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• The Teixeira Trade Signals a Seller's Market

  Published: July 30, 2007, 11:15 am

  Tags: Adam Dunn, Adamdunn, Damaso Marte, Damasomarte, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jarrodsaltalamacchia, Jermaine Dye, Jermainedye, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Mark Teixeira, Markteixeira, Salomon Torres, Salomontorres, Scott Linebrink, Scottlinebrink

  This trade, coupled with the Scott Linebrink deal, has firmly established a strong seller's market at this trade deadline. Let's look at things. For a little more than one season of Teixeira (he's eligible for free agency after 2008), who is certainly a good hitter but who has seen his home run power erode the past two seasons, and an unproven

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• Brewers Hope To Keep Cordero, Linebrink

  Published: October 4, 2007, 12:52 pm

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers, Scott Linebrink

  - Francisco Cordero and Scott Linebrink.  According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers will make an aggressive offer to Cordero and hope to retain Linebrink as well. My hunch is that both players leave for greener pastures.  Cordero seems likely to earn at least a four-year, $40MM deal.

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• Astros Interested In Lieber, Linebrink

  Published: November 6, 2007, 5:44 pm

  Tags: Houston Astros, Jon Lieber, Scott Linebrink

  have reached out to reliever Scott Linebrink.  The Astros lost Linebrink to a Padres waiver claim in May of '03. It's been previously stated that Wade has been in touch with Torii Hunter, Aaron Rowand, Luis Castillo, and perhaps Tom Glavine.

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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

  some midnight madness. Scott Linebrink, Jeremy Affeldt, Ron Mahay, Eric Gagne and Francisco Cordero among the most notable names on the list. The Yankees have reportedly offered Mariano Rivera a three year, $40 million deal. At this time it appears that Rivera will be hitting the open market and is likely to be one of the most sought after

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• Free Agent Relief Shopping Is Dangerous

  Published: November 13, 2007, 5:10 pm

  Tags: Eric Gagne, Francisco Cordero, Jeremy Affeldt, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink

  is flush with names such as Scott Linebrink, Jeremy Affeldt, Ron Mahay, Eric Gagne and Francisco Cordero who will all draw interest. On SI.com, Tom Verducci, warns that free agent relief shopping is dangerous, and gets San Diego GM Kevin Towers to offer some suggestions on how to navigate the waters. Last season, Towers acquired Cla

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• Mets Have Not Contacted Linebrink

  Published: November 14, 2007, 9:24 am

  Tags: Scott Linebrink

  San Diego Padres reliever Scott Linebrink has not been contacted by New York GM Omar Minaya according to agent Joe Sambito, reports the New York Daily News. Sambito said there has been “no communication’ between the Mets and Linebrink. Share This

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• Brewers Shopping For Relief

  Published: November 14, 2007, 12:24 pm

  Tags: David Riske, Francisco Cordero, Latroy Hawkins, Matt Herges, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink

  put in a bid yet for Scott Linebrink. Haudricourt names David Riske as someone worth looking into. Riske had a big year for Kansas City, posting a 2.45 ERA in 65 appearances. Share This

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• Brewers Targeting Herges, Hawkins, Mahay

  Published: November 14, 2007, 11:50 am

  Tags: David Riske, Francisco Cordero, Latroy Hawkins, Matt Herges, Milwaukee Brewers, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink

  to make a proposal to Scott Linebrink.  Both are Type A free agents, so at least the Brewers should offer them arbitration.  I say let 'em both walk and reap the draft picks.

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Cordero, Livan, Jenkins

  Published: November 14, 2007, 11:22 pm

  Tags: Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Francisco Cordero, Geoff Jenkins, Houston Astros, Joey Votto, Josh Hamilton, Kansas City Royals, Livan Hernandez, Mystery Team, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Scott Linebrink, St Louis Cardinals, Texa

  club. Rosenthal suggests Scott Linebrink could be reunited with Bruce Bochy to become the Giants' closer. Teams interested in Geoff Jenkins: the Cubs, Padres, Giants, Rangers, and Royals.  Several of those are new to me. The Tigers' payroll is expected to exceed $115MM.  Time to head over to Cot's and do some math.  By my

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• Yankees Interested In Mahay, Linebrink

  Published: November 20, 2007, 5:28 pm

  Tags: New York Yankees, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink

  in relievers Ron Mahay and Scott Linebrink.  Offers have not yet been extended. Signing Linebrink would be costly beyond the three years and $12MM+ he might require.  Assuming the Brewers offer arbitration and Linebrink declines (a safe assumption), the Yankees would have to hand over their 28th overall pick next June. It's known

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• Wednesday Afternoon Hot Stove Rundown

  Published: November 21, 2007, 1:41 pm

  Tags: Bobby Jenks, Chien Ming Wang, David Eckstein, Francisco Cordero, Hiroki Kuroda, Hot Stove, Ian Kennedy, Joba Chamberlain, Joe Girardi, Jonathan Papelbon, Kerry Wood, Luis Vizcaino, Melky Cabrera, Miguel Cabrera, Philip Hughes, Randy Wolf, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink, Torii

  to free agents Ron Mahay and Scott Linebrink. The New York Yankees are shopping center fielder Melky Cabrera for pitching and could OF Torii Hunter could become a formidable option if they can trade Cabrera by early next week. Brewers GM Bob Melvin has stated that he has a strong offer on the table for free agent closer Francisco Cordero and

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• Mets Bullpen Options For 2008

  Published: November 21, 2007, 10:25 pm

  Tags: Billy Wagner, Byung Hyun Kim, Carlos Gomez, Chad Cordero, David Riske, Duaner Sanchez, Eric Gagne, Francisco Cordero, Jeremy Affledt, Joe Smith, Jorge Sosa, Latroy Hawkins, Octavio Dotel, Orlando Hernandez, Pedro Feliciano, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink, Scott Schoeneweis

  Riske, LaTroy Hawkins and Scott Linebrink, Octavio Dotel, and Byung-Hyun Kim are some of the other arms who might be worth a look as middle relievers. Chad Cordero is a longshot, as the Nationals have asked for Carlos Gomez in return and Cordero is also likely to perfer a closing role. Mahay was 3-0 last year, with a 2.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP

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• Scott Linebrink Signs With Chicago

  Published: November 22, 2007, 3:17 am

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, Scott Linebrink

  to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, free agent reliever Scott Linebrink is on the verge of signing a four-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. A report on Wednesday night from ESPN 1000 in Chicago, says the two sides agreed on a $19 million deal. I expected roughly just over $5 million a year over three years for Linebrink. Looks like he

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• White Sox Sign Scott Linebrink

  Published: November 22, 2007, 9:32 am

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, Scott Linebrink

  Sox have signed free agent Scott Linebrink to a four-year, $19MM contract.  The Brewers have to be a bit disappointed, as Chicago's 8th overall pick in next June's draft is protected.  Instead they'll get a second round pick from the Sox as compensation for the Type A reliever. Four years is a long time to lock in the 31 year-old

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• Reds Closing In On Cordero

  Published: November 23, 2007, 11:52 am

  Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers, Scott Linebrink

  on the verge of losing both Scott Linebrink to the White Sox and now Cordero to the Reds. The Brewers had reportedly offered Cordero a four-year, $42 million contract. Cordero converted 44 out of 51 save attempts for the Brewers with a 2.98 ERA and struck out 86 in 63 1/3 innings. Share This

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