MARK ELLIS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Say What!? Russ Mitchell Gets Chopped

So you may or may not have known this, but the 40-man roster is full. Once the Dodgers brought the Coffey man on board, the 40-man roster overflowed. Now a decision had to be made on who was going to be chopped from the 40-man roster. Well as you know by the title, Russ Mitchell is the one that got chopped. Are you kidding me right now!? Trent Oeltjen and Ramon Troncoso beat Russ...
Via Dodgers Rumors  |  7 days ago
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Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Mark Ellis To 2 Year/8.75 Million Dollar Contract + Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have signed free agent second baseman Mark Ellis to a 2 year/8.75 million dollar contract. Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times adds that the deal includes a 5.75 million dollar option for 2014 and 125,000 dollars per year in plate appearance based incentives. —– Mark Ellis split 2011 between the Rockies and Athletics while...
Via ChadMoriyama.com  |  November 15, 2011
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Dodgers sign Mark Ellis to two-year deal

LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday announced that they have signed second baseman Mark Ellis to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year in 2014. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. Mark brings a veteran presence to our lineup and he knows how to handle the bat, said Colletti. On defense, hes been one of the most dependable second...
Via Fox Sports West  |  November 15, 2011
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Mark Ellis has been solid for the Colorado Rockies

34-year old righty swinging 2B Mark Ellis has played well since coming to the Rockies from the A’s in a deal. Ellis has played in 36 games for the Rockies so far this year and he is 37 for 135 (.274 avg, .722 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 3 homers, 13 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. He has now played in 98 games overall this year for the Rockies & A’s and he is 84 for 352 (.239 avg...
Via Rockies Locker  |  August 15, 2011
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Welcome to Coors Field, Mark Ellis

It was the laugher that the Colorado Rockies haven't had all season long.On Friday night, the Rockies got the fireworks going before the sun set. Mark Ellis, just acquired by the Rockies on Thursday, made a big bang in his Rockies debut. He went 3-for-5 in his debut with a double and a home run. He had three RBIs. That is never a bad way to start with a new club.The game by Ellis...
Via Rockies Review  |  July 01, 2011
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Rockies add 2B Ellis to active roster

The Colorado Rockies have added second baseman Mark Ellis to the active roster Friday, in time for the team's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Rockies acquired Ellis, who'll bat second, and cash from Oakland on Thursday for minor league pitcher Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. Ellis is batting .217 with 11 doubles, one homer and 16 RBIs in 62 games...
Via Fox Sports  |  July 01, 2011
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A’s Trade Ellis to Rockies

Midday Thursday, just about 12 hours before the calendar turned to July, we finally witnessed the first significant trade since the start of the 2011 season. The Colorado Rockies acquired second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitcher Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. Colorado will also receive cash in the deal. Ellis, a 9 year veteran...
Via Baseball Reflections  |  July 01, 2011
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Athletics Deal Mark Ellis, Commit to Jemile Weeks

Jemile Weeks has been as advertised for Oakland. Through his first 20 games, the younger Weeks has compiled a .303/.346/.461 line to go with six stolen bases in eight attempts, adding up to a .359 wOBA and a 131 wRC+. The second baseman of the future for the Athletics has quickly become the second baseman of the present. Just as quickly, Mark Ellis became the second baseman of the...
Via Fangraphs  |  June 30, 2011
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Giants showing interest in Mark Ellis?

Ellis is batting just .211 for the A's. (Getty)With second baseman Freddy Sanchez likely lost for the rest of the season, the San Francisco Giants are fielding offers from a variety of teams to fill the gaping hole created when Sanchez dislocated his shoulder last week in a game. One name that's come up recently is Oakland A's infielder Mark Ellis. Ellis is on the 15...
Via 22gigantes  |  June 22, 2011
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Mark Ellis Trade Rumors: Chance that Oakland Athletics make second baseman available

Jon Morosi of FOXSports says that there’s a “40/60 chance” that the Oakland A’s make second baseman Mark Ellis available. Candidates that could use Ellis’ services include the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins – both of whom need infield depth. Ellis, 33, is hitting .288/.355/.374 with Oakland this season. He’s making $5.5 million this season and has a team...
Via PRO Rumors  |  July 05, 2010
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