Rangers Trade Rumors

Uggla trade talk "pretty hot and heavy"
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November 19
ESPN.com
 columnist Jayson Stark
"We're hearing that the Marlins' Dan Uggla trade talk with the Giants and Rangers got "pretty hot and heavy" at the GM meetings, according to one baseball man. Florida has told other clubs that if it doesn't get what it wants, it will keep Uggla and deal someone else from its pool of arbitration-eligible players -- a group that includes Jorge Cantu, Cody Ross, Alfredo Amezaga and Ricky Nolasco. But Uggla still looms as the runaway winner of all Most Likely To Be An Ex-Marlin contests."
Tampa Bay, Texas and Toronto look like destinations for Milton Bradley
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November 19
ESPN.com
 columnist Jayson Stark
"Tampa Bay, Texas and Toronto look like the three most feasible destinations for Milton Bradley these days. But the Cubs are telling teams that (A) they're not interested in digesting all or most of Bradley's money (two years, $21 million) just for the sake of moving him, and (B) the hiring of his old hitting coach, Rudy Jaramillo, means they no longer think they have to trade him. So they seem to be zeroing in on clubs that might be willing to swap one messy contract for another. Pat Burrell would be that guy in Tampa Bay, but the money doesn't match up and the Cubs would have to find a third team interested in Burrell. Lyle Overbay seems to fit that mold in Toronto, but the Cubs would ..."
If Byrd leaves, Rangers have options
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November 19
MLB.com
 
"The Rangers, faced with the real possibility of Marlon Byrd not coming back, will be look for a right-handed bat when the free agency bidding officially begins at 11:01 p.m. CT on Thursday night. That's when clubs lose exclusive rights to their own players and free agents are able to sign with any team. The Rangers had hopes of re-signing Byrd, but that doesn't appear likely at this point after general manager Jon Daniels met with Byrd's agent Sam Levinson in Chicago earlier this month. "We've had a decent amount of conversation," Daniels said. "I expect them to test the market. Based on what they're looking for ... we're not in a position to do that right now. We expect them to talk with ..."
Hicks hopes to maintain ownership of Texas Rangers
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November 19
Dallas Morning News
 
"Another bidder appeared on the scene for the controlling interest in the Texas Rangers. His name: Tom Hicks. Hicks, who has owned the club since 1998, expressed renewed optimism Wednesday that his own locally-based investment group would allow him to maintain his current status as majority owner. Hicks has been seeking minority investment in the club to help retire debt since late March, but over the course of the summer, it became more likely he would have to sell at least a majority of his interest in the team in order to service the debt. Hicks said he has found a significant number of local investors, including Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, to back him. "I have ..."
Texas Rangers' Hamilton says back is better and faith remains strong
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November 15
Dallas Morning News
 
"Josh Hamilton concedes that throwing batting practice is not one of his strong suits. "I can't throw it soft over the plate. I've got to throw it harder," said Hamilton, who plunked three batters while throwing BP at an instructional youth camp Saturday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. While a little rusty on the mound, Hamilton said the back injury that plagued him at the end of the season is better. A series of tests showed that no nerves are being pinched, and the Rangers center fielder has been cleared to begin off-season workouts Monday. Unlike last year when he trained in Arizona leading up to the season, Hamilton said he plans to work with Rangers strength and conditioning coach ..."
Vizquel not returning to Rangers
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November 12
Foxsports.com
 
"Free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel will not be back with the Rangers, major-league sources say. Vizquel, 42, had 195 plate appearances last season, and is looking for the same type of utility role. He would prefer a higher-profile team, one source says."
Jim Hendry says Cubs now are in good position to make moves
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November 12
Chicago Tribune
 
"After talking to seven or eight teams about trade possibilities Wednesday, Jim Hendry felt optimistic about his offseason game plan. "It's kind of the way I anticipated," the Cubs general manager said upon leaving the GM meetings at the O'Hare Hilton. "You feel like there's some business that will be done in the next few weeks. Hopefully you can do something before you get to Indianapolis (for the Dec. 7-10 winter meetings). "We need a few moves. We don't need mega-moves. ... I had really good meetings. It was really a good environment after all." The Rangers' Marlon Byrd appears to be the Cubs' primary center field target, and sources said Hendry will be able to sign another outfielder ..."
Rangers and Cubs still talking about malcontent Milton
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November 11
SI.com
 
"The Rangers are the one team obviously pursuing Milton Bradley and they've been engaged in a negotiation with the Cubs regarding how much money would have to be sent to Texas to cover the $21 million remaining on malcontent Milton's contract. The cash-strapped Rangers, whose debt-ridden owner Tom Hicks is being forced to sell the team, could be willing to cover as much as $5 million over the two years left on Bradley's deal (they offered $8 million over one year for him to return last winter). But so far, the Cubs are holding out for more, perhaps shooting to recover as much as half the money left. If the Cubs are to recover that much money, they shouldn't expect to get it from the ..."
Byrd likely to be targeted by Cubs
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November 11
Foxsports.com
 
"Once the Cubs trade Milton Bradley, their plan is to find a center fielder and move Kosuke Fukudome back to right field. Free agent Marlon Byrd is certain to draw their interest. Rudy Jaramillo, the Cubs' new hitting coach, is a huge fan of Byrd's from their three seasons together with the Rangers, according to major-league sources. The Cubs also made a strong run at Byrd in trade discussions with Rangers before the 2008 season. Byrd, 32, is seeking a multi-year contract after batting .283 for the Rangers last season with a career-high 20 homers and 89 RBIs. Mike Cameron, 36, is another center fielder who could intrigue the Cubs. Cameron batted .250 with 24 homer and 70 RBIs for the ..."
Texas Rangers still an option for Milton Bradley
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November 11
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Cubs and Rangers continued talking Tuesday on a deal that would send Milton Bradley back to his former team, where he would be reunited with manager Ron Washington . Rangers general manager Jon Daniels confirmed he was looking for a middle-of-the-order bat, but said any interest in Bradley "depends on the specifics of the deal." Still, major league sources say the Rangers are the best option for Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, a motivated seller who would like to get a deal done before the winter meetings begin Dec. 7 so he can go forward with his offseason plans. The Rangers originally offered Bradley a one-year, $6 million deal last winter to stay in Arlington. Staying with that ..."
Halladay more likely to go than Gonzalez
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November 10
SI.com
 
"Baseball people seem to believe that of the two superstar players available in trade -- Roy Halladay and Adrian Gonzalez -- Halladay is more likely to be moved for a few important reasons, such as: 1) He's eligible for free agency after this year, whereas the Padres have Gonzalez for two more years. 2) He makes $16 million to only about $5 million for Gonzalez, who has $10.25 mil over two remaining. 3) He wants out of Toronto. In an especially weak free-agent starting-pitching market, Halladay, 31, would draw interest from several teams, and with a new GM in Toronto (Alex Anthopoulos replaced J.P. Ricciardi), the whole game could change. It isn't known how Padres GM Jed Hoyer or ..."
Cubs trying hard to trade Bradley
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November 10
SI.com
 
"The Cubs are trying hard to dump the perennially malcontented Milton Bradley here at the GM meetings, as it isn't just manager Lou Piniella who didn't connect with him in his season here. Apparently, several key members of the team -- including Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Zambrano -- barely speak to Bradley. "I don't think they dislike him. But Milton's a unique guy who doesn't fit in, like the oddball kid in class,'' one Cubs-connected person said. "He doesn't try to fit in. The other guys tried to take him in, but he's one of those kids that simply doesn't want to be part of anything,'' one Cubs person said. The Chicago Tribune reported that a Bradley blowup with now-deposed hitting coach ..."
Free-agent market thin at first base
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November 10
MLB.com
 
"Last year, the first-base class of free agents had a first-class front-runner in Mark Teixeira. This time around, it's more of a contender-by-committee situation, with talent available but no Type A headliner to pull in anything close to what Big Tex commanded on his joyride to the Bronx. Carlos Delgado was on the "A Team" a few years back, but after hip surgery and a down year in New York, he's Type B and a possible question mark in the areas of mobility and bat speed at the age of 37 (38 in late June). And speaking of question marks, Nick Johnson, another attractive free-agent option because of his high on-base percentage (career .402), just can't seem to stay healthy for a full ..."
Rangers have trade chips in pitchers
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November 9
MLB.com
 
"The Rangers may be in the unusual position of being able to trade starting pitching this offseason. The Rangers normally go into a winter looking for pitching, but the depth they have accumulated over the past three years could give general manager Jon Daniels some flexibility and something to talk about as he headed to the GM Meetings in Chicago on Monday. It comes down to whether the Rangers want to acquire help through free agency or trade. Free agency means not having to give up players, but it also means taking on payroll. That might be difficult in the Rangers' uncertain economic situation. A trade may be the more viable route, and the Rangers strongest area of depth is starting ..."
Pudge, four others file for free agency
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November 6
MLB.com
 
"Catcher Ivan Rodriguez was one of five Rangers who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could file. Also filing were outfielders Hank Blalock and Marlon Byrd and pitchers Eddie Guardado and Joaquin Benoit. Guardado has talked about retiring. Rodriguez, who turns 38 on Nov. 30, has not. He has made it clear that he still wants to play for two or three more years. He has expressed an interest in returning to the Rangers but so far negotiations have been slow. "Pudge had a good return to our organization but we're still evaluating other options," general manager Jon Daniels said."
Clint Hurdle a finalist for Rangers' hitting job
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October 30
Denver Post
 columnist Troy E. Renck
"Watching words spill out of Ozzie Guillen's mouth on the Fox TV set down the left-field line brought back memories. Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle was a lot of things to a lot of people - nobody was more charitable or gracious with his time in the community. Back to Thursday night, Hurdle, like Guillen, is a talker. Sometimes charming. Sometimes angry. Always offering an opinion. At his baseball core, however, Hurdle is a teacher. So it wasn't a surprise to learn that he's one of four finalists for the Texas Rangers' hitting instructor job. Hurdle has told people close to him that he wants back into coaching. And this could be an ideal landing spot. Fired after the Rockies stumbled ..."
Rangers talk to Greer about hitting instructor position
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October 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"If the Rangers are seeking advice on improving their approach at the plate, they certainly went to the right place to talk on the first day of casual interviews for a hitting instructor. They called Rusty Greer. Greer, who had a .301 career batting average in a decade with the Rangers, has the second-highest career on-base percentage as a Ranger at .388. Greer, who has spent the last two years working with hitters in the Texas Collegiate League and giving private hitting instruction, acknowledged talking with the Rangers about the job Tuesday, but declined to comment on the discussions. General manager Jon Daniels declined to comment on the interview process. The Rangers were expected ..."
Vizquel plans to play again in 2010
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September 28
MLB.com
 
"Omar Vizquel, the oldest position player in the Major Leagues and the career record holder for games played at shortstop, wants to continue his career next season. "I'm going to play. I'm going to try to give it another shot," the 42-year-old Vizquel said Sunday, according to The Associated Press. "I still feel physically pretty good. When my body feels like that, I better take advantage of it." Vizquel is finishing his first season with the Texas Rangers and his 21st in the Majors. The 11-time Gold Glove winner, who has played in 2,680 games at shortstop, has been in 59 games this season and is batting .266 in 169 at-bats. He was batting .305 at the start of September, but has two hits in ..."
Ryan could join group bidding to buy Texas Rangers
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September 25
Dallas Morning News
 
"Two more bidders for the Rangers have been identified, and one of them has had conversations with Nolan Ryan about joining his investment group. Ryan, the Rangers president, said that he has had conversations about becoming a minority owner with Chuck Greenberg, a sports attorney in Pittsburgh who also owns two minor league teams and a sports consulting firm. While he hasn't joined Greenberg, Ryan also hasn't ruled it out. A source said that if Ryan comes aboard, he would continue to oversee all aspects of the club. "I've visited with Chuck Greenberg several times when they were in the process of looking at the organization," Ryan told MLB.com. "There is a possibility I could be ..."
Rangers veteran closer Guardado considering retirement
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September 23
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"A ho-hum ninth-inning appearance Monday night in a blowout victory put Texas Rangers left-hander Eddie Guardado in the same company as Cy Young. But another day gone by in Guardado's 17-season career has possibly moved him closer to retirement. Guardado said Tuesday that he is considering stepping away from a career that has included two All-Star appearances, 187 saves and 906 career appearances that are good for a tie for 21st all time with Young. "I'm thinking about hanging it up," said Guardado, who turns 39 on Oct. 2. "I can't give you a definite, because when December comes you get that itch and Mama wants you out of the house. But I think it's maybe time." He earned the nickname ..."
Sources: Former agent in bidding for Texas Rangers
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September 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"A former agent to some of baseball's biggest stars is serious about buying the Rangers, and Dennis Gilbert won't be a silent partner should his group land the winning bid. Sources have identified Gilbert as the front man for investors who have been approved by Major League Baseball and have submitted a bid to Hicks Sports Group with the help of the consulting group Game Plan LLC. Gilbert and Game Plan executives were in Dallas in late July, seeking local investors. A minimum contribution of $5 million was sought from potential local investors, who were told that the winning bid for the club could fall between $450 million and $525 million. A call to Gilbert at his office in Beverly ..."
Hamilton likely out another week
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September 11
Dallas Morning News
 
"Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton received another injection in his back Friday in California and will likely not be back until the Los Angeles series next weekend at the earliest. Hamilton met with Dr. Robert Watkins to get a second opinion on his back. Watkins agreed with the pinched nerve diagnosis of Dr. Drew Dossett and recommended Hamilton wait another week before trying to play."
Unflappable Hunter to start Game 1 Tuesday for Texas Rangers
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September 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"A clan of Hunters made the five-hour drive from Indianapolis to Progressive Field to watch one of their own pitch Monday night. But 23 family members and friends of Texas Rangers right-hander Tommy Hunter will have to return today after a steady stream of showers soaked the area and forced the first of three games against Cleveland to be postponed. That's fine with them and fine with Hunter, who will start the first game of a doubleheader that begins at 4:05 p.m. Just as he has shown this season during tough spots on the mound, a little rain delay isn't going to affect the Rangers' unflappable rookie. "Let's roll, baby," Hunter said. "I'm good. I'm good to go. I'm just going to go with the ..."
Andruw Jones coming off disabled list
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September 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Two All-Star starters this year are missing from the Texas Rangers' offense, so a former All-Star will get a chance to add some punch to the lineup. Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star, will be activated from the disabled list tonight and jump right into the mix as the designated hitter against Cleveland left-hander Aaron Laffey. The Rangers knew they would be without Michael Young (pulled left hamstring) this series, and manager Ron Washington confirmed that Josh Hamilton won't be coming to Cleveland. The center fielder had a second root-nerve injection Monday, but the procedure usually requires 24 to 48 hours for the cortisone to calm the nerve. The latest plan calls for Hamilton to join ..."
Hamilton doubtful for rest of Texas Rangers' road trip
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September 7
Dallas Morning News
 
"The chance that Josh Hamilton will play at all on this six-game road trip became more remote Sunday, when the center fielder returned to Texas to receive a second injection for his ailing back. Hamilton said he has seen only minimal improvement with a pinched nerve that sends pain shooting down his right leg. Massage therapy has helped him to walk better, but he can't accomplish the simple task of standing on only his right leg. He will meet with Dr. Drew Dossett today for a second shot that he hopes will hit the affected area more directly to allow the cortisone to cool the nerve. "If the shot gets on it in the right spot, I'll feel better," Hamilton said. "It might come back in three ..."
Hamilton may rejoin Texas Rangers today
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September 5
Dallas Morning News
 
"All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton could join the Rangers today after having too much discomfort in his back Friday to travel to Camden Yards for the series opener. Hamilton had a root-nerve injection Thursday to help alleviate a pinched nerve in his back. But the lingering effect of the epidural prevented Hamilton from making the nearly three-hour flight from Texas. It usually takes the procedure 24 to 48 hours to take effect and for the soreness to dissipate. Manager Ron Wash- ington said he hopes to have Hamilton back today, but his availability is uncertain. "If there's any way for Josh to play when he gets here, he'll play," Washington said. "Hopefully we get him back in there ..."
Rangers sale not likely before end of season
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September 3
Dallas Morning News
 
"Six prospective buyers have expressed interest in acquiring the Rangers by notifying the team by an Aug. 18 deadline, according to a sports business publication. Street"
Rangers' Davis will be called up Tuesday
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August 24
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers are hoping Chris Davis can give them a boost at first base. Davis, who was demoted to Triple-A in July, will be called up for the series opener against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, and manager Ron Washington said Davis will be the first baseman. The move will cut into the playing time of Hank Blalock, who is hitting .238 and was 1-for-11 in the series against Tampa Bay. Blalock has seven hits in his last 43 at-bats. Davis hit .202 in 77 games with the Rangers, striking out 114 times in 258 at-bats. With Oklahoma City, he hit .335, with 39 strikeouts in 165 at-bats. Washington said when Davis returns to the lineup, Blalock will resume his role as a part-time first baseman ..."
Source: Dodgers in pursuit of Padilla
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August 19
ESPN.com
 
"With right-hander Hiroki Kuroda's future availability still uncertain, the Dodgers have reversed course and have made Vicente Padilla "a consideration," according to a source who has spoken with Padilla's agents, Adam Katz and Paul Kinzer. Initially, the Dodgers had decided not to pursue Padilla, who was officially released this week by Texas after being designated for assignment earlier this month. However, that was before Kuroda experienced post-concussion symptoms after being hit in the head by a line drive Saturday in Arizona. Now the Dodgers are talking with Kinzer about Padilla, who pitched five shutout innings against the Dodgers in June during interleague play. And it's possible a ..."
Rangers trade for catcher Pudge Rodriguez
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August 18
Dallas Morning News
 
"The best catcher in the history of the franchise and one of the top in the history of the game is coming back to the Rangers. Sources have confirmed that the Rangers completed a trade Tuesday morning with Houston for Ivan Rodriguez for two minor-leaguers. Rodriguez was the catcher the last time the Rangers went to the playoffs in 1999. They enter play today with a one-game lead in the wild-card standings. They also have some uncertainty behind the plate. A source said Rodriguez will serve as the backup for Taylor Teagarden, who has assumed the starting duties with Jarrod Saltalamacchia on the disabled list. Saltalamacchia was placed on the DL on Saturday with arm fatigue and was told today ..."
Padilla available after Rangers release
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August 17
Foxsports.com
 
"Vicente Padilla has been released by the Rangers, a major league source told FOXSports.com. Padilla is expected to clear unconditional release waivers on Wednesday, at which point he will be free to discuss a new contract with any team. A team in need of rotation help, such as the Dodgers, may be willing to sign him for a prorated portion of the $400,000 minimum salary."
Red Sox officially release former Cy Young winner
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August 17
Foxsports.com
 
"John Smoltz has been released by the Red Sox, a major league source told FOXSports.com. The move is not a surprise, since his contract was designated for assignment on Aug. 7. Smoltz will clear unconditional release waivers on Wednesday, at which point he will be free to discuss a new contract with any team. The Dodgers, Marlins, Cardinals and Rangers have interest, sources have told FOXSports.com senior baseball writer Ken Rosenthal. Smoltz, 42, does not intend to retire and is open to joining clubs as a starter or reliever, a source told Rosenthal over the weekend. The Red Sox are now obligated to pay the remainder of the one-year, $5.5 million contract Smoltz signed in the offseason."
Next for Padilla: Who knows?
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August 11
Foxsports.com
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"Two NL teams, believed to be the Dodgers and Brewers, are "kicking the tires" on right-hander Vicente Padilla, who was designated for assignment by the Rangers. A trade, however, remains unlikely; any team interested in Padilla can simply wait for him to clear waivers, knowing the Rangers will be responsible for the remainder of his $12 million salary. A more assertive club could include money and/or a marginal prospect to entice the Rangers into making a deal. It's doubtful, however, that any team would be so motivated. As one rival GM points out, the Rangers were so disgusted with Padilla's conduct, they purged him in the middle of a pennant race."
Could John Smoltz or Vicente Padilla be in Dodgers' future?
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August 10
Los Angeles Times
 
"With Chad Billingsley questionable for his next start Wednesday in San Francisco and with the Dodgers unsettled on a permanent fifth starter, Manager Joe Torre said Sunday the team continues to look outside the organization for help. "They're looking," Torre said of the front office. "We talked about the waiver wire. There is a possibility that something can happen." Among the possibilities is right-hander Vicente Padilla, a former All-Star who the Rangers designated for assignment Friday despite an 8-6 record in 18 starts. The Rangers said the decision to part ways with Padilla, who won at least 14 games in two of the last four seasons, was the culmination of several factors, including ..."
Texas Rangers plan another roster move
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August 7
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers are planning to bolster their roster today for a weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels, and they hope to do so without placing Nelson Cruz on the disabled list. Outfielder Julio Borbon accompanied the Rangers to Anaheim and will be added as a bench player if a move is made. The move would give the Rangers a three-man bench after they played the final three games against Oakland with only two. Right-hander Doug Mathis could be the player optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Rangers have 13 pitchers, but with starter Kevin Millwood looking solid for Saturday and a day off Monday, Dustin Nippert can assume the long-relief role and the bullpen should be able to get ..."
Rangers' talks for Halladay break off
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July 31
MLB.com
 
"There was a point on Thursday when the Rangers thought they had a real chance at trading for Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay, with a source saying a deal was "very close." But that is no longer the case. As of Friday morning, just hours before the 3 p.m. CT/4 ET Trade Deadline, trade talks between the two clubs appear to have broken off. According to those familiar with the discussions, the situation was somewhere between dead and on life-support. There were multiple issues involved that kept a deal from getting done, but the biggest involved Rangers rookie left-hander Derek Holland. The Blue Jays wanted him and the Rangers wouldn't give him up."
Rangers bid for Halladay appears over
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July 31
Foxsports.com
 
"The Rangers' bid for Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay appears over. It is "unlikely" the Rangers will get anything done with the Jays, according to a major-league source with intimate knowledge of the discussions. The Jays had asked the Rangers for left-hander Derek Holland, Class AA first baseman Justin Smoak and two other top prospects."
Ryan confirms Halladay discussions
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July 31
MLB.com
 
"Club president Nolan Ryan confirmed Thursday night that the Rangers and the Blue Jays are having trade discussions about pitcher Roy Halladay. "We've had discussions with them, yes," Ryan said after the Rangers' 7-1 victory over the Mariners. "Nothing has been done. It's been going on for a while and there have been names talked about. There hasn't been a deal struck and it's still premature to make a prediction whether it will happen." Earlier, when asked to comment on the report, a high-ranking Blue Jays official replied with a text message saying "nothing to them" regarding how serious the rumors may be.There are mixed signals whether a deal will get done by Friday's 3 p.m. CT ..."
Roy Halladay still in play for Rangers, but Jays want Derek Holland, others
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July 31
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Just about everyone in the Texas Rangers' organization, on the field or off it, wants to make a deal before the non-waiver trade deadline passes at 3 p.m. today. The Rangers have the prospects to get any potential trade partner's attention. But in a sport where $5 million seems like spare change, it's been suggested for the past few months that the Rangers come up with only lint when they dig into their pockets. That might not be entirely true. The Rangers are still pursuing a trade for the biggest name on the trade market, right-hander Roy Halladay, and baseball sources said that money won't be the issue that causes a deal for the former Cy Young winner to fall apart. "We've had ..."
Rangers looking to Arizona, Toronto and Pittsburgh for deadline help
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July 30
Dallas Morning News
 
"Rangers brass has a day and some change to find a deal before the non-waiver trade deadline at 3 p.m. Friday to help fortify the Rangers for the stretch run, but Jon Daniels and crew will have to find away to remove the financial shackles that are making their task more difficult. The Phillies will pay the rest of Cliff Lee's salary this season, around $2 million. Philadelphia traded a top prospect whose star had diminished in some circles and a highly regarded pitcher at least three years away. They also tossed in two other prospects. Surely, the Rangers could have matched that prospect package, but was a seemingly paltry $2 million the deal-breaker? It might have been. So, working under ..."
Rangers long shots for Halladay, Washburn
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July 30
Foxsports.com
 
"The Rangers remain interested in Roy Halladay and Jarrod Washburn but regard them as long shots, one major-league source with knowledge of their plans said this afternoon. The source added that Texas isn't involved in talks about relievers Heath Bell, George Sherrill or Matt Capps."
Obstacles aplenty in any potential Halladay deals
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July 30
CBSSports.com
 
"The Philadelphia Phillies now off the table after acquiring Cliff Lee from Cleveland, Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi says his "gut" tells him that ace Roy Halladay will remain with the Blue Jays through Friday's deadline. Trade deadline translation: Less than 48 hours until Friday's non-waivers trade deadline, Ricciardi's gut is telling him that it doesn't like what the Angels, Red Sox, Dodgers, Rangers and Yankees are offering. "My gut tells me [that he won't be traded]," Ricciardi told colleague Danny Knobler shortly after learning Wednesday that the Phillies had re-directed away from Halladay and latched onto Lee. "We haven't been moved enough to move the player." No doubt, ..."
Washington says club ready to buy
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July 30
MLB.com
 
"Rangers manager Ron Washington said he thinks his club will do something before Friday's Trade Deadline. It won't be Roy Halladay, but the Rangers are still hoping to make a move either for starting pitching or offensive help. "We'll make a deal," Washington said. "I don't know who we'll make a deal with, but we'll probably do something. But if we don't, we're not going to use that as an excuse for not playing well. We're still looking at everything to see what's out there." Washington's preference is to add starting pitching. "That's what every manager sitting at the Trade Deadline is hoping to get unless he has five quality ones," Washington said. "You can always use depth in your ..."
Rangers aren't giving up hope on Halladay
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July 30
Foxsports.com
 
"The Texas Rangers have a definite need for pitching and one of the best farm systems in the game. What's more, Roy Halladay hasn't ruled out waiving his no-trade clause to come to Texas, according to FOXSports.com senior baseball writer Ken Rosenthal. So, why aren't we hearing more about them in the market for frontline starters? Well, the answer is pretty straightforward: Rangers owner Tom Hicks is having some financial difficulties, and it's doubtful that the team will be able to add much to its payroll this year. The Rangers are optimistic that next year's payroll will be more flexible — when Halladay would be in the final year of his deal at $15.75 million. As of Wednesday, the folks ..."
Source: Halladay would consider Rangers
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July 29
Foxsports.com
 
"Roy Halladay wants to play for a perennial contender. So, would he approve a trade to the Rangers, who last made the postseason in 1999? Maybe. Halladay has not ruled out waiving his no-trade clause for the Rangers, according to a source with knowledge of his thinking. However, he is not as certain to approve a deal to Texas as he is to the Yankees, Red Sox or either of the Los Angeles teams. The Rangers are 2½ games behind the Angels in the AL West and 1½ games behind the Red Sox for the wild card. They have the prospects to land Halladay, but many in baseball doubt their ability to take on his remaining salary in 2009 and '10."
Yankees making a strong push for Jarrod Washburn
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July 29
Yahoo! Sports
 
"With Chien-Ming Wang needing shoulder surgery and lost for the season, the Yankees are making a strong push for Seattle left-hander Jarrod Washburn, according to one rival executive. What the Yankees want, they usually get, which could be bad news for the Phillies, Brewers, Rangers and Twins, all of whom had scouts watching his sharp performance Tuesday night."
Rangers eye the market for a starter
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July 29
MLB.com
 
"The Rangers are scrambling to figure out their rotation this week. Roy Halladay is not going to be an option. The Rangers have had discussions with the Blue Jays concerning Halladay but have balked at the asking price. The Blue Jays are looking for a package that includes prospects at the level of pitcher Derek Holland, Minor League first baseman Justin Smoak and outfielder Julio Borbon. The Rangers, who have limited financial flexibility anyway, aren't willing to give that much for Halladay. But they are still talking with other clubs, and general manager Jon Daniels' top priority is still starting pitching. "That's fair to say," Daniels said. "Nothing has changed at our end. We're ..."
Lee prefers to stay in Cleveland, but OK with trade
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July 28
Foxsports.com
 
"Cliff Lee will not be upset if he is traded. While the Indians left-hander wants to spend the rest of his career in Cleveland, he recognizes that his time with the team is running short. Lee, after learning in spring training that the Indians would not sign him to a contract extension, told the team that he plans to become a free agent when his current deal expires after the 2010 season, according to his agent, Darek Braunecker. A trade appears inevitable, perhaps even by Friday's non-waiver deadline. Lee, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, would prefer such a move to happen sooner rather than later, Braunecker said. The Phillies, Dodgers, Angels, Rays and Rangers are ..."
Rangers have "no money"
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July 23
Foxsports.com
 
"The Rangers have "no money," multiple sources say, but Lee — earning $5.75 million this season with a $9 million club option for next season — is relatively affordable. A trade of first baseman Hank Blalock, who is earning $6 million, would help clear payroll. The Red Sox discussed Blalock with the Rangers before obtaining LaRoche."
Jays Set Halladay Shopping Cutoff
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July 22
New York Post
 
"It could be a ploy to get teams to up their offers or the Blue Jays may have decided to keep Roy Halladay rather than accept what they believe are inferior packages for the best right-handed pitcher in the game. Either way, Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said yesterday it's likely Halladay won't be dealt and informed those interested in talking trade that the deadline is no longer July 31 but July 28, due to the magnitude of moving a player of Halladay's caliber. Ricciardi wants the issue resolved before Halladay, who has a no-trade clause, starts on July 29 against Seattle. "At this point, it's probably unlikely that we'll trade Doc," Ricciardi said. "No one has really stepped ..."
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