JARROD WASHBURN NEWS
On bringing back the Bus
5 days ago by
USS Mariner
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Ah, remember the good old days when we were putting out sales pitches for Jarrod Washburn, hoping some dumb team would bite? Good times.
Well, now there’s talk he might return to Seattle. And his knee? You won’t believe this — couldn’t be better. “It feels...
Why We Should Care About Pitching Independent of Fielding
10 days ago by
Over The Baggy
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When the 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner conceded during a press conference that he follows a lesser known three-letter acronym statistic (FIP) than the reigning mainstream accepted one (ERA), pundits took to the keyboards to either extol his virtues of being a forward-thinker or criticize...
Twins, Washburn Continue to Make Eyes At Each Other
10 days ago by
Twinkie Town
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by Ann Heisenfelt - AP
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Does anyone else feel like this one is inevitable?
The Twins had interest at the trade deadline this year. There were trade rumors involving the...
Twins And Brewers On Washburn's Radar
10 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Free agent lefty Jarrod Washburn hasn't made much of a secret of his desire to play near his Webster, Wisconsin home, and he told FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi that both the Twins and Brewers are on his radar.
"The Twins and Brewers are both on...
Weekend Prowl: Hendry Wants Grandy, What Dombrowski Wants, Arizona Fall League, and the Tiger of the Year
13 days ago by
Bless You Boys
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The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers heard from a source close to the Cubs that said general manager Jim Hendry is "absolutely" interested a package full of prospects to the Tigers for Curtis Granderson. (And really, if he wasn't, would Hendry be doing...
A Log for the Hot Stove: Stay Away from Jarrod Washburn
15 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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If it feels like we’ve been in this bunker before, we have. Almost every year for the last three or four years, either Jarrod Washburn, his agent, or the Twins’ front office makes ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Free Agents For The Twins
16 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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The Minnesota Twins need a pitcher like Jarrod Washburn. He said he wanted to pitch close to home and his home is in Wisconsin. Minnesota is next to wisconsin...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Brewers Eyeing Starting Pitchers
17 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Regarding the Brewers' search for starting pitching, we heard yesterday that John Lackey is unlikely while Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis are possibilities. Today, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has further details.
Brewers GM Doug Melvin didn't seem...
Mets Meet With Boras
17 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Mets GM Omar Minaya met with agent Scott Boras last night at the GM Meetings for 45 minutes, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman says Matt Holliday, Alex Cora, Jarrod Washburn, and Rick Ankiel were discussed.
Of course, the Mets' plans extend beyond...
Note: Matt Holliday has Magic Powers
17 days ago by
Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Omar Minaya met last night with Scott Boras, who represents free agent outfielders Matt Holliday and Rick Ankiel, pitcher Jarrod Washburn and infielder Alex Cora.
…from what i can gather, the two sides will likely meet again today...
Brewers Notes: Washburn, Davis, Kendall
18 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has the latest on the Brew Crew's off-season maneuvering....
As reported earlier today, the Brewers are expected to pursue veteran starters Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis. Scott Boras, Washburn's agent, said that he...
Brewers Unlikely to Be Major Players For Lackey
18 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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In their roundup of the talk at the GM meetings, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi at FOX Sports report that the Milwaukee Brewers aren't likely to land John Lackey.While the report notes that the Brewers need starting pitching, it suggests they're much more likely to pursue...
Offseason Facts of the Day
Huh.
Bengie Molina drew 13 walks all season, in 520 PA. Jose Lopez drew 24 walks in 653 PA. Seriously, guys, we’re not going to miss J-Lo.
Austin Jackson tripled 9 times for the Yankees AAA affiliate. If only Jarrod Washburn could have netted this guy…
Mike Hessman...
Mariner Musings: Washburn, Bedard, Branyan
19 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Earlier today we learned that Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik is looking forward to having Felix Hernandez around for the next two years, but the rumors don't stop there...
Larry LaRue of The News Tribune says the Mariners have interest in bringing Jarrod Washburn...
How Bad Is It To Bring Jarrod Washburn Back to Seattle?
20 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Almost four years ago, the Seattle Mariners signed left hander Jarrod Washburn to a four year, $37.5 million contract. For the first three years, he posted 31-43 record with ERA never under 4...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Morning Prowl: Tom Brookens, Clete's Jersey Retired, Rising Stars, and Yesterday's Trades
22 days ago by
Bless You Boys
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Double-A Erie manager (and former Tigers third baseman) Tom Brookens says he'd be interested in a major league coaching job if one was offered. Will the Tigers offer him the first base coach position vacated by Andy Van Slyke?
Clete Thomas had his...
Five Detroit Tigers File For Free Agency
23 days ago by
Bless You Boys
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by Duane Burleson - AP
Placido Polanco was one of five Detroit Tigers to file for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could do so.
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With the conclusion of the World Series...
Washburn Isn't Expecting An Offer From Tigers
23 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Soon to be a free agent, lefthander Jarrod Washburn said he "would be surprised" if the Tigers offered him a contract, according to John Lowe of The Detroit Free Press.
"The Tigers have not given me any indication that they would like me back. I haven't heard...
Morning Prowl: 40-Man Roster Decisions, Placido Polanco's Market Value, and Van Slyke's Replacement
24 days ago by
Bless You Boys
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At The Detroit Tigers Weblog, Bill Ferris looks at the team's 40-man roster, which currently has 44 players on it (due to some being protected on the disabled list). So the Tigers have some decisions to make, especially as some minor leaguers will need to be protected...
Jarrod Washburn Discusses The Future
26 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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MLB.com's Jim Street talked to free agent lefty Jarrod Washburn recently. Washburn, a 35-year-old Scott Boras client, posted a 3.78 ERA in 176 innings this year for the Mariners and Tigers. A few highlights from their chat: Back in Spring Training, Washburn was planning to retire...
Evaluating Jarrod Washburn
October 29, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Jon Heyman and Tom Haudricourt both see the Milwaukee Brewers as serious suitors for Jarrod Washburn this offseason...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Heyman On Manny, Felix, Bay, Washburn
October 28, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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The latest hot stove notes from SI's Jon Heyman...
Manny Ramirez "is planning to exercise" his $20MM player option for 2010. This was expected but it'd still be interesting to see Manny jump back into free agency, maybe seek two years and $30MM.
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Odds & Ends: Tigers, Pedro, Rays, Dodgers
October 24, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Some links to peruse while you eagerly await Game Six of the ALCS...
Lynn Henning of The Detroit News suggests some salary figures for the Tigers' four key free agents: Fernando Rodney, Brandon Lyon, Placido Polanco, and Adam Everett. He also says there's no way...
Tigers Rumors: Rodney, Lyon, Washburn, Polanco
October 11, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Following the disappointing finish to the Detroit Tigers' 2009 season, plenty of thoughts have turned to the upcoming winter in Detroit.
Steve Kornacki of MLive.com indicates the Tigers will feel the need to re-sign either Brandon Lyon or Fernando Rodney to close games, since...
What were the odds?
October 08, 2009 by
Motown Sports Revival
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It's too bad the Tigers have to be judged on wins and losses and not on the incredible odds against what they just accomplished. In a parallel universe, they might be immortalized for pulling off such a remarkable feet. The Tigers blew a seven game lead on September 6. They blew...
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