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| Cubs still in hunt for Peavy | Monday 12/1, 11:33 AM CT |
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The Cubs remain in the hunt to land Padres' ace hurler Jake Peavy, according to MLBTradeRumors.com. Padres' GM Kevin Towers said, "I would say the Cubs are still in it. Lou Piniella said they’re not in it, but their general manager (Jim Hendry) says they’re in it. The Dodgers have bigger fish to fry. That’s not to say they might not circle back later in the winter. Our primary goal is to trade Peavy."
Our View: The Cubs hope to hold onto Mike Fontenot and Sean Marshall, which is part of the reason they are looking for a third team to involve in a trade for Peavy. A Cubs' source noted a two-year window for the club to win a title, and acquiring Peavy would be a major step in the right direction to achieve that goal. |
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| Mets want to push Niese into five spot | Monday 12/1, 11:21 AM CT |
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The Mets would like to add one quality starter and push Jonathon Niese into the No. 5 spot in the rotation, according to the NY Post.
Our View: Niese held a poor 2.00 WHIP over 14 innings with the Mets last season, but has potential to develop into a solid back-of-the-rotation starter for the club, and could be worth watching for deeper fantasy leagues in 2009. |
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| Cabrera likely to receive arbitration | Monday 12/1, 10:47 AM CT |
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Orlando Cabrera is likely to receive an arbitration offer from the White Sox, according to their official team website.
Our View: The Sox do not intend to have the Type-A free agent return, but know that he will be a hot target in free agency and will turn down their arbitration offer for a lucrative contract, which will net the Sox draft pick compensation from the club that inks him. |
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| Pettitte turned down offer | Monday 12/1, 10:43 AM CT |
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Andy Pettitte reportedly turned down a contract offer below $16 million (his 2008 salary) by the Yankees a few weeks ago, according to the NY Post.
Our View: The Yankees are not expected to offer him salary arbitration, and he does not intend to take a pay cut to remain in New York. |
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| Giambi won't be offered arbitration | Monday 12/1, 10:37 AM CT |
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Newsday does not expect Jason Giambi to be offered salary arbitration by the Yankees.
Our View: The Yankees do not intend to re-sign him and would not want to get stuck with his salary if he accepted arbitration, which would cut into their plans to sign top free agents, such as CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett. |
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| Gagne won't be offered arbitration | Monday 12/1, 10:33 AM CT |
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The Brewers are not expected to offer Type-B free agent Eric Gagne salary arbitration, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View: The Brewers would not want to get stuck with him if he accepted an arbitration offer, as he was a disappointment in 2008 with a 1.47 WHIP. It was previously reported that Gagne is on the Rangers' radar. |
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| Sabathia will be offered arbitration | Monday 12/1, 10:29 AM CT |
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CC Sabathia will be offered salary arbitration by the Brewers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View: This is expected, as the Brewers would like to re-sign the Type-A free agent, and wouldn't want to get nothing back in return (draft pick compensation) if he signs with another team. |
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| Moyer expected to get arbitration | Monday 12/1, 10:19 AM CT |
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The Phillies are expected to offer Jamie Moyer salary arbitration, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our View: The team would like to have the 46-year-old pitcher back and Moyer feels the same way. He maintained a 1.33 WHIP while nailing down 16 wins for the champs in 2008. |
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| Rays garnered interest in Ibanez | Monday 12/1, 9:46 AM CT |
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The Rays have garnered interest in free agent outfielder Raul Ibanez, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View: Ibanez will have a high price tag, but would be a solid fit to fill a void in the Rays' outfield. His power numbers would likely improve while leaving Safeco for the more hitter-friendly Tropicana Field. His RBI totals would remain steady as well in an efficient Rays' lineup. |
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| Royals ink Osoria | Monday 12/1, 9:16 AM CT |
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Franquelis Osoria has inked a minor league deal with the Royals, according to MLB.com.
Our View: He held a poor 1.63 WHIP over 60.2 innings of relief with the Pirates in 2008, but will be given a fair shot to compete for a bullpen job with the Royals in spring training. |
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| Indians losing interest in Hudson? | Monday 12/1, 9:07 AM CT |
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The Indians want to upgrade their middle infield, but feel Orlando Hudson and Rafael Furcal would be too risky at their asking price due to health concerns, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Our View: The team is now focusing on adding a closer, with their top targets being Brian Fuentes and Trevor Hoffman. They displayed interest in Jason Isringhausen as well. As for Hudson, he previously mentioned that his preferred destination would be with the Mets. |
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| Indians focusing on closer | Monday 12/1, 9:02 AM CT |
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The Indians are focusing on acquiring a closer and have talked to the agents of Brian Fuentes, Trevor Hoffman, and Jason Isringhausen, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Our View: Fuentes is the hottest target among the mentioned closers, but any would be a solid upgrade for Cleveland. |
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| Perez to receive arbitration offer | Monday 12/1, 8:47 AM CT |
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The Mets are expected to offer free agent Oliver Perez salary arbitration, according to the NY Daily News.
Our View: If Perez accepts, the Mets retain the lefthander in the rotation for another campaign, but for more than the $6.5 million he made in 2008. If he doesn't, the Mets could get a first and second-round draft selection plus a sandwich pick as compensation for losing a Type-A free agent. Perez is looking for a big payday, and will likely decline their offer.
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| Fuentes slated to meet Mets | Monday 12/1, 8:08 AM CT |
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Brian Fuentes is slated to meet the Mets, according to the Denver Post.
Our View: The Mets feel his asking price of three years at $33 million is too high, but remain interested in him. Francisco Rodriguez, who is the prized closer of free agency, will meet with the Mets during the upcoming Winter Meetings. |
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| Rangers garnered interest in Heilman? | Monday 12/1, 7:54 AM CT |
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The Rangers garnered interest in Mets' pitcher Aaron Heilman, according to Newsday.
Our View: This could have happened at the same time the Mets inquired about Rangers' catcher Gerald Laird, and a deal would make sense as the Mets would like to upgrade at catcher and the Rangers need pitching help. |
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| Mets inquired about Laird | Monday 12/1, 7:49 AM CT |
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The Mets inquired about Rangers' catcher Gerald Laird, according to Newsday.
Our View: They contacted him earlier in the off-season and believe they need an upgrade at catcher, but are now focusing on adding to their pitching staff, namely a top closer. |
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| Thomas won't be offered arbitration | Monday 12/1, 7:29 AM CT |
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Frank Thomas won't be offered salary arbitration by Oakland, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View: The club doesn't want to get stuck with the Type-B free agent if he accepts the arbitration offer. He only hit .240 with eight homers over 71 games in 2008. |
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| Embree likely to receive arbitration? | Monday 12/1, 7:26 AM CT |
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The Athletics are likely to offer Class-B free agent Alan Embree salary arbitration, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View: The club has some interest in bringing him back, so there is less risk if he decides to accept the arbitration offer. If he signs with another MLB team, Oakland would acquire a draft pick. Embree is on the Rockies' list of targets among lefty relievers. |
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