MLB TRADE RUMORS Archives - Page 3 of 6

Opinion: Was signing Elvis Andrus long-term a mistake?

Nov 19, 2014

American League, American League West, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

In 2013, the Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus signed a 8yr/$120M extension. The right-handed hitter hit .271, 67 RBI, with a 157 games played in 2013. The twenty-six year old played unacceptably last season...

MLB News: Tigers exercise $5.4M option on C Alex Avila

Baseball Essential

Nov 17, 2014

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Headlines

The Detroit Tigers have exercised the $5.4 million option on catcher Alex Avila for the 2015 season. Avila fell 43 plate appearances short of a $100,000 bonus for next season. "I'm happy they did (pick up th...

Cole Hamels wants to be traded this winter

Baseball Essential

Nov 13, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

The Philadelphia Phillies left-hander, Cole Hamels, would welcome a trade this winter, reported Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. "He was neutral when I talked to him," Phillies general manager Ruben Amar...

Braves intend to move current catcher Evan Gattis to left field

Baseball Essential

Nov 12, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, National League, National League East

After shooting down rumors that the team was aggressively shopping Evan Gattis, Braves president John Hart said the team is making efforts to move him to left field. It looks like the only move they will be mak...

Cubs in talks with Nationals to acquire Jordan Zimmermann?

Baseball Essential

Nov 12, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League Central, National League East, Rumors, Washington Nationals

The Chicago Cubs are attempting to bring in Washington Nationals' starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Washington, like other teams, are looking for one o...

MLB Rumors: Stanton’s trade talk takes a leap in the Marlins favor

Baseball Essential

Nov 11, 2014

Headlines, Miami Marlins

On Tuesday, it was announced by Andy Martino that the Miami Marlins have not gotten calls from other teams regarding superstar Giancarlo Stanton. The slugger's name has been in trade talk for about a year now b...

Jimmy Rollins blocked potential deal to Mets

Baseball Essential

Nov 11, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

The Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, Jimmy Rollins, blocked a potential trade to the New York Mets, reports ESPN's Adam Rubin. Rollins has full no-trade protection in his contract. He made the choice to exer...

MLB Trade Rumors: Royals have had discussions about Phillies’ Ryan Howard

Baseball Essential

Nov 11, 2014

American League, American League Central, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Kansas City Royals have internally discussed acquiring Ryan Howard, if the Philadelphia Phillies are willing to play for the bulk of his remaining $60-million contr...

MLB Rumors: Braves aggressively shopping Evan Gattis to AL teams

Baseball Essential

Nov 10, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, National League, National League East, Rumors

Another Atlanta Braves catcher could be headed to the American League this offseason. That catcher being Evan Gattis, according to Joel Sherman. Word is #Braves pushing Gattis hard. AL teams interested since h...

Dodgers Aggressively Trying To Move Kemp, Crawford or Ethier

Baseball Essential

Nov 9, 2014

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Rumors

According to Ken Rosenthal from FOX Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are aggressively trying to move Matt Kemp, Carl Crawford or Andre Either. They are willing to include anything from no money to significant mo...

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