The Orioles announced that first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda has been designated for assignment. The club also announced the previously-reported waiver claims of Will Robertson and Drew Romo, and Noda’s DFA clears the final 40-man roster spot Baltimore needed to officially add Robertson and Romo. Noda also came to Baltimore on a waiver claim last August, as the O’s claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Ryan Noda For Assignment
Nationals To Trade Jose Ferrer To Mariners For Harry Ford
The Nationals are sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for catcher Harry Ford, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Andrew Golden of the Washington Post was first to report that the two sides were nearing a Ferrer trade. Golden also reported pitcher Isaac Lyon is heading to Washington in the deal. Both teams have announced the trade. Seattle adds a flamethrower from … [Read more...] about Nationals To Trade Jose Ferrer To Mariners For Harry Ford
Cubs, Giants, Angels, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Zac Gallen
TODAY: Both The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale expanded on Feinsand’s link between Gallen and the Cubs, writing that Chicago indeed has interest in the free agent. Giving up draft compensation to sign Gallen isn’t a deal-breaker for the team, Mooney notes, as the Cubs have shown interest in other players (i.e. Ranger Suarez, Michael King) who … [Read more...] about Cubs, Giants, Angels, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Zac Gallen
Orioles Claim Will Robertson, Drew Romo
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Pirates, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The O’s have also claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Rockies, according to an announcement from Colorado. There wasn’t any previous indication these players were on the wire but it appears their respective clubs tried to sneak them through waivers in … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Will Robertson, Drew Romo
Latest On Mariners’ Bullpen Targets
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander publicly admitted a few weeks back that the club would be looking for bullpen upgrades. Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports that Seattle plans to add two relievers and hopes to have one locked down by the end of the Winter Meetings next week. Adding a lefty is a priority and Jude lists five names they are considering, with four of … [Read more...] about Latest On Mariners’ Bullpen Targets