Thu Dec 12 2013 | 21:40 | Yankees, Logan nearing multi-year contract |
Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies are close to signing Boone Logan to a multi-year contract. |
Renck doesn't have the particulars but estimates based on other deals handed out to relievers this winter that Logan "is in line for around a three-year, $15 million contract." The Rockies had been on J.P. Howell, as well, but it appears they've settled on the former Yankees reliever. Logan posted a 3.38 ERA with 202 strikeouts across 176 innings over the last four seasons for the Yankees. |
Source: Denver Post | |
Thu Dec 12 2013 | 19:55 | Rockies making 'final push' for Boone Logan |
Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies are "making a final push" to sign Boone Logan. |
The Rockies have also had interest in J.P. Howell, but Renck says the club is "moving toward the finish line" with Logan. The 29-year-old left-hander averaged a career-high 11.5 K.9 this past season with the Yankees while posting a 3.23 ERA over 61 appearances. |
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 12 2013 | 13:54 | Rockies having 'serious talks' with Logan |
Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have had "serious talks" with free agent reliever Boone Logan. |
The Rockies also remain interested in J.P. Howell as they attempt to secure a lefty reliever. Logan, 29, averaged a career-high 11.5 K.9 this past season with the Yankees while posting a 3.23 ERA over 61 appearances. |
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter | |
Tue Dec 10 2013 | 14:06 | Yanks remain in touch with Boone Logan |
Dan Barbarisi of the Wall Street Journal reports that the Yankees remain engaged in talks with free agent reliever Boone Logan. |
Logan averaged a career-high 11.5 K/9 this past season while posting a 3.23 ERA over 61 appearances. The left-handed specialist required surgery in October to remove a bone spur from his elbow, but it shouldn't have an impact on his availability this spring. The Nationals are among the other teams who have reportedly expressed interest. |
Source: Dan Barbarisi on Twitter | |
Mon Nov 11 2013 | 20:33 | Nationals interested in Boone Logan |
Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals are interested in Boone Logan. |
The Nats are expected to address their need for left-handed relief after failing to land a notable southpaw last winter. Logan posted a 3.38 ERA with 202 strikeouts over 176 innings the last four seasons for the Yankees. He had surgery in October to remove a bone spur from his elbow, but he's expected to be fine for spring training. Kilgore adds that the Nats could also look at Manny Parra and J.P. Howell, two pitchers they showed interest in last winter. |
Source: Washington Post | |
Fri Sep 20 2013 | 16:16 | Logan (elbow) available to pitch Friday |
Boone Logan (elbow) is available Friday. |
Logan hasn't pitched since September 6 due to a bone spur in the back of his elbow, but he's ready to give it a go. The southpaw has a 3.26 ERA and 49/13 K/BB ratio over 38 2/3 innings this year. |
Source: Erik Boland on Twitter | |
Wed Sep 18 2013 | 16:13 | Logan (elbow) throws side session Wednesday |
Boone Logan (elbow) threw a side session Wednesday. |
Logan was diagnosed earlier this week with a bone spur in the back of his left elbow, but it's an injury that he can pitch through and he's still hoping to return to the Yankees' bullpen by the end of the regular season. |
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter | |
Tue Sep 17 2013 | 15:58 | Logan dealing with bone spur in elbow |
Boone Logan was diagnosed with a bone spur in the back of his left elbow. |
The good news is that the ligaments in his elbow are fine. Logan is scheduled to play long toss on Tuesday and still hopes to make it back before the end of the season. The clock is obviously ticking, though. |
Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 15 2013 | 17:32 | Boone Logan to visit Dr. James Andrews |
Boone Logan (elbow) is scheduled to visit renowned elbow specialist Dr. James Andrews. |
Logan has been sidelined for the past week due to inflammation in his left elbow. It's entirely plausible that they're just seeking a second opinion to ensure that there is no underlying structural damage, but with Dr. Andrews mentioned the thought of Tommy John surgery always comes to mind. The Yankees should have an update on his status and availability after that meeting. |
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter | |
Fri Sep 13 2013 | 17:03 | Logan (elbow) could return next week |
Yankees manager Joe Girardi hasn't ruled out the possibility that Boone Logan (elbow) could return next week. |
Logan had to shut things down after just five throws Thursday, but Girardi is hopeful that he has finally turned the corner. The 29-year-old southpaw has been sidelined for a week due to elbow inflammation. |
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter | |
Thu Sep 12 2013 | 23:49 | Boone Logan shuts down throwing session |
Boone Logan had to stop a game of catch Thursday after just five throws when he felt discomfort in his left elbow. |
It's obviously not a good sign. Logan was given a cortisone shot a couple days ago, but it hasn't helped. It's not clear whether he'll undergo more tests, but his season is certainly in jeopardy. |
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter | |
Tue Sep 10 2013 | 17:56 | Yankees send Logan's medicals to Andrews |
Boone Logan has reported no improvement in his left elbow since being given a cortisone shot. |
So the Yankees have sent his medicals to Dr. James Andrews for further review. Logan underwent an MRI earlier this week on his elbow that showed only inflammation. |
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 8 2013 | 09:37 | Boone Logan unavailable for a few days |
An MRI on Boone Logan's left elbow has revealed inflammation. |
It's good news, but Logan will be unavailable for at least the next three days before being re-evaluated. The southpaw boasts a 3.05 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 48/13 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings. |
Source: Newark Star-Ledger | |
Fri Sep 6 2013 | 23:26 | Boone Logan (biceps) heading for MRI |
Boone Logan (biceps) will get an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his injury. |
Logan has been complaining of soreness in his biceps, and the team wants to rule out any serious injuries. The veteran southpaw has done a terrific job out of the bullpen this season, compiling a 3.05 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 48/13 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings. |
Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter | |
Thu Mar 28 2013 | 15:01 | Boone Logan (hip) expects to be fine |
Boone Logan (hip) expects to be fine for Opening Day. |
Logan was struck in the left hip by a line drive during Thursday's Grapefruit League game. He will be the only lefty in the Yankees' bullpen when the regular season begins because Clay Rapada needs a 15-day DL stint. |
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter | |
Thu Mar 28 2013 | 14:42 | Boone Logan struck with liner, leaves game |
Boone Logan left Thursday's Grapefruit League game after taking a line drive off his midsection. |
The Yankees should provide an update on his status soon. Logan is the club's only healthy left-hander at the moment with Clay Rapada ticketed for the 15-day DL. |
Source: MLBlogs.com | |
Tue Mar 19 2013 | 20:59 | Boone Logan feels good after spring debut |
Boone Logan (elbow) made his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday, tossing a scoreless inning of work. |
Despite it being his first outing of the spring, Logan said he felt like he was in midseason form. The veteran southpaw appeared in a league-high 80 games with the Yankees in 2012, and will again operate as their primary left-handed specialist. He'll be fine for Opening Day. |
Source: Yankees.mlb.com | |
Sat Mar 16 2013 | 15:34 | Logan (elbow) hopes to make spring debut soon |
Boone Logan (elbow) is hoping to make his Grapefruit League debut this week. |
Logan has been injured since the start of spring training with soreness in his pitching elbow. As a reliever, he won't need much time to get ready for Opening Day if he can avoid setbacks. The 28-year-old left-hander posted a 3.74 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings last season and led the AL with 80 appearances. |
Source: Newark Star-Ledger | |
Sun Mar 10 2013 | 08:36 | Boone Logan to throw bullpen session |
Boone Logan (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Sunday. |
It's his first since he developed soreness in his pitching elbow a couple weeks ago. As long as he doesn't have a setback, Logan will have time to get ready for Opening Day. |
Source: Mark Feinsand on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 3 2013 | 11:02 | Boone Logan targets middle of next week |
Boone Logan (elbow) expects to resume throwing off a mound by the middle of next week. |
Logan is dealing with a sore pitching elbow, but an MRI has ruled out structural damage. He should have enough time to get ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have a setback. |
Source: Chad Jennings on Twitter | |