GREGG ZAUN NEWS
Tuesday Bullet Points
7 hours ago by
Lookout Landing
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The Mariners are allegedly one of a handful of teams going after Gregg Zaun, whose personal phone number you'll find programmed into any landline speed dial, right after poison control. Everybody's favorite 24/7 emergency catcher is 38 and still hasn't stopped hitting...
Mariners Targeting Gregg Zaun
8 hours ago by
MLB Rumors
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Gregg Zaun was offered arbitration by Tampa Bay today, but the free agent catcher has at least one serious suitor in the Seattle Mariners. Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports report that the M's are looking to sign Zaun as a veteran platoon mate for prospect Adam...
Zaun, Shouse offered arbitration; Bennett let go
9 hours ago by
TampaBay.com
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The Rays have offered arbitration to Type B free agents C Gregg Zaun and LHP Brian Shouse; they are still deciding on RHP Russ Springer though it appears unlikely. To make room on the 40-man roster for new C Kelly...
Rays offer arb to Zaun, Shouse; Bennett let go
9 hours ago by
TampaBay.com
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The Rays offered arbitration to Type B free agents C Gregg Zaun and LHP Brian Shouse, still deciding on RHP Russ Springer though it appears unlikely. RHP Jeff Bennett was designated for assignment to make room on 40-man roster for...
Rays Offer Arb To Zaun And Shouse, Still Undecided On Springer
10 hours ago by
MLB Rumors
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Tampa Bay has made arbitration offers to two of its three Type B free agents, reports Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. Topkin tweets that catcher Gregg Zaun and reliever Brian Shouse were given offers, while no decision has yet been made about pitcher Russ Springer. Topkin...
Tampa Bay Rays Offer Type-B Free Agents Brian Shouse & Gregg Zaun Salary Arbitration; Designate Jeff Bennett for Assignment
Per Topkin's Twitter.
No big loss with Jeff Bennett if he's plucked off waivers. Could've been useful, turned out not to be. Such is a scene in the life of a right-handed middle reliever.
The bigger news is the Rays could stand to gain a pair of second round picks...
Gregg Zaun To Sign By Week's End
16 hours ago by
MLB Rumors
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Free agent catcher Gregg Zaun did an interview with Canada's The Sports Network (hat tip to DRays Bay). Asked when we'll hear news of his signing, Zaun replied:
It'll be done before the end of this week, before the Winter Meetings. All I can say right now is there...
W: And finally when can we expect to hear news of your signing? G: It'll be done before the end of...
W: And finally when can we expect to hear news of your signing?
G: It'll be done before the end of this week, before the Winter Meetings. All I can say right now is there is more than one club involved and not all of them are in the American League.
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Shouse, Zaun And Springer: To Arb Or Not To Arb
1 day ago by
Rays Index
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Today is the deadline for teams to offer arbitration to their free agents. Gregg Zaun, Brian Shouse and Russ Springer are the only Rays to receive either Type A or Type B free agent status (all are type B). If any of the three signs with another team, the Rays can potentially receive...
Rays face Tuesday arbitration decisions
1 day ago by
TampaBay.com
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Rays officials are still deciding whether to offer arbitration by Tuesday night?s deadline to their three Type B free agents ? C Gregg Zaun (who would appear most likely), LHP Brian Shouse, RHP Russ Springer. By doing so, the Rays...
Rays talking to Zaun...
2 days ago by
Mets Fever
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Gregg Zaun is a 38 y/o switch hitting catcher, he's been with nine teams in 14 seasons and holds a lifetime BA of .251. In 1997 he won a World Series with the Florida Marlins as the backup to Charlie Johnson.Not only is he older by catcher's standards but he's only good...
Low Cost Catching Solution: Kelly Shoppach
3 days ago by
NY Baseball Digest
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Although I am not as negative about Bengie Molina as most he doesn’t excite me at this point in his career. The other free agent names such as Rod Barajas, Gregg Zaun, and Yorvit Torrealba all come with their own issues. The name Kelly Shoppach was brought up by Mike Newman on...
Rays Rumors: Crawford, Upton, Zaun
9 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times has the latest on the Rays' offseason plans. The highlights:
The Rays are said to be interested in discussing a long-term extension with Carl Crawford. If the team does decide to move him, however, the Mets and Braves have expressed interest...
My Anonymous Sources...
14 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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Here is an ode to the totally out of control hot stove. Feel free to add any to my not-that-funny comments.
My Anonymous Source(s)...
...is actually Scott Boras and he's behind on his payments!
...guarantee that Matt Halladay will be a Met in 2010.
...claim...
Another random thought about Elvis Andrus
15 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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by Mike Fuentes - AP
about 1 month ago:
Texas Ranges' Elvis Andrus, right, slides safely home against Tampa Bay Rays' Gregg Zaun in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday...
Just Blogging Around – San Francisco Giants
17 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Bay City Ball explains why the San Francisco Giants should sign Gregg Zaun. It seems strange. The Giants actually have depth at catcher. There’s Bengie Molina as the regular starter. There’s Buster Posey as the up-and-comer. This post thinks the Giants should let Molina...
An Interview with Rob Neyer
Throughout the offseson we'll be bringing you interviews with some of today's best and brightest baseball writers. On this Friday we're lucky enough to be joined once again by Espn.com writer, author, and long suffering Royals fan, Rob...
Zaun files; Hernandez moves on
19 days ago by
Rays Report
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As expected when the Rays declined the $2 million option on his contract for 2010 earlier this week, catcher Gregg Zaun has filed for free agency. The 38-year-old veteran did a nice job for the Rays after they acquired him from Baltimore in early August. Used mainly in a…
C Gregg Zaun files for free agency
20 days ago by
TampaBay.com
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As expected, C Gregg Zaun filed for free agency Wednesday. But the 15-year-veteran has said he'd love to return to the Rays, who are at the top of his list. Zaun played in 34 games for Tampa Bay after getting...
Schmidt, Zaun file for free agency
20 days ago by
Miami Herald
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Pitcher Jason Schmidt and catcher Gregg Zaun were the only two players to file for free agency Wednesday, bringing the total who have filed to 156.
G-Money For Gold Glove?
21 days ago by
Mop Up Duty
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For once, I am not talking about Gregg Zaun. In this case I am referring to Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird.
Today the American League Gold Glove awards were announced and at the Catcher position, Joe Mauer of the Twins was awarded the…. award.
Let’s be clear: offensively...
Andy Sonnanstine and Babe Ruth
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Rays pick up option for Crawford, decline Shouse and Zaun
22 days ago by
Miami Herald
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The Tampa Bay Rays announced Monday they have exercised the 2010 option on the contract of outfielder Carl Crawford and declined the options on pitcher Brian Shouse and catcher Gregg Zaun.
2010 Options: Crawford Yes, Shouse And Zaun No; Rays Claim Ramirez Off Waivers
22 days ago by
Rays Index
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The Rays made several moves today including picking up Carl Crawford’s option. The team also decided not to puck up the options for Gregg Zaun and Brian Shouse. None of these moves are surprising, however there was some suggestion that the Rays could have picked up Zaun’...
Rays Exercise Carl Crawford's Option, Decline Gregg Zaun and Brian Shouse's, and Claim Ramon Ramirez Off Waivers from Cincy
Nothing unexpected on the options part. Although it will be interesting to see if they attempt to get Zaun to re-sign.
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