interested in adding free- agent outfielder Gabe...
DRaysBay —
... Rosenthal. Kapler's FG page.
Rosenthal's Yankee-centric news: Swisher, Nady, Fuentes, Pettitte
Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog —
Ken Rosenthal has a bunch of Yankee items in today's column, so let's tackle it piece-by-piece. Nick Swisher might not be a Yankee for long. The signing of free agent Mark Teixeira eliminated any chance of Swisher playing first base, and the team's outfield surplus almost certainly will lead to a trade. Both Swisher and Xavier Nady are drawing significant interest, according to major-league sources. The Yankees are not in a rush to trade either; their only desire is to make the best possible deal. The versatility of both players ...
Signings and Rumors and Stuff
Raise the Jolly Roger —
... First, [Ken Rosenthal notes] that the Yankees are shopping X-man and Nick Swisher since they now have Teixeira and too many outfielders (what a terrible problem to have, huh?), and includes the Bucs as a team that Swisher would fit with. ...
Yanks' News & Notes From Ken Rosenthal
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
Ken Rosenthal has a new article posted on Fox Sports (hat tip to Scott Proctor's Arm), here's what he had to say regarding our Yankees... ...
Rosenthal: Yankees Still Want Pettitte, Nady and Swisher Drawing Trade Interest and Cabrera and Fuentes' Agents Pitched Yankees
YanksBlog.com —
Ken Rosenthal shares some interesting information today at FOXSports.com. Despite his rejection of the Yankees one year, $10 million dollar offer , a source says that the Yankees stillw ant him. Rosenthal suggests that an incentive laden deal might be the answer. Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady, potentially expendable with the acquisition of Mark Teixeira, have both been drawing substantial interest from other clubs. The Yankees are not under any time crunch to deal the players. If we can't get a really good deal, I don't see a reason to trade either player. Let's just ...
Pettitte turns down the Yanks
N/A —
... There are a few reports from this morning that the Yankees will keep their offer available for Pettitte to take, but that the dollar figure of the deal will not be increased. Ken Rosenthal mentions that the Yankees might possibly go the way of “incentives” that could bring the final dollar amount back up to the $16 million he made in ‘08. ...
Brewers Not In On Lowe, Mulder
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... First up, Ken Rosenthal's suggestion that the Brewers "are interested in Derek Lowe, but only at a modest price." Melvin said, "We're not in on him." Next, ...
The San Francisco Giants and the Yankees: Trade Partners?
McCovey Chronicles —
... The Yankees have five DH/OF types for four lineup openings. As such, Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady have been linked to every team with an opening at first base or in the outfield. Like, oh, the Giants. A quick look at both... ...
Chance For Redemption
U.S.S. Mariner —
From Stone’s piece:
“I’d love to have an outfield bat, and I’d love to have another infielder,” Zduriencik said, listing the Mariners’ remaining priorities. “And everyone is looking for pitching.”
From Rosenthal this afternoon:
Nick Swisher might not be a Yankee for long. The signing of free agent Mark Teixeira eliminated any chance of Swisher playing first base, and the team’s outfield surplus almost certainly will lead to a trade.
Nick ...
Minor Signings, And Swisher?
3rd Down & Full Count —
... Meanwhile, Ken Rosenthal mentions that Nick Swisher of the Yankees might be on the block. And with that comes this…
Swisher also would fit for the Braves and Pirates.
Personally, I think Swisher would be awesome to have. That said, what would you give up for him? The Buccos have a couple of options at 1st base/OF… Nate McLouth, Nyjer Morgan, Brandon Moss & Steven Pearce in the OF (depending on how management views Morgan), and Pearce & Adam LaRoche at 1st base (plus a couple ...
Some Yankee Housecleaning
The 3rd String Safety —
... - Apparently the Yankees are set on trading either Nick Swisher or Xaiver Nady. I would be surprised, and saddened to see Swisher going before ever getting a chance to take an AB as a Yankee. However, one of the Damon, Matsui, Swisher and Nady logjam needs to go. Trading Matsui is ideal but he has the least trade value of the group (while having the most upside.) The Yankees will most likely keep Damon because of his ability to lead off as well as play center in a pinch. Thus leaving Nady and Swisher. Trading Nady makes infinitely more sense than Swisher. Unlike Swisher ...
AIE: Todays Top Stories That I Have Read
Hardcore Detroit Fan —
... A recent conversation between Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti and agent Scott Boras produced no progress in the team’s effort to retain Manny Ramirez, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions. Here is the article Manny in L.A. still makes senseby Ken Rosenthal at FOX Sports ...
Open Thread: Catching up on some Yankee rumors
River Avenue Blues —
... are “drawing significant interest.” Joe will have more on this for the overnight tonight, but to sum up my thinking, the Yanks don’t really need to trade anyone right now. Unless they are blown away by an offer, they are far better off holding Swisher and Nady than they are trading them right now. ...
Oliver Perez Is SO Mature
Amazin' Avenue —
... Fully recognizing the Mets aren't the most analytical organization out there, I assumed they agreed with this general outline. Their initial offer to Lowe encouraged this thought. They had picked their main target and were going fill in the pieces later. It all made sense. Then I read this blurb (emphasis mine): ...
With the Yankees offices reopening, there are tons of updates
Zell's Pinstripe Blog —
... . This is a rumor as of now, and nothing has happened as of yet. It will be really sad to see Pettitte go out this way. According to Ken Rosenthal, Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady are drawing “significant interest in trade talks.” Both of them have a possibility of being traded, as the Yankees outfield is very cluttered. I wouldn’t just give them away though. Nady was terrific for the Yanks in the time he spent with them last season. I wouldn’t mind them keeping him myself. I would definitely trade Swisher if they could get a solid deal done. ...
A Nady trade proposal
River Avenue Blues —
Not from me, though. Ken Rosenthal mentioned Xavier Nady and Nick Swisher in connection with the San Francisco Giants, so Grant at McCovey Chronicles checks to see if the clubs match up. He doesn’t like the $22 million gamble on Nick Swisher rebounding, but does find Xavier Nady interesting. Giants GM Brian Sabean has said he will trade for only players who are under control beyond 2009, but Grant points out a possible loophole. What about Randy Winn?
I admit, when I first heard this I thought about it for a second. Winn is coming off ...
[THE HANGOVER] Arbitration Deadline Looms For Five Rays
Rays Index —
... Rosenthal reports that the Rays have kicked the tires on Gabe Kapler as a potential right fielder. Kapler played 96 games for the Brewers last season hitting .301/.340/.498. In theory, Kapler would be used as part of a platoon with Gabe Gross in right field until Matt Joyce is deemed ready to be the everyday guy. Kapler posted a 1.001 OPS against lefties in 87 plate appearances in 2008 and has an .828 career OPS versus lefties. [Fox Sports] ...
Starting Pitcher: Mets, Yankees and Pettitte
MetsBlog.com —
Yesterday, the New York Times said free-agent LHP Andy Pettitte rejected Brian Cashman’s one-year, $10 million offer, as the pitcher continues to seek a $16 million deal.
However, the Yankees are still open to negotiating with Pettitte, according to FoxSports.com and the Daily News.
Actually, Joel Sherman of the New York Post believes the Yankees are more likely to lower their $10 million offer than they are to raise it.
In a report about Mark Teixeira for the Bergen Record, Bob Klapisch slips ...
Links: January 7, 2009
MVN RSS —
... The Yankees need to move Xavier Nady or Nick Swisher, and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal suggests that the Pirates might be a fit for the latter. I'd welcome Swisher with open arms. Left-handed power hitter, capable of playing first base, corner outfield or center field, under club control for a few seasons, price tag has never been lower. He's 11 months older than Nate McLouth. Solid buy-low candidate. ...
Conflicting Stories from the Hot Stove
ChicagoCubsOnline.com —
... there is a "growing possibility" that Roberts will be traded and "the Orioles might have already waited too long to move him" on Wednesday. ...
Marlins Showing Interest In Orlando Cabrera
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Cabrera definitely wouldn't bump Hanley Ramirez from his spot, but Gregor has heard that the acquisition could result in Dan Uggla sliding to third base. Cabrera would obviously then man second base. He told reporters one week ago that he'd be open to that move if it helps him land a bigger contract. The A's have also shown strong interest in Cabrera this offseason. ...
Oliver Perez, In So Many Words
Amazin' Avenue —
... Bear in mind that even with a great defense behind him, Perez was just a league-average pitcher in 2008... Perez is in line to get four years from someone because of three things: He's left-handed. He has thrown more than 370 innings the past two seasons. And he misses bats. But there's not enough reason to believe he'll start throwing enough strikes to justify the big contract he's going to get.
1/6/2009 - Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports, with some insider info:
Free-agent right-hander Derek ...
