MLB
Tampa_bay_rays_e6b7
Longoria expects to healthy for spring training
Arizona_diamondbacks_vs_b771
Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
Picimg_mlb_apr_12_9bea
Rangers could be done dealing for time being
Mlb_nldsst_louis_e4c9
Holliday, Cards ready to fill void left by Pujols
Chipper_jones_dbfc
Two hitting coaches a real hit with Jones

Olney On Wagner, DeRosa, Betancourt, Wolf

Found November 10, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
PLAYERS: Billy Wagner,  Mark DeRosa,  Rafael Betancourt,  Randy Wolf,  Jose Valverde,  Bengie Molina
TEAMS: New York Mets,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Colorado Rockies,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Houston Astros,  San Francisco Giants

Gettyimageproxy
The free agent rankings are out, so ESPN.com's Buster Olney breaks down the winners and losers. Here are the details from his latest blog post: Billy Wagner is a Type A free agent, so teams will have to surrender a draft pick to sign him if the Red Sox offer arbitration, as expected. This hurts Wagner's value, since he's coming back from Tommy John surgery and teams will hesitate to give up a top pick for an injury risk. Olney wouldn't be surprised to see Mark DeRosa field two and three year offers. The versatile 34-year-old is a Type B free agent, so teams won't have to give up a top pick to sign him. Rafael Betancourt, a Type A free agent, has less leverage with the Rockies than he would have had as a Type B free agent, because few teams would be willing to surrender a top pick to sign the reliever.  Randy Wolf's status as a Type A free agent could chase away some suitors. Other GMs believe the Astros should offer Jose Valverde and...
Original Story: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
Yardbarker aggregates the latest sports news, rumors and gossip from around the web. We use proprietary algorithms to automatically categorize stories and associate photos with articles. If you feel an article was miscategorized, please email tagging@yardbarker.com.
THE BACKYARD
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Colorado Rockies talking to Rafael Betancourt about new contract

Via Cleveland.com  |  November 10, 2009
The Rockies are talking to former Tribe reliever Rafael Betancourt about a two-year deal.

Billy Wagner Could Accept Arbitration

Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  November 11, 2009
Billy Wagner's agent Bean Stringfellow says not to rule out his client accepting an arbitration offer from the Red Sox, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald.  Stringfellow said that prior to a recent meeting with his client, he believed there was no chance Wagner would accept.  Wagner loved his experience with the Red Sox enough that it's now a possibility.  Stringfellow...

Yanks interested in Mark DeRosa?

Via The iYankees Blog  |  November 12, 2009
Yesterday, Jon Heyman (SI) tweeted that the Yankees were one of several teams to have called free agent Mark DeRosa. DeRosa will be 35 next season and, in 2009, he hit .250/.319/.433 between the Indians and the Cardinals (23 HR, 78 RBI). Those numbers are marred by injury, though, as he was solid with Cleveland [...]

If Randy Wolf Was Mets Top Acquisition, Would You Be Satisfied?

Via Mets Merized Online  |  November 10, 2009
In the last five days, I hear the name of Randy Wolf more often when it comes to the Mets pursuit of a number two starter, than this years pick of the litter, John Lackey. Earlier today I posted about the Mets being concerned about the potential for an arm injury with regard to John Lackey, which you [...]

News: Randy Wolf is a Type A Free Agent

Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog  |  November 10, 2009
In a report yesterday from the GM Meetings in Chicago, Jon Heyman of SI.com said the Mets are expected to make a play for free-agent LHP Randy Wolf. According to Heyman, ‘The Mets have interest in a do-over in their decision to go for Oliver Perez over Wolf last winter.’ Wolf has been ranked a Type A [...]

Wolf, Billingsley Led in Innings Per Start

Via LA Dugout  |  November 11, 2009
Randy Wolf, Chad Billingsley and Jon Garland were the only Dodger starters to top the six-inning per start mark during the 2009 season, with Wolf leading the way with a 6.30 and Billingsley second at 6.19.

Philadelphia Phillies Pursuing ChoneFiggins, Mark DeRosa

Via Bleacher Report  |  November 12, 2009
Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Phillies are "intent on pursuing Chone Figgins hard," and that they have already reached out to fellow free agent third baseman Mark DeRosa...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Buzz: Mets like Pineiro & Wolf, Leery of Lackey

Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog  |  November 10, 2009
According to one GM, if the Yankees offer John Lackey a five-year, $82 million deal, “they’ll get him,” writes Jon Heyman of SI.com. Instead, Heyman feels the Mets like both free-agent starting pitchers Joel Pineiro and Randy Wolf. …i like lackey, and i realize there are a lot of fans who think he’s a no brainer for the [...]

Odds & Ends: Dodgers, Phillies, Nationals

Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  November 09, 2009
As the immortal Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe puts it, "Standing around an airport hotel lobby at night just in case Scott Boras walks by was not covered in journalism school." Meanwhile, you get to keep up with the latest rumors in the comfort of your own home! As expected, the Dodgers declined their $2.2MM option on Will Ohman. Randy Miller of the...

Rockies Rumors: Hawpe, Betancourt, Torrealba

Via *D MLB Trade Rumors  |  November 09, 2009
Joel Sherman of The NY Post has a slew of Rockies' rumors from the GM meetings, so let's recap... The Rockies are willing to listen to trade offers for outfielder Brad Hawpe. Just last month, GM Dan O'Dowd said "We have no desire to move [Hawpe] at all."  The team's top priority at the moment is to retain reliever Rafael Betancourt...

Red Sox Rumors: Bay, Wagner, Beckett, V-Mart

Via *D MLB Trade Rumors  |  November 10, 2009
GM Theo Epstein says the Red Sox and Jason Bay have yet to make "significant developments" according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. Here are the details and the rest of Silverman's rumors: Epstein expects Bay to explore free agency, but the Red Sox are willing to wait for the left fielder to do so, at least to an extent. The Red Sox may bring Alex...
THE MLB HOT 40
1
AJ Burnett
Pirates Should Trade For Burnett
2
David Ortiz
Your Morning Dump...where the Sox sit down at the arbitration table with Ortiz.
3
Prince Fielder
Cecil Fielder publicly calls out his son Prince Fielder
4
Roy Oswalt
The Roy Oswalt Situation
5
Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco signs with Mexican team
6
Mike Napoli
Texas Rangers Sign Mike Napoli to One-Year, $9.4 Million Deal
7
Albert Pujols
2011 World Series Wrapup, Look Ahead to Post-Pujols Cardinals
8
Jon Garland
Indians, Garland agree to contract
9
Josh Hamilton
Rangers don't expect Josh Hamilton to report the spring training late
10
Brian Cashman
Brian Cashman Stocks Up on Yankees Perfume for Valentine's Day
11
Bryce Harper
This Bryce Harper Bowman Platinum Bat Plate card will fetch a pretty penny
12
Derek Holland
Would you look at Derek Holland!
13
Jeremy Guthrie
New Rockies pitcher Jeremy Guthrie taking questions for “Fan Mail”
14
Miguel Cabrera
Cabrera reportedly slimming down
15
Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun Drug Case Close To A Ruling?
16
Stephen Drew
Will Drew be ready opening day? Nobody knows
17
Asdrubal Cabrera
Cleveland Indians Sign SS Asdrubal Cabrera for One Year, $4.55 Million
18
Clayton Kershaw
Kershaw's Two Years 19 Million Is Simply A Band-Aid
19
Brian Wilson
The Giants Don’t Need Brian Wilson
20
Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright Player Projection No. 60
21
Lucas Duda
What Will We See Out Of Lucas Duda in 2012
22
Ozzie Guillen
Ozzie Guillen is Trying to Downplay Yoenis Cespedes To Other Organizations
23
Matt Holliday
Super Bowl a real Holliday for Cards star
24
Chipper Jones
Two hitting coaches a real hit with Jones
25
Jesus Montero
Trade Finalized between Mariners and Yankees for Pineda and Montero
26
Cole Hamels
MLB Rumors: Phillies President Says Extending Hamels Contract Isn’t Difficult
27
Nelson Cruz
Report: Rangers, Cruz working on new deal
28
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
29
Tim Lincecum
San Francisco Giants Can Do Without Tim Lincecum
30
Ike Davis
New York Mets Could Have Something Special In Ike Davis
31
Zack Greinke
Player Profile #48: Zack Greinke | SP | MIL
32
Sandy Alderson
Was It a Good Idea for Sandy Alderson to Join Twitter?
33
Russell Branyan
New York Yankees May Have Found A DH In Russell Branyan
34
Jason Bay
Jason Bay Sees 30-Homer Seasons Ahead, Scout Disagrees
35
Gerrit Cole
36
Theo Epstein
Your Morning Dump... Where the Epstein drama is nearing its end
37
Evan Longoria
Longoria expects to healthy for spring training
38
Derek Jeter
Ageless Jeter first in camp — again — lending his guidance as he preps for stellar 2012
39
Casey Kotchman
Casey Kotchman!
40
Paul Konerko
Player Profile #50: Paul Konerko | 1B | CHW
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.