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Ubaldo Jimenez News & Rumors

Indians keeping a close winter watch on Ubaldo Jimenez
December 8
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Catcher, first baseman or DH, the Indians know one thing about Carlos Santana. "I'll tell you what Santana is. Santana is a very good middle-of-the-order bat. Wherever you put him, he's going to produce," said manager Manny Acta to reporters on Wednesday at the winter meetings. The Indians wish they had that much of a grasp on Ubaldo Jimenez. Is he the lead dog starter he looked like in the first part of the 2010 season for the Colorado Rockies? Or is he the mechanical mess they acquired in a trade that shook the organization on July 31? This winter they have taken similar, but not identical steps to discover more about two of the players that will help determine if the Indians can improve"
Was Ubaldo Jimenez giving away his pitches?
September 28
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Clubhouse confidential: The Indians think Ubaldo Jimenez could be tipping his pitches and teams such as the Tigers and White Sox have taken advantage of it. It's one of the things they'll continue to work on with Jimenez preparing for next spring training. The Tigers went 3-2 against Jimenez this year. They hit .287 (33-for-115) with nine doubles, two triples and three homers against him. The White Sox were 1-1, but must not have seen the same thing the Tigers saw. They hit .234 (22-for-94) against Jimenez."
Ubaldo Jimenez falters in seventh as Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland Indians
September 22
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Manager Manny Acta had a 2-1 lead after six innings Wednesday night. Ubaldo Jimenez was pitching like the No. 1 starter he was supposed to be when the Indians acquired him on July 31 from the Rockies. Acta decided to ask Jimenez for one more inning. A front-of-the-rotation starter should be able to do that, right? It didn't happen. Jimenez gave up three runs in the seventh as Chicago beat the Indians, 8-4, at Progressive Field. If the race for second place in the American League Central Division still matters to you, the Indians hold a half-game lead over the White Sox with the season series ending tonight. "I tried to stretch him a little like a top-of-the-rotation guy with the"
Indians pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez has labored ... will Monday finally be his day?
September 4
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"That's no doubt a coincidence, but nonetheless unsettling given that the Tribe right-hander's most recent start against the Detroit Tigers was missing only a standing eight count and a whiff of smelling salts. The Indians know their place as a baseball team in a football town. Still, they didn't try to condense the 2011 season into three huge days beginning Monday. Get it all over with before the NFL kicks off. It just turned out that way. Monday, Jimenez pitches against Detroit's Doug Fister. Tuesday, Fausto Carmona goes against Rick Porcello. Wednesday, it figures the Indians throw their stopper, but he won't even be the best Justin on the mound."
Indians are committed to riding the Ubaldo Jimenez roller-coaster
August 28
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez, all statuesque 6-4, 210 pounds of him, climbed the mound in Detroit last Sunday when his new team needed him most. The Indians had dropped the first two of three against the first-place Tigers. To avoid a sweep -- and ground lost in the American League Central Division race -- he needed to be the ace he was brought in to be. But Jimenez, who rode one of the game's meanest fastballs to a 15-1 record with Colorado and a no-hitter by the All-Star break last season, looked lost. Tigers showered Comerica Park with nine hits -- including two homers -- and eight runs in just 3 1/3 innings, sending Jimenez back to Cleveland shrouded in more questions about just what the Indians got"
Jimenez must be great for Cleveland to hang with big boys
August 11
CBSSports.com
 columnist Danny Knobler
"Not a bad home debut for Ubaldo Jimenez. Not bad at all. But the Indians didn't trade for him to beat the Tigers in August. Don't take that the wrong way. Cleveland's 10-3 win behind Jimenez Wednesday night pulled the Indians to within two games of Detroit in the suddenly-competitive-again American League Central. With Jimenez in the rotation and new local hero Jason Kipnis in the lineup, you'd have to say the Indians have a chance against the favored Tigers. But the Indians didn't trade for Ubaldo just to get them to October. For their Ubaldo gamble to work, Jimenez has to be the Indians' Justin Verlander. He can't just be good. He has to be great. He has to be a true No. 1 starter. He"
Stakes high in Ubaldo's home debut
August 10
MLB.com
 columnist Anthony Castrovince
"The trail of the trade was still winding through the Indians' clubhouse Tuesday afternoon. To our right, Ubaldo Jimenez was putting on the home whites for a quick photo shoot, but mistakenly grabbed the jersey of teammate Rafael Perez in lieu of his own. To our left, Alex White's locker still sat untouched, his Tribe gear and name placard remaining 10 days after he departed. Realizing his error, Jimenez quickly swapped shirts, throwing on the No. 30 the Indians hope he'll wear for many years. Realizing their error, the home clubbies quickly took down White's name and put his stuff in storage. And with that, the Trade Deadline deal that shocked the baseball world felt a little more"
Fellow pitcher's serious injury a sobering moment for Ubaldo Jimenez
August 8
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez is friend of Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio, who was hit in the head by a line drive Friday night and underwent a five-hour operation Saturday morning to stabilize a fractured neck vertebra. Washington's Ian Desmond was the batter who struck Nicasio. "One of the clubhouse guys sent me a text message saying 'did you see what happened to Nicasio,'" said Jimenez. "Then I saw the video. It was bad. "He got called up about two months ago. We used to go everywhere together. He's a good guy." The Indians acquired Jimenez from the Rockies on July 31 for four players, including No.1 picks Alex White and Drew Pomeranz. "The same scout who signed me, Orlando Hernandez, signed Nicasio,""
Winning Series only way Ubaldo Jimenez trade pays off
August 7
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Reaction in Northeast Ohio to the Indians' acquisition of Ubaldo Jimenez has been mixed, to say the least. How can that be? Jimenez has the potential to dominate opposing lineups, even the most fearsome batting orders in the American League. He has no-hit stuff, 20-game winner stuff, Cy Young Award stuff. Granted, he did not perform well the first two months of the season, but that can be explained by thumb and groin injuries incurred in spring training. The Tribe's deep thinkers should know a good pitcher when they see one: CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee won Cy Young Awards while wearing Tribe uniforms, and Jimenez is superior to both in terms of lighting up a radar gun and delivering"
Jimenez brings the heat, but is searching for his control
August 7
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez had no idea where it was going Friday night in his Indians' debut at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. He was talking about his fastball -- at 95-97 mph, that's not something you want to let roam about untethered. On the plus side, Jimenez was throwing his fastball that hard. There had been reports before the Indians acquired him from Colorado on July 31 that his velocity was off. "It's been a while since I let it go like that," said Jimenez. "My velocity is coming back. There have been times when I've thrown between 97 and 98. When it comes back, you'll know." The Indians kept track of Jimenez's fastball in Friday's 8-7 loss to Texas. PitchFX, the system used to measure"
Indians' trade for Jimenez similar to Sox's Peavy trade
August 7
Chicago Tribune
 columnist Phil Rogers
"The Indians hope that including highly regarded pitching prospects Drew Pomerantz and Alex White in the Ubaldo Jimenez trade will be more like the White Sox's Jake Peavy deal (they traded their top two pitching prospects in Clayton Richard and Aaron Poreda) than the Rangers' Lee Mazzilli trade in 1982. That one cost them Ron Darling and Walt Terrell for Mazzilli, who labeled left field "an idiot's position" after being asked to move from center. … Two thumbs up to the Brewers' Casey McGehee for hitting three home runs Wednesday after the father of a 7-year-old asked him to hit a home run for his son. … When Tony La Russa ordered Jason Motte to plunk Ryan Braun Tuesday, he was letting"
Jimenez OK in first start; Indians blow ninth-inning lead
August 6
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"The Indians were set up for what could have been a momentum-building victory over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers. They led by five runs after two innings, and held a two-run advantage with two outs in the ninth and closer Chris Perez on the mound. Then, it all went wrong. Aggressive baserunning by Elvis Andrus in the 11th inning spoiled the night for the Indians, giving the Rangers an 8-7 win Friday night. "We had them where we wanted them to be, ninth inning, two-run lead and our closer on the mound," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "Unfortunately, we couldn't get it done." Andrus scored from second on Josh Hamilton's two-out infield single, denying Ubaldo Jimenez the win in his first"
Ubaldo eyes first start for Indians
August 5
Denver Post
 
"The next chapter in Ubaldo Jimenez's career begins tonight against the Texas Rangers. And the baseball world will be paying close attention. Jimenez was part of a blockbuster trade last weekend that sent him from the Rockies to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for four minor-leaguers, including top pitching prospects Drew Pomeranz and Alex White. "I know the Rockies got really good talent in the trade for me," Jimenez said Wednesday. "At the same time, the Indians got me because they feel good about me. That's going to make me work hard every single day." Jimenez, 6-9 with a 4.46 ERA this season, understands that coming to the American League and facing tougher lineups will be a"
Jimenez says right things on first day with Tribe
August 4
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"If Ubaldo Jimenez performs as well on the mound as he did in his first news conference as an Indian, the Tribe has nothing to worry about. Jimenez arrived at the team's hotel from Denver on Tuesday night, and the first person he encountered was Lou Marson, whom he didn't know until that moment. Same thing when he got to Fenway Park on Wednesday. He was greeted by another stranger, Justin Masterson. "The last two days have been difficult," Jimenez said. "Besides saying goodbye to my teammates, I had to pack all my things and ship them to Cleveland. Then I came here. The guys have really been friendly. It's like I've been here for two years or so." Manager Manny Acta wasn't surprised that"
Jimenez says right things on first day with Tribe
August 4
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"If Ubaldo Jimenez performs as well on the mound as he did in his first news conference as an Indian, the Tribe has nothing to worry about. Jimenez arrived at the team's hotel from Denver on Tuesday night, and the first person he encountered was Lou Marson, whom he didn't know until that moment. Same thing when he got to Fenway Park on Wednesday. He was greeted by another stranger, Justin Masterson. "The last two days have been difficult," Jimenez said. "Besides saying goodbye to my teammates, I had to pack all my things and ship them to Cleveland. Then I came here. The guys have really been friendly. It's like I've been here for two years or so." Manager Manny Acta wasn't surprised that"
Ubaldo Jimenez 'very excited' to be with the Tribe: Indians Insider
August 4
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Manny Acta said the plan to improve the Indians before Sunday's trading deadline was simple and direct. "We went after the best pitcher and best position player," said the Indians' manager. The way they Indians figure it, they batted .500, which is a whole lot better than Acta's current lineup. They acquired right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez from the Rockies, but missed on outfielder Carlos Beltran of the Mets, who was traded to the Giants. They tried to get a couple of other hitters before Sunday's 4 p.m. deadline expired, one being Ryan Ludwick, but came up empty. Jimenez, the part of the plan that worked, checked into the Indians team hotel late Tuesday night and reported to Fenway Park on"
Tribe, not Sox, bring Ubaldo Jimenez to Fenway
August 4
Boston Herald
 
"Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez met the media at Fenway Park yesterday, and it wasn't hard to envision him in a Red Sox uniform. Jimenez was the prize of the trade deadline. As the days passed without the former Colorado Rockies right-hander changing addresses, he seemed inexorably headed to a city like Boston. But yesterday he instead wore the blue and red of the Cleveland Indians, who shocked the rest of baseball by acquiring the ace before Sunday's deadline. "At first I was surprised," Jimenez said. "I heard so many rumors in the last two weeks, I didn't know where I was going to end up. When I found out it was Cleveland I was excited, especially considering the way they've been playing.""
Indians consider addition of Ubaldo Jimenez long-term solution
August 1
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Because the Indians' deep thinkers felt the necessity to divest themselves of two Cy Young Award winners in the past four years, they understand the difficulty of keeping a true staff ace. Consequently, when push came to shove, General Manager Chris Antonetti was willing to part with the Tribe's top two pitching prospects, Drew Pomeranz and Alex White, to acquire Ubaldo Jimenez from the Rockies. Jimenez passed his physical at the Indians' spring training headquarters in Goodyear, Ariz., before Sunday's 4 p.m. trade deadline to seal the deal. Along with Pomeranz and White, the Rockies received two Akron players: first baseman/outfielder Matt McBride and starter Joe Gardner. McBride was"
Multiple factors led Colorado Rockies to trade Ubaldo Jimenez to Cleveland Indians
August 1
Denver Post
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez was a superstar who walked to the ballpark. Nobody liked him, other than the owners, the general manager, his teammates, fans, autograph seekers, reporters and stadium ushers. That left the raw question Sunday as his trade to the Indians became official when he passed a physical: Why did the Rockies trade their greatest pitcher ever? There were a confluence of factors, beginning with his curious mediocrity over the past 13 months and the club's desire to fill pitching gaps in a minor-league system weakened by misses on first-round picks Greg Reynolds and Casey Weathers. "This isn't rebuilding, this is restocking," general manager Dan O'Dowd said while acknowledging misses in"
Tribe trades future stars for Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez
July 31
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"It's either a gutsy trade or a reckless one. Late Saturday night, the Indians traded their best pitching prospect, Drew Pomeranz, their second-best pitching prospect, Alex White, plus Aeros first baseman Matt McBride and Aeros starter Joe Gardner for Ubaldo Jimenez, the ace of the staff for the Colorado Rockies. The deal is contingent on Jimenez passing a physical today. Pomeranz is listed as the player to be named, because as the Tribe's first pick in the 2010 draft (the fifth overall selection), he cannot be traded for one year from the date he signed, which means he must remain property of the Indians until Aug. 16. The Tribe also acquired outfielder Thomas Neal from the San Francisco"
Indians trade for Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez
July 31
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Indians have a deal in place that will bring them right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez from Colorado for right-handers Alex White, Joe Gardner, first baseman Matt McBride and left-hander Drew Pomeranz as a player to be named. The deal is contingent on Jimenez passing a physical sometime Sunday. The Rockies did confirm the trade. "This was a very difficult decision for us to make, but our focus with this deal was to make our team better in the very near future and we feel like we were able to do that in this situation," Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd said. "We believe the timing of this deal also allowed us to maximize the value we were able to get in return." The Indians said they would not comment"
Rockies waiting for a decision on Jimenez
July 30
Denver Post
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez never thought it would come to this. When he jogs onto the mound tonight at Petco Park, it could be for the last time as a Rockie. "I am human. Of course I think about it," Jimenez said. The Tigers and Indians aggressively pursued Jimenez on Friday, with the Yankees and Red Sox lurking, ready to pounce if the price comes down. The Rockies haven't changed their demands, asking for a minimum of three players - two top prospects, one of which must be a pitcher. "I know it's a business. It's not easy," Jimenez said. "I will just keep working hard." The Indians were willing to discuss top pitcher Drew Pomeranz, considered the future anchor of their big-league rotation."
Yankees should think again if pursuing Ubaldo Jimenez trade, they have his type in A.J. Burnett
July 30
New York Daily News
 columnist Tim Smith
"There was a 1-hour, 49-minute rain delay to the start the Bombers' game against Baltimore at Yankee Stadium Friday night. Unlike the two rain delays that derailed CC Sabathia 's potential perfect game on Tuesday night, no one anxiously awaited the start of this game, expecting a special evening of lightning bolts from the mound. If there was going to be any electricity, Mother Nature would supply it from the heavens. A.J. Burnett was pitching. Whenever he takes the mound, you expect the unexpected, but not in a good way. Burnett gave up two homers - a two-run blast by Mark Reynolds in the second inning and a solo shot by Derek Lee in the sixth - and that was enough for the"
Tigers try again for Jimenez
July 29
CBSSports.com
 
"With their once-lengthy list of starting pitching targets shrinking, the Tigers are making another longshot run at top choice Ubaldo Jimenez. The Tigers were considered to be basically out of the Ubaldo derby, because the Rockies valued other teams' prospects more highly. But the Tigers are increasingly desperate to improve their rotation, fueling one more run at Jimenez, sources confirmed to CBSSports.com Friday morning. It still seems unlikely that the Tigers could actually get Jimenez. According to one source with knowledge of the talks, a Tiger package would need to start with Jacob Turner and/or Rick Porcello. Turner is the Tigers' top prospect, and has been declared near-untouchable"
Rockies don't have to deal Ubaldo Jimenez
July 29
Denver Post
 
"A year ago today, Ubaldo Jimenez was 16-2 with a 2.67 ERA. He was being compared to Clemens, Gibson and Koufax. Now, his value is tied to prospects. Will the Yankees offer enough young pitching to prompt the Rockies to part with their most talented starter ever? They have become the favored suitors with the Reds' nosediving. "I don't know what's going to happen," Jimenez said of his fate before Sunday's 2 p.m. nonwaiver trading deadline. "It's out of my control. All I can focus on is doing my job to the best of my ability." There were no indications Thursday that the Yankees had warmed to the idea of shipping off catcher Jesus Montero? and pitchers Manuel Banuelos and Dellin Betances. And"
Rockies pitching coach Bob Apodaca says he has no "disconnect" with Ubaldo Jimenez
July 28
Denver Post
 
"Rockies pitching coach Bob Apodaca? vehemently denied a report Wednesday that a disconnect has developed in his relationship with ace pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez?. "That's the furthest thing from the truth. I have a more open relationship with Ubaldo than any pitcher I've ever coached. There's not a shred of truth to that," Apodaca said. The New York Post wrote Wednesday that there is a "disconnect" between the two, citing it as evidence as to why the Rockies want to trade Jimenez. Apodaca discussed the issue with Jimenez before Wednesday night's game at Dodger Stadium. "I asked him: 'If there's something you want to tell me, you would, right? And you know I will definitely tell you what I am"
Only way to shake up the Colorado Rockies is by trading pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez
July 28
Denver Post
 columnist Troy E. Renck
"They are caught between a Rockies and a hard place. Disappointed with his team's performance, general manager Dan O'Dowd would like to shake up his roster. The problem is he doesn't have many players other teams want. The only vehicle available to send a dramatic message and address multiple needs is ace Ubaldo Jimenez. What began as a way to motivate the right-hander, who won 19 games a year ago, has evolved into a trade that has a chance to happen. It's not an easy decision, and pushback is guaranteed if he's moved. The reason to keep Jimenez? He's the best pitcher the Rockies have ever had and is under contract through 2014 at a reasonable $17.95 million. The reason to trade him? The"
Calls come in as Ubaldo market takes shape
July 27
MLB.com
 
"The Yankees and Red Sox made calls to the Rockies on Tuesday about the availability of their ace pitcher, Ubaldo Jimenez, and information has surfaced as to the price the Rockies are asking. Even though the Major Leagues' two highest-profile franchises are making calls, it appears things are further along with the Reds. Word in the industry is the Rockies require starting pitchers Travis Wood and Homer Bailey, plus one of two young stars -- flame-throwing left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman or top catching prospect Devin Mesoraco, currently at Triple-A Louisville. Another name that has come up in talks between the teams is prized first base-outfield prospect Yonder Alonso, but the Reds"
Yankees unwilling to give up top prospects for Jimenez
July 27
New York Post
 columnist Joel Sherman
"Ubaldo Jimenez remains available. The Yankees are interested enough to be calling the Rockies to monitor the situation. The growing sentiment in the industry is that Colorado is not just listening on its ace, but wants to move him before Sunday's deadline. It is no secret the Yankees could use someone to pitch behind CC Sabathia. So all the elements exist for a love connection and, yet, there remained pessimism on both sides that a deal could get done. In the Yankees trade war room yesterday, the subject was almost exclusively scenarios involving available relievers and the internal belief remains that the club either will do nothing or something small by the deadline. In fact, as of"
Jimenez deal unlikely; Giambi might be moved
July 26
Denver Post
 
"A clearer picture is emerging in trade talks involving Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez and slugger Jason Giambi as the major leagues' Sunday deadline approaches. The Rockies continue to listen and negotiate with multiple teams regarding Jimenez, with the Reds receiving the most attention. However, chances remain slim that the Rockies trade the star right- hander because their demands are so high that teams are expected to pass. The Phillies called about Giambi before this road trip and are expected to circle back soon. The Pirates also have some interest but are considered longshots. The Rockies' original intent on making Jimenez available was to motivate him and to fill a void in a barren"
Rangers interested in Ubaldo Jimenez
July 26
Dallas Morning News
 
"Adding Cliff Lee at the trade deadline was the move of the year last season, and the Rangers were able to reach the World Series because of that trade. Could Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez be this year's Lee? And could the Rangers be the team that benefits for a second consecutive season? Along with the Rangers, the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds have been mentioned as teams interested in the right-handed starting pitcher who won 19 games last season. "They've all been mentioned as possible suitors for the hard-throwing ace, who has the brilliance, if not the polish, to match Lee as a top-shelf type who would command a boatload of prospects in return," MLB .com's Doug"
Source: Chances of Jimenez deal "around 50/50"
July 26
Foxsports.com
 
"The chances of Colorado ace Ubaldo Jimenez being dealt are now "around 50/50," according to one major league source close to the talks. For the moment, though, some of the suitors are dismayed at what they believe are high demands. An executive of one interested team described the current price tag as "unrealistic." But that could change in the days leading up to Sunday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver deadline."
Rockies' Sunday swoon continues with 7-0 defeat to Diamondbacks
July 25
Denver Post
 
"In the end, the beauty of baseball lies not so much in its artistry but its honesty. With a grueling 162-game season, it leaves no bases unturned. As summer segues into fall, it answers the ultimate question: Are you good enough? To even casual observers of the Rockies, the answer is becoming clearer by the day. Just as those whispers on the trade market are becoming louder. No, they're not about to talk the talk of an also-ran. Trouble is, they've looked the part since mid-April, when they had the best record in the game. The latest countdown to tee times came Sunday afternoon in a 7-0 loss to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. "It wasn't a good game, so we've got to pick up the pieces and"
Jocketty ready to buy before Trade Deadline
July 21
MLB.com
 
"Many of the recent trade rumors about the Reds could possibly be false, but there is no disputing the fact that Reds general manager Walt Jocketty is in a buyer's mentality as the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline closes in. "Oh yeah, definitely," Jocketty said. "We would like to improve our club since it's easier to do before the 31st. There is some urgency -- but not tremendous urgency. I still have a lot of confidence that we're good enough to win, but if there is a chance to upgrade the club, we would try to pursue it." Of course, this immediately begs the question -- who might the Reds be pursuing? The two leading names linked to the club in various reports have been pitchers Ubaldo"
No offers yet for Jimenez
July 20
Yahoo! Sports
 
"While plenty of teams continue to show interest in Colorado Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez, they're still playing coy 11 days before the trading deadline. The Rockies haven't received a single official offer for the right-hander yet, according to a club source. The most smitten teams thus far – the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees – all have farm systems deep enough to satisfy the Rockies' desire for four top-end prospects, at least one of whom is major league-ready. They're also wary that Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd is banking on one of the dozen or so teams that has gauged the cost of Jimenez growing desperate and overpaying. The Rockies aren't inclined to"
Want some breaking news? Rockies pitcher Jimenez isn't going anywhere
July 20
Denver Post
 columnist Woody Paige
"Listen up! Hands off! The Rockies are not dealing Ubaldo. You don't trade Longs Peak for New York's Pocantico Hills and three knolls to be named later. You don't trade the Denver Mint for Boston baked beans. You don't trade the Platte for the three Pittsburgh rivers — Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria? Keep all your dirt, Texas, and all your lutefisk, Minnesota. Ubaldo Jimenez belongs to Colorado. Like everyone else who lives here, Ubaldo wants to be here. And, hear this, here is where he must stay. U The Man blazed to his sixth victory of the season Tuesday. Doesn't seem like much? He is second among the Rockies' pitchers in wins this year. He has a 3-1 record this month, and is 6-3 for June"
Jimenez in control as Rockies rip Braves
July 20
Denver Post
 
"For one night, anyway, the whirring of the rumor mill was drowned out by a sound Ubaldo Jimenez is more accustomed to. A standing ovation at Coors Field. Yes, Coors Field, Jimenez's personal torture chamber for the first two months of the season. Or maybe you've forgotten those flocks of boo birds that took roost in LoDo in May. It's all but official after Tuesday's performance in a 12-3 victory over the Braves: Jimenez's issues are behind him. Question is, will his days in Denver soon follow? With the trading deadline 11 days away, a handful of teams, most notably the Yankees, have inquired about Jimenez's availability. While a deal appears unlikely, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd has"
Jimenez starts with Yankees in house
July 20
New York Post
 
"The Yankees don't want to give up their top prospects for Ubaldo Jimenez, and the Rockies have said they need to get knocked over to move the right-hander. Nevertheless, when Jimenez started last night against the Braves in Denver, the Yankees had a scout in attendance. It was the second straight outing Jimenez was watched by the Yankees. Jimenez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings in the Rockies' 12-3 victory over the Braves last night, allowing two runs and seven hits. He also had nine strikeouts and two walks. The Yankees are reluctant to part with prized prospects Jesus Montero, Dellin Betances and Manuel Banuelos. Of course, the Yankees said the same thing about Montero last summer and then"
Cashman doesn't think Jimenez trade will happen
July 20
New York Daily News
 columnist Mark Feinsand
"Nothing gets the rumor mill swirling quite like due diligence. That's what the latest buzz about the Yankees and Ubaldo Jimenez amounts to. Brian Cashman is speaking regularly with 29 other general managers, while his scouts are flooding big-league ballparks to look at any and every player who may become available in the next 11 days - and the next six months, for that matter. Put it all together with last week's poor performances by Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia and you have the makings of a good ol' fashioned trade rumor frenzy. "Just making my phone calls," Cashman said. "I don't think I'll trade for anyone better than Colon or (Phil) Hughes on the starting side or anyone better than"
Reds look at Figgins, Crisp, Wandy, Ubaldo
July 20
CBSSports.com
 
"The Reds, four games behind in the crowded National League Central, continue to push to upgrade their starting pitching. But that's not all. Even as they've strongly pursued Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez and have looked into Houston's Wandy Rodriguez, the Reds have expanded their search for a new leadoff hitter, as well. The two names that currently interest them, according to sources: Seattle's Chone Figgins and Oakland's Coco Crisp. Figgins has been a serious underachiever in his two years with the Mariners, and Seattle still owes him more than $20 million on a contract that is guaranteed through 2013. But the Mariners would likely eat much of that money in order to part with Figgins, and"
Sources: Reds interested in Jimenez, middle relief
July 19
Foxsports.com
 
"The Reds are focused on trading for a high-end starter and/or middle reliever leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline, major-league sources say. At one point, Cincinnati was seriously considering a shortstop upgrade, but the impressive play of rookie Zack Cozart (.862 OPS in seven games) has apparently changed that thinking. Cincinnati is among the many clubs interested in Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez. The Reds' farm system is deep enough that they should be able to put together an offer worthy of consideration."
No sane reason for Rockies to trade pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez at age 27
July 19
Denver Post
 
"OK, let's dispense with this cockamamie notion of trading Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez to the New York Yankees in one word: Fuhgeddaboudit. If Jimenez goes, then the next person out the door at Coors Field should be general manager Dan O'Dowd. Weren't the Big O's of Ubaldo, Tulo and CarGo going to lead Colorado to the World Series? But after fewer than 100 games in this smelly season, the grand design of a team built around Jimenez, Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez is going be tossed in the trash bin so the Rockies can rebuild again? Fuhgeddaboudit. Trading Jimenez would be an insult to the 35,000 fans who have shown up night after night despite the Rockies playing a brand of baseball"
Rockies' struggles make roster changes more likely
July 19
Denver Post
 
"Carlos Gonzalez looked around the clubhouse Monday and couldn't help wondering how many teammates might be gone by the July 31 trading deadline. It's a symptom of a disappointing season. "We all get along together great, but we always knew that if we want to stay here, we have to be winners. We can't be average or be losing," Gonzalez said. "We have put ourselves in a bad situation. You can see guys possibly leaving, and that's not something we want." While Ubaldo Jimenez has understandably received the most attention, the Rockies have received calls on several players, including Ty Wigginton and Ryan Spilborghs. General manager Dan O'Dowd has leverage because he doesn't have to do"
Jimenez eager to stay with organization
July 18
Denver Post
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez doesn't have any say in the matter. If he did, he would tell Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd not to listen when other clubs call to inquire about him. Jimenez, responding to questions about trade rumors with his name attached, said Sunday he would like to spend his entire career with the Rockies. "As a player, you always want to be on the same team for your whole career," Jimenez said. "I'd like to finish my career here, but that's something you can't control. Baseball is a really good game, but there's a business side." Jimenez, 27, has attracted attention from a handful of clubs, with the Reds, Yankees, Tigers and Rangers among those showing interest. He understands it"
Yankees always adjust roster on the fly, now Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez's name is floated in trade talk
July 17
New York Daily News
 columnist Mike Lupica
"So the first name floated this season is Ubaldo Jimenez of the Colorado Rockies, a young righthander who came out of the blocks last season looking like the most unhittable pitcher anywhere. So Jimenez is the one who might be the game-changer for the Yankees, because there is supposed to be a game-changing pitcher almost every July. Whether the Yankees are in first place at the time or not. Last year, and famously, the guy who was going to make all the difference in the world was Cliff Lee, who ended up going to the World Series with the Rangers and might end up doing the same this year with the Phillies. The Yankees thought they had Lee locked down and then the deal got blown up at the"
Ubaldo miffed at trade rumors
July 16
Denver Post
 
"Ubaldo Jimenez doesn't anger easily, but the idea that the Rockies would be motivated to trade him because of his attitude struck a raw nerve Friday. The New York Post, citing a person familiar with the Rockies' thinking, said the team believes he has pouted over not receiving a contract extension like Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez. "That's crazy. Why would I hurt my team? I have told you before I wasn't upset about that at all," Jimenez said. "I didn't pitch well early because of my thumb and groin (hip flexor) injury. I didn't build up my arm strength in spring, so I didn't have my velocity or breaking ball. That's why I struggled. Right now, I feel like I can dominate again." More"
Deal for Rockies' Jimenez would jump-start staff
July 16
New York Post
 
"If the Yankees want to substantially upgrade their suspect rotation (more suspect now after Bartolo Colon's huge implosion Thursday and Freddy Garcia's smaller one in last night's 7-1 loss to the Blue Jays) by trading for the Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez, they will have to re-think their philosophy regarding top prospects being untouchable. Thursday night, Yankees scout Jay Darnell was in Denver to watch the right-handed Jimenez pitch well against the Brewers. He was one of six Yankees talent evaluators in major league parks Thursday watching the work of starters Matt Garza of the Cubs, Francisco Liriano of the Twins, Anibal Sanchez of the Marlins and Jeremy Guthrie of the Orioles, and Padres"
Yankees have chance at Rockies pitcher Jimenez
July 16
New York Post
 
"The Yankees were one of 17 teams in Denver on Thursday night to watch Ubaldo Jimenez pitch. According to several talent evaluators, they have a better than average chance to acquire the 27-year-old because they have the top-shelf prospects the Rockies are looking for. In mid-June the Rockies started getting calls on Jimenez and were told they weren't actively shopping him, but if teams were willing to talk about moving their best prospects the Rockies would listen. At 44-48 and 8 ½ games behind the NL West-leading Giants, the Rockies are very close to being sellers in a sellers' market as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches. According to a person familiar with the Rockies'"
Ubaldo Jimenez not trade bait
July 13
Denver Post
 columnist Troy E. Renck
"The fasting couldn't last any longer. Twitter is a beast that must be spoon-fed hourly. It needs trade rumors, slobbers for them. An interesting link arrived in a retweet Tuesday morning as Fox Sports talked about the Reds' interest in Ubaldo Jimenez. Don't choke on your Cheerios. This will be the first of hundreds of stories about possible deals over the next two weeks. The Rockies aren't shopping Jimenez. General manager Dan O'Dowd told me directly that he has no mandate to move money, that he's not looking to sell. But what makes O'Dowd different than most general managers is that he picks up the phone when it rings. He likes to engage trade talk, even if it's headed nowhere. It allows"