2015 Transaction / News / YadaYada (all teams)

[LHG]

Just in the last week and a half, saw a few former Giants in the transaction wire so I am pulling this thread back up. Take a gander:

12/14 - Nationals sign P Yusimeiro Petit to one year contract
12/17 - Twins sign P Dan Runzler to minor league contract
12/17 - Indians sign OF Rajai Davis to one year contract
12/18 - Blue Jays sign P Brad Penny to minor league contract
12/18 - Pirates sign P Ryan Vogelsong to one year contract
12/18 - Indians receive P Dan Otero in trade with Phillies
12/18 - Mets designate C Johnny Monell for assignment
12/22 - Cardinals sign P Mike Leake to five year contract
12/23 - Mets assign Monell outright to Las Vegas. Sign OF Alejandro de Aza to one year contract.
12/23 - Tigers sign OF Nate Schierholtz to minor league contract.

 

[dredinis21]

Just in the last week and a half, saw a few former Giants in the transaction wire so I am pulling this thread back up. Take a gander:

12/14 - Nationals sign P Yusimeiro Petit to one year contract
12/17 - Twins sign P Dan Runzler to minor league contract
12/17 - Indians sign OF Rajai Davis to one year contract
12/18 - Blue Jays sign P Brad Penny to minor league contract
12/18 - Pirates sign P Ryan Vogelsong to one year contract
12/18 - Indians receive P Dan Otero in trade with Phillies
12/18 - Mets designate C Johnny Monell for assignment
12/22 - Cardinals sign P Mike Leake to five year contract
12/23 - Mets assign Monell outright to Las Vegas. Sign OF Alejandro de Aza to one year contract.
12/23 - Tigers sign OF Nate Schierholtz to minor league contract.

Didn't realize Brad Penny was still playing. I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm being serious.

 

[calsnowskier]

Didn't realize Brad Penny was still playing. I'm not trying to be a dick, I'm being serious.

 

[LHG]

Another former Giant in the transactions wire:

12/23/15 - Cubs sign 1B Jesus Guzman to minor league contract

 

[calsnowskier]

Another former Giant in the transactions wire:

12/23/15 - Cubs sign 1B Jesus Guzman to minor league contract

I am surprised he never caught on with an AL club. Dudes bat is for real, but his glove is laughably bad.

Not surprisingly, though, he started for the Padres for a good half season...

 

[LHG]

I am surprised he never caught on with an AL club. Dudes bat is for real, but his glove is laughably bad.

Not surprisingly, though, he started for the Padres for a good half season...

He was the pinch hitter for the Astros for a half season and failed incredibly.

Oh well, EZ all good!!!!

 

[VASFfan]

There were two surprises to me. I was kind of shocked that Dan Runzler is still kicking around. Would have thought he'd have given up by now. On the other hand, pitching in the minors is probably better than selling Lady Kenmores.

And then there was Schierholtz. I know he's not the 2nd coming of Willie Mays. But I would've thought he'd have caught on with someone, somewhere, as a 5th outfielder. Yet, he's still scuffling, trying to find a more or less permanent home.

 

[LHG]

There were two surprises to me. I was kind of shocked that Dan Runzler is still kicking around. Would have thought he'd have given up by now. On the other hand, pitching in the minors is probably better than selling Lady Kenmores.

And then there was Schierholtz. I know he's not the 2nd coming of Willie Mays. But I would've thought he'd have caught on with someone, somewhere, as a 5th outfielder. Yet, he's still scuffling, trying to find a more or less permanent home.

Dan Runzler is a left handed reliever. Those guys can survive forever.

Nate Schierholtz played a partial season in Japan last year, posting a .250/.298/.435 in 232 at-bats with Hiroshima.

 

[MarcoPolo]

Nate Schierholtz played a partial season in Japan last year, posting a .250/.298/.435 in 232 at-bats with Hiroshima.

The atomics?

 

[LHG]

The atomics?

Ha ha. Nope, Carp.

Interestingly, Jesus Guzman and Brad Eldred both played on this team as well.

 

[VASFfan]

Dan Runzler is a left handed reliever. Those guys can survive forever.

Nate Schierholtz played a partial season in Japan last year, posting a .250/.298/.435 in 232 at-bats with Hiroshima.

Yeah, I know Runzler's a lefty. But there's a time when even lefties have to admit, it ain't gonna happen. And get on with your life.

Nate was in Japan??? Damn, he HAS fallen off the map. Well, good luck to him with the Tiggers.

 

[SFGRTB]

DFA limbo man Cody Hall has been traded to the D-Backs.

 

[calsnowskier]

DFA limbo man Cody Hall has been traded to the D-Backs.

I saw that. No mention of the return. I would guess it is just cash.

 

[SFGRTB]

I saw that. No mention of the return. I would guess it is just cash.

The typical PTBNL or cash considerations return is what's reported.

Given AZ bullpen situation, he's got a pretty good shot at making the big club out of ST.

 

[Mays-Fan]

Yeah, I know Runzler's a lefty. But there's a time when even lefties have to admit, it ain't gonna happen. And get on with your life.

Nate was in Japan??? Damn, he HAS fallen off the map. Well, good luck to him with the Tiggers.

Welcome to the board. Best Giants board on the net.

As far as Runzler, Nate, et al, it goes to show how many good looking prospects just don't make it in Teh Show. That's a lesson to those who were counting on Parker or Mac to deliver this year. Prospects often fail. That's why I like the Span signing.

 

[LHG]

Travis Ishikawa signs with the Mariners - Former Giant Ishikawa getting a fresh start

 

[SFGRTB]

Jonathan Snachez, aka Durty, signed a minor league deal with the Reds with an invitation to Spring Training.

Such a maddening, yet mystical, pitcher in his Giants tenure. Last seen in MLB in 2013. He's been pitching in Puerto Rico the last 2 years.

Hope he can make it onto the Reds.

 

[LHG]

Jonathan Snachez, aka Durty, signed a minor league deal with the Reds with an invitation to Spring Training.

Such a maddening, yet mystical, pitcher in his Giants tenure. Last seen in MLB in 2013. He's been pitching in Puerto Rico the last 2 years.

Hope he can make it onto the Reds.

Seems like a good team to try to make.

Also, the Cubs signed P Jean Machi. Third former Giant signed to a minor league deal over there (over Perez and Guzman).
IF Charlie Culberson signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.
P David Huff signed a minor league deal with the Royals.
C Chris Stewart signed a 2 year deal with the Pirates.

 

[LHG]

Should we start a new thread now or wait for the season to start?

 

[LHG]

Few more former Giants in the transactions wire:

Dodger sign IF Brandon Hicks
Padres sign RP Seth Rosin
Blue Jays sign RP David Aardsma