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Adrian Gonzalez Rumors: Padres – White Sox talks heating up?
By Allan
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Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times says that the White Sox 9-14 record may have the team going into panic mode. He questions if Bobby Jenks and A.J. Pierzynski have become expendable or will GM Ken Williams do something to turn this around.
According to Cowley, one major-league scout said the White Sox and San Diego Padres have had “further discussions about Adrian Gonzalez and even discussed names.”
The big problem for the White Sox is that the Padres are in first place and aren’t in selling mode.
Williams was asked Saturday about the talk with the Padres and responded in a vague text: ”Just trying to win today’s game.”
Jarrod Washburn Rumors: Dodgers, White Sox, Pirates?
By Allan
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Free agent pitcher Jarrod Washburn’s name has come up with a few teams including the Dodgers, White Sox and Pirates. According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports, neither the Dodgers or White Sox are in pursuit of the free agent.
“To my knowledge, neither team has shown interest,” Washburn said in an e-mail to FOXSports.com on Wednesday.
Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says that the Pirates have no plans in to bring in Washburn despite the team’s injury problems in the starting rotation.
The Mariners, Royals and Twins have been mentioned as interested parties in the left-hander. Washburn also hinted at retirement, but that may be a tactic to build up negotiation leverage. You can see previous rumors about Washburn here.
Washburn, 35, has a career 107-109 record with a 4.10 ERA and 1.301 WHIP. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers last season where he made $10.35 million in the last year of a four year contract. You can see Washburn’s contract history and statistics here.
Prince Fielder Rumors: Red Sox or White Sox could be a destination?
By Allan
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Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune speculates that Prince Fielder may end up playing for the Red Sox or White Sox by the end of July.
Rogers knows Milwaukee would love to keep their first baseman, but in the wake of Ryan Howard’s five-year, $125 million contract extension, Fielder may be too pricey for the small market Brewers. Keep in mind that Fielder is 4 1/2 years younger than Howard and will be a free agent after the 2011 season so he can test the open waters.
Rogers suggests that a package “built around pitching and Triple-A first baseman Dayan Viciedo” would certainly get Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin’s attention. Rogers also throws out Gavin Floyd, Daniel Hudson and Sergio Santos as names that the White Sox could throw towards Milwaukee. He adds that if the White Sox could get rid of Alex Rios and his huge contract (to the Brewers or another team), they could sign Fielder to a long-term contract rather than having him as a 1 1/2 year rental.
By Allan
Bookmark & Share
Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times says that the White Sox 9-14 record may have the team going into panic mode. He questions if Bobby Jenks and A.J. Pierzynski have become expendable or will GM Ken Williams do something to turn this around.
According to Cowley, one major-league scout said the White Sox and San Diego Padres have had “further discussions about Adrian Gonzalez and even discussed names.”
The big problem for the White Sox is that the Padres are in first place and aren’t in selling mode.
Williams was asked Saturday about the talk with the Padres and responded in a vague text: ”Just trying to win today’s game.”
Jarrod Washburn Rumors: Dodgers, White Sox, Pirates?
By Allan
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Free agent pitcher Jarrod Washburn’s name has come up with a few teams including the Dodgers, White Sox and Pirates. According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports, neither the Dodgers or White Sox are in pursuit of the free agent.
“To my knowledge, neither team has shown interest,” Washburn said in an e-mail to FOXSports.com on Wednesday.
Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says that the Pirates have no plans in to bring in Washburn despite the team’s injury problems in the starting rotation.
The Mariners, Royals and Twins have been mentioned as interested parties in the left-hander. Washburn also hinted at retirement, but that may be a tactic to build up negotiation leverage. You can see previous rumors about Washburn here.
Washburn, 35, has a career 107-109 record with a 4.10 ERA and 1.301 WHIP. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers last season where he made $10.35 million in the last year of a four year contract. You can see Washburn’s contract history and statistics here.
Prince Fielder Rumors: Red Sox or White Sox could be a destination?
By Allan
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Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune speculates that Prince Fielder may end up playing for the Red Sox or White Sox by the end of July.
Rogers knows Milwaukee would love to keep their first baseman, but in the wake of Ryan Howard’s five-year, $125 million contract extension, Fielder may be too pricey for the small market Brewers. Keep in mind that Fielder is 4 1/2 years younger than Howard and will be a free agent after the 2011 season so he can test the open waters.
Rogers suggests that a package “built around pitching and Triple-A first baseman Dayan Viciedo” would certainly get Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin’s attention. Rogers also throws out Gavin Floyd, Daniel Hudson and Sergio Santos as names that the White Sox could throw towards Milwaukee. He adds that if the White Sox could get rid of Alex Rios and his huge contract (to the Brewers or another team), they could sign Fielder to a long-term contract rather than having him as a 1 1/2 year rental.
