GolfFreak
07-07-2004, 07:06 AM
From ESPN Insider:
Shawn Estes, Rockies
Giants
Jul. 6 - The Giants are on the lookout for pitchers, and Estes might be on the trading block, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Estes, 31, played for the Giants in 1995-2001 and pitched in the All-Star Game in 1997, when he went 19-5 with a 3.18 ERA. The left-hander is 8-4 with an altitude-affected 5.92 ERA for Colorado after being signed to a minor league contract worth $600,000 for one year.
The Denver Post recently called Estes "a walking trade rumor" and suggested the Rockies are willing to move him, but the paper also quoted the pitcher as saying he doesn't want to be traded. "In the conversations I had with (Rockies officials) over the winter," Estes told the Post, "it wasn't about using me for a half-season. I want to be here for more than this year. I really like it."
Nomar Garciaparra, Red Sox
Marlins
Jul. 5 - If the Red Sox decide to trade Garciaparra, the Marlins would be a possible taker, reports the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Sources told the paper that the Marlins are weighing the pros and cons of renting the former all-star shortstop for the rest of the season. The most likely trade bait for Florida would be shortstop Alex Gonzalez, or perhaps Hee Seop Choi if Nomar agreed to give first base a try. However, the Red Sox would more than likely want starting pitching (Brad Penny or Carl Pavano) in exchange for Nomar.
John Olerud, Mariners
Red Sox?
Jul. 5 - The Seattle Post-Intellingencer is reporting that Olerud declined to waive his no-trade clause after being approached by the Mariners about a trade. The Red Sox are believed to have interest in Olerud, but were not the team that contacted Seattle GM Bill Bavasi about a possible deal.
"For me to accept, it would have to be a situation where it was good for my family," Olerud told the paper. "If we were going to a place where he could go on the field to shag balls or where he could fly on the plane for road trips, that would be something I would consider."
Ugueth Urbina, Tigers
Cubs?
Jul. 2 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Cubs have been scouting Urbina and have been in contact with Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski about the closer's availability. The 30-year-old Urbina is 3-2 with a 4.34 ERA and 11 saves for Detroit. He signed with the Tigers after helping Florida to the World Series last season. The Detroit News has indicated previously the Tigers would listen to offers for Urbina if they can get back a position prospect or two.
Danny Bautista, Diamondbacks
Rangers
Jul. 2 - The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Rangers have had discussions with the Diamondbacks about acquiring Bautista, who is hitting .316 with 10 home runs and 48 RBI, to boslter their offense as they try to hold off Oakland and Anaheim in the AL West.
Magglio Ordoņez, White Sox
Braves?
Cubs?
Jul. 2 - The Chicago Tribune suggests that if the White Sox don't trade Ordoņez in the next two months, he's likely to become a free agent and could sign with the Cubs. The team reportedly discussed the right fielder in recent trade talks with Atlanta.
According to the Tribune, Ordoņez prefers to remain in Chicago, but the White Sox have all but ceased negotiations on a new contract and have said no one on the team is untouchable. However, White Sox GM Ken Williams told the Chicago Sun-Times last week "the door is not closed (on negotiations). It's not closed on our part, it's not closed on his part. Print it."
Nevertheless, if he doesn't re-sign and isn't traded, the Tribune suggests the Cubs could decline their option on Moises Alou and use the money to make a free-agent offer to Ordoņez.
Steve Finley, Diamondbacks
Rangers
Yankees
Padres
Red Sox
Cubs
Jul. 2 - The Rangers joined a growing list of teams interested in Finley, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Other recent reports have linked the Yankees and Padres with the Diamondbacks' outfielder, who becomes a free agent after the season. The Arizona Republic has reported that scouts from the Red Sox and Cubs were in town to see Finley earlier this week.
Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks
Yankees
Jul. 1 - George Steinbrenner told Sporting News Radio, "God, who wouldn't love to have Randy Johnson? He is a great left-hander. He is probably one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever seen. He's a dominator and we'd love to have him. Anybody would love to have him, but I also know that (Diamondbacks owner) Jerry Colangelo is not going to give him away. We'll have to see what happens as the deadline gets closer. We'll see."
Tampering charges aside, the public statement confirmed the Yankees' interest in acquiring the Big Unit. Seinbrenner also said, "We will try and make a move somewhere along the line here. We are working on it feverishly." Among the moves was promoting prospects C Dioner Navarro and 2B Robinson Cano to Triple-A Columbus, where scouts from the Diamondbacks and other teams watched their debuts Tuesday.
ESPN.com contributor Bob Klapisch indicates owner George Steinbrenner is pressuring GM Brian Cashman to make a deal soon, ideally for Johnson. The Arizona Republic has reported that Diamondbacks officials will meet this week to discuss the franchise's direction. Johnson has a no-trade clause, and agent Alan Nero told Newsday, "I don't think it's a possibility [a trade] will happen. But I don't know what tomorrow will bring."
Andruw Jones, Braves
Yankees
White Sox?
Jul. 1 - According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees contacted the Braves to see if Jones is available. Earlier this week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the Braves had brought up Jones' name in trade talks with the White Sox. The paper indicated the Braves and White Sox were discussing Russ Ortiz, but the talks expanded to include outfielders Magglio Ordonez and Jones.
Atlanta GM John Schuerholz told the Journal-Constitution, "All measures of conversations have been going on. But they're real. They're not just newspaper talk."
Ramon Ortiz, Angels
Mets
Orioles?
White Sox?
Jul. 1 - Angels official reiterated their stance to not give away Ortiz without getting value in return, with manager Mike Scioscia telling the Orange County Register, "We can turn this thing inside and out as much as you want. We know he wants to start, but we also know when we give Ramon the ball he's going to go after hitters with everything he has and that's what's important."
Ortiz has asked to be traded after being relegated to the bullpen for the second time this season, and the New York Mets have expressed interest. However, the Mets also have indicated they don't play to give up much to get him, which makes it unlikely Anaheim will make a deal.
Angels GM Bill Stoneman told the L.A. Times earlier this week he had discussed Ortiz with the Orioles and White Sox, who reportedly offered left-handed reliever Buddy Groom and infielder Jose Valentin, respectively. "The only way we would do a deal is if it helped our club," Stoneman told the paper. "This is a guy who can help our club, whether it's in the bullpen or whether it's starting."
Shawn Estes, Rockies
Giants
Jul. 6 - The Giants are on the lookout for pitchers, and Estes might be on the trading block, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Estes, 31, played for the Giants in 1995-2001 and pitched in the All-Star Game in 1997, when he went 19-5 with a 3.18 ERA. The left-hander is 8-4 with an altitude-affected 5.92 ERA for Colorado after being signed to a minor league contract worth $600,000 for one year.
The Denver Post recently called Estes "a walking trade rumor" and suggested the Rockies are willing to move him, but the paper also quoted the pitcher as saying he doesn't want to be traded. "In the conversations I had with (Rockies officials) over the winter," Estes told the Post, "it wasn't about using me for a half-season. I want to be here for more than this year. I really like it."
Nomar Garciaparra, Red Sox
Marlins
Jul. 5 - If the Red Sox decide to trade Garciaparra, the Marlins would be a possible taker, reports the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Sources told the paper that the Marlins are weighing the pros and cons of renting the former all-star shortstop for the rest of the season. The most likely trade bait for Florida would be shortstop Alex Gonzalez, or perhaps Hee Seop Choi if Nomar agreed to give first base a try. However, the Red Sox would more than likely want starting pitching (Brad Penny or Carl Pavano) in exchange for Nomar.
John Olerud, Mariners
Red Sox?
Jul. 5 - The Seattle Post-Intellingencer is reporting that Olerud declined to waive his no-trade clause after being approached by the Mariners about a trade. The Red Sox are believed to have interest in Olerud, but were not the team that contacted Seattle GM Bill Bavasi about a possible deal.
"For me to accept, it would have to be a situation where it was good for my family," Olerud told the paper. "If we were going to a place where he could go on the field to shag balls or where he could fly on the plane for road trips, that would be something I would consider."
Ugueth Urbina, Tigers
Cubs?
Jul. 2 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Cubs have been scouting Urbina and have been in contact with Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski about the closer's availability. The 30-year-old Urbina is 3-2 with a 4.34 ERA and 11 saves for Detroit. He signed with the Tigers after helping Florida to the World Series last season. The Detroit News has indicated previously the Tigers would listen to offers for Urbina if they can get back a position prospect or two.
Danny Bautista, Diamondbacks
Rangers
Jul. 2 - The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Rangers have had discussions with the Diamondbacks about acquiring Bautista, who is hitting .316 with 10 home runs and 48 RBI, to boslter their offense as they try to hold off Oakland and Anaheim in the AL West.
Magglio Ordoņez, White Sox
Braves?
Cubs?
Jul. 2 - The Chicago Tribune suggests that if the White Sox don't trade Ordoņez in the next two months, he's likely to become a free agent and could sign with the Cubs. The team reportedly discussed the right fielder in recent trade talks with Atlanta.
According to the Tribune, Ordoņez prefers to remain in Chicago, but the White Sox have all but ceased negotiations on a new contract and have said no one on the team is untouchable. However, White Sox GM Ken Williams told the Chicago Sun-Times last week "the door is not closed (on negotiations). It's not closed on our part, it's not closed on his part. Print it."
Nevertheless, if he doesn't re-sign and isn't traded, the Tribune suggests the Cubs could decline their option on Moises Alou and use the money to make a free-agent offer to Ordoņez.
Steve Finley, Diamondbacks
Rangers
Yankees
Padres
Red Sox
Cubs
Jul. 2 - The Rangers joined a growing list of teams interested in Finley, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Other recent reports have linked the Yankees and Padres with the Diamondbacks' outfielder, who becomes a free agent after the season. The Arizona Republic has reported that scouts from the Red Sox and Cubs were in town to see Finley earlier this week.
Randy Johnson, Diamondbacks
Yankees
Jul. 1 - George Steinbrenner told Sporting News Radio, "God, who wouldn't love to have Randy Johnson? He is a great left-hander. He is probably one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever seen. He's a dominator and we'd love to have him. Anybody would love to have him, but I also know that (Diamondbacks owner) Jerry Colangelo is not going to give him away. We'll have to see what happens as the deadline gets closer. We'll see."
Tampering charges aside, the public statement confirmed the Yankees' interest in acquiring the Big Unit. Seinbrenner also said, "We will try and make a move somewhere along the line here. We are working on it feverishly." Among the moves was promoting prospects C Dioner Navarro and 2B Robinson Cano to Triple-A Columbus, where scouts from the Diamondbacks and other teams watched their debuts Tuesday.
ESPN.com contributor Bob Klapisch indicates owner George Steinbrenner is pressuring GM Brian Cashman to make a deal soon, ideally for Johnson. The Arizona Republic has reported that Diamondbacks officials will meet this week to discuss the franchise's direction. Johnson has a no-trade clause, and agent Alan Nero told Newsday, "I don't think it's a possibility [a trade] will happen. But I don't know what tomorrow will bring."
Andruw Jones, Braves
Yankees
White Sox?
Jul. 1 - According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees contacted the Braves to see if Jones is available. Earlier this week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the Braves had brought up Jones' name in trade talks with the White Sox. The paper indicated the Braves and White Sox were discussing Russ Ortiz, but the talks expanded to include outfielders Magglio Ordonez and Jones.
Atlanta GM John Schuerholz told the Journal-Constitution, "All measures of conversations have been going on. But they're real. They're not just newspaper talk."
Ramon Ortiz, Angels
Mets
Orioles?
White Sox?
Jul. 1 - Angels official reiterated their stance to not give away Ortiz without getting value in return, with manager Mike Scioscia telling the Orange County Register, "We can turn this thing inside and out as much as you want. We know he wants to start, but we also know when we give Ramon the ball he's going to go after hitters with everything he has and that's what's important."
Ortiz has asked to be traded after being relegated to the bullpen for the second time this season, and the New York Mets have expressed interest. However, the Mets also have indicated they don't play to give up much to get him, which makes it unlikely Anaheim will make a deal.
Angels GM Bill Stoneman told the L.A. Times earlier this week he had discussed Ortiz with the Orioles and White Sox, who reportedly offered left-handed reliever Buddy Groom and infielder Jose Valentin, respectively. "The only way we would do a deal is if it helped our club," Stoneman told the paper. "This is a guy who can help our club, whether it's in the bullpen or whether it's starting."