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Roster changes begin for the Mets

According to FoxSports, Ken Rosenthal, the New York Mets have claimed first baseman Andy Phillips off waivers. Phillips was designated for assignment this past Sunday by the Cincinnati Reds. This move will surely leave many Mets fans scratching their heads, as it makes no sense whatsoever. Read more

Griffey heading home to Seattle?

Are the Seattle Mariners close to acquiring former center fielder Ken Griffey Jr? Its been speculated that the Cincinnati Reds are opening to trading the future hall-of-famer, but the question has been what teams would be interested. Seattle team president Chuck Armstrong has made his teams interest known in an interview with the USA Today, and its set off a firestorm of speculation that a deal is close. Sorry to burst Mariners’ fans bubbles but it’s not about to happen, well at least immediately.

So what set this whole thing off? Armstrong was quoted in the story saying: “I think everybody in Seattle would like to see him retire in a Mariners uniform. He was born a Mariner and I’d like to see him finish up as a Mariner.” Armstrong claims the comments were not made to imply a trade is set or coming, and that it was a just a vision he had. Basically, he says he was suggesting that once the Kid is a free agent again, he could see him rejoining the Mariners. At the end, of the USA Today article he says, “I can’t say much because he is property of the Cincinnati Reds, but he will always have a special place in my heart and everyone here in Seattle.”

Manager John McLaren said the right thing from the start. “Kenny’s always been one of my favorites of the 1990s,” he said. “I can’t comment on it because he’s somebody else’s property.”

Personally, I think this is more just wishful thinking on Seattle’s part, but thinking that should of been kept quiet. If the Reds and Mariners aren’t about to make a deal, and they don’t plan on ever working on one, then things could get sticky. The Reds actually could complain of tampering, something that is probably not likely to happen in this situation.

I do think that the USA Today article may be taken out of context by a lot of websites and blogs. In no way do I think it says a deal is imminent or likely, it’s actually a good piece about the future of the Kid. Griffey is also in the last year of a contract, save a 2009 option the Reds hold that is most likely not going to be picked up. So when the title says, “Griffey’s days in Cincinnati may be numbered” is actually true, no matter should it be trade or free agency.

In the end, Mariners fans keep hope, you will get your star back it just might not be till next year.

DBacks make another trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks added some bullpen depth today making a minor trade with the Cincinnati Reds. In the deal, the Diamondbacks received left-handed reliever Jon Coutlangus, a player the Reds placed on waivers just a few days ago. Coutlangus did clear waivers and the surprising thing is that almost no team showed any interest him, not a good sign for a lefty. His first and only season in the majors was 2007, where he went 41 innings with a 4.38 era giving up 38 hits. His record was 4-2 with 38 strikeouts while holding left-handed batters to a .231 avg.

Coutlangus’ problem isn’t even the runs he gave up, its been more of a control issue. He’s had problems getting the ball over the plate and being 26 years old there isn’t much time yet to get that together. Regardless, its not a bad trade for depth purposes, the D’Backs will most likely start Coutlangus off in AAA and call him up later in the year when the team needs some bullpen help.

Seeing how its a minor deal, the Reds didn’t receive much. The Reds got minor league OF Daniel Perales. Perales played at Low-A South Bend and earned a .282 average with 16 homers and 92 rbis. He also has some speed to him getting 32 doubles and 10 triples last year. He’ll be starting the year off at Advanced-A Sarasota, with a quick start he could jump up to AA-Chattanooga. According to some scouts, he’ll be a long shot to ever be a productive player in the major leagues.

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