Here are Wednesday’s hot stove rumors to follow while the GM’s duke it out in Dallas:
– The Houston Astros have hired Jeff Luhnow as their new general manager. (Brian McTaggart, MLB.com)
– The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Ross Ohlendorf. (Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com)
– John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle says the Giants are out [...]
12/08/11
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to add some depth and eperience to the short stop position. According to John Gambadoro of 620 KTAR, they have talked to the Reds about Edgar Renteria.
Since Stephen Drew’s injury, the team has been using Willie Bloomquist as their everyday short stop and Cody Ransom in a backup role, but [...]
08/18/11
As baseball fans, all of us have experienced moments that are carved into our memories. No matter how hard we try, or how much time goes by, we will never forget these memories.
Sometimes, remembering these past events may not be a good thing. I can remember like it was yesterday the last time my favorite team (in [...]
07/15/11
5. Washington Nationals: They signed Jayson Werth to a monster contract, acquired Tom Gorzelanny from the Cubs, added some veteran help with Jerry Hairston Jr., Alex Cora (back-up infielder) and Todd Coffey (bullpen arm) and signed power left-handed hitter Adam LaRoche. They might not be contenders for the 2011 season, but with a healthy Stephen [...]
02/22/11
The Cincinnati Reds have officially announced the signing of short stop Edgar Renteria according to the team’s official Twitter account.
Renteria agreed on a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Reds on January 7, 2011. The deal will include $900,000 in performance bonuses.
The San Francisco Giants offered Renteria a $1 million contract offer, but given his [...]
01/10/11
According to newspaper “El Heraldo” from Brranquilla, Colombia, the 2010 World Series MVP Edgar Renteria has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The deal will be for $2.1 million guaranteed and $900,000 in performance bonuses according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Renteria told ESPNDeportes that he will go to Cincinnati on Monday [...]
01/07/11
In an article by John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, he says it’s believed that the Reds have an offer on the table to free agent infielder Edgar Renteria.
Mychael Urban of CSN.com says that the Giants “re-engaged” in talks with Renteria. Although the team is not optimistic on his return because he has other offers.
Fay [...]
01/04/11
Here’s the latest from The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo:
– The Tampa Bay Rays could be in a position to re-sign right-handed relief pitcher Grant Balfour if the market drops on relievers.
– The New York Mets are in need of pitching, and a few available candidates include: Jeff Francis, Bruce Chen, Brian Burres, Kevin Millwood, Brad [...]
01/02/11
In an article by John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, he says that the Reds have spoken to agents for both Scott Podsednik and Edgar Renteria.
“What we’re looking for is veteran outfielder, preferably a left-handed hitting outfielder and an infielder who can back up at shortstop,” GM Walt Jocketty said.
The Reds have already been [...]
12/31/10
In an interview with ESPNdeportes.com, as reported by Enrique Rojas, 2010 World Series MVP, Edgar Renteria, was not too happy with the San Francisco Giant’s $1 million contract offer.
“That offer from the Giants was a lack of respect. A total disrespect,” Renteria told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday from Colombia.
“To play for a million dollars, I’d rather stay [...]
12/18/10