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Elias Ranks The Free Agents

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0500

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, White Sox*Chone Figgins, IF, AngelsMike Gonzalez, RP, AtlantaJohn Grabow, RP, CubsKevin Gregg, RP, CubsLaTroy Hawkins, RP, HoustonMatt Holliday, OF, St. LouisOrlando Hudson, IF, DodgersJohn Lackey, SP, AngelsCliff...

Dye, Putz, Kearns Just Some Players in Free Agency as Clubs Decline Options

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:20:20 -0500

One day after a court denied Jamie McCourt’s request to be reinstated as Los Angeles Dodgers chief executive, left fielder Manny Ramirez decided he will not prolong comeback talks as he did last off season, announcing today he will return to the Dodgers in 2010. Ramirez’s agent Scott Boras informed Dodgers GM Ned Colletti that he would exercise his $20 million option. Last season, Ramirez hit .290 with 19 home runs and 63 RBI in 104 games. He missed 50 games due to a suspension for violating MLB’s drug policy. Ramirez is one of few players who have the luxury of deciding whether they stay or go. Just days after the World Series, several players are already out of a job due to their club declining a 2010 option, here they are: The Chicago White Sox declined their $12 million option on former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye. The New York Mets declined a 2010 option on relief pitcher J.J. Putz. Putz receives a $1 million buyout. The Washington Nationals declined a $10 million option on outfielder Austin Kearns. The Nationals will have to pay a $1 million buyout to end Kearns term with the team. The Rockies got in on the declining action, turning down catcher Yorvit Torrealba and pitcher Alan Embree for 2010 options. Torrealba received a $500,000 buyout and Embree a $250,000 buyout. The Kansas City Royals declined options on outfielder Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo and pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta The Houston Astros declined option on pitcher Doug Brocail with $285,000 buyout The Milwaukee Brewers declined option for pitcher David Weathers with $400,000 buyout The Arizona Diamondbacks declined option on infielder Chad Tracy with $1 million buyout The Cincinnati Reds declined catcher Ramon Hernandez 2010 option with $1 million buyout Arizona pitcher Brandon Webb and Phillies ace Cliff Lee have been among the lucky ones, having their options exercised by the club. Webb will earn $8.5 million and Lee will make $9 million in 2010. Several trades have taken place already this off season, here they are: The Tampa Bay Rays traded second baseman Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for reliever Jesse Chavez The Twins traded outfielder Carlos Gomez for Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy The Kansas City Royals traded infielder Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox for second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields OTHER NEWS ON FREE AGENCY IN THE 2009-10 OFF-SEASON: Vladimir Guerrero, Pedro Martinez Highlight 39 Players Filing for Free Agency on Friday Holliday, Lackey, Highlight 79 MLB Players Opting for Free Agency Matsui, Damon, Guerrero Highlight List of 183 Potential MLB Free Agents OTHER NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK (THE BIZ OF FOOTBALL) Boise St. Engages PR Firm in Attempt to Gain BCS Game Does the NFL Salary Cap Still Work? Browns Fire GM George Kokinis After 1-7 Start UFL Failing to Dazzle at the Turnstiles (THE BIZ OF HOCKEY) Panel Installs Mike Ouellet As Acting Executive Director of NHLPA Ian Penny Steps Down as Interim Exec. Director of NHLPA NBCU & VERSUS: An Alternative to ESPN? (THE BIZ OF BASKETBALL) Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Settles For $2.725M in Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Rajon Rondo Reached 5-Year, $55M Extension with Celtics NBA.TV Adds Brent Barry to On-Air Talent Roster (SPORTS BASH) Yankees Make Some Want to Eat the Rich 5,855 You Twit: NBA Players Make MLB Look Anti-Social George W. Has to Go to Japan To Play Baseball NFL, MLB Tell States to Get Off Their Lawn When it Comes to Drug Policies Matthew Coller is staff member of the Business of Sports Network and is a freelance writer. He can be followed on Twitter Follow The Biz of Baseballl on Twitter Follow the Business of Sports Network on Facebook Follow the Business of Sports Network on Facebook

Jermaine Dye Becomes a Free Agent

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:55:19 -0500

The Chicago White Sox have bought out the contract of Jermaine Dye for a little less than $1 million. As a result, Dye has become a free agent. The veteran outfielder will likely be one of the most sought after players in baseball free agency. Last year, Dye didn’t live up to expectations with the White Sox. He hit only .250 with 27 homers and 81 RBIs. In 2008, he hit .292 with 34 homers and 96 RBIs. Throughout Dye’s career he has had many ups and downs. When teams take a look at ...

Teahen in; Dye, Podsednik out?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:25:51 -0500

Jermaine Dye, Scott Podsednik likely gone for good The acquisition of Mark Teahen and move of Gordon Beckham from third to second is just the start of a busy offseason. "Money's tight all over the world, certainly on the South Side," GM Ken Williams said. "Whatever the break-even numbers are, we'll spend whatever we have that's available. But it's not much."

Dye or Thames could interest the Mets

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:13:00 -0500

Over the years Jermaine Dye's name has come up numerous times in rumors about the Mets. Dye never ended up being moved but now he's a free agent after the White Sox decided to not pick-up his option ( source Metsblog). At 35 y/o the right hander, has struggled through injuries and doesn't play the field very well. He has hit .250 two of the last four years but still produces 27 or more home runs. I think he's an aging veteran that we should avoid who could have the results of ...

More On This Mark Teahen Business

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:41:55 -0500

Kenny Williams spoke with reporters today, and some things have become much clearer. To wit: + Even though Jermaine Dye officially became a free agent today, Mark Teahen will play third base instead of right field for the White Sox. Gordon Beckham will move to second base to fill the void left by Chris Getz. Fair [...]

Options Aplenty: Lee, Webb Stay Put, Dye Bought Out by White Sox

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:27:00 -0500

by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Diamondbacks, Phillies, White Sox, MLB TransactionsThe champagne is barely dry in the Yankees clubhouse, but the business of 2010 is already well under way. Three trades are in the books, a number of players have already filed for free agency and Bobby Abreu has a new deal with the Angels. In that vein, three clubs made decisions on contract options they held on star players for next year Friday. The Phillies and Diamondbacks both picked up the options they held ...

ChiSox decline Dye's $12M option, pay out $950K

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:38:19 -0500

The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent. Dye will get a buyout of $950,000 instead of $12 million he could have gotten in salary next season. Dye, the World Series MVP in 2005 for the White Sox, signed a two-year, $22 million extension late in the 2007 season. This year, the 35-year-old Dye batted .250 with 27 home runs and 81 RBI in 141 games.

ChiSox buy out Dye for $950K, making him FA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:21:21 -0500

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent.

ChiSox decline option on ex-W.S. MVP Dye

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0500

The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent.

ChiSox decline option on ex-World Series MVP Dye

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0500

The Chicago White Sox have declined the mutual option on veteran right fielder and former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, clearing the way for him to become a free agent.

Mark Teahen to the White Sox: Where's the Upside?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0500

Are the trade winds 'brewin in Chicago? You be the judge: "While the Yankees and Phillies continued to wage their World Series battle Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals were making a trade. The Daily News learned the White Sox have agreed to send second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields to the Royals for Mark Teahen, who is expected to replace Jermaine Dye as Chicago's right fielder. Teahen hit .271 with 12 homers and 50 RBI for the Roya...

Create-a-Caption: Chicago's Jermaine Dye loses his head

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:48:41 -0500

Is White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski(notes) taking this pro wrestling business a little too seriously? The Headless Horseman After being on the wrong end of a vanishing headlock on Wednesday night, teammate Jermaine Dye(notes) might certainly think so. So have at it, amateur Internet copy editors of the world. How should this caption read? Follow the jump for winners from Tuesday's C-a-C featuring an acrobatic Padre:Everth Cabrera's swan dive at short 1st — Greg M. "Evert...