Trade Updates

The non-waiver trade deadline is creeping closer and there have been a few ripples of action on the heels of the Dan Haren and Cliff Lee deals.  Those two aforementioned moves take a little bit of the thunder out of what could have been an incredibly loud two, three or four day stretch, but there are still some big cats to be moved and some smaller pieces exchanging hands.  Let’s start off with two of the potential big catches….

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Tags: Adam Dunn, Anthony Goose, Brandon Inge, Carlos Guillen, Cliff Lee, Dan Haren, Elisaul Pimentel, Giovanni Soto, J.A. Happ, Jhonny Peralta, Lucas May, Roy Oswalt, Scott Podsednik

Series Updates

1.  Carlos Carrasco will not be making his season debut against the New York Yankees.  Instead, the Indians will turn to another rookie RHP in Josh Tomlin.  In 107.1 Triple-A innings Tomlin posted a 2.68 ERA with a .212 BAA along with an 80-33 K/BB ratio.  He was not listed among the Cleveland Indians’ top-30 prospects heading into 2010 so that tells me that he’s not someone who is going to be an impact player at the Major League level.  That doesn’t necessarily mean that the Yanks will greet him with a rude welcoming party, but any struggles they experience tonight are likely to be attributed to factors other than Tomlin’s talent.

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Tags: Boone Logan, Carlos Carrasco, David Robertson, Dustin Moseley, Joba Chamberlain, Josh Tomlin, Sergio Mitre

Series Preview: The Tribe

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Tags: A.J. Burnett, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Carlos Carrasco, CC Sabathia, Dan Haren, Fausto Carmona, Jake Westbrook, Javier Vazquez, Jered Weaver, Jhonny Peralta, Kerry Wood, Mitch Talbot, Sergio Mitre

Series Recap: Keep On Rollin’

The Yankees (62-35) did exactly what they were supposed to this weekend by taking three out of four from an inferior opponent.  The Kansas City Royals (42-56) were a bit pesky, but just did not have enough to out last the Yanks.  Really, the only reason why they were even able to steal one win away was because Sergio Mitre was getting torched on Saturday.  That is a W and a four-game sweep if Andy Pettitte is on the hill.  I am looking forward to seeing what decision the coaching staff and front office come to in terms of filling in for Pettitte over the next few starts.

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Tags: A.J. Burnett, Alberto Callaspo, Alex Gordon, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Chad Gaudin, David DeJesus, Dustin Moseley, Jorge Posada, Phil Hughes, Robinson Cano, Sergio Mitre, Wilson Betemit

So Much For Dan Haren

The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a deal for Dan Haren sending over LHP Joe Saunders (seriously, Joe Saunders), LHP Patrick Corbin, RHP Rafael Rodriguez and a player to be named later – a player who is reportedly a top prospect, but not Mike Trout who could go into 2011 as the best prospect in baseball.  Corbin is apparently the key to the deal.  He was the 12th rated prospect in the Angels system and, according to Baseball America’s 2010 Prospect Handbook, he could develop into a mid-rotation starter.  Rodriguez is a relief pitcher who has spent eight-plus seasons in the minors.  He was ranked No. 22 in the Angels system.  It will be interesting to see who the PTBNL is because, frankly, I’m not very impressed with Arizona’s haul.  That’s just me though.

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Tags: Cliff Lee, Dan Haren, Dellin Betances, Hector Noesi, Ivan Nova, Joba Chamberlain, Joe Saunders, Manny Banuelos, Mike Trout, Patrick Corbin, Rafael Rodriguez, Zach McAllister

Farm Report 7-25-10

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Tags: Adam Warren, Andrew Brackman, Austin Romine, Brandon Laird, Cito Culver, Cliff Lee, Corban Joseph, David Adams, Dellin Betances, Gary Sanchez, Graham Stoneburner, Jesus Montero, JR Murphy, Manny Banuelos, Slade Heathcott, Zach McAllister

600 Chase

The Yankees were supposed to face Anthony Lerew in this afternoon’s matchup against the Royals, but instead they will face off against the recently acquired Sean O’Sullivan.  On the team side, I really hope the Yankees are ready to melt the fat off of O’Sullivan’s back after being two-hit in six innings in their first look at him.  Alex Rodriguez logged three ABs against O’Sullivan and was able to come up with a double.

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Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Sean O'Sullivan

600 Chase

Alex Rodriguez had a nice day at the plate last night despite not homering.  He punched out two hits and drew a walk in five plate appearances.  The Royals will send right-hander Kyle Davies to the hill today and A-Rod has had success against him in a small sample.  In five plate appearances he has racked up a walk and three hits – including a home run.  That homer was No. 500 of his career.  Wouldn’t it be something if Rodriguez hit No. 600 off of the same guy who served up his 500th?

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Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Kyle Davies

Trade Talk: Yankees In the Lead for Dan Haren

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Tags: Cliff Lee, Dan Haren, Hector Noesi, Ivan Nova, Jesus Montero, Joba Chamberlain, Mark Melancon, Zack McAllister

No. 599

Alex Rodriguez blasted an 0-2 fastball from Robinson Tejeda into the right field seats last night for his 599th career home run.  A-Rod has struggled some this season and I suspect that his proximity to No. 600 has caused him to press a bit.  I haven’t heard anybody suggest it and he certainly wouldn’t say so, but it is hard to imagine a player not pressing with such an incredible milestone within an arms reach.  I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m hoping he goes on a hot streak once he hits his next HR.  Tonight’s matchup is quite in his favor too (knock on wood).  The Royals will send Brian Bannister to the hill against the Yankees tonight and A-Rod is 4-7 with 3 HR in his career against the Royals’ righty.  I don’t really like silly and meaningless statistics, but A-Rod hit his 1st and 500th career HRs against the Royals and I have to admit that it would be a bit funny if he were to hit his 600th at some point over the next three games.

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Tags: Alex Rodriguez