Nippert a Super Two

by RangerMad on Nov 12, 2009 1:13 PM CST

Cha-ching. Add Dustin Nippert to the arbitration eligible Ranger players. Nice time for him to have his best ML season to date.

Edit: Cots says has his servicetime at 1.140. I believe they haven't added in 2009. The cutoff was 2.139.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655452&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Players such as Fontenot earn Super Two status and get an early start on arbitration, which can bring hefty raises. Other Super Twos include Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, Rays pitcher Matt Garza, Cubs pitcher Tom Gorzelanny, Royals third baseman Alex Gordon, Orioles pitcher Matt Albers, Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens, Astros outfielder Hunter Pence, Rangers pitcher Dustin Nippert and newly acquired Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez.

Some other notes from http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

Olney believes other teams could join the Reds and Tigers in cost-cutting mode. He says the teams with payroll space "will be in position to make some excellent deals." Could be a nice back up IF available.

Catcher Brad Ausmus on 2010: "I could end up playing if somebody wants me." Anyone interested as a back up?

The Blue Jays are not resigned to trading ace pitcher Roy Halladay, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. However, Feinsand believes Halladay "wants out of Toronto," and would require an extension as part of waiving his no-trade clause. As you know, Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos won't rule out trading within the division, opening up Yankees and Red Sox speculation. He wants an extension. Count the Rangers out.

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan sees a three-year deal worth $18-24MM for Marlon Byrd, though he notes the limited demand for center fielders.

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Huh?

I thought he barely fell short of the requirements

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by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Nov 12, 2009 1:24 PM CST reply actions

Iguess I can throw this in here:

The Rangers met with John Lackey’s agent yesterday, though they’re not expected to have that kind of money available. Heyman adds that the Brewers and Mariners haven’t ruled out signing the righty.

I’d like him on the right deal.

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by NYTXFAN on Nov 12, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions

awesome

The Giants “appear to have emerged as one potential competitor” for the services of Johnny Damon.

giants, FTW!

Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.

by knockoutking on Nov 12, 2009 1:32 PM CST reply actions

does this make Nippert

a possible non-tender candidate

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.

by NothinG on Nov 12, 2009 1:37 PM CST reply actions

I doubt it.

He probably only gets ~$1M next year which is about a $550K raise.

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by RangerMad on Nov 12, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

Highly doubt it

His versatility in the fact he can be the long man in the pen or spot start along with the velocity he brings means hes probably safe in that regard. Also the fact he had his best season in Maddux’s first seaosn probably makes the Rangers feel like he may get even better.

Wasn’t he a pretty highly rated prospect coming up in Arizona? Maybe hes one of these guys that takes awhile to realize their potential?

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Nov 12, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions