LittleHurt05 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 29, 2011 -> 08:30 AM) Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Sources: Broxton to #Royals on 1-year deal, pending physical. Creates options with Soria: Start him, trade him, keep him at closer. #MLB Good move for the White Sox. If Broxton comes in to relieve Chen, it will actually give the Sox a chance to score some runs and win the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 jcrasnick Jerry Crasnick The #Mets, #Rangers and #Rays were Broxton's most ardent pursuers after KC. The #Reds and #Twins never even asked to see medicals Broxton's contract terms weren't available, but he was seeking a deal in the $4-6 million range, including incentives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wonder what that physical includes. If he's healthy that's the kin of move that could win this division for them if they can add 1 more starting pitcher. Did he sped a lot of time on the dl last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 jonmorosi Jon Morosi #Tigers sign Ramon Santiago to two-year deal. Not clear yet how that impacts leadoff/2B/3B search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_m...radar_too113011 by Phil Mackey 1500ESPN.com With the winter meetings just a few days away, the Minnesota Twins' priority list includes finding a new closer and filling a void in right field, although the possibility remains that those positions could still be filled by the incumbents. In an interview with 1500 ESPN's "Talkin' Twins" show on Wednesday night, manager Ron Gardenhire reiterated the team's interest in bringing back free agents Michael Cuddyer and Matt Capps. "There's been offers out there," Gardenhire said about the Twins' current crop of free agents, which also includes outfielder Jason Kubel. "Both sides are talking, especially with Cuddyer. I know we're making a mad effort to sign him. We'd love to have Kubel back too. Whether we can get them both back or not, I'm not real sure on the budget right now." Regarding Capps, Gardenhire said, "We're still trying to work on (signing) him. I know a lot of people were frustrated with him, but he's just a great teammate and good pitcher. He pitched through pain last year and pitched hurt, and we think the guy can get people out." Cuddyer was thought to be a high priority for the Phillies earlier this offseason, as the 32-year-old outfielder visited Philadelphia in early-November to meet with manager Charlie Manuel and other team officials. But things have been quiet on the Cuddyer front ever since. Capps was recently demoted from a Type-A to a Type-B free agent, along with a handful of other relievers, as part of a system alteration that coincided with Major League Baseball's new collective bargaining agreement. As a result, the team that signs him will no longer be forced to give up a draft pick. And if he were to sign with a team other than the Twins, the Twins would then receive a sandwich pick between the first and second rounds. In essence, if the Twins feel like they can find a closer -- or another late-inning reliever -- of similar or better value to Capps, they could let Capps sign elsewhere and collect a draft pick. Instead, all signs point toward the Twins having legitimate interest in bringing back Capps, who sputtered to a 4.25 ERA last season with only 34 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings. Gardenhire said forearm and wrist soreness played a role in Capps' performance all season. "He was getting treatment," Gardenhire said. "But he's also a guy that never complains and says, 'I'm fine, I'll do the best I can, I'll give you what I need.' And he did that. And you could see it. He was down underneath the ball an awful lot and his slider was flat across the top, and that was because he couldn't stay on top, because he had that pain and he had to get to a slot to where he could throw the ball with as little pain as possible. ... "He scuffled, and no one was more frustrated than him, but I'm telling you, the guy's a class act, and he's the kind of player you like to have around. I know he didn't do well, and I know people got frustrated with him, but he's a class act." Pitch F/X data indicates Capps' fastball velocity dipped slightly from 2010 to the end of 2011, and his fastball didn't have as much horizontal movement either. Pitch F/X also showed Capps' slider movement was a bit more sporadic near the end of 2011 than it was two seasons ago. "I don't know what's going to happen," Gardenhire added. "I don't know if we're going to be able to sign him, but he takes the ball, he'll give you everything he has, and those are the types of people you like to have around." Twins still looking at starters When asked if all five of his 2012 starting pitchers were on the current roster, Gardenhire said, "no, not necessarily." "We're searching. You saw what happened. You lose 99 games, nothing's a given. That's what we did last year. Injuries, it doesn't matter. We lost 99 games, and that's not acceptable. It's not acceptable to the fans, not acceptable to me and my coaching staff, and not acceptable to players I would hope... We're going into spring training, and people are going to have to fight for their jobs. And the more starting pitching we can bring in the better it's going to make our club." Mauer and Morneau as bonus additions? Gardenhire said he's kept tabs on Joe Mauer's offseason from afar, but that he keeps in touch more frequently with Justin Morneau, who underwent surgeries in September on his left wrist, right foot and left knee. Not to mention the neck surgery he underwent in June and the concussion -- another one -- he sustained in late-August. "He's going back and forth with the doctors trying to get clearance," Gardenhire said. "And that's one of the things that Terry (Ryan) and I talked about, making sure before we get too deep into this (offseason), what we're going to do with Morneau, where he's going to play, if it's DH or first base. Morneau has to eventually tell us what's right for him, or I'll make the decision for him and we'll go from there. If he can't decide, I'm going to put -- and we talk to the doctors, and they give me some information that I think the best thing for him to do is DH and protect him as much as we can, then that's what we would do. ... "One of the things that was said early in the winter was, you know what? Let's act like going into winter that we don't have Morneau and we don't have Mauer, and let's build a baseball team so we can win. I think that's a pretty good idea. If we have those guys back on the field, which I believe we will... we'll have a heck of a baseball team." Of course, winning 90 games even with a healthy Mauer and Morneau could be a difficult task in 2012. If there's a way to win 90 without them, the Twins will have to add a lot more than Jamey Carroll and Ryan Doumit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I would be happy if the Twins began 2012 with Matt Capps as their closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 JeffPassan Jeff Passan I'm told the Royals fired Frank White because team thought he was too critical. To fire him is bad. To fire him for that is unconscionable. DKnobler DKnobler Royals announce Frank White will not be on be on their TV broadcasts in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman #royals, who've already added 2 pitchers, talking trades for starters. In on gio gonzalez, others. Wil myers coveted by others 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply That would be pretty neat if the Royals got Gio. All they need is some pitching and they become pretty scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Dec 5, 2011 -> 12:57 PM) SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman #royals, who've already added 2 pitchers, talking trades for starters. In on gio gonzalez, others. Wil myers coveted by others 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply That would be pretty neat if the Royals got Gio. All they need is some pitching and they become pretty scary. Their bullpen could be one of the best in baseball if Broxton is even semi-competent next year. SP is their problem. But yeah, Gio would look mighty good heading their rotation. Price will be steep as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 jaysonst Jayson Stark Exec who spoke with #Twins says they've asked #Rangers about David Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman Casey kotchman on #indians radar. Said to be looking at every 1b not named prince or albert. Could do OF instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 jonmorosi Jon Morosi Sources confirm Matt Capps to #Twins for one year w option at $4.75M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Kevin Slowey to the Rockies for PTBNL. Man, I don't understand the Twinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2011 -> 07:54 AM) jonmorosi Jon Morosi Sources confirm Matt Capps to #Twins for one year w option at $4.75M. Sweet, good news for the rest of the AL Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman #twins talking to willingham as alternative plan to cuddyer. #twins offered cuddyer $25M, 3 yrs but he hasn't taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 susanslusser Susan Slusser I have had it confirmed that the #Tigers are trying to make a strong push for Gio Gonzalez. #Athletics 18 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply Retweeted by jonmorosi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 DKnobler DKnobler Tigers asked on Gio, did not like price. Offer had to start with Turner, and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman octavio dotel is in agreement on deal for 1 yr and option with #tigers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 JoeCStrib JoeChristensen Also, #Twins officials describe latest overture to Cuddyer as a final offer, without specifically using those words: jonmorosi Jon Morosi #Twins feeling some confidence they will end up with either Michael Cuddyer or Josh Willingham, source says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Sounds like Willingham to the Twins. Good, rather not have to face Cuddyer 18 games (however, I could see the Indians being interested in him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 13, 2011 -> 04:57 PM) Sounds like Willingham to the Twins. Good, rather not have to face Cuddyer 18 games (however, I could see the Indians being interested in him). That's a good signing, I think Willingham's a bit underrated as a power hitter. That being said, he is doing himself no favors with his choice of home park, first Oakland, now Target field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 14, 2011 -> 12:03 AM) That's a good signing, I think Willingham's a bit underrated as a power hitter. That being said, he is doing himself no favors with his choice of home park, first Oakland, now Target field. Don't forget coming from Florida as well and then playing for Nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I am a big Cuddy fan....so it kind of stinks. but the money is probably a little too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 13, 2011 -> 05:03 PM) That's a good signing, I think Willingham's a bit underrated as a power hitter. That being said, he is doing himself no favors with his choice of home park, first Oakland, now Target field. If it means Cuddyer is gone, I am fine with Twins signing Josh. Less prone to clutch or seeing eye singles in the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 jcrasnick Jerry Crasnick Willingham can make an additional $1M in the 3rd year if he surpasses 525 plate appearances in the 2nd year. #Twins Josh Willingham has passed physical and agreed to 3-year, guaranteed $21M contract w/ #Twins. Will be announced today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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