ORLANDO CABRERA NEWS
Thursday Bantering: Shortstops and other possible moves.
14 hours ago by
Bluebird Banter
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Jeff Blair and Jordan Bastian each have information filled, little blog entries today.
Start with Blair's, one thing he tells us:
I’m hearing that the Toronto Blue Jays did in fact make a serious run at Orlando Cabrera last week – they love the energy he...
Blue Jays Rumors: Scutaro, Cabrera, Brignac
17 hours ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Blair has the latest on the Blue Jays in the aftermath of this morning's signing:
The Blue Jays will offer Marco Scutaro salary arbitration. Blair hears indications that the shortstop may have a three-year deal coming his way.
The Jays made a serious run...
Five Hours and Counting
7 days ago by
Twinkie Town
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Free agency looms. Will any of the Twins five free agents return?
It's been confirmed that the Twins have had opening talks with Carl Pavano's agent, but other than Ron Gardenhire saying he'd be interested in bringing back Orlando Cabrera as his second basemen...
A's Unlikely To Pursue Free Agents
8 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Billy Beane indicated that the A's will not pursue free agents with whatever money they have available, and instead will look to the trade market to fill any openings, according to MLB.com's Mychael Urban.
"We're going to look at young players to fill spots...
Twins want Cabrera at 2nd base.
10 days ago by
Timberwolves Central
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According to Realgm the Twins want Orlando Cabrera to move to 2nd base. This would be a great move for Cabrera who must realise his life as a SS is...
2009/2010 Free Agents at SS
11 days ago by
Baseball Reflections
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It’s been quite some time since the the first wave of Cal Ripken deciples made up a trio of the league’s elite shortstops. Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter now play together, with Rodriguez moving to third base (though a swap would probably improve the Yankees left side). Nomar Garciaparra...
Rogers On White Sox, Gamel, Cabrera, Yankees
11 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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The White Sox have a new third baseman of the future, writes Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune. Dayan Viciedo held his own as a 20-year-old in AA this year (.708 OPS), but Brent Morel has passed him on Rogers' depth chart with a torrid stint in the Arizona Fall League. Here are...
Missing Nomar: The Red Sox Shortstop Search Continues
15 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Fourteen players have started at shortstop since the beginning of the 2004 season: Nomar Garciaparra, Pokey Reese, Cesar Crespo, Ricky Gutierrez, Mark Bellhorn, Orlando Cabrera, Edgar Renteria, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Julio Lugo, Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie and Nick...
Twins Rumors: Pavano, Cabrera, Punto
16 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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The Twins and Carl Pavano are both interested in making a deal, but it's unlikely we'll see anything finalized before Pavano hits the open market, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The Twins have exclusive negotiating rights for now, but Pavano&...
Free Agent Options: Shortstops
17 days ago by
Red Reporter
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by Ben Margot - AP
Marco Scutaro and Orlando Cabrera are two shortstop possibilities for the Reds on the free agent market this off-season.
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As Walt Jocketty spends his time in Chicago...
Elias Ranks The Free Agents
17 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Here are the rankings via AOL Fanhouse: Players with * have 2010 options in current contractType A free agents (with former team):Jason Bay, OF, BostonRafael Betancourt, RP, Colorado*Orlando Cabrera, IF, MinnesotaJohnny Damon, OF, YankeesOctavio Dotel, RP, White SoxJermaine Dye, OF...
A's In 2010: Power Upgrade Needed
18 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Last Winter, A's General Manager, Billy Beane actually went on "shopping-spree" and acquired Matt Holliday via trade with the Rockies, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra via free agency...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Ode to the OC
18 days ago by
Bugs & Cranks
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When the Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop Orlando Cabrera on August 1, they were only three games out in the American League Central division standings, but were treading water at .500 (52-52).
Cabrera was excited to arrive in the Twin Cities because he was escaping the purgatory...
Put The Money In The Bank
18 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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The 2004 Red Sox, fresh off their first franchise title in 86 years, decided to let big names go elsewhere in the offseason following their title. Pedro Martinez, Orlando Cabrera, Derek Lowe, there are a few others. What happened, they didn't win that year, or the year after. I...
Analysis: JJ Hardy
18 days ago by
Over The Baggy
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You did not have to delve too deep into the TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook to realize where the Twins had a surplus. In fact, we wrote it out in play English: “Two quality players overlapping playing time should suggest an area of excess.” Thanks to Heater Magazine’s supplied...
What was your favorite Orlando Cabrera moment?
20 days ago by
Twinkie Town
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What was your favorite Orlando Cabrera moment?
If I'm reading Doogie's tweet correctly, Bill Smith spoke w/O-Cab this AM and they're moving on. Given the trade, this shouldn't surprise.
Twins Acquire JJ Hardy
20 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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It didn't take long for the Brewers to make the trade everybody saw coming. "The ticker tape was still falling in Manhattan on Friday when the Brewers dealt shortstop J.J. Hardy, a staple of trade rumors this year, to the Twins for speedy center fielder Carlos Gomez. The Brewers...
Twins Trade Gomez For JJ Hardy
20 days ago by
Twinkie Talk
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The Orlando Cabrera era in Minnesota is likely over. According to Tyler Barnes of brewers.com’s Twitter, the Twins have traded Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee for JJ Hardy. Gomez had just a .277 wOBA while Hardy had a .292 mark. However, Hardy is at .325 for his career, making him...
Who's Gonna Play Short?
20 days ago by
Fenway West
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Left field is the biggest hole that the Red Sox need to fill this offseason, but there is still the issue at short. Here are the free agent shortstops from MLB Trade Rumors:
Orlando Cabrera (35) - Type A, can't be offered arbitrationJuan Castro (38)Alex Cora (34)Craig Counsell...
Who’s Gonna Play Short?
20 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Left field is the biggest hole that the Red Sox need to fill this offseason, but there is still the issue at short. Here are the free agent shortstops from MLB Trade Rumors:
Orlando Cabrera (35) - Type A, can't be offered arbitrationJuan Castro (38)Alex Cora (34)Craig Counsell...
11/3 - More Front Office Work
24 days ago by
Over The Monster
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We've been in Hot Stove mode for a while now, and there's no reason to stop now.
Trade Market: Third Basemen - MLBTradeRumors.com
Trade Market: Left Fielders - MLBTradeRumors.com
Anyone stand out as viable option? Well, some people have everything figured out for us...
When Is It Easier to Replace the Whole Than Replace the Parts?
29 days ago by
Twinkie Town
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by J Pat Carter - AP
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And, when can it be done by a financially conscious club?
Answer: When there are no entrenched players with big contracts. Which is exactly...
Why Bobby Abreu Still Isn’t Very Good
29 days ago by
Another Cubs Blog
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Rally’s bottom 10 in TotalZone:
1. Michael Cuddyer, RF, -26
2. Bobby Abreu, RF, -25
3. Vernon Wells, CF, -19
4. Gary Matthews Jr., CF, -17
5. Alberto Callaspo, 2B, -16
6. Orlando Cabrera, SS, -16
7. Lastings Milledge, LF, -16
8. David Wright, 3B, -15
9. Carlos Lee, LF, -14...
Odds & Ends: Astros, Athletics, Blue Jays
October 26, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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With baseball dark until Wednesday, let MLBTradeRumors.com light the way for you...
Rob Neyer has a must-read piece about the Astros refusing to give Manny Acta a three-year contract offer. As Neyer writes, "If you think it's silly to give a manager a three-year contract...
The Rays and the Sunday Papers
October 25, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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Both Minnesota papers, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, take a look at what the Twins should do this off-season. Net them together, and I think I could find a match. John Shipley in the Pioneer Press points out that the Twins need a shortstop. They ended...
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