2013 MLB players to keep an eye on (will be updated all spring)

[koz-man]

wow, hard to believe Theriot's career is over

I've been trying to figure out why he is calling it quits and the only thing I could find was a quote on Yahoo Sports.

"that he was ready to walk away after getting no enticing offers"

I can see him as an excellent utility player off the bench.

But he does have 3 young children and maybe wants to spend more time with them.

[MexicanStallion]

Well for realistic news on a player, Holland is out a few months. That's a blow to the Rangers rotation.

Derek Holland injured his left knee in a fall at home, Gerry Fraley reports. He underwent surgery earlier today to repair the damage, which will likely keep him out until at least mid-season.



Rangers GM Jon Daniels said this won't spur the team to sign a "big ticket" pitcher, such as Masahiro Tanaka. Rather, he said Holland's replacement will likely come from within the organization, such as Robbie Ross. Losing Holland is a big deal for the Rangers, as the lefty is coming off of a career-best season in which he posted a 3.42 ERA in 213 innings of work.

[Shortstop]

I've been trying to figure out why he is calling it quits and the only thing I could find was a quote on Yahoo Sports.

"that he was ready to walk away after getting no enticing offers"

I can see him as an excellent utility player off the bench.

But he does have 3 young children and maybe wants to spend more time with them.

Must be nice to retire in your late 30's, huh?

I'm sure he'll come back in the not too distant future. Many teams would be interested...

[koz-man]

Well for realistic news on a player, Holland is out a few months. That's a blow to the Rangers rotation.

Derek Holland injured his left knee in a fall at home, Gerry Fraley reports. He underwent surgery earlier today to repair the damage, which will likely keep him out until at least mid-season.

Hate to see this happen to a young player.

[koz-man]

Must be nice to retire in your late 30's, huh?

I'm sure he'll come back in the not too distant future. Many teams would be interested...

Its always nice to have experience on the bench. Played in 2 WS and has played every position except P,C, & CF.

[MexicanStallion]

Must be nice to retire in your late 30's, huh?

I'm sure he'll come back in the not too distant future. Many teams would be interested...

According to baseball reference he earned about $8.5million between 07-12. He should be taken care of.

[Shortstop]

Its always nice to have experience on the bench. Played in 2 WS and has played every position except P,C, & CF.

Excellent info here. I'm sure we'll see him playing again.

Like you stated, a player like Theriot is very coveted during the playoff run and well into October...

[MexicanStallion]

Who ends up with Tanaka?

Sports Hochi in Japan reports that the Yankees, Dodgers and Angels are the finalists to sign Masahiro Tanaka.

It goes on to say that the Yankees are the favorites to land the right-hander. The report is certainly worth passing along, but it should be taken with a big grain of salt. After all, remember that many Japanese news outlets reported that Tanaka wasn't coming to the states at all. His signing deadline is January 24.

[koz-man]

Who ends up with Tanaka?

Sports Hochi in Japan reports that the Yankees, Dodgers and Angels are the finalists to sign Masahiro Tanaka.

It goes on to say that the Yankees are the favorites to land the right-hander. The report is certainly worth passing along, but it should be taken with a big grain of salt. After all, remember that many Japanese news outlets reported that Tanaka wasn't coming to the states at all. His signing deadline is January 24.

It seems like where ever you read another team is is the hunt for him.

The only thing I know for sure is he will not sign with the Reds.!

What is it? Like $20m just to meet with him or something like that?

[Shortstop]

Well for realistic news on a player, Holland is out a few months. That's a blow to the Rangers rotation.

Derek Holland injured his left knee in a fall at home, Gerry Fraley reports. He underwent surgery earlier today to repair the damage, which will likely keep him out until at least mid-season.



Rangers GM Jon Daniels said this won't spur the team to sign a "big ticket" pitcher, such as Masahiro Tanaka. Rather, he said Holland's replacement will likely come from within the organization, such as Robbie Ross. Losing Holland is a big deal for the Rangers, as the lefty is coming off of a career-best season in which he posted a 3.42 ERA in 213 innings of work.

Very unfortunate for both Holland and the Rangers.

This instantly reminded of the time Clint Barmes injured his shoulder walking up his stairs carrying deer meat that Todd Helton had given him.

Never quite know the validity of these "hurt at home" incidents, but crazy things do happen everywhere...

[Grits n' Gravy]

Does the young kid Boston was playing at 3B in WS become everyday SS or 3B this season?

[Shortstop]

It seems like where ever you read another team is is the hunt for him.

The only thing I know for sure is he will not sign with the Reds.!

What is it? Like $20m just to meet with him or something like that?

I'm pretty sure he won't be a Pirate this year either!

I hope the guy gets shelled in his MLB debut. Bring him back to earth a little bit...

[koz-man]

I'm pretty sure he won't be a Pirate this year either!

I hope the guy gets shelled in his MLB debut. Bring him back to earth a little bit...

I was thinking the same thing!

Did not even throw a pitch and is guaranteed multi -100m contract.

[MexicanStallion]

Braden had some good stuff. At least he retries with the perfect game. Shame it was cut down so short.

Dallas Braden has told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he will retire.

Braden is just 30 years old, but he's been unable to recover from multiple shoulder surgeries. He had been slated to throw for potentially interested teams at some point in January, but that obviously won't happen now. "There is nothing left in there, it’s just a shredded mess," Braden said. "I left my arm on the mound at the Coliseum, and I’m OK with that." Braden has a perfect game on his resume and retires with a career 4.16 ERA over parts of five seasons.

[koz-man]

Braden had some good stuff. At least he retries with the perfect game. Shame it was cut down so short.

Dallas Braden has told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he will retire.

Braden is just 30 years old, but he's been unable to recover from multiple shoulder surgeries. He had been slated to throw for potentially interested teams at some point in January, but that obviously won't happen now. "There is nothing left in there, it’s just a shredded mess," Braden said. "I left my arm on the mound at the Coliseum, and I’m OK with that." Braden has a perfect game on his resume and retires with a career 4.16 ERA over parts of five seasons.

He threw his perfect game against Tampa Bay on Mother's Day.

What makes it extra special was that Braden lost his mother to breast cancer.

[Shortstop]

He threw his perfect game against Tampa Bay on Mother's Day.

What makes it extra special was that Braden lost his mother to breast cancer.

Wow! Didn't know this, koz-man.

This is movie plot stuff right here! Must have been a very emotional day for him...

[Chi_archie]

Braden had some good stuff. At least he retries with the perfect game. Shame it was cut down so short.

Dallas Braden has told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he will retire.

Braden is just 30 years old, but he's been unable to recover from multiple shoulder surgeries. He had been slated to throw for potentially interested teams at some point in January, but that obviously won't happen now. "There is nothing left in there, it’s just a shredded mess," Braden said. "I left my arm on the mound at the Coliseum, and I’m OK with that." Braden has a perfect game on his resume and retires with a career 4.16 ERA over parts of five seasons.

He'll be back in 2-4 years

[Andy117]

Very unfortunate for both Holland and the Rangers.

This instantly reminded of the time Clint Barmes injured his shoulder walking up his stairs carrying deer meat that Todd Helton had given him.

Never quite know the validity of these "hurt at home" incidents, but crazy things do happen everywhere...

He tripped over his dog on the stairs.

[Shortstop]

Does the young kid Boston was playing at 3B in WS become everyday SS or 3B this season?

From what I've heard, Middlebrooks will play third and Bogaerts will play short to start the season for Boston.

[koz-man]

From what I've heard, Middlebrooks will play third and Bogaerts will play short to start the season for Boston.

Whats the skinny on Stephen Drew?

I believe he is a FA. Any chance Bo-Sox resign?

[Andy117]

Whats the skinny on Stephen Drew?

I believe he is a FA. Any chance Bo-Sox resign?

They'd probably have to move someone else first, they're right at the the luxury tax number and they want to stay under it.

[EmpireMaker]

I think that they are going to cut S Drew loose and that is the right move.

[Mitchell88]

I think that they are going to cut S Drew loose and that is the right move.

I think losing drew is the right move to but I don't know if they will do it. Ferrell is in love with him he will try anything to stop it

[koz-man]

They'd probably have to move someone else first, they're right at the the luxury tax number and they want to stay under it.

Thanks.

I was wondering why it seems that they have no intention of re-signing him.

[Shortstop]

The Red Sox will have a lot of young talent on the left side of the infield for several years to come...

In addition to Middlebrooks and Bogaerts, they have top prospect Garin Cecchini playing the hot corner at AAA.

Cecchini is probably two or three years away from The Show.

Nice problems to have for the Boston organization!

[MexicanStallion]

In addition to Middlebrooks and Bogaerts, they have top prospect Garin Cecchini playing the hot corner at AAA.

Cecchini is probably two or three years away from The Show.

Nice problems to have for the Boston organization!

That's what happened with Texas and they worked out a nice trade down the line.

[Wrigley]

We need to update this to 2014 players to keep a eye on

[Andy117]

The Red Sox will have a lot of young talent on the left side of the infield for several years to come...

In addition to Middlebrooks and Bogaerts, they have top prospect Garin Cecchini playing the hot corner at AAA.

Cecchini is probably two or three years away from The Show.

Nice problems to have for the Boston organization!

That post confused me for a second. The Mets have a prospect named Gavin Cecchini and I thought you were talking about him. Stupid parents named their kids Garin and Gavin.

[Shortstop]

That's what happened with Texas and they worked out a nice trade down the line.

Yeah, Boston is in the driver's seat in this situation.

We need to update this to 2014 players to keep a eye on

Good idea. I'll start one within the next couple of days if I remember.

That post confused me for a second. The Mets have a prospect named Gavin Cecchini and I thought you were talking about him. Stupid parents named their kids Garin and Gavin.

[MexicanStallion]

Good idea. I'll start one within the next couple of days if I remember.

Start it up. I think we are ready. Pitchers and Catchers report within a month. You are the right man for the thread starting.

[Shortstop]

Start it up. I think we are ready. Pitchers and Catchers report within a month. You are the right man for the thread starting.

Thanks for the kind words, Stallion!

I'll start a new one here shortly...

[Chi_archie]

Looks like Sizemore going to reds

[koz-man]

Looks like Sizemore going to reds

Not in ink yet, But looks like a go...

from the Reds Site....
CINCINNATI -- The Reds are making efforts to add former Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore.

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reported Sunday that Cincinnati and Sizemore's agent are in "advanced talks" for the free agent.
MLB.com first reported earlier this month of the Reds' interest in Sizemore.
"Still working on it," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Sunday in a text message.
Sizemore, 31, has not played in the Majors since 2011 and had microfracture surgery performed on both of his knees during his injury-riddled career.
After losing Shin-Soo Choo as a free agent, the Reds are planning to have prospect Billy Hamilton compete to be the everyday center fielder and leadoff man. But the club is also looking to add insurance behind the inexperienced Hamilton.
Sizemore, a three-time All-Star, is a career .269 hitter with 139 home runs, 458 RBIs and a .357 on-base percentage over eight big league seasons in Cleveland. From 2006-08, he batted .279 with a .380 on-base percentage, averaging 28 home runs per season.