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Jon Garland, SP, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBrewers | Garland, Marquis on radar screen According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Milwaukee Brewers may have some interest in free-agent SP's Jon Garland (Dodgers) and Jason Marquis (Rockies). Diamondbacks | Paying $2.5 million to Garland Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports the Arizona Diamondbacks paid Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland a $2.5 million buyout per terms of their mid-season trade. Dodgers | Six file for free agency The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Dodgers | Decline Garland's option Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have declined their $10 million 2010 mutual option on SP Jon Garland, which will make him a free agent. He is entitled to a $2 million buyout, which will be paid by the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of the terms of the trade earlier in the season. Dodgers | Pitching moves finalized for NLCS Updating previous reports, The Los Angeles Times is reporting Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda has been added to the starting rotation for the National League Championship Series. The move, as expected, bumps SP Chad Billingsley to the bullpen and SP Jon Garland off the playoff roster. Dodgers | Billingsley sent to bullpen Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will be used out of the bullpen in the NLCS. SP Jon Garland was bumped from the postseason roster in favor of SP Hiroki Kuroda. Dodgers | Garland could be replaced on NLCS roster Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland would likely be replaced on the team's NLCS roster if SP Hiroki Kuroda (neck) is added. Dodgers | NLCS rotation not finalized MLB.com's Tom Singer reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have not finalized their starting rotation for the National League Championship Series, which begins Thursday, Oct. 15. SPs Chad Billingsley, Jon Garland and Hiroki Kuroda (neck) - none of whom started games against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS - are under consideration for the rotation, along with SPs Clayton Kershaw, Vicente Padilla and Randy Wolf. Diamondbacks | Acquire Abreu KTAR.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired 2B Tony Abreu from the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 9, to complete the trade that involved SP Jon Garland. Dodgers | Garland in the pen for NLDS AOL Fanhouse's Jeff Fletcher reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland will pitch out of the bullpen in the NLDS. Dodgers | Billingsley throws simulated game Monday Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley threw a simulated game Monday, Oct. 5, going five innings in an instructional league game while making 82 pitches. Billingsley last pitched in a game Sept. 29, and was winless since Aug. 18. Billingsley, SPs Vicente Padilla and Jon Garland are all under consideration for the last two starting spots in the Divisional Series. Dodgers | Billingsley, Garland tapped for next starts The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will start Tuesday, Sept. 29, against the San Diego Padres, with SP Vicente Padilla pitching in relief that day if needed. SP Jon Garland will take his turn Wednesday, Sept. 30. Dodgers | Team expected to use four-man rotation in playoffs The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre plans to use a four-man rotation in the postseason. The team is currently using Randy Wolf, Clayton Kershaw, Hiroki Kuroda, Jon Garland, Vicente Padilla and Chad Billingsley as starters. All six were called into Torre's office before the game Saturday, Sept. 26, and were told no decisions have been made. Torre did not consider using a three-man rotation because he doesn't believe any of the starters would be at their peak on three days' rest. Dodgers | Garland the loser Friday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland (11-12) lost for the first time in four decisions Friday, Sept. 25, to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He gave up three runs and six hits in six innings. Garland was 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in his first four starts with the team. Dodgers | Garland looks to remain perfect Friday STATS.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland, who pitches Friday, Sept. 25, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, is 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in four starts with Los Angeles. Dodgers | Garland picks up win Saturday Beth Harris, of The Associated Press, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland allowed one run on seven hits in eight innings Saturday, Sept. 19, to pick up his 11th win of the season. He struck out three batters in the game. The eight innings tied his longest outing of the season. Dodgers | Billingsley's next start pushed back David Ely, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will be pushed back from his regularly scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 19, to face the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 23. SP Vicente Padilla will go Friday, Sept. 18, SP Jon Garland will pitch Saturday, Sept. 19, and SP Randy Wolf will start Sunday, Sept. 20. Diamondbacks | Paying Garland's salary The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are paying the rest of Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland's salary this season. Dodgers | Garland wins third straight The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland gave up two runs and five hits over seven innings, struck out six and walked one in a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, Sept. 3. Garland has won three consecutive starts after going 1-9 with a 4.50 ERA over his previous 16 outings. Rockies | Made an attempt at Garland Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies made an attempt to acquire Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland. Dodgers | Garland could start Thursday ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland could start against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, Sept. 3, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Garland moves into rotation Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland will enter the team's starting rotation. He is expected to take the place of SP Charlie Haeger. Diamondbacks | On the hook for Garland's salary Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports the Arizona Diamondbacks will pay Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jon Garland's remaining $1.2 million salary for 2009, plus a buyout of either $1 million or $2.5 million from a 2010 mutual option. Dodgers | Garland acquired Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Jon Garland from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named. That player is expected to be IF Tony Abreu, who must clear waivers first. Diamondbacks | Garland earns win Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed five hits over seven scoreless innings Saturday, Aug. 29, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, improving to 8-11 on the season. Diamondbacks | Garland clears waivers FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland has cleared trade waivers. Diamondbacks | Garland the loser Tuesday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland (6-11) gave up five runs and 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings to lose to the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Aug. 18. Diamondbacks | Garland gives up five Friday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland gave up five runs in six innings against the Washington Nationals Friday, Aug. 7. It was the 13th straight time he has pitched in at least six innings. Diamondbacks | Garland gets complete-game win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed two runs on seven hits, no walks and struck out two in nine innings for the win over the New York Mets Sunday, Aug. 2. Diamondbacks | Market quiet for Davis, Garland FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the market is "remarkably quiet" on Arizona Diamondbacks SPs Doug Davis and Jon Garland. Rangers | Inquire about Garland Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Texas Rangers have inquired about Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland. The Rangers would need the Diamondbacks to take on 1B Hank Blalock in a potential trade. P Guillermo Moscoso could also interest the Diamondbacks. Diamondbacks | Interest for Davis, Garland growing Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report trade interest is slightly growing for Arizona Diamondbacks SPs Doug Davis and Jon Garland, according to a major league source. Diamondbacks | Garland criticizes team Bob Romantic, of the East Valley Tribune, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland criticized the team after a loss Wednesday, July 22. "To me, we're going out there and playing like a last-place team," Garland said. "I don't see any fight in them. I don't see anyone that wants it." Diamondbacks | Davis, Garland not getting much buzz FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Doug Davis and Jon Garland aren't receiving much attention on the trade market. Neither is perceived to be a difference-maker, and their salaries are an issue. Diamondbacks | Garland earns win Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed one run on seven hits over eight innings Saturday, July 11, against the Florida Marlins, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, improving to 5-8 on the season. Diamondbacks | Trying to trade Garland, Lopez Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have spent much of their time trying to trade both SP Jon Garland and 2B Felipe Lopez. Diamondbacks | Garland takes tough-luck loss Wednesday The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland (4-8) threw six solid innings but was hit with the loss against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, July 1. He has not won since May 19, going 0-for-6 with two no-decisions. Diamondbacks | Garland throws quality start Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed seven hits over seven shutout innings Friday, June 19, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out three, but left the game with a no-decision. Diamondbacks | Garland suffers loss Saturday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings Saturday, June 13, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two, falling to 4-7 on the season. Diamondbacks | Garland's struggles at home continue Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits over 2 2/3 innings Friday, May 29, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out one, falling to 4-4 on the season. Garland has allowed 19 earned runs and 29 hits in his last three home starts. Diamondbacks | Garland gets fourth win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed one earned run in six innings to get his fourth win of the year Tuesday, May 19. Diamondbacks | Garland allows one run in Monday win The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland went 6 2/3 innings Monday, April 20, against the Colorado Rockies, allowing one earned run and six hits. He walked two and struck out five. Diamondbacks | Garland roughed up in second start The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland surrendered seven runs and seven hits while walking five in 3 2/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, April 15. Diamondbacks | Garland earns win Friday Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings Friday, April 10, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out two, earning his first career National League victory. Dodgers | Hudson, Manny hit Garland well MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Orlando Hudson and OF Manny Ramirez both hit Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland well in their careers. Hudson has two home runs and six RBIs in 11 career at-bats and Ramirez has two home runs and six RBIs in 17 career at-bats against Garland. Dodgers | Blake has three homers off Garland MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Casey Blake has three home runs and six RBIs in 32 career at-bats against Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland. Diamondbacks | Garland working on his pitches MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said SP Jon Garland continues to work on his cutter and curveball. Diamondbacks | Garland has dead arm Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland said he is going through a dead-arm period in Spring Training. "It's like waking up and being lethargic," Garland said. "You don't have any energy to do anything. That's what the shoulder feels like. It happens every year. To me, it's a good sign. If I didn't get it right now, I'd wonder if something was up." Garland has added a cut fastball to his repertoire this spring and is working on using his curveball more than he has in the past. Diamondbacks | Garland tinkering with pitches Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jon Garland has refined his curveball and has added a cut fastball to his repertoire this season. He thinks he has had enough practice using the pitches this spring to be able to use his new pitches during the regular season. Diamondbacks | Rotation becomes official Friday Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2009 starting rotation Friday, March 20, and SP Brandon Webb will receive the Opening Day assignment. He will be followed by SPs Dan Haren, Doug Davis and Jon Garland. Fifth starter Max Scherzer will not start until April 14. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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