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• Padres Inquire On Eckstein

  Published: July 31, 2007, 10:58 am

  Tags: David Eckstein, San Diego Padres, St Louis Cardinals

  According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Padres have asked the Cardinals about impending free agent David Eckstein.  They'd use him at second base.  However, the Cardinals aren't prepared to sell off parts after a recent winning streak.

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• White Sox Targeting Eckstein

  Published: August 31, 2007, 12:14 pm

  Tags: Aaron Rowand, Chicago White Sox, David Eckstein, Juan Uribe, Torii Hunter

  Chicago Sun-Times, shortstop David Eckstein is the #1 target of the White Sox this offseason.  An Eckstein signing would then result in the team paying $300K to buy out Juan Uribe's $5MM option for '08.  Eckstein signed a three-year, $10.25MM deal with the Cardinals after being non-tendered by the Angels in December of 2004.

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• Carlos Guillen to Play 1B Next Season

  Published: September 29, 2007, 4:21 pm

  Tags: Carlos Guillen, Cesar Izturis, David Eckstein, Detroit Tigers, Edgar Renteria, Jack Wilson, Omar Vizquel, Paul Konerko, Sean Casey

  in 2008?  Omar Vizquel, David Eckstein, and Cesar Izturis are free agents that stick out.  The Detroit Free Press notes there "could be other shortstops available in trade."  Edgar Renteria seems to be a popular choice among MLBTR readers.  Or will the Tigers make another attempt at Jack Wilson from

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• Should Mets Pursue Rowand, Eckstein?

  Published: October 7, 2007, 2:55 pm

  Tags: Aaron Rowand, David Eckstein, New York Mets

  Jolt From Rowand And Eckstein" - I had the knee-jerk stathead reaction.  That is: Eckstein's overrated, Rowand's coming off a career year, and the grinder element either doesn't exist or doesn't add wins. But Sherman doesn't seem blind to the numbers and his plan to move Carlos Beltran to right field and use Eckstein at

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Bonds, Nathan, Barrett

  Published: October 10, 2007, 3:11 pm

  Tags: Aramis Ramirez, Barry Bonds, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Daryle Ward, David Eckstein, Detroit Tigers, Joe Nathan, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, Michael Barrett, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, St Louis Cardinals, Steve Trachsel

  impending sale.  David Eckstein is expected to leave the Cardinals, no big surprise.  Rosenthal reiterates recent rumors connecting him to the White Sox, Tigers, and Mets. Rosenthal's idea for Bill Smith and the Twins: keep Johan Santana this winter, and instead trade the $6MM super-closer Joe Nathan.  Teams would line up

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• Cards Hope To Re-Sign Eckstein

  Published: October 17, 2007, 12:48 pm

  Tags: David Eckstein, St Louis Cardinals

  we'd heard, David Eckstein was expected to leave the Cardinals and sign with the White Sox, Tigers, or Mets.  However, the Cards' team spokesman said two days ago when Joel Pineiro was signed that John Mozeliak's next order of business was to re-sign Eckstein. Eckstein earned $4.5MM this season in the last year of his three-year

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• NO BE-LITTLE-ING THESE FEATS

  Published: October 22, 2007, 3:18 pm

  Tags: Spud Webb, Short People, Ncaa Football, Dr C, Doug Flutie, Jackie Robinson, Nba, Dustin Pedroia, Mlb, David Eckstein

  World Series: David Eckstein: The supposed 5'7" shortstop went 8 of 22 in last years fall classic with four RBI. The pesky hitter actually only went 1 for 11 in their first two games, but went on a tear for the last three. He is also married to actress Ashley Drane which has nothing to do with the series, but important for small

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• Latest Cardinals Hot Stove: Antonetti, Eckstein, Maroth

  Published: October 25, 2007, 11:57 am

  Tags: Chris Antonetti, David Eckstein, Mike Maroth, St Louis Cardinals

  about his dealings with David Eckstein.  No deal is imminent, and he may test the free agent waters.  I don't see the team going with Brendan Ryan, so look for some trade activity this winter if Eckstein departs.

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• Second Guessing The Mets

  Published: October 28, 2007, 1:49 pm

  Tags: David Eckstein, Geoff Blum, Luis Castillo, Marcus Giles, Mets Rumors

  today’s Newsday, Ken Davidoff considers the Mets second base possibilities. Luis Castillo is still very much is in running for returning. David Eckstein and Padre Geoff Blum are mentioned as well. Matthew Cerrone at Mets Blog recently mentioned the Mets might want to consider inviting free agent Marcus Giles to camp if he doesn’t

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• White Sox To Meet With Torii Hunter

  Published: November 1, 2007, 11:33 am

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, David Eckstein, Torii Hunter

  the possibility of signing David Eckstein has caused the White Sox to hold off on Juan Uribe's $5MM option.  However Cowley's source says the Sox will pick it up and use Uribe at second or third base if necessary.  November 7th is the deadline for Uribe's option.

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• Astros Hope To Sign Luis Castillo

  Published: November 3, 2007, 11:24 pm

  Tags: Colorado Rockies, David Eckstein, Houston Astros, Kaz Matsui, Luis Castillo, New York Mets

  rates Kaz Matsui and David Eckstein as the best second base alternatives behind Castillo.  The Rockies are prepared to offer a two-year deal to Matsui but will move on if he wants too much.  They can't be thinking about offering more than $8MM, wouldn't you say?  Rosenthal says Matsui is not on the Mets' radar because,

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• Padres Rumors: Crisp, Pie, Andruw, Eckstein

  Published: November 4, 2007, 10:21 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Chase Headley, Chicago Cubs, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, David Dejesus, David Eckstein, Felix Pie, Florida Marlins, Geoff Jenkins, Jason Kendall, Josh Towers, Kansas City Royals, Khalil Greene, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, Mike Cameron, Milwaukee Brewer

  The Padres could pursue David Eckstein as a second baseman and leadoff man.  But that would seemingly block Matt Antonelli for longer than necessary.  Plus such a switch wouldn't be in Eckstein's best interests financially. Towers likes Jason Kendall, perhaps as a backup, but faces opposition in the organization. In another

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• Tuesday Morning Hot Stove Rundown

  Published: November 13, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Silva, David Eckstein, Eric Gagne, Francisco Cordero, Hot Stove, Jason Kendall, Jerem Affeldt, Johan Santana, Luis Castillo, Mariano Rivera, Miguel Cabrera, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink, Torii Hunter, Yorvit Torrealba

  Kendall, Orlando Hudson and David Eckstein. The Palm Beach Post reports that the Marlins are looking to upgrade over Miguel Olivo, and may join the Mets in kicking the tires on Lo Duca and Torrealba as well. The Red Sox were unable to reach an agreement with Mike Lowell before the deadline. They reportedly offered a three year deal. What happens

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• Best Bang For The Buck Free Agents

  Published: November 14, 2007, 1:19 pm

  Tags: David Eckstein, David Wells, Jeremy Affeldt, Kenny Lofton, Kris Benson, Matt Clement, Mike Lamb, Reggie Sanders, Shannon Stewart, Tony Clark

  Tony Clark, Matt Clement, David Eckstein, Kenny Lofton, Mike Lamb, Reggie Sanders, Jeremy Affeldt, Kris Benson, Shannon Stewart, and David Wells are the players that Olney believes could be the best bang for any team’s buck. Olney thinks Tony Clark could fit on the Mets as a bench player. He also points out that Clark has the third

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• Mets Rumors: Eckstein, Dotel

  Published: November 16, 2007, 9:56 am

  Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, David Eckstein, Luis Castillo, New York Mets, Octavio Dotel, Orlando Hudson

  Mets have some interest in David Eckstein as a second base option, and may meet with him soon to wine and dine him.  Eckstein might be the backup option to Luis Castillo.  I've said all along, I don't get why Eckstein would market himself as a second baseman.  As a shortstop he stands to get $21MM over three years; as a second

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