Kurt Suzuki

According to a source close to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, there is a strong possibility that A’s first baseman Daric Barton may be extended very soon with the potential deal going through 2014 season. The A’s are lining up to keep their young team together for a long time.  Yesterday it was reported that [...]

While there’s no evidence that 2010 National League Rookie of the Year Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants are talking about a long-term deal, it wouldn’t be surprising if Posey’s representatives are at least thinking about what could happen.  Posey is not eligible for aribitration until the after the 2012 season, and if he [...]

Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics signed left-handed pitcher Brett Anderson and catcher Kurt Suzuki to long-term deals to ensure the organization’s youth would be around during their prime years. However, the A’s have an ever-growing list of young talent that needs to be signed before the teams with the larger check books can get [...]

The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo says the Red Sox have spoken with free-agent-to-be, Victor Martinez , regarding a two-year contract. Carfardo suggests that the Sox are trying to throw something out there to let him know that they want him, and keep him away from free agency. Last month, Cafardo said that there have been preliminary [...]

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Athletics and catcher Kurt Suzuki have agreed to a four-year contract extension. The deal is for $16.25 million guaranteed, and it could reach $25-26 million if option for 2014 vests. The option will vest with games played (Suzuki must play just under 120 games for [...]

Peter Gammon of the MLB Network said (via Twitter), “Arizona called Friday trying to get Red Sox to take Chris Snyder.” Snyder and the Red Sox have been mentioned in the same breath before.Last month, Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe said Snyder was on Boston’s radar. The Red Sox may lose Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek [...]

Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle says the Oakland A’s and the agent of catcher Kurt Suzuki, Dan Horwits, are discussing a multi-year deal. A’s GM Billy Beane says nothing is imminent, but the team is optimistic that something is done at some point. Earlier this month, Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe said the [...]

Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe says Oakland Athletics’ catcher Kurt Suzuki will likely be the Boston Red Sox top target in the off season. Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Snyder and Colorado Rockies Chris Iannetta are also on the radar, but Cafardo says that Suzuki will be a better fit. Cafardo cites Suzuki’s combination of offense and [...]

Here are a few links to follow on Friday evening: The Los Angeles Angels could trade catcher Mike Napoli. ESPN Los Angeles says that Napoli “might garner the most talent in return and moving him would save the angels $3.6 million in salary.” The Angels currently have three catchers on their roster: Napoli, Jeff Mathis and [...]

According to a team press release, the Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with all 29 pre-arbitration players on their 40-man roster with one-year contracts. Some notable names on the list include closer Andrew Bailey, and pitchers Trevor Cahill, Brett Anderson, Dallas Braden and Gio Gonzalez. Here’s the complete list: Brett Anderson, Andrew Bailey, Daric Barton, Jerry [...]