Odds and Ends: Ponson, Inge, Papelbon
Let’s round up some Monday morning links. The Cardinals are taking another look at Sidney Ponson. Insert your own punchline in the comments. Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun could see the O’s making...
View ArticleOdds and Ends: Johnson, Ponson, Nady
Ever lose a contact in the bathroom and scour for it for hours? That was my morning. Good times. On to the links. Friend of MLBTR Susan Slusser notes that the Giants had two scouts watching the A’s...
View ArticleOdds and Ends: Dan Johnson, Baldelli, Soria
Let’s round up some linkage. Last Thursday I appeared on WVOX 1460 out of New York with Russell Mafes. You can download the file here (it’s about 12 mb and 16 minutes long). Jim Hendry is very candid...
View ArticleDecision On Johnson Could Come This Week
There just doesn’t seem to be a spot in Oakland for Dan Johnson. Once seen as a solution at first base, ineffectiveness and injuries have slowed him down a bit. While the 28-year-old still has some...
View ArticleGiants Interested In Nick Johnson?
Henry Schulman at The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Giants GM Brian Sabean is seeking a left-handed hitting 1B to complement the aging Rich Aurilia, and lists Nick Johnson and the Braves’ Scott...
View ArticleDan Johnson Designated
THURSDAY, 10:00am: The Giants have no interest in Johnson, according to Henry Schulman. WEDNEDAY, 3:11pm: As expected, Johnson was designated for assignment today. 11:14am: Susan Slusser believes first...
View ArticleRays Claim Dan Johnson
According to Susan Slusser, the Rays have claimed first baseman Dan Johnson off waivers. She expects him to put in time at DH while Cliff Floyd is out for the next month or so. Johnson moves from...
View ArticleOdds and Ends: Tejada, Howard, Johnson
Couple more odds and ends this evening… Orioles executive VP Mike Flanagan admitted he wouldn’t have signed Miguel Tejada to a six-year deal if he knew the shortstop’s proper age. But he still...
View ArticleBaseball Blogs Weigh In: Johnson, Bonds, Piazza
So far during the 2008 regular season, 28 players have either been DFA’d or released. At the same point last year, that list only included 14 players. In the past four seasons, only 2006 (22) had more...
View ArticleDan Johnson Clears Waivers
FRIDAY: No one wanted Johnson; he cleared waivers and will head to Triple A Durham. WEDNESDAY: That was quick – Dan Johnson‘s time with the Rays is up. He’s been designated for assignment in the wake...
View ArticleOdds and Ends: Wilson, Bautista, Hairston
Linkage for Friday… The AP explains how C.C. Sabathia will be paid $9.5MM before throwing a pitch for the Yankees. The D’Backs signed lefty Travis Blackley. Dan Johnson is headed to Japan. The...
View ArticleOdds and Ends: Redding, Turnbow, Looper
Links for Saturday… RotoAuthority looks at projections for Chris Davis. 35 home runs next year? Bill Madden suggests Paul Kinzer screwed up in both the Rafael Furcal and Francisco Rodriguez...
View ArticleOdds And Ends: Johnson, Bloomquist, Smoltz
Links for Saturday: We knew Dan Johnson was heading to Japan, but now it’s official. He’ll play for the Yokohama BayStars and earn $1.5MM in 2009. Rob Neyer writes that the Willie Bloomquist signing...
View ArticleRays Sign Dan Johnson
The Rays signed first baseman Dan Johnson to a one-year, Major League deal worth $500K, writes Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. The Rays sold Johnson's rights to the Yokohama BayStars about a...
View ArticleOdds & Ends: Padron, Washburn, Moeller, Chapman
Links for Tuesday… I joined Jeff & Jeff on KNFS 590 St. Louis today; click here to listen to audio. Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald tweets that the Red Sox signed 22-year-old Cuban outfielder Jorge...
View ArticleBlalock To Join Rays Today
2:31pm: Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman confirmed the promotion of Blalock in a blog post by Topkin. Friedman insists that the move has nothing to do with Blalock's contract situation...
View ArticleRays Rumors: Howell, Johnson, Bartlett
The latest on the Rays, who are looking to re-build their bullpen and acquire a hitter or two: The Rays have progressed toward a deal with J.P. Howell, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg...
View ArticleRays Notes: Bullpen, First Base, DH
The Rays find themselves in a difficult position as the 2011 season approaches. Forced to cut payroll, they've lost Carlos Pena, Carl Crawford, (presumably) Rafael Soriano, and most of their bullpen to...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Brown, Padres, Johnson
On this date in 1919, Babe Ruth hit his first career grand slam to help the Red Sox beat the Browns. Oh yeah, and he pitched a complete game. Here’s the latest from around the league on the anniversary...
View ArticleDan Johnson Clears Waivers
TUESDAY: Johnson cleared waivers and accepted a Triple-A assignment, reports Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. FRIDAY: The Rays have designated Dan Johnson for assignment according to a team...
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