Yardbarker: Magglio Ordonez

Sherman: Yankees Have A Plan

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:31:44 -0500

According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Yankees have about 90 million dollars available and plan to spend it on the market. Of the pitchers available, they would like to sign two of the top three pitchers: CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Derek Lowe. While the list grows if one of those players goes elsewhere, the point is they would like to sign two top of the line pitchers. As for Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte, they will make the players similar offers and whoever takes it first is the one they are going to go with. Mussina has actually faired better than Pettitte over the past year or so, putting up better numbers and focusing on the Yankees, instead of whether or not to retire.A

Since Pettitte has come back to the Yankees, we've seen nearly a two point drop in K/9, a thirty point increase in AVG, and a full point increase in BB/9. As for Mussina, he returned to 2006 form this year and looked even better. 2007 was a minor hiccup, where he tried to hard to make the adjust to finesse, and it showed. He was trying to strikeout batters a lot more, and it lead to him getting hit a lot harder. While Pettitte is younger and probably has a couple years left, him struggling may put more of a focus on retiring, where as Mussina seems fine with pitching another year or two before hanging it up.A

The third step in the Yankees prospect is to trade a pitching prospect or two for aA solid firstA baseman or corner outfielder. It is possible that the Yankees will trade Phil Hughes, IanA Kennedy, Jeff Marquez, or Dellin Betances in a package for someone likeA Prince Fielder or Derrek Lee, if they do pursue a first baseman. If they want a corner outfielder, they could go after Matt Holliday of the Rockies. Other options include Matt Kemp, Hunter Pence, and Magglio Ordonez, among others.A

It is possible they will go after a high profile outfielder and sign a first baseman like Sean Casey or Tony Clark, opening the way for prospect Juan Miranda, assuming he does well in Triple-A to start next season.

This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

Dodgers To Trade Jones?

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:39:54 -0500

In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Andruw Jones said that if he is not starting, he wants to be traded: "I'm an everyday guy or I need to move out." Jones struggled mightily for the Dodgers in nearly a half of a season, hitting .158 with 3 HR in 75 games. He hit just .222 last season, and is starting to get hit with major injuries. If the Dodgers were to trade Jones, they would have to take on nearly his entire salary. Jones is set to make 15 million dollars next year, and he could be traded with prospects for a similar salary player. They could try and acquire Magglio Ordonez if they want another outfielder. He is making 18 million dollars and has two club options remaining. If the Dodgers are able to resign Manny Ramirez, they could pursue Placido Polanco, who could take over at second base. Either deal would help the Dodgers.

The Dodgers, like any team, like depth off the bench. Joe Torre would find a way to rotate five possible starters into playing if necessary. It is possible they will trade Juan Pierre to Reds for a pitcher, while possibly trading Matt Kemp for Robinson Cano. Ideas have been discussed, but Ned Colletti might be hesitant to make a move knowing he is walking on a tight rope.

This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

Top 200 Players of All Time: Through 51st

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:34:26 -0500

The Fantasy Baseball Hall of Fame approaches the Top-50 players of all time milestone. A Doc, an I-Rod, a Crime Dog, and a Big Mac are remembered today.

Tigers and Indians BRAWL - VIDEO

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:50:01 -0500

Watch the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians get into a fight during Friday night's game. Gary Sheffield charged the mound from first base and Fausto Carmona landed a couple of head shots.

Why Maggs will be a Tiger next year

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:19:07 -0500

There's been a popular refrain that the Tigers will trade Magglio Ordonez this offseason. The thinking is that a)Magglio is a pretty good player and b)the Tigers would free up salary and c)the Tigers could get prospects to fill needs or even just replenish the farm system. While tenet A is true, parts [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why Maggs will be a Tiger next year", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/09/why-maggs-will-be-a-tiger-next-year/" });

Why Maggs will be a Tiger next year

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:19:07 -0500

Tigers Trading Players

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:36:42 -0500

The Tigers, who have arguably disappointed everyone in baseball, are looking to open up some payroll by trading Magglio Ordonez and Placido Polanco. Both players have a couple good years left and haven't shown any signs of slowing down. Polanco is hitting .316 with 7 HR while Ordonez is hitting .311 with 15 HR. Both players would land two or three prospects for the Tigers while clearing some cash. With that cash, GM Dave Dombrowski plans to be very aggressive on the market, potentially going after CC Sabathia.

However, I have heard the the Tigers are more interested in going after Francisco Rodriguez and signing a second tier pitcher like Ryan Dempster or Jon Garland. While that would help, they would be smart to go out and sign an ace like Ben Sheets, as well a pitcher like Jon Garland. There pitching is very weak, and they need all the help they can get to compete with the White Sox and Twins.

This new lineup isn't a temporary thing

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:40:11 -0500

The last 2 games have featured Magglio Ordonez hitting 3rd and Miguel Cabrera hitting clean-up. That's going to last awhile, like into next season. I don't think lineups make a huge difference, but it never felt right having a hitter like Cabrera batting below the clean-up spot. And with Leyland not liking to shuffle [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "This new lineup isn't a temporary thing", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/08/this-new-lineup-isnt-a-temporary-thing/" });

This new lineup isn't a temporary thing

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:40:11 -0500

Tigers Shopping Ordonez?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:52:41 -0500

Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez is having another great year, hitting .318 with 15 HR in 104 games. Although these are great numbers, they definitely are not worth fifteen million dollars, which he would get if he stays healthy and keeps playing how he is playing. The Detroit News breaks down the situation: "If Ordonez has 135 starts or 540 plate appearances (at-bats, walks, hit-by-pitch, etc.) in 2009, his option years for 2010 ($15 million) and 2011 ($15 million) are guaranteed. If he has a combined 270 starts and 1,080 plate appearances during 2008-09, those last two option years kick in. In other words, if Ordonez stays healthy in 2009, he ends up with the seven-year, $105 million contract the Tigers originally agreed upon in February 2005."

While the Tigers have the money to support Ordonez, sources have informed me that they would prefer to cut some payroll to focus on pitching. If they were able to unload Ordonez to maybe the Braves, it would give them two or three solid prospects along with extra cash to spend elsewhere. For the Braves, it would give them a legitimate right fielder and someone they could place behind Chipper Jones in the lineup. It is obvious the Tigers need pitching -- expect them to be big players in the off season.

Thomas odd man out

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:54:32 -0500

It's a bum deal. You hit your first big league homer and get sent to the minors. Clete Thomas was the outfielder optioned to Toledo to make room for Magglio Ordonez. So Matt Joyce will stick around and try to defend his AL Player of the Week honors. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Thomas odd man out", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/" });

Guillen lone Tigers All Star

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:08:22 -0500

Remember in the preseason when the Tigers starting lineup seemed to be made up entirely of All Star candidates? Yeah, things didn't quite work out and Carlos Guillen will be the lone player sporting the English D. Jim Leyland suggested 5 players to manager Terry Francona. We know the list didn't include Magglio Ordonez, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Guillen lone Tigers All Star", url: "http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/guillen-lone-tigers-all-star/" });

Who has the most All0stars

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:15:30 -0500

There has been debate about who should vote for the All-star teams but in the end, the teams usually end up equally, even if the AL team always wins. This year's voting has been filled with late overtakings including the young wiz kid Ryan Braun overtaking Ken Griffey Jr. This year there are two teams tied for most All-stars at seven, one team having a great season and the other having a somewhat disappointing season currently in second place.

Who has the most All0stars

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:15:30 -0500

MLB Injury Extra: Replacements (Week 14)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:47:45 -0500

Screaming Sports' Drew Thibodeau breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Drew decided it was time to take a look at several replacements. So if you're one of the many fantasy GM's who have been ravaged by injury, then this piece is exactly what the doctor ordered.