Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Old Navy King
The 2008 payrolls were released earlier this month by Major League Baseball, and there were a few surprises. What isn’t much of a surprise is that the New York Yankees were once again #1 on that list, topping $209 million (yet another payroll record).
Of interest though is that both the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets have leap-froged the […]
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Posted on April 6th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (April 6th, 12:40pm) - Nick Cafardo reports that “it appears Snyder could get claimed off waivers. Don’t be surprised if Snyder received interest from a few teams. Baltimore is one to keep in mind.”
April 6th, 11:00am: In order to make room on the roster for Josh Beckett when he returns from the DL today, […]
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Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (Apr 2, 5:07pm EST) - Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News is reporting that it seems like a relative certainty that the Royals will get Jorge De La Rosa from the Rox, but there’s no rush to get a deal done.
UPDATE: (Mar 30, 12:00pm EST) - The Kansas City Star is reporting that the […]
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Posted on March 20th, 2008 by McFleece
It looks like Felipe Lopez may be the odd man out in the Nationals middle infield crunch, as Christian Guzman has not played himself out of the shortstop position this spring and Ronnie Belliard has a grasp on the second base job. (Although, that could change with a trade of Belliard). Earlier this week, Lopez […]
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Posted on March 10th, 2008 by Old Navy King
We’ve already reported that the Dodgers have been talking internally about adding a third baseman since Andy LaRoche’s injury, which will sideline him approximately 8-10 weeks. But now, according to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, the team is looking for a more versatile infielder who can play third AND second, backing up fragile veterans Nomar Garciaparra […]
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Posted on March 9th, 2008 by McFleece
The Fleece Factor crew continues to work hard to complete in depth previews of all thirty major league teams as the 2008 season quickly approaches. These outlooks should be finished soon, at which point we will put ourselves on the line and make our own individual predictions. So stay tuned for those!
In the mean time, we have […]
Filed under: Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, _Polls, _Team Outlooks (2008) | No Comments »
Posted on March 8th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (3/8) 10:49pm (EST) - As per Jim Molony at MLB.com, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said the team has no interest in signing Ponson.
Mar 6, 8:51pm (EST) - Free agent pitcher Sidney Ponson threw in front of scouts for the Cardinals, Royals, Mariners and Diamondbacks today, bringing truth to the idea that the meat of […]
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Posted on March 1st, 2008 by McFleece
Royals General Manager Dayton Moore shot down an ESPN Deportes report yesterday that suggested his club is interested in signing Sammy Sosa*, according to the Kansas City Star.
Says Moore: “We’re very comfortable with the current group of players we have in camp competing for spots on our 25-man roster. There is no immediate desire to […]
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Posted on February 26th, 2008 by McFleece
Baseball America has issued it’s list of the 100 best prospects heading into the 2008 season. I’ve listed the top 25 below, but definitely check out Baseball America’s list in it’s entirety. And don’t forget to also check out MLB Fleece Factor’s very own interview with Baseball America’s Jim Callis.
Without further ado, here are the top 25 according […]
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Posted on February 19th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (2/19) 1:58pm (EST) - According to MLB.com, the Nationals and LHP Odalis Perez have come to terms on a non-guaranteed minor-league contract. Good news for Red Sox fans. As per the Washington Post, the deal will pay him $850,000 if he makes the team.
UPDATE: (2/19) 10:38am (EST) - As per Dave Sheinin at The Washington […]
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Posted on February 12th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (2/12) 8:13PM (EST) - According to T.R. Sullivan at MLB.com, the Texas Rangers have signed Kevin Mench to a minor league contract, and invited him to Spring Training.
Feb 10th- According to mlb.com, free agent outfielder Kevin Mench is discussing a possible minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. If he signed with the […]
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Posted on February 10th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Dick Kaegel at MLB.com, the Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms on a 1-year minor-league contract with free agent DH/1B Mike Sweeney, with an invitation to Spring Training. Said Sweeney about the signing, “They want me to play first base and DH and be a veteran presence for the younger guys. I’m excited […]
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Posted on February 9th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Bob Dutton at The Kansas City Star, the Royals signed left-handed pitcher Mike Maroth to a minor-league contract, with an invitation to Spring Training. The Royals were in search of a lefty starter in their organization. Maroth 30, was 5-7 last season, with a disastrous 6.89 ERA. He split time in ‘07 between […]
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Posted on February 8th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (2/8) 10:52am (EST) - According to the North County Times, while the Padres have interest in Sweeney after working him out, he is drawing greater interest from several American League clubs. It would only make sense. The 5-time All-Star is a DH at this point in his career, and the AL will provide him […]
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Posted on February 7th, 2008 by McFleece
As per MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals reached agreements today with their final two arbitration eligible players today: outfielder Mark Teahen and right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke.
Teahen inked a one year deal worth $2,337,500. But Teahen believes that he’ll end up with slightly more coin than that, saying, “But I get $50,000 when I make […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 by McFleece
The Kansas City Royals finished in last place in the American League Central division for the fourth consecutive year in 2007, winning just 69 ballgames. That win total came despite the pitching staff holding its own by posting a 4.48 ERA (7th in the AL) while allowing almost 200 fewer runs than 2006. KC’s offense was terrible, though. And I mean […]
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Posted on February 2nd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to mlb.com, left handed starter Odalis Perez “tried out” for the Philadelphia Phillies in the Dominican Republic on Saturday. Perez, 30, has pitched parts of the last two season with the Kansas City Royals. In 26 starts in 2007, Perez went 8-11 for the Royals with a less-than-impressive 5.57 ERA. It was the last […]
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Posted on January 21st, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports, the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a deal with free agent relief pitcher Octavio Dotel. The deal is said to be a 2-year pact worth a reported $11 million.
Dotel will always been an injury concern, as stated previously when we reported the Baltimore Orioles as having interest in the right handed […]
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Posted on January 20th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with pitcher Brett Tomko on a 1-year contract, worth a reported $3 million. The deal includes an additional $1.5 million in incentives, and is contingent on Tomko passing a physical on Monday.
Tomko, 34, went 4-12 with a 5.55 ERA last season, […]
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Posted on January 20th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (1/20) 3:25pm (EST): According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, whatever interest the Indians may have had in Colon was lost after they watched him throw between 87 and 89 miles per hour, with absolutely no life on his fastball. In addition, the Mets have have also seemingly backed-off their pursuit of Colon.
Jan 19, […]
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Posted on January 15th, 2008 by McFleece
David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution writes today that lefty Chuck James revealed that he spent the winter rehabbing his pitching shoulder. Apparently, James was diagnosed with a slight tear in the rotator cuff of his pitching shoulder after the 2007 campaign.
This is interesting because James’ name was mentioned in a few rumors around the Winter Meetings […]
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Posted on January 14th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to the Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Orioles continue to look at Octavio Dotel to fill their closer’s void in the 2008. Their initial interest was reported by the Sun and relayed here at the Factor on December 18th. The injury prone Dotel would fit right in with a bullpen featuring Danys Baez & Chris Ray; both […]
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Posted on January 11th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Mychael Urban at MLB.com, the Oakland Athletics signed OF Emil Brown to a 1-year contract. The financial terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Brown, a former A’s draft pick in 1994, has spent the last 3 seasons playing for the Kansas City Royals. In 2007, he hit a dismal .257 with 6 HR’s […]
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Posted on January 10th, 2008 by McFleece
It’s not just the Brewers that are taking a close look at Mike Cameron. Add the New York Yankees to the Cameron chase, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Rosenthal reports that the Yankees could sign Cameron even if current centerfielder Melky Cabrera is not dealt for Johan Santana. A deal would probably be for two years, in order […]
Filed under: Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates | 4 Comments »
Posted on January 9th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
Prior to 2007, the Kansas City Royals dished out the largest contract in club history (actually, tied for a previous contract given to 1B Mike Sweeny) to starting pitcher Gil Meche. The deal was for 5 years, worth $55 million. At the time of the deal, this was seen as another club giving a mediocre […]
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Posted on January 4th, 2008 by The Biscuit
“And starting for your Kansas City Royals is Hideo Nomo!”
Could it be? Perhaps. According to the Kansas City Star, Dayton Moore has signed Hideo Nomo to a minor league deal, which includes an invite to big league spring training.
Nomo, now 39 years old, hasn’t pitched since 2005 when he had a brief stint with the […]
Filed under: Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to Impacto Deportivo, The Kansas City Royals could be closing in on free agent pitcher Bartolo Colon.
Colon is coming off injury plagued 2006 & 2007 seasons, just two years removed from his CY Young award winning campaign in 2005 (where he went 21-8). He managed just 10 starts for the Angels in 2006, and 18 for the […]
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Posted on December 27th, 2007 by Mr. Fleece
According to MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals and free agent catcher Miguel Olivo have come to terms on a 1-year deal, with a mutual option for 2009. Terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed.
Olivo, 29, hit .237 with 16 HR and 60 RBI for the Florida Marlins in 2007. He has a strong […]
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Posted on December 19th, 2007 by Old Navy King
According to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, the Kansas City Royals have signed lefty reliever Ron Mahay to a 2-year deal, worth a reported $8 million, pending a physical. Mahay apparently turned down 3-year offers from other teams, and took a higher annual salary from the Royals instead. Seems to be becoming a theme for players […]
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Posted on December 16th, 2007 by McFleece
Tomorrow is a huge day for for former right handed pitching phenom Kris Benson. The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo reports that the former Pirate, Met and Oriole will be throwing in Phoenix in front of scouts for up to ten MLB teams. Those teams include the Rockies, Phillies, Royals, Yankees, and Dodgers.
Benson missed all of 2007 due to rotator […]
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Posted on December 15th, 2007 by Old Navy King
Update: Kuroda signed for 3 years, $35.3 million.
As per Tony Jackson of The L.A. Daily Times, the Dodgers have finally inked Japanese right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. The deal is for 3 years, and is reported to be between $36-40 million.
As we reported here at Fleece Factor last night, the Dodgers were very close to a deal, and […]
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Posted on December 14th, 2007 by Old Navy King
According to MLB.com, the Los Angeles Dogers are moving closer to signing Japanese right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. If you think you’ve heard this before, you have! In fact, about a week ago he was all but “signed” with the Dodgers. But it appears that may actually become a reality in the very near future.
One of his […]
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Posted on December 14th, 2007 by Old Navy King
As per MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals have traded P Billy Buckner to the Arizona Diamondbacks for INF Alberto Callaspo. Callaspo, 24, was the D-Backs Minor League Player of the Year in 2006, when he hit .337 with 9 HR’s, 68 RBI and 93 runs scored in 114 games with Tuscon. He also had 24 […]
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Posted on December 12th, 2007 by McFleece
As usual, Ken Rosenthal has a bag full of good MLB rumors today. Let’s look:
The Cubs are still pursuing O’s second baseman Brian Roberts. But Baltimore owner Peter Angelos’ love for Roberts may veto any trade - unless Chicago accepts getting fleeced. (Rich Hill? Sean Gallagher?)
Going against previous reports, Rosenthal says that Hiroki Kuroda has not yet signed with […]
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Posted on December 7th, 2007 by McFleece
After inking cheating outfielder Jose Guillen to a relatively reasonable 3 year, $36M contract, the Kansas City Royals suddenly find themselves with an abundance of capable outfielders, and may have the liberty to try and use one of them to fleece a team in need.
Take a look at the outfielders on the Royals depth chart […]
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