Gregg Zaun

With the departure of Ramon Hernandez earlier this afternoon from the Baltimore organization, it looks like the wheels are in motion for Matt Wieters to take over the catching duties sometime in the near future. However, it looks like the Orioles are looking for a veteran to be behind the plate until Wieters is deemed ready. As it seems, former Blue Jays' catcher Gregg Zaun may be a natural fit; however, the team is looking at another candidate -- Michael Barrett. Of course, Mr. Barrett is...Read Full Story

Gregg Zaun could be the perfect platoon mate for Jose Molina for the stretch run. With Jorge completing surgery on his ailing shoulder today, a veteran switch hitting catcher with a better bat and OBS than Moeller could be a great pickup for the Yankees. Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi has made it very clear that if anyone wants Zaun they would be more than willing to move him and I really don't think that he would ask for the moon. If the Yankees are looking for a decent catcher they can snatch up...Read Full Story

It looks like a familiar face to Orioles -- Gregg Zaun -- will indeed come back for a second tour duty. Last night, reporter and columnist, Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun said that Gregg Zaun has agreed to a one year contract with the Orioles that includes a team option for 2010. He will earn $1.5 million in 2009 and the Orioles have the option of paying him $2MM in 2010 or buying him out for $500,000. The veteran catcher should get the bulk of the starts behind the plate before uber...Read Full Story

Jeremy Guthrie allowed one run in seven innings, Aubrey Huff had two RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-1 on Monday to extend the Blue Jays' losing streak to seven. Brian Roberts had two hits and scored twice for the Orioles, who were 3-14 against Toronto since June 7, 2008. Vernon Wells had the lone RBI for the Blue Jays, who lost three in Boston and three more in Atlanta before coming to Camden Yards. The seven-game skid is Toronto's longest since last June. Guthrie (4-4) gave up...Read Full Story

Evening everyone, and I hope everyone's weekend is going well. It looks like Baltimore may finally have a new catcher, if the reports from the Baltimore Sun's Peter Schmuck are correct. It looks like the Orioles may be close on a deal for Gregg Zaun. There were reports that Boston was really gunning for him, but Zaun may be choosing a place where he's familiar with and should get plenty of playing time before Wieters arrives. >>> Read More HereRead Full Story