Relief pitcher Taylor Buchholz plans to skip the 2012 baseball season, his agent, David Pasti tells ESPNNewYork.com (as reported by Adam Rubin).
The New York Mets granted him free agency after the 2011 season. Buchholz and the Mets announced last summer that the pitcher was dealing with emotional issues.
“If he signs with anyone, it would be [...]
01/30/12
New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson had a 20-minute chat with Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com. Here’s the transcript:
If unsettled, you will exchange arbitration figures on Jan. 18 with R.A. Dickey, Mike Pelfrey and Angel Pagan. Do you expect any of those contracts to be done before then?
“Those are still in negotiation. And I think [...]
01/10/11
The New York Mets have signed pitchers Chris Capuano and Taylor Buchholz to one-year deals according to the New York Posts’ Mike Puma.
ESPN’s Adam Rubin reports that Buchholz will make $600,000 in base salary while Capuano will make $1.5 million base plus incentives.
Capuano, 32, was 4-4 with a 4.64 ERA in 24 games, nine as [...]
01/04/11
According to a team press release, the Boston Red Sox have claimed reliever Taylor Buchholz off of waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays claimed the right-handed pitcher from the Colorado Rockies in September.
Buccholz missed the 2009 season due to Tommy John surgery. He never regained his form from his stunning 2008 [...]
11/15/10
The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed pitcher Taylor Buchholz off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, according to a team press release. The Rockies designated Bucholz for assignment on Tuesday.
Buccholz missed the 2009 season due to Tommy John surgery. He never regained his form from his stunning 2008 season when he went 6-6 with [...]
09/09/10
The Denver Posts’ Troy E. Renck tweets that the Colorado Rockies have designated right-handed pitcher Taylor Buchholz for assignment. The move was made to accommodate catcher Paul Phillips on the 40-man roster.
Buccholz missed the 2009 season due to Tommy John surgery. He never regained his form from his stunning 2008 season when he went 6-6 [...]
09/07/10
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, free agent relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow and the Florida Marlins have agreed to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.
The Rockies and Dodgers were making a strong push for Turnbow. The Rockies are in need of a reliever until Taylor Buchholz returns in June from Tommy [...]
01/29/10
Update 1/25 22:14: According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Turnbow is expected to make a decision within 48 hours. Turnbow recently had a workout that 20 teams attended. In addition to Turnbow, the Rockies have expressed interest in Eric Gagne.
1/17 10:09: Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Colorado Rockies attended former Milwaukee [...]
01/26/10
I’m going to do my best and list as many players that have avoided going into arbitration by signing a new contract in last week or two. All salaries are for one-year unless noted.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Conor Jackson ($3.1 million)
Atlanta Braves: Melky Cabrera ($3.1 million)
Boston Red Sox: Hideki Okajima ($2.75 million)
Colorado Rockies: Clint Barmes ($3.325 million), [...]
01/16/10
The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration with three players: left-handed pitcher Jorge de la Rosa, second baseman Clint Barmes and right-handed reliever Taylor Buchholz.
Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post reports that Jorge De La Rosa avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.6 million deal. de la Rosa, 29 in April, was 16-9 with a [...]
01/15/10