XAVIER NADY RUMORS & GOSSIP

Possible Phillies: Vlad Guerrero, Xavier Nady, Magglio Ordonez, Or Manny Ramirez?

According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe and MLB Trade Rumors, we should not be surprised if any of these names end up in Philly. Vladimir Guerrero, Xavier Nady, Magglio Ordonez, or Manny Ramirez. As MLBTR points out, the Phillies want a right-handed bat who can pinch hit and play in the outfield when needed. The problem is that the Phillies are nearing that luxury tax that...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  7 hours ago
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SF Giants Rumors: Xavier Nady Linked To Giants, Pat Burrell Hangs Up His Spikes

  Pat The Bat Burrell Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle says (via twitter) the next name to watch for the San Francisco Giants is Xavier Nady. There’s some mutual interest, but almost certainly on a minor league deal, plus an invite to Spring Training. Nady is from Salinas California, so it’s always nice to hear about local guys being linked to the Giants. However...
Via San Francisco Giants Baseball (SF Giants Rumors)  |  13 days ago
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2011 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Evaluations: Xavier Nady

Heading into last offseason, the best days for Xavier Nady appeared to have past. Nady had only played in seven games in 2009 when he was in New York and saw his power zapped and his average dip considerably in 2010 when he was in the Windy City with the Cubs. Despite that and while turning 32, the Diamondbacks took a chance on Nady by signing him to a one-year deal last December...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 10, 2011
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D-backs ink Nady to one-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their offseason restructuring on Wednesday by signing free agent Xavier Nady to a one-year deal worth a reported $1.75 million. Nady is expected to platoon in the outfield and at first base. Nady had played predominantly in the outfield over his last five seasons, but did start 48 games at first base with the Chicago Cubs in 2010. Nady was originally...
Via Fanster  |  December 16, 2010
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What They Need, What They Have: First Base

Xavier Nady, thanks for the memories, but you will almost certainly not be the Cubs starting first baseman in 2011. Ideally, the Cubs would like to add a left handed power bat at this position, but don’t get too hung up on the left handed aspect of that. While its true the Cubs need left handed power, Tyler Colvin playing every day in right field is an automatic improvement in...
Via Cubbies Crib  |  November 03, 2010
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Texas Rangers have interest in Xavier Nady

According to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com, the Texas Rangers have a strong interest in Chicago Cubs’ outfielder Xavier Nady. Nady signed a one-year $3.3 million deal this past off season and in addition to his outfield experience, he has some experience at first base. Nady has played 90 games at first base throughout his MLB career, so he would provide the Rangers the flexibility...
Via PRO Rumors  |  July 09, 2010
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TRADE WINDS

Cubs, Angels In Talks Involving Lee

Yesterday, the Angels were rumored to be interested in Xavier Nady. Today, the Cub they supposedly covet to replace Kendry Morales's bat is Derrek Lee.

Via Cubbies Crib  |  June 03, 2010
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Xavier Nady being Pursued by the Angels

Yesterday, I speculated that the Los Angeles Angels, who lost their first baseman Kendry Morales for presumably 3 months, may be interested in Derrek Lee. But, it appears that instead of being interested in Derrek Lee, the Angels are actually interested in Xavier Nady. As, Mike Digiovanna reports that Nady is in fact on the Angels radar as a possible replacement at first base. Add...
Via Cubbies Crib  |  June 02, 2010
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Nady Might Not Be at Full Strength Until June

Xavier Nady made his spring debut on Wednesday as the Cubs' DH. Nady finished the game 1-for-2 with a walk. The Cubs' projected fourth outfielder can hit but might not be able to throw at full strength until June. Nady is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. According to a report from ESPN Chicago, Xavier Nady "will still be able to play with his arm at less...
Via Chicago Cubs Online  |  March 10, 2010
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Cubs Sign Xavier Nady

Today, the Cubs have found their fourth outfielder in Xavier Nady. The Cubs and Nady have agreed on terms to a one year contract worth $3.3 Million. Nady could also receive an additional $2 million in incentives tied to how many games he plays in. Nady, 31, is coming off his second career tommy john surgery, [...]
Via Cubbies Crib  |  January 26, 2010
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