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July 15, 2009
Strasburg and Nats nowhere so far
Oh, those Nationals. Added into a notebook here is word that in the Stephen Strasburg negotiations, absolutely nothing has occurred, minus the standard minor league contract offer.
The Nats, however, contend that they've spoken with Scott Boras but haven't been able to set up a meeting to discuss negotiations.
How could this possibly end poorly?
Oh, those Nationals. Added into a notebook here is word that in the Stephen Strasburg negotiations, absolutely nothing has occurred, minus the standard minor league contract offer.
The Nats, however, contend that they've spoken with Scott Boras but haven't been able to set up a meeting to discuss negotiations.
How could this possibly end poorly?
Yanks, Red Sox to bid on Chapman
While Stephen Strasburg remains firmly property of the Nats for now, he can only watch as a bidding war is ignited between all of baseball's top spenders for Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman.
Latest out of New York is that when Chapman becomes eligible for bids, all the usual suspects -- think the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets -- will be involved. The Yankees in particular seem geared up to win this battle. And they've won them before with defectors like Orlando Hernandez and Jose Contreras.
While Stephen Strasburg remains firmly property of the Nats for now, he can only watch as a bidding war is ignited between all of baseball's top spenders for Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman.
Latest out of New York is that when Chapman becomes eligible for bids, all the usual suspects -- think the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets -- will be involved. The Yankees in particular seem geared up to win this battle. And they've won them before with defectors like Orlando Hernandez and Jose Contreras.
Bay and Boston to the table?
Word out of Boston last night is that there's no real sense of urgency surrounding Jason Bay's impending free-agent status.
But, as the Boston Herald notes, "With the sides where they were in spring training -- the Red Sox offering $10 million to $11 million annually and Bay seeking $14 million to $15 million -- the clock is ticking on a deal being reached before the end of the season."
Buster Olney told us last week that Bay's deal is significant, because it should help set the market for some other deals, such as Matt Holliday, Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and others.
Word out of Boston last night is that there's no real sense of urgency surrounding Jason Bay's impending free-agent status.
But, as the Boston Herald notes, "With the sides where they were in spring training -- the Red Sox offering $10 million to $11 million annually and Bay seeking $14 million to $15 million -- the clock is ticking on a deal being reached before the end of the season."
Buster Olney told us last week that Bay's deal is significant, because it should help set the market for some other deals, such as Matt Holliday, Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and others.
Halladay resigned to trade
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports from the All-Star Game that Roy Halladay is sounding more and more like an ex-Blue Jay. That said, talks were pretty quiet surrounding the game.
Yesterday we heard the Angels have moved into the lead for Halladay's services. Meanwhile, in St. Louis, Halladay was something of a recruiting target.
White Sox starter Mark Buehrle dismissed the idea to some degree, but Cubs starter Ted Lilly couldn't help but gush a little about the thought of the Doc on Chicago's North Side.
That's all nice, but as ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney has reported, no deal appears close thus far. ESPN Insider's Keith Law stated yesterday that the Blue Jays are asking for three high-level prospects, a massive sum for any player. We'll update more throughout the day.
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports from the All-Star Game that Roy Halladay is sounding more and more like an ex-Blue Jay. That said, talks were pretty quiet surrounding the game.
Yesterday we heard the Angels have moved into the lead for Halladay's services. Meanwhile, in St. Louis, Halladay was something of a recruiting target.
White Sox starter Mark Buehrle dismissed the idea to some degree, but Cubs starter Ted Lilly couldn't help but gush a little about the thought of the Doc on Chicago's North Side.
That's all nice, but as ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney has reported, no deal appears close thus far. ESPN Insider's Keith Law stated yesterday that the Blue Jays are asking for three high-level prospects, a massive sum for any player. We'll update more throughout the day.
Giants cautiously eye bats
Tim Lincecum hears that the Giants are buyers, but is concerned it'll mess up team chemistry. "Right now, I think we're really meshing well with the team we have. To make significant movement like that [for a big bat], it might mess up the chemistry of the team."
Last week, GM Brian Sabean said: "The flip side of that is we haven't been to the playoffs since 2003, we've had four losing seasons, and do you want to, I don't want to say 'waste,' but do you want to forgo an opportunity?
"Because of our pitching staff, anything could happen possibly if we get in."
Tim Lincecum hears that the Giants are buyers, but is concerned it'll mess up team chemistry. "Right now, I think we're really meshing well with the team we have. To make significant movement like that [for a big bat], it might mess up the chemistry of the team."
Last week, GM Brian Sabean said: "The flip side of that is we haven't been to the playoffs since 2003, we've had four losing seasons, and do you want to, I don't want to say 'waste,' but do you want to forgo an opportunity?
"Because of our pitching staff, anything could happen possibly if we get in."
Courtesy of ESPN Insider Rumors
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