Chase Utley

Rosenthal’s Latest: Teixeira, Markakis, Johnson

By Tim Dierkes | December 17, 2008 at 10:56pm CDT

We have a new column from Ken Rosenthal this evening.

Mark Teixeira is holding up many areas of the free agent market, as guys like Brian Fuentes and Milton Bradley know the Angels will be interested if Tex signs elsewhere.
Rosenthal believes the Yankees should continue to be aggressive and make a competitive bid for Teixeira.
The "poor working conditions and occasionally unruly crowd behavior" make it hard for the A’s to attract free agents. Their move in 2012 should help.
Rosenthal believes Chase Utley’s seven year, $85MM deal could provide a framework for a Nick Markakis extension.
The A’s will wait for free agent bargains now that they’ve lost Rafael Furcal.
The Red Sox and Mets are the main suitors for Derek Lowe, with the Yankees less likely.
The Braves have been shopping Kelly Johnson for an outfielder. Attempts to acquire Ryan Ludwick or Corey Hart did not work out.

Odds and Ends: Weathers, Montero, Springer

By Tim Dierkes | November 21, 2008 at 3:25pm CDT

Links for Friday…

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince says the Indians signed Andy Cannizaro and Damaso Espino to minor league deals.
MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon says the Reds are still talking to David Weathers’ agent, despite the reliever’s comment about flipping the page.
RotoAuthority looks at Blue Jays outfielder Travis Snider, from a fantasy baseball point of view.
Mum’s the word from C.C. Sabathia and his agents.
Rany Jazayerli likes the Royals’ acquisition of Coco Crisp and respects Dayton Moore’s bullpen-building skills.
Click here to download an mp3 of me chatting with Greg Schaum of KCSP 610 about the Royals last night.
Nick Piecoro says the Diamondbacks haven’t been able to find a match on a trade for Miguel Montero, despite discussions with the Red Sox and other teams.
The Cardinals spoke to Russ Springer’s agent recently, but he’s drawing interest from several clubs.
The Phillies won’t make a move in response to the Chase Utley injury, but one blog believes Jerry Hairston Jr. now makes more sense.
John Van Benschoten, the 8th overall pick in the 2001 draft, chose minor league free agency over re-signing with the Pirates.
Sidney Ponson’s grievance against the Orioles will finally be heard next month.

Utley Out 4-6 Months For Hip Surgery

By Tim Dierkes | November 20, 2008 at 11:46am CDT

According to a release from the Phillies, Chase Utley will be out four to six months with hip surgery. So he could miss a third of the regular season. Will the Phillies now seek more of a "sure thing" for their left field vacancy?

Odds and Ends: Dan Johnson, Baldelli, Soria

By Tim Dierkes | March 17, 2008 at 10:46am CDT

Let’s round up some linkage.

Last Thursday I appeared on WVOX 1460 out of New York with Russell Mafes. You can download the file here (it’s about 12 mb and 16 minutes long).
Jim Hendry is very candid about the Cubs’ desire to add a right-handed hitting outfielder who can handle center.
Mike Sweeney’s success and good health could mean Dan Johnson is on his way out of Oakland.
Jim Salisbury says the Phillies might have taken Rocco Baldelli 15th in the 2000 draft instead of Chase Utley, if they’d had the chance. Would the Mets or Dodgers have taken Utley, then?
Rany Jazayerli takes an in-depth look at Joakim Soria. Should the Royals give him a shot in the rotation later this year?
On my fantasy baseball blog RotoAuthority I talk about the dropoff after the first five catchers.

Utley Gets Seven Year Extension

By Tim Dierkes | January 21, 2007 at 11:41am CDT

Chase Utley agreed to a seven-year, $85MM contract with the Phillies today. It buys out three arbitration years and keeps him a Phillie through 2013. The deal covers Utley’s age 28-34 seasons.

PECOTA compares him to the 1985 version of former Blue Jay Willie Upshaw. Upshaw was finished at 31, however. A few other comps on his list include Ryne Sandberg, Lou Whitaker, and Alan Trammell. PECOTA only has the next five seasons projected, but it says Utley is worth $95 million over those seasons alone.

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Chase Utley

Rosenthal’s Latest: Teixeira, Markakis, Johnson

Odds and Ends: Weathers, Montero, Springer

Utley Out 4-6 Months For Hip Surgery

Odds and Ends: Dan Johnson, Baldelli, Soria

Utley Gets Seven Year Extension

Yordan Alvarez Shut Down Due To Setback With Hand Injury

Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob Melvin

Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib

Tucker Barnhart To Retire

Tyler Mahle To Be Sidelined Beyond Trade Deadline

Reds Release Jeimer Candelario

Dave Parker Passes Away

Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles

Pirates Reportedly Have Very Few Untouchable Players At Trade Deadline

Griffin Canning Believed To Have Suffered Achilles Injury

Mariners Looking For Corner Infield Bats; Ownership Willing To Bump Payroll

Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse

Mariners Place Rowdy Tellez On Release Waivers

Max Meyer To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Whit Merrifield Announces Retirement

White Sox Sign Noah Syndergaard To Minor League Deal

Corbin Carroll Placed On IL With Wrist Fracture

Hoops Rumors Has The Latest On NBA Draft, Free Agency

Mets Option Francisco Alvarez

Reds To Promote Chase Burns For MLB Debut

Trey Mancini Opts Out Of D-Backs Deal

Padres To Select Eduarniel Nunez

Brewers’ Connor Thomas To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Yordan Alvarez Shut Down Due To Setback With Hand Injury

Jorge Mateo To Miss 8 To 12 Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Reds To Sign Buck Farmer To Minor League Deal

Pirates Trade Hunter Stratton To Braves

Rockies Designate Sam Hilliard For Assignment, Select Austin Nola

Orioles Select Jacob Stallings, Designate Emmanuel Rivera For Assignment

Rangers Select Billy McKinney, Transfer Tyler Mahle To 60-Day IL

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