Ballbug (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
Alex Speier / Archive : The Night the Catching Market Changed — LAS VEGAS—It was after midnight on the East Coast, but baseball's winter meetings in Las Vegas were just waking up. In a span of minutes, a pair of events occurred that significantly altered the complexion of the offseason market for catchers …
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
WEEI's Alex Speier takes a look at the market for catching. Dodgers GM Ned Colletti is on record saying he's "probably not" interested in Jason Varitek. The Red Sox, Reds, Marlins, and Astros continue to hunt for catching. Speier talked to an official who believes the Rangers would have to be overwhelmed to trade a second catcher. Keeping in mind that Max Ramirez may have to move...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 20/12/2008
... / : Lee Jenkins / : Joe Sheehan / : Tim Daloisio / : Cupie / : Greg Cohen / : Gordon Edes / : Alex Speier / : Mike DiGiovanna / : Jerry Crasnick / : Discussion: and Discussion: : : Sean McAdam / : Discussion: Discussion: Red / : Thomas Boswell / :Discussion: , , and Discussion: Tony Massarotti / : Chico Harlan / : Adam Kilgore / : E Chigliak / : Kambrothers / : — Okay, not so much...
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 20/12/2008
... what transpired Thursday night. Teddy Ballgame offers up an unpopular position on Mark Teixeira. Alex Speier of WEEI.com would like to remind us that the Red Sox still need a starting catcher for 2009. Fred Lynn was tabbed by the Salem Red Sox as the keynote speaker at their hot stove banquet on my birthday, January 29th. JetBlue is now the official airline of the Boston Red Sox ....
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 19/12/2008
... / : Tony Massarotti / : Tim Dierkes / : Ben K. / : Mike McDermott / : Jere / : Anthony De Rosa / : Alex Speier / : — On one point, at least, the Red Sox are not bluffing. — The team may or may not still be in the running for Mark Teixeira. Though Sox owner John Henry emailed a statement that the Sox “are not going to be a factor” … Discussion: and Discussion: Ian / : : Adam Kilgore...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008
5:59pm: Kinzer told Rosenthal the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Royals, and A's are in the running for Furcal, who still wants a four-year deal. 5:34pm: The Red Sox have not contacted Paul Kinzer about Furcal, says WEEI's Alex Speier. 3:28pm: J.P. Ricciardi confirmed his informational meeting with Furcal's agent. The Jays would have to move some things around to fit in any significant acquisition....
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
... Hazen. “We’re going to look at it like a first-year pitcher coming out, in the 100-inning range.” Alex Speier of WEEI.com adds that after Kelly reaches 100 innings, he will go back to being a position player. This is very interesting to hear. I’d have to assume that Kelly would probably take batting practice a few days of the week as well to keep his timing for when he makes the transition...
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008
... Orioles for Ramon Hernandez. He was one of the Plan B catchers the Red Sox could have gone after. Alex Speier of WEEI.com gives us the update on the catching market. It’s also quite possible that if the Red Sox don’t re-sign Jason Varitek, they could use Dusty Brown or George Kottaras . Speaking of non-available catchers, the Arizona Diamondbacks stated that they were not going to...
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
... accept arbitration . The Red Sox could also talk the Angels about Jeff Mathis or Mike Napoli . Alex Speier of WEEI.com takes a look at the catching market and what’s out there for the Red Sox. Earlier on Monday, it appeared that free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett was going to sign with the Atlanta Braves. As the day went on, the Yankees became more involved with Burnett and now it appears...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
... played in 1,749 games for the Philadelphia Phillies … Rob Iracane / Greg Cohen / Mike Silva / Alex Speier / — LAS VEGAS—It was after midnight on the East Coast, but baseball's winter meetings in Las Vegas were just waking up. In a span of minutes, a pair of events occurred that significantly altered the complexion of the offseason market for catchers … Rob Bradford / RELATED:Tony...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
According to WEEI's Alex Speier, the Red Sox offered arbitration to Jason Varitek (Type A) and Paul Byrd (Type B). They were both borderline cases, and it seems that either player could go either way on deciding whether to accept.
