Rumors for Kevin Kouzmanoff
Royals sign Kevin Kouzmanoff
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The Kansas City Royals have signed Kevin Kouzmanoff to a minor league deal, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports.
If Kouzmanoff makes the Major League roster, he will earn $1mm and can earn and additional $300k in performance bonuses based on an unknown number of plate appearances. In addition, if Kouzmanoff is not on the Major League roster by May 1, he can opt out and become a free agent.
In 2011, Kouzmanoff hit .235 in 234 at-bats while posting a .284OBP.
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Kevin Kouzmanoff becomes a free agent
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According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff has elected free agency after clearing waivers.
The Rockies acquired Kouzmanoff from the Athletics late in August. Kouzmanoff hit .235/.284/.372 with 7 HR’s and 33 RBI’s in 234 AB’s for the Athletics and Rockies in 2011.
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Rockies designate SS Ryan Rohlinger for assignment
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The Colorado Rockies have designated shortstop Ryan Rohlinger for assignment to make room for the recently acquired Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post.
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Rockies acquire Kevin Kouzmanoff from Athletics
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According to a team announcement by the Rockies, the team has acquired Kevin Kouzmanoff from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later.
This isn’t the first time that the Rockies expressed interest in Kouzmanoff. Back in November 2010, the Rockies showed interest in Kouzmanoff.
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Oakland outrights Kevin Kouzmanoff to Triple-A
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In an post on the Oakland Athletic’s Twitter Account, they announced that they have outrighted Kevin Kouzmanoff to Triple-A Sacramento. In parallel moves, the team also selected Graham Godfrey and optioned Bobby Cramer to Triple-A.
In 46 games for the Athletics this season, the 29-year-old Kouzmanoff hit .221/.262/.353 with four home runs and 17 RBIs.
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Mariners’ Chone Figgins downplays trade rumors
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Seattle Mariners’ Chone Figgins spoke with Larry Stone of The Seattle Times at the team’s FanFest, and the infielder downplayed the trade rumors that involved him and the Oakland Athletics.
“I always said, it’s a great thing to be wanted,” he said. “But I want to win here. I’ve said all along, this has been one of the best places I’ve ever played — the city, the fans. I’ll always love playing here. This is where I want to be, and until they force me out of here, this is where I’m going to be.”
A source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that’s “nothing is going to happen” regarding Figgins.
Figgins has limited no-trade rights, but can veto a trade to Oakland. When Stone asked Figgins what he would do if he were presented with a trade to Oakland, he said:
“I want to be here,” he replied. “Like I said, I want to be here.”
On January 28, rumors regarding a Figgins trade for Kevin Kouzmanoff surfaced, but were eventually debunked by the Mariners’ GM.
I’m looking forward to Figgins being our starting third baseman,” Zduriencik said. “He’ll be here tomorrow [for the Mariners' FanFest]. He’s been agreeable to moving back to third base and that’s our plan, to have Chone be our Opening Day third baseman.”
Figgins, 33, hit .259/.340/.306 with 1 HR and 35 RBI’s with the Mariners in 2010.
Athletics working on a Figgins-Kouzmanoff trade
Posted by: | CommentsThe Oakland Athletics are working on a trade that would send third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and possibly a pitcher to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for the speedy infielder Chone Figgins according to Joe Stiglich of the Contra Costa Times.
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said Friday that he wants Figgins to be their Opening Day third baseman according to Jane Lee and Greg Johns of MLB.com. “I’m looking forward to Figgins being our starting third baseman,” Zduriencik said. “He’ll be here tomorrow [for the Mariners' FanFest]. He’s been agreeable to moving back to third base and that’s our plan, to have Chone be our Opening Day third baseman.”
A source close to Buster Olney of ESPN adds that the Toronto Blue Jays could be involved in the trade talks.
The A’s have shown interest in Figgins in the past as they pursued him last winter as a free agent.
Figgins, 33, hit .259/.340/.306 with 1 HR and 35 RBI’s with the Mariners in 2010.
Diamondbacks and Orioles talking about trade for Mark Reynolds
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According to Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles and other teams are talking about a trade for Mark Reynolds.
The Oakland Athletics are believed to interested in Reynolds too. However, the A’s are on Reynold’s no-trade list.
In October, there were rumors that the A’s could move Kevin Kouzmanoff and pitcher Vin Mazzaro for Reynolds. Mizzaro has since been traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Oakland Athletics interested in Mark Reynolds
Posted by: | CommentsESPN’s Jayson Stark says that he keeps hearing the Oakland Athletics are interested in Arizona Diamondback’s third baseman Mark Reynolds. However, there’s one problem – the A’s are on Reynold’s no-trade list.
This isn’t the first time the Reynolds-Athletics rumor came up. In October, there were rumors that the A’s could move Kevin Kouzmanoff and pitcher Vin Mazzaro for Reynolds. Mizzaro has since been traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Colorado Rockies have interest in Athletics Kevin Kouzmanoff
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The Denver Posts’ Troy E. Renck has confirmed that the Colorado Rockies have interest in the Oakland Athletics’ Kevin Kouzmanoff.
In a follow-up Tweets, Renck says that the Rockies have Jose Lopez, Jorge Cantu and Ty Wigginton on their list.
