Jose Quintana Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Jose Quintana.
Players Added To The 40-Man Roster
2018/11/players-added-to-the-40-man-roster-4.htmlCease, one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, joined the Sox in the Jose Quintana trade two years ago.
Cubs Exercise Jose Quintana’s Option, Claim Jerry Vasto From Royals
2018/10/cubs-exercise-option-jose-quintana-claim-jerry-vasto-waivers-royals.htmlThe Cubs announced Wednesday that they've exercised their $10.5MM club option over left-hander Jose Quintana and claimed left-handed reliever Jerry Vasto off waivers from the Royals organization. … It's the first of two options that the Cubs hold on Quintana, who'll turn 30 in January.
Heyman’s Latest: Astros, Verlander, Samardzija, Rays, Mets, Dickey
2017/08/heymans-latest-astros-verlander-samardzija-rays-mets-dickey.htmlHeyman cites a source who said he felt negotiations were "put to bed last week." In other news regarding Houston, Heyman says the club "never got serious" in their apparently limited pursuits of Jose Quintana, Sonny Gray or Yu Darvish in July, and one source indicated to Heyman that it never even made an offer for Quintana this summer. … The Astros, of course, pursued Quintana extensively this offseason, so the front office was likely already well aware of Chicago's lofty asking price for Quintana.
NL East Notes: Albies, Braves, Mets, Volquez, Phelps, Vizcaino, Motte
2017/07/nl-east-notes-albies-braves-mets-volquez-phelps-vizcaino-motte.htmlThe Braves aren't done looking for a controllable starter after missing on Jose Quintana, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (links to Twitter). … It's interesting to hear that Albies was offered up, but that was surely a prerequisite to get in the door on Quintana.
Reactions To And Effects Of The Jose Quintana Trade
2017/07/reactions-to-and-effects-of-the-jose-quintana-trade.htmlAfter a nearly silent All-Star break on the rumor front, the Cubs and White Sox stunned the baseball world by announcing a blockbuster deal that sent left-hander Jose Quintana from Chicago's American League club to its National League team in exchange for minor leaguers Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, Matt Rose and Bryant Flete. … The Yankees, Brewers and Astros were all involved in varying levels of trade talks regarding Quintana before the Cubs ultimately acquired him, per Jon Morosi of MLB.com (via Twitter).
Cubs Acquire Jose Quintana
2017/07/cubs-acquire-jose-quintana.htmlIn a stunning development, the Cubs have acquired lefty Jose Quintana from the crosstown rival White Sox, per club announcements. … And the White Sox have marketed Quintana since last fall, holding out for a big prospect return.
Twins Showing Interest In Controllable Starters
2017/07/twins-showing-interest-in-controllable-starters.htmlRosenthal notes that Jose Quintana of the White Sox and Sonny Gray of the Athletics are two pitchers who'd likely appear on Minnesota's list of possible targets, though it's not clear whether the Twins have eyes for either in particular. … Of course, those sorts of pitchers -- Quintana and Gray, in particular -- figure to draw interest from many other organizations.
White Sox Maintain High Asking Price On Quintana
2017/07/white-sox-maintain-high-asking-price-on-quintana.htmlThe White Sox remain undeterred in seeking to obtain a big haul for sturdy lefty Jose Quintana, according to a report from Jon Heyman of Fan Rag. … With three years of affordable control remaining after the current season, the rebuilding organization probably doesn't need to deal Quintana this summer.
AL Notes: Quintana, Royals, Vargas, Rays
2017/07/al-notes-quintana-royals-vargas-rays.htmlScouts from the Yankees, Orioles, Royals, Angels, Blue Jays and Cardinals were in Colorado watching White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana pitch on Saturday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. … Some of those teams likely don't have the prospect capital to assemble a package for the on-the-block Quintana, so observing his outing may have been due diligence in certain cases (or those clubs could've been on hand to scout other players).
NL Central Notes: McCutchen, Brewers, Greene, Reds
2017/07/nl-central-notes-mccutchen-brewers-greene-reds.htmlPitchers like Jose Quintana and Sonny Gray would fit as upgrades on multi-year contracts, though Stearns downplayed reports of the Brewers' interest in the two hurlers.
Brewers Reportedly Looking Into Jose Quintana, Sonny Gray
2017/07/brewers-trade-rumors-jose-quintana-sonny-gray.htmlThe Brewers are the surprise leaders of the National League Central as the All-Star break approaches, and Jon Morosi of MLB.com writes that they've begun doing "background work" on White Sox lefty Jose Quintana and Athletics righty Sonny Gray in advance of the non-waiver trade deadline. … Quintana can be controlled through the 2020 season via a guaranteed $8.85MM salary next season and a pair of club options for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, which are respectively valued at $10.5MM and $11MM.
Trade Chatter: A’s, Giants, Yankees, McCutchen, Avila, Dodgers
2017/06/trade-chatter-as-giants-yankees-mccutchen-avila-dodgers.htmlThey're considering controllable options rather than rental pieces, with Morosi linking Los Angeles to the the Tigers' Justin Verlander, the Athletics' Sonny Gray, the White Sox' Jose Quintana and the Pirates' Gerrit Cole.
Injury Notes: Castro, Werth, Rodon, Finnegan, McCarthy
2017/06/injury-notes-castro-werth-rodon-finnegan-mccarthy.htmlChicago will need to bump someone from the rotation, which currently features Mike Pelfrey, James Shields, Derek Holland, and the surprisingly effective David Holmberg behind top starter Jose Quintana.
AL Notes: Quintana, Yankees, Blue Jays, Tigers
2017/06/al-notes-quintana-yankees-blue-jays-tigers.htmlWith regards to the rotation, the Yankees might make a big splash by acquiring White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana, which is "a real possibility" based on long-tenured general manager Brian Cashman's trade history, according to Sherman. … Quintana is affordable, meaning landing the 28-year-old wouldn't hinder the Yankees' goal of getting under the luxury tax next season, and surrendering multiple prospects for him would lessen the 40-man roster crunch the team is in danger of facing in the offseason.
Trade Chatter: Pitching Market, Nats, Quintana, Rangers, Rox, A’s
2017/06/trade-chatter-pitching-market-nats-quintana-rangers-rox-as.htmlHe suggests that there are indications the Sox do intend to move lefty Jose Quintana this summer -- and they don't think they'll need to accept a sub-par return despite his struggles so far. … There's some "belief" that Chicago could be hoping to draw interest in Quintana from the Dodgers, Heyman notes in the N.L.
Cafardo’s Latest: Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs, Quintana, Cueto, Samardzija, Rangers, Cozart
2017/06/cafardos-latest-yankees-dodgers-cubs-quintana-cueto-samardzija-rangers-cozart.htmlSome teams that were in on Jose Quintana have cooled their interest thanks to the southpaw's rough start to the season. … There has been some questions about whether Quintana is healthy, though the White Sox say he is healthy.
Heyman’s Latest: Managers, Quintana, Royals, Cubs, Holland, Bush
2017/06/heymans-latest-managers-quintana-royals-cubs-holland-bush.htmlThe GM of a rival club tells Heyman that he doesn't think the shaky start to the season for White Sox lefty Jose Quintana will negatively impact his trade value all that much. … While some have suggested that the Sox missed an opportunity to move him this offseason, there are of course still three and a half very affordable years on Quintana's contract, and his 8.95 K/9 rate is actually a career-best.
East Notes: Quintana, Escobar, Pomeranz, Pearce
2017/05/east-notes-quintana-escobar-pomeranz-pearce.htmlBoth clubs have been scouting Jose Quintana, while the Nationals continue to have interest in closer David Robertson, and Levine figures the Sox could also be looking at Todd Frazier to address their need at third base. … Quintana would fill the Nats' revolving door in the fifth starter's spot, though obtaining Robertson to help their struggling bullpen seems like the more pressing fit.
Cafardo On Hellickson, Amaro, Quintana, Middlebrooks
2017/05/cafardo-on-hellickson-amaro-quintana-middlebrooks.htmlFormer White Sox teammate Chris Sale thinks oft-rumored trade target Jose Quintana should be able to thrive anywhere, Cafardo writes.
Heyman’s Latest: Quintana, Lindor, Rays, Rangers, Coghlan, Nathan
2017/03/heymans-latest-quintana-lindor-rays-rangers-coghlan-nathan.htmlThe Cardinals have shown at least some interest in White Sox lefty Jose Quintana, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, though he makes clear there's no indication that Chicago is likely to strike a deal for the lefty before the start of the season. … It seems that the Cards' interest is something worth bearing in mind as the season progresses and their rotation needs come into focus, though certainly other teams will also continually monitor the asking price for Quintana.
Central Notes: Quintana, ChiSox, Reds, Pirates
2017/03/central-notes-quintana-chisox-reds-pirates.htmlThe White Sox are primed to open the season with top starter and well-known trade candidate Jose Quintana in their rotation, notes Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter). … Chicago has been shopping Quintana over the past few months, but it still hasn't found a proposal to its liking and likely won't by Opening Day.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Lucroy, Lindor, Ahmed, D’backs, Ryu
2017/03/rosenthals-latest-lucroy-lindor-ahmed-dbacks-ryu.htmlThe White Sox do not seem likely to deal Jose Quintana now when interest in him could ramp up at the deadline, but the Astros, with their strong farm system and rotation needs, seem likely to eventually acquire Quintana or another good starter.
Cafardo’s Latest: Braves, Quintana, Martes, Hosmer
2017/03/cafardos-latest-braves-quintana-martes-hosmer.htmlThe Braves have had some interest in trading for White Sox lefty Jose Quintana, though Atlanta president of baseball operations John Hart says his rebuilding team isn't quite ready to make that kind of major deal. … Quintana may be the biggest name who could be traded before Opening Day, though the White Sox are steadfast in their demands for a big return and are prepared to keep Quintana until someone finally meets the asking price.
Quick Hits: Draft, Norris, Sternberg, Hanson, Quintana
2017/03/quick-hits-draft-norris-sternberg-hanson-quintana.htmlJose Quintana is worth the big price it would cost the Pirates to acquire the southpaw from the White Sox, Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette opines. … Quintana's strong track record and affordable contract make him a good fit for the Bucs, who could sacrifice young arms Tyler Glasnow and Mitch Keller in order to win now with Quintana, in Zeise's view.
Pitching Notes: Quintana, Ryu, Weaver, Iglesias
2017/03/pitching-notes-quintana-ryu-weaver-iglesias.htmlPittsburgh has pursued a trade for White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana over the past several months, but Pirates general manager Neal Huntington found the asking price to be "well above where it made sense for us" (via ESPN's Jim Bowden). … With the Bucs seemingly out of the picture for Quintana, the Astros and Braves are the "best possibilities," per Bowden, who notes that the White Sox "continue to work hard" to trade the 28-year-old.
