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Yanks open to offers on Granderson, others

Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reports that the Yankees are listening to offers on Curtis Granderson.

Phil Hughes and Ivan Nova are also reportedly being shopped. The Yankees are in serious cost-cutting mode with the hope of scooting comfortably under the luxury tax threshold prior to the start of the 2014 season. Granderson, 31, batted .232/.319/.492 with 43 home runs and 106 RBI in 160 games this summer for New York. He's owed a $15 million salary in 2013.

Source: Andrew Marchand on Twitter

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 11:13:00 AM

Dombrowski says Tigers not interested in Drew

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski indicated Sunday that the Tigers will stick with "internal candidates" to replace Jose Iglesias.

While the Tigers are reportedly interested in Drew, it would be very unwise for Dombrowski to surrender the team's first round pick to do so, when the farm system is already depleted. Trading for a replacement, such as Nick Franklin, Jimmy Rollins or Darwin Barney could all be plausible alternatives for the Tigers.

Source: Detroit News

Mar 16 - 10:01 PM

Dodgers designate Javy Guerra for assignment

Dodgers designated RHP Javy Guerra for assignment

These are the tough decisions that the Dodgers have to make with a bullpen stockpiled with talent. The 28-year-old hurler struggled in 2013, but posted a 2.45 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 75/41 K/BB ratio over 91 2/3 innings the previous two seasons while saving 29 games for the Dodgers. He should attract plenty of interest from around the league.

Mar 16 - 8:42 PM

Tigers could look to acquire Nick Franklin

Ollie Connolly of Outside Pitch MLB reports that the Tigers are going to make a "serious run" at acquiring Nick Franklin from the Mariners.

Most of the speculation for the Tigers revolves around signing Stephen Drew, but Franklin is another option on the market that could be a nice fit to fill in for the injured Jose Iglesias. The Tigers farm system is nothing special though, so it's difficult to envision them having the necessary pieces to make the deal work.

Source: Ollie Connolly on Twitter

Mar 16 - 5:35 PM

Bourn leaves game with mild hamstring injury

Michael Bourn was removed from Sunday's Cactus League game against the Giants with mild tightness in his left hamstring.

The Indians are saying that he was removed for precautionary reasons and that he'll be re-evaluated on Monday. For a player who derives a large portion of his value from his legs, any sign of hamstring trouble could be a big problem.

Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter

Mar 16 - 5:12 PM

Tommy John surgery recommended to Corbin

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports that Tommy John surgery has been recommended to Patrick Corbin (elbow).

He'll get a second opinion this week before making a final decision, but season-ending surgery looks to be a given. The loss of Corbin is a massive one for the D'Backs, who will now likely go to Randall Delgado to fill out their rotation. Top prospect Archie Bradley also figures to spend plenty of time in the majors this year.

Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter

Mar 16 - 2:54 PM

Freddie Freeman nursing thumb contusion

Freddie Freeman left Sunday's game against the Yankees with a left thumb contusion.

Freeman was unable to play in the All-Star game last year due to a sore thumb, but it's not clear whether it's an aggravation of that old injury or something new. It doesn't appear at this point to be something to worry about, but the Braves should provide more on his status later.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

Mar 16 - 2:43 PM

Jon Niese has hyperextended pitching elbow

Jon Niese is dealing with a hyperextended pitching elbow.

All things considered, it's good news. Niese originally hurt the elbow during an intrasquad game 10 days ago and had to exit his start Sunday early. He'll undergo an MRI, but the lefty said he's "almost 100 percent sure it's nothing serious." Even if the MRI comes back clean, Niese would seem to be a good bet to begin the season on the disabled list after battling shoulder and elbow maladies this spring.

Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter

Mar 16 - 2:37 PM

Hamilton (calf) to make Cactus debut Monday

Josh Hamilton (calf) will make his Cactus League debut Monday.

He was cleared after running the bases Saturday with no issues. Hamilton is expected to be used in the designated hitter spot but should play the field later this week. The outfielder reiterated Sunday that he fully expects to be ready to roll on Opening Day.

Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter

Mar 16 - 1:38 PM

A's send Addison Russell to minor league camp

Athletics reassigned SS Addison Russell, INF Darwin Perez and RHPs Philip Humber, Deryk Hooker and Matt Buschmann to minor league camp.

The A's planned to make Russell one of the final cuts, but he's dealing with a hamstring ailment and will work on rehabbing it in minor league camp. One of the top prospects in the game, Russell has a shot to make his major league debut at some point this season.

Mar 16 - 12:37 PM

Patrick Corbin has UCL damage in left elbow

An MRI has revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in Patrick Corbin's left elbow.

It's awful news for the Diamondbacks. Corbin will receive a second opinion this week, but it would be a surprise if he doesn't wind up having Tommy John surgery. Wade Miley will now get a start in Australia against the Dodgers in Corbin's place, while Randall Delgado will replace him in the rotation. The news also increases the likelihood that Archie Bradley will play a big role for the club this season.

Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter

Mar 16 - 12:08 PM

Iglesias (shins) 'definitely' headed for DL

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Sunday that Jose Iglesias (shins) will "definitely" begin the season on the disabled list.

As for reports that the shortstop could miss four months or more of action, the GM said it's "speculation" at this point. Iglesias will visit a third specialist on Tuesday to see if they can get a handle on his shin issues. The Tigers currently plan to replace Iglesias with internal options, but Dombrowski did say that he would "keep a pulse on what's going on outside the organization."

Source: Tom Gage on Twitter

Mar 16 - 12:06 PM