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• Rosenthal's Latest Video: Coco Crisp, Freddy Garcia

  Published: September 15, 2007, 11:02 pm

  Tags: Boston Red Sox, Coco Crisp, Freddy Garcia

  floating around regarding Freddy Garcia.  Rosenthal says that instead of signing this winter, Garcia could rehab on his own and join a contender midseason as a free agent, Roger Clemens style.  Garcia had surgery in late August to repair a frayed rotator cuff and torn labrum, according to Will Carroll.  No word yet on his

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• Update on Garland: Phillies Scouting

  Published: September 28, 2007, 4:25 pm

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, Freddy Garcia, Jon Garland, Jon Lieber, Kenny Williams, Philadelphia Phillies

  to Jon Lieber and flop Freddy Garcia, opening up $17MM and the (incredible) need for a quality starter in a rotation comprised of Cole Hamels, Kyle Kendrick, Adam Eaton, and the indefatigable Jamie Moyer. As Tim noted, the ChiSox tried to shop him last offseason to the Astros, but the deal unraveled just before the scheduled press

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• Hot Stove: Mets Eye Freddy Garcia

  Published: November 24, 2007, 9:18 am

  Tags: Dan Benton, Freddy Garcia, Free Agency, Hot Stove, Mlb, New York Mets

  veteran right-handed pitcher Freddy Garcia to Flushing. Unfortunately, the Philadelphia Phillies swooped in and snatched him up after offering a package (Gavin Floyd and Gio Gonzalez) that Chicago could not refuse. But it's year later now, and Garcia is no longer on the trading block. Instead, he's a free agent available for the picking. And as

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• Mets Eyeing Freddy Garcia

  Published: November 24, 2007, 11:34 am

  Tags: Freddy Garcia, New York Mets

  inquired on free agent Freddy Garcia, though he won't be ready to pitch until June.  Garcia had very serious surgery on his labrum and rotator cuff.  He's thinking of pulling a Roger Clemens, allowing a contender to add a top-rotation guy midseason without giving up prospects.  Yes, I know Roger didn't quite fill that role in

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• Mets Eyeing Freddy Garcia

  Published: November 24, 2007, 11:34 am

  Tags: Freddy Garcia, New York Mets

  inquired on free agent Freddy Garcia, though he won't be ready to pitch until June.  Garcia had very serious surgery on his labrum and rotator cuff.  He's thinking of pulling a Roger Clemens, allowing a contender to add a top-rotation guy midseason without giving up prospects.  Yes, I know Roger didn't quite fill that role in

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• Rangers Rumors: Dunn, Hamilton, Kemp

  Published: November 28, 2007, 4:30 pm

  Tags: Adam Dunn, Arizona Diamondbacks, Bartolo Colon, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, Cincinnati Reds, Coco Crisp, Eric Gagne, Fernando Martinez, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings, Kosuke Fukudome, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, Mike Cameron, New York Mets, Texas Ra

  variety - Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings. Eric Gagne is still under consideration to be signed for their vacant closer role.

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• Today's Arbitration Decisions

  Published: December 1, 2007, 1:18 pm

  Tags: Aaron Rowand, Andruw Jones, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Bartolo Colon, Boston Red Sox, Doug Brocail, Eric Gagne, Freddy Garcia, Houston Astros, Livan Hernandez, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, Mark Loretta, Michael Barrett, Mike Cameron, Philadelphia Phillies

  arb to Aaron Rowand but not Freddy Garcia.  Rowand is a Type A, Garcia a Type B.  It's a no-brainer with Rowand, who will hopefully net them a first-round pick plus a supplemental depending on who he signs with.  With Garcia they risked getting burned as he might've accepted.    The D'Backs will offer arbitration to

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• Odds and Ends: Guzman, Garcia

  Published: December 5, 2007, 7:29 pm

  Tags: Detroit Tigers, Freddy Garcia, Freddy Guzman, New York Mets, Texas Rangers

  Rounding up some smaller rumors... The Tigers picked up Freddy Guzman from the Rangers. The Mets and roughly five other teams looked at Freddy Garcia's medical records, according to Joel Sherman.  The Rangers are one other interested party.

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• Rangers Rumors: Guardado, Cameron, Hamilton

  Published: December 21, 2007, 4:16 pm

  Tags: Andre Ethier, Bartolo Colon, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Coco Crisp, Corey Patterson, Eddie Guardado, Edinson Volzquez, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings, Josh Hamilton, Josh Towers, Juan Pierre, Kevin Mench, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Hendrickson, Mark Prior, Mike Camero

  options, but Mark Prior and Freddy Garcia pretty much are not.  Sullivan names Mike Maroth, Mark Hendrickson, and Josh Towers as pitchers of interest. Mike Cameron could be an option for center field if he'll take a one-year deal.  A multiyear demand would also take the Rangers out of the running for Corey Patterson. Sullivan

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• Odds and Ends: Cameron, Inge, Bay

  Published: January 4, 2008, 4:07 pm

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Bartolo Colon, Brandon Inge, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Freddy Garcia, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Johan Santana, Jorge Cantu, Mike Cameron, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roger Clemens, St Loui

  are considering bringing Freddy Garcia back. R.J. Anderson snagged an interesting interview with Paul DePodesta. Minor League guru and MLB.com senior writer Jonathan Mayo has a new book coming out about what it's like to face Roger Clemens.  I'm going to do a Q&A with Jonathan next week; if you have any good question ideas

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• Odds and Ends: Roberts, Garcia, Crede

  Published: February 21, 2008, 12:33 pm

  Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Chicago White Sox, Francisco Rodriguez, Fred Lewis, Freddy Garcia, Gary Sheffield, Joe Crede, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, San Francisco Giants, Scott Boras

  Seems that Freddy Garcia might wait a few months before signing. Andrew Baggarly says the Giants consider Joe Crede a possible long-term piece even with his impending free agency.  So maybe if they get him and he stays healthy they'll look to extend him.   Baggarly speculates that a guy like Fred Lewis (who is

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• Odds and Ends: Fields, Garcia, Bonds

  Published: February 28, 2008, 10:09 am

  Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Barry Bonds, Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Freddy Garcia, Josh Byrnes, Josh Fields, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays

  arbitration-eligible. Freddy Garcia's agent talks about the Mets, Yankees, and Red Sox for his client.  Garcia is targeting a June or July return. DRays Bay's free season preview guide is now available.  Speaking of the Rays, owner Stuart Sternberg may be willing to spend some money for midseason acquisitions if need

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• Crasnick On Remaining Free Agents

  Published: May 28, 2008, 3:33 pm

  Tags: Damian Miller, David Wells, Freddy Garcia, Jeff Cirillo, Kenny Lofton, Reggie Sanders, Royce Clayton, Sammy Sosa, Steve Finley

  Royce Clayton, Steve Finley, Freddy Garcia, David Wells, and Damian Miller. Lofton is likely to find a job; he's healthy and played reasonably well last year.  The Cubs still might be a fit. Seems that Garcia probably won't reach a big league mound until September; auditioning for teams may take place in July. Miller received calls

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• Odds and Ends: Viciedo, Gibbons, Uribe, Danks

  Published: June 11, 2008, 11:08 am

  Tags: Abraham Nunez, Barry Bonds, Chicago White Sox, Dayan Viciedo, Freddy Garcia, Jay Gibbons, John Danks, Juan Uribe, New York Mets, New York Yankees

  Buster Olney says Freddy Garcia should be able to pitch a simulated game by month's end.

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• Heyman's Latest: Griffey, Garcia, Sabathia

  Published: June 13, 2008, 12:18 pm

  Tags: C C Sabathia, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Freddy Garcia, Ken Griffey Jr, Tampa Bay Rays

  a free agent next year. Freddy Garcia hit 85 mph in a recent session.  It's been suggested he could be in the Majors by late August. Heyman talked to a "hopeful competing GM" who expects C.C. Sabathia to be traded.

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