MIGUEL OLIVO NEWS
Without a Catcher We'll Have a Lot of Passed Balls
2 days ago by
Bluebird Banter
| Comments
With the shortstop signings of the last couple of last couple of days, the biggest pressing need for the team is a catcher. As Casey Stengel said, when asked why the expansion Mets used their first draft pick on a catcher, 'Without a catcher we'd have a lot of passed balls...
Thanks for the Stories
3 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
| Comments
More photos »
by Erich Schlegel - AP
Browse more photos »
As a writer (very loose term there), I find there are certain topics and people that I can easily fall back on because there is plenty of material and...
Mike Napoli Ranked Worst Defensive Catcher in Baseball
7 days ago by
Halos Heaven
| Comments
Mike Napoli Ranked Worst Defensive Catcher in Baseball
"As for the bottom ranks... Josh Bard is at -7.3, the human swing machine, Miguel Olivo, is at -8.8, and the Living Stereotype, Mike Napoli, is at -9.7. No wonder the Angels think Mathis is a good defender."
...
Crown Gems: Royals Transactions
15 days ago by
Kings of Kauffman
| Comments
| Comments
It’s been a busy week full of minor transactions for the Royals. In this edition of Crown Gems is news on Edwin Bellorin, Yasuhiko Yabuta, Lenny DiNardo, Mitch Webster, Wilson Betemit, Alberto Callaspo, Miguel Olivo, Bruce Chen, John Bannister, Cody Clark, and Irving Falu....
Reds Talk: Votto, Budget, Olivo
18 days ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer has the latest on the Reds, after talking with GM Walt Jocketty.
Asked about trading Joey Votto, Jocketty replied, "Oh God, no."
The Reds are restricted by their payroll, but Jocketty said, "not yet" as far...
Torii Hunter Gold Glove #9
19 days ago by
Halos Heaven
| Comments
More photos »
by Lori Shepler - AP
6 months ago:
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter makes a catch to save a home run on a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Miguel Olivo during the ninth inning of a baseball...
Still Adrift in KC
20 days ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
I was looking at Miguel Olivo’s numbers today, as one of the younger free agent catchers on the market this off-season (he’ll be 32 next year), and I’m frankly amazed that the Royals declined his 2010 mutual option for $3...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Royals Seeking A Catcher
20 days ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
After declining their 2010 option for Miguel Olivo, the Royals are searching for a catcher according to Bob Dutton of The KC Star. Dutton mentions that it would be best for the team to fill their hole behind the plate prior to December 12th, allowing them to non-tender the incumbent...
Around the Hot Stove…
22 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
| Comments
| Comments
Just to recap some of the things about players the Mets may be interested in all noted by mlbtraderumors.com Brett Myers is officially going to become a free agent
Both Yorvit Torrealba and Miguel Olivo had their options declined. I’m not a fan of Torrealba, but Olivo did hit...
Eleven Option Decisions Made Today
23 days ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary:
The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout.
The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee.
The Diamondbacks exercised their...
Eleven Option Decisions Made Today
23 days ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary:
The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout.
The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee.
The Diamondbacks exercised their...
Royals notebook: Options declined on Crisp, Olivo and Yabuta
23 days ago by
kansascity.com
| Comments
It wasn’t just Mark Teahen who became an ex-Royal on Friday. The club also bought its way out of 2010 contract options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta. The moves were expected — but came at a combined cost of $1.1 million.
A Complete and Lenghty List of Baseball-Related Things Miguel Olivo is Good At
23 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
| Comments
More photos »
by Nam Y Huh - AP
Browse more photos »
1. Hitting for power.
Royals decline 2010 options on Crisp, Olivo, Yabuta
23 days ago by
Miami Herald
| Comments
The Kansas City Royals have declined the 2010 options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta.
Royals release Olivo, best of the bad options for the Mets?
23 days ago by
MetsCitiBlog
| Comments
| Comments
According to Tim Dierkes at MLBTR, the Royals have released Miguel Olivo and others. Olivo is possibly the best of the worst. He is almost decent from a horrible crop of available catchers. He hit .249 this past year and...
Add Olivo to the catching list
23 days ago by
Mets Fever
| Comments
| Comments
The Royals have opted to decline Miguel Olivo's 3M club option, the 31 y/o veteran catcher is now a free agent. Olivo hit .249 last year with 23 HRs, for a team in need of power he might become a player of interest to the Mets...Olivo is most remembered by Mets fans for his second...
Royals decline options on Crisp, Olivo and Yabuta
23 days ago by
kansascity.com
| Comments
The Royals trimmed their roster today by declining 2010 contract options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta.
Royals Decline Options On Crisp, Olivo, Yabuta
23 days ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
The Royals declined their 2010 options on Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta, according to a team press release.
On Crisp, the Royals chose his $500K buyout over his $8MM option. It's possible the Royals will offer Crisp an incentive-laden deal (he had rotator...
Royals Facing Option Decisions
24 days ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
Now that the World Series has ended, the clock has started for clubs to make decisions about any player options for 2010. The Royals have three such decision to make, involving Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta.
Bob Dutton of The KC Star breaks down what we might...
The Royals are on the clock with Olivo
24 days ago by
Mets Fever
| Comments
| Comments
I've already posted on the Royals catchers, this is simply an up-date. Miguel Olivo would be a solid option for our catching vacancy but if the Royals keep him then they may need to move either Pena or Buck. The Royals have three days to decide on Olivo's option which is 3...
Royals notes: Club faces option decisions
25 days ago by
kansascity.com
| Comments
The end of the World Series puts the Royals on the clock in terms of picking up the 2010 options on catcher Miguel Olivo, outfielder Coco Crisp and reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta. The Royals show little inclination to do so with Crisp ($8 million) and Yabuta ($4 million), although...
Royals face option decisions on Olivo, Crisp, Yabuta
25 days ago by
kansascity.com
| Comments
The end of the World Series puts the Royals on the clock in terms of picking up the 2010 options on catcher Miguel Olivo, outfielder Coco Crisp and reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta.
One Fan's Vision for the Royals
27 days ago by
Royals Review
| Comments
I've had over a month off from the Royals now and have been mulling over some ideas. This is my vision for the Royals in the upcoming 2010 season. Bear with me if you're bored and/or interested in one fans ideal vision for his cherished franchise.
1B- ...
The Royals catchers could interest us...
October 28, 2009 by
Mets Fever
| Comments
| Comments
The Royals have some decisions to make behind the plate, they are said to be discussing shaking things up.They currently have three catchers, who could all be available this off-season. Olivo has a club option while Pena and Buck are both non-tender candidates. Of course, the Royals...
Royals Face Options On Crisp, Olivo
October 28, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
| Comments
MLB.com's Dick Kaegel takes a look at the Royals' two contract option decisions, which are due ten days after the World Series.
Kaegel believes the Royals will consider Coco Crisp's $500K buyout an easy choice over his $8MM option. However, Kaegel wonders if the...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
