A source close to Jayson Stark of ESPN says that it’s “highly doubtful” Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee will waive his full no-trade to okay any deal at this stage.
It was reported earlier by Bob Nightengale of USA Today that the Texas Rangers are taking a close look at Lee. The Rangers are in [...]
07/26/10
The Texas Rangers are still looking for a right-handed hitting first baseman, despite being held to strict financial parameters. Possible candidates for the Rangers include Florida Marlins’ Jorge Cantu and Wes Helms, Boston Red Sox Mike Lowell and Baltimore Orioles Ty Wigginton, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.
“For quite some time, we have been looking [...]
07/21/10
Tom Singer of MLB.com talks about 16 players that could benefit from a change of scenery via the July 31st non-waiver Trade Deadline. He’s dubbed them the Bittersweet 16:
Mike Lowell, Boston Red Sox
No revelations here for the Prisoner of Yawkey Way. He was ticketed out of town when Boston signed free agent Adrian Beltre, [...]
07/20/10
Here’s the second division in a series of six where we look at the buyers and sellers. In case you missed it, yesterday we had the Nationals League West buyers and sellers.
The Rangers and the Angels are two teams still in the race, so expect them to add to their rosters. Texas has already shown [...]
07/16/10
According to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com, the Texas Rangers have a strong interest in Chicago Cubs’ outfielder Xavier Nady.
Nady signed a one-year $3.3 million deal this past off season and in addition to his outfield experience, he has some experience at first base. Nady has played 90 games at first base throughout his MLB career, [...]
07/10/10
Left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee, reliever Mark Lowe and $2.5 million and cash has been traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Justin Smoak and right-handed pitcher Blake Beavan, right-handed pitcher Josh Lueke and second baseman Matt Lawson from Double-A Frisco.
The deal between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners was [...]
07/09/10
Here are a few Cliff Lee Rumors to follow for Thursday:
With Jake Peavy likely out for the year, Scott Merkin of MLB.com says the Chicago White Sox could pursue Lee. Sounds familiar? PRO Rumors talked about this scenario yesterday.
Mark Sheldon of MLB.com says no formal proposals have been exchanged between the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle [...]
07/09/10
Industry sources close to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com says trade discussions between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners are “heating up” over Cliff Lee, but there is nothing imminent.
Club officials of the Rangers have acknowledged that GM Jon Daniels has been working hard to find a way to acquire the left-handed starter. The Rangers [...]
07/08/10
Buster Olney of ESPN tweets this today:
SEA continues to look for big bat potential in a Lee deal, and 2 guys fit the description:Justin Smoak of TEX and Yonder Alonso of the Reds.
The Mariners have made it very public that they are interested in young and extremely talented players that will be Major League ready [...]
07/03/10
FOX Sports did a piece on potential moves for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Here’s the skinny:
Adam Dunn, 1B: The Texas Rangers could use a more experienced first baseman than rookie Justin Smoak.
Kelly Johnson, 2B: He could be a super-utility man for a contender. The Mets could be a destination for Johnson if the price drops.
Stephen [...]
06/24/10