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The Blue Jays admitted on Saturday that ace pitcher Roy Halladay does not want to re-sign with the team after his contract runs up at the end of the 2010 season, according to ESPN.
Our View: Now that Toronto has publicly admitted the long obvious, maybe they will get going on getting something in return for him. The usuals, New York, Boston and Los Angeles, are rumored to be most interested. |
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According to Jon Heyman on Twitter, the Red Sox are looking at other alternatives to free agent outfielder Jason Bay.
Our View: Bay has already turned down a four-year $60 million deal from the Red Sox and made it clear that he wants to test the free agent market, so it makes sense that Boston would explore their options. Still, don't count the Sox out of Bay sweepstakes. Along with the Angels, they are still the favorites to land him. If Bay is the first man snatched up out of the big-time free agent pool, expect Boston to increase their pursuit of Matt Holliday. |
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According to Ken Davidoff on Twitter, the Yankees are making Johnny Damon their top free agent priority this offseason.
Our View: This means that Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte will have to take a back seat for the time being. Scott Boras is likely the reason that the Yankees are focusing their attention on Damon, and he'll also be the reason that Damon ends up raking in more than he deserves. He'll be looking for a four-year contract, but don't expect that to happen. When the dollars settle, Damon should have a two or three-year deal and the Yankees will likely be completely out of the running for Matt Holliday. |
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The Yankees have outrighted first baseman Shelley Duncan from Triple-A.
Our View: Duncan has been outrighted twice by the Yankees now and will become a free agent. He has shown that he has plenty of pop in his bat, so expect some teams to show legitimate interest (dad, Dave, is in St. Louis), but he has struggled with consistency in his career. Wherever he winds up, he likely won't have any fantasy value. |
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The Blue Jays have contacted the Cubs regarding ace hurler Roy Halladay, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View: Halladay is due $15.75MM in 2010, which the Cubs cannot currently handle. Toronto will also want some top prospects in return, making him unlikely to land in Chicago. |
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The Red Sox have claimed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Mariners, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View: Manuel did not allow any runs over 4.1 innings of relief with the Reds in 2009, and had one walk and two strikeouts. The Red Sox have a well-stocked bullpen, but the 26-year-old right-hander should be given a shot to compete for a job in spring training. |
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Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that catcher Craig Tatum has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.
Our View: He had been a Red. Tatum hit .162 in 68 at-bats for Cincinnati last season. He could serve as Baltimore's back-up behind Matt Wieters in 2010. |
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Jorge Campillo has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Along with Brad Thompson, the Royals have now snagged the free agent market's two biggest prizes. Campillo has a lifetime 4.23 ERA in 180.2 innings. |
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Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Chicago White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to be a reserve shortstop.
Our View: Well, the White Sox certainly don't need to get any older, but even at age 42, you won't find a better defensive sub at short than Vizquel. |
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The Mariners remain interested in acquiring Tigers' starting pitcher Edwin Jackson, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Our View: Jackson is due a raise from his $2.3 million 2009 salary, and the Tigers don't seem willing to pay it. With the Mariners more competitive than expected in 2009, they could be going for it in 2010. Pitching in Seattle's very spacious Safeco Park, much like Detroit's Comerica Park, Jackson could have another big season were he to be shipped to the Northwest. |
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