FERNANDO RODNEY RUMORS
Rodney deal the first of many moves for Rays
It's nice to see some off-season rumblings on the Tampa Bay Rays front these days, especially given the prolonged plunge of the Bucs and the ongoing rollercoaster ride of the Lightning.
The news Wednesday that the club had signed veteran reliever Fernando Rodney for 1.75-million in 2012 (including a 2.5-million option or 250,000 buyout in 2013) is both intriguing and cause for some...
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January 05, 2012
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Rays hope for another relief bargain with Fernando Rodney
Andrew Friedman may have done it again.
The Tampa Bay Rays general manager has shown an expert touch in putting together his bullpens over the years, bringing in castoff relievers on one-year deals. These older pitchers hope to earn another big contract in free agency, and end up giving the Rays tremendous value with their performances.
The latest reliever looking for a one-year...
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January 05, 2012
Scary Fernando Rodney Bullies Tampa Bay Rays into Giving Him a One-Year Deal
It's no secret that Fernando Rodney scares the crap out of us. In fact, we're pretty sure that he frightened the Tampa Bay Rays into giving him a one-year contract worth $2 million on Wednesday. The deal even has a club option for 2013. Hot Stove in Tampa Bay!
Let's be serious here for a minute. The right-hander's 4.50 ERA with the Los Angeles Angels last season...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
AP Source: Rodney agrees to 1-year deal with Rays
A person familiar with the deal says reliever Fernando Rodney has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The deal is worth $2 million and includes a club option for 2013, the person told The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the club had not made an announcement.
Rodney was 3-5 with three saves and a 4.50 ERA in 32 appearances with the...
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January 04, 2012
Fernando mania is coming to Tampa Bay and it’s sure to drive Rays fans insane
Before I break this news to you, you may need to sit down.
Ok, here goes.…. I have just read that Fernando Rodney and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a 1 year deal, worth an astounding 2-million dollars. There are options and more money in the future of the deal, but you get the gist.
When I read that, I nearly passed out. If Rodney is worth 2-million, than Mariano Rivera...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Fernando Rodney Signs With Tampa
In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Rays have swooped in to sign right handed reliever Fernando Rodney. The deal gives Rodney $1.75M in 2012 with a $2.5M club option for 2013 or a $250K buyout. While it’s a short term commitment for very little money, it’s interesting that the Rays would sign Rodney. He’s coming off a season with the Los Angeles Angels where he...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Rodney agrees to 1-year deal with Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Reliever Fernando Rodney signed a 2 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
The hard-throwing right-hander will earn 1.75 million next season. The deal also includes a 2.5 million club option or a 250,000 buyout for 2013.
"Fernando's pure stuff is top-notch and can beat hitters both in and out of the strike zone,"...
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January 04, 2012
Fernando Rodney closing in on one-year deal with Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are closing in on a one-year deal with Fernando Rodney, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. The deal will be for around $2mm, though Topkin points out that nothing is official, but could be finalized in the next day or two.
Rodney who had a year to forget, posted a 4.50 ERA with 28 BB and 26 strikeouts. Yes you saw that right. Rodney who made $5.5mm...
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Report: Fernando Rodney Signs Deal With Rays
According to an Associated Press report out of the Dominican Republic that was published on the ESPN Desportes website, free agent reliever Fernando Rodney has signed a one year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Details of the story on inside.
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January 04, 2012
Angels Reliever To Start For Inland Empire
Halos’ Right Hander Fernando Rodney to Begin Rehab Assignment TonightSan Bernardino, CA – Angels’ reliever Fernando Rodney will begin a rehab assignment tonight with the Inland Empire 66ers. Rodney will be making his first ever California League appearance when he takes the mound for the Class ‘A’ Partner of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim against the defending California...
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July 16, 2011
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July 16, 2011
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