Daily Archives: December 14, 2007
According to the Star-Tribune, the Cubs are interested in trading for Twins RHP Joe Nathan, ‘if he’s available.’
…the word from minnesota has long been that if the Twins do not trade Johan Santana, they won’t trade nathan either…however, if santana goes, nathan will likely follow…so, buzz around nathan could be a window in to what they intend to do with santana…
By the way, in a separate report, the Star-Tribune also mentions that Santana is seeking at least a seven-year extension, worth $140 million, be it from the Twins, or wherever he may get traded to.
The A’s have re-signed RHP Kiko Calero to a one-year contract, one day after non-tendering him.
According to local reports, the Astros have shown interest in free-agent RHP Mark Prior, while the Phillies have shown interest in free-agent RHP Akinori Otsuka, both of whom were non-tendered on Wednesday.
…in looking over the non-tender list, which you can check out at MLB.com, the one name aside from prior and otsuka who piques my interest is Josh Towers…
…i feel like towers could be a good fit for the Mets, in that he he has good control, he can command an inning, and he’ll ‘eat innings,’ as the team keeps referencing as a priority…when paired up with Rick Peterson, and put in a larger park like Shea Stadium, where potential home runs die on the warning track, towers could be a decent and surprising fifth starter, assuming no trade can be made, and assuming Mike Pelfrey and Philip Humber are not ready for the job in spring training…
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