Pirates Interested In Luis Ayala
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Pirates are interested in trading for reliever Luis Ayala, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. ...
Report: Pirates interested in RHP Luis Ayala
Bucs Dugout —
The Star-Tribune is reporting that the Pirates are interested in trading for Twins RHP Luis Ayala, who was designated for assignment this week. Ayala, 31, joined Minnesota on a 1-year, $1.3 million deal in the offseason, with the intention of being the eighth-inning setup guy for closer Joe Nathan. In 32.3 innings this year, he had a 4.18 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 21 K and 8 BB, but complained about being used as a middle reliever and reportedly requested a trade.
It makes sense for Huntington to inquire, given the health issues of Yates and Hansen and the ...
Luis Ayala blows save - of his job
Subway Squawkers —
It could be worse for the Mets - at least none of their slumping players are demanding larger roles. Last year's fill-in closer, Luis Ayala, signed with the Twins this year for $1.3 million. After struggling in the seventh inning, Ayala confronted manager Ron Gardenhire and asked to be traded if he were not going to be used in the eighth inning. The Twins responded by designating Ayala for assignment. Gardenhire explained: "He wanted an eighth-inning role; that's why he signed here," Gardenhire said. "His thoughts were if we gave ...
Morning links: Sign of the times?
PBC Blog —
... > The Twins are talking trade with the Pirates regarding Luis Ayala, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. ...
