Matt Lindstrom

The Baltimore Orioles have traded right-handed pitcher Jeremy  Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports. “Jeremy is excited to join the Rockies, and I see this as a positive result for all parties,” Guthrie’s agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, said in a statement. “Negotiations with the [...]

According to Tracy Ringolsby of Fox Sports, the Minnesota Twins are keeping an eye on the Colorado Rockies bullpen. The Twins are in need of bullpen help if they want to have a chance at contending. They have been looking at relievers Matt Lindstrom, Matt Belisle, and Huston Street. The Rockies have shown interest in Kevin [...]

Last week, we took a look at the offseason rankings for the American League. Today, we tackle the National League. 1. Colorado Rockies: The Rockies locked up some of their important core players this offsesason. They signed Jorge de la Rosa (two-year deal), Troy Tulowitzki (seven-year deal) and Carlos Gonzalez (seven-year deal) as well. Besides that, [...]

The Colorado Rockies have reached a two-year contract with right-handed reliever Matt Liindstrom, according to a team announcement on Monday. The contract allows both parties to avoid the arbitration process. The Denver Post reports that the pitcher will make $2.8 million in 2011, $3.6 million in 2012 and he has a club option for 2013 at [...]

According to MLB.com’s Thomas Harding, the Colorado Rockies have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Lindstrom from the Houston Astros. Carrie Muskat of MLB.com adds that the Astros received left-handed pitcher Wes Musick and right-handed pitcher Jonnathan Aristil. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported earlier on Twitter that the Astros were working hard on a trade involving Lindstrom. The Astros acquired [...]

In a Tweet by ESPN’s Buster Olney, he mentions the Houston Astros are working hard on a possible trade involving right-handed pitcher Matt Lindstrom. The Astros acquired Lindstrom from the Florida Marlins in December 2009 for right-handed pitcher Robert Bono and infielder Luis Bryan. Lindstrom, 30, was 2-5 with 23 saves and a 4.39 ERA in 58 [...]

Tuesday afternoon PRO Rumors: Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte, will make his Major League Spring Training debut today for the New York Yankees versus the Atlanta Braves. (Anthony DiComo, MLB.com) The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says that Jaime Garcia will be the Cardinal’s fifth starter over Kyle McClellan. T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com says that Texas Rangers have no interest in the [...]

Happy Thursday! Spring Training is starting and I can almost see the weekend. PRO Rumors will help you get through the next two days. David O’Brien of The Atlanta Journal Constitution said that 20 year old Jason Heyward made a huge impact with his teammates in the Braves’ Grapefruit League opener. “Everybody knows he belongs. He’s [...]

Here is a running list of players who avoided arbitration on Tuesday. All deals are for one-year unless noted: Arizona Diamondbacks: Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Stephen Drew agreed on a one-year contract worth $3.4 million. Baltimore Orioles: Spencer Fordin of MLB.com reports that Luke Scott signed a one-year $4.05 contract with the Orioles. Boston Red Sox: [...]

Here’s a quick review of what tangible accomplishments each team made during the Winter Baseball Meetings 2009.  We can spend all day and re-hash all the rumors, but in the big picture rumors don’t win World Series Titles.  I’ll focus on the more important transactions.  I’ll stay away from the minor players and smaller transactions.  [...]