This is like a mini-Fish Bites, as there will be some links. Still, I’ve got some thoughts on this stuff. - Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com says the Marlins are quite interested in Jamey Carroll. Who is Jamey Carroll? He is a perfectly nondescript singles hitter who spent his last two seasons with the Cleveland Indians, and

Reds GM Walt Jocketty acknowledged Saturday that the Reds have legitimate interest in free agent utilityman Jamey Carroll. “We haven’t discussed him at length,” Jocketty said of Carroll. “He’s gutty and a tough player, a gamer-type of guy that’s hard-nosed.” The 35-year-old hit .276/.355/.340 with two homers, 26 RBI and 53 runs scored in 93 games

... .  As he notes, the Marlins will probably step up their efforts to sign Carroll if they're able to trade second baseman Dan Uggla.  Most clubs ... Twitter), the Marlins have some amount of interest in free-agent infielder Jamey Carroll. Gonzalez spoke Wednesday with Carroll' ... .  According to Maurer, 10 other clubs have expressed interest in Carroll, who hit .276/.355/.340 in 2009 and played ...

... Hawpe can play first, the bench player they add would be needed to play second and third, primarily. That’s why team has expressed preliminary interest in Jamey Carroll, a former popular Rockie. Carroll has been a popular target of many teams this winter. Versatile and sure-handed, Carroll has had the Red Sox, Angels, Dodgers, Athletics, Rangers, Pirates, Reds and ...

... in. I do not believe the Indians will outright make a move to sign someone (like Jamey Carroll) and automatically give them both a 40 man and a spot on the active roster. ... ;t been closed." I don't believe the interest is heavy. Really maybe out of respect for the guy Carroll is that the Indians would say, "Sure if you are interested, but realize we won't give in to your initial ...

... how the Nationals can improve their middle infield, (Ronnie Belliard? Jamey Carroll?), and then entertains a question from a fan who wants to know if the DC fans should just expect an Ian Desmond/Cristian Guzman middle infield combo this ... ;, where Mr. Boswell responded to another Nats fan who brought up Jamey Carroll as an option before suggesting that Guzman's, "... ...

... confident with his .211 average and his lack of offense. The Reds are looking for a shortstop (maybe Jamey Carroll?) that could fit into the number two spot in the order in front of Phillips, ... a hitter who is unselfish, gets on base, and goes the other way. This epitomizes free agent Jamey Carroll, who the Reds are rumored to be interested in. Mark DeRosa also would fill ...

... 5 0 1 1 .243 A-J.Carroll 2B 2 0 0 0 . ... For Duke In 7th Inning D-Pinch Hit For Carroll In 7th Inning E-Subbed Defensively ( ... BOTTOM OF INNING 1 *** SUBSTITUTE 2B- Jamey Carroll 0 C.Young 5- 8 ... TOP OF INNING 3 *** 0 J.Carroll 4- 3 0 1 Base ... Ground Out b-0 1 J.Carroll 1-11 0 Ground Out b- ...

... that the Reds were interested in free agent infielder Jamey Carroll and left-handed starter Noah Lowry. & ... -type of guy that's hard-nosed." Carroll would be a possible choice for shortstop where Paul Janish currently plays. But that ... happy with Janish as our shortstop because defense is so key." Carroll spent the last two seasons with the Indians but did not play shortstop there. ...

... ? -- Ed B., Miami A different uniform. One of my favorite players is Jamey Carroll. He worked hard, was very fundamentally sound and was a great veteran player to have in the clubhouse. I hear he is a free agent. What are ... to offer in the infield and he's already a fan favorite. Why not bring Jamey back? Ross Detwiler pitched much better after being recalled in September. Is ...

... and White Sox have looked into him in the past. ( reported by DK) -- RHP Jamey Wright, 35 later this month, had a 3-5 record and 4.33 ... is one of the better glovemen in the league. Both would be fits for the Pirates in 2010; both are also Scott Boras clients. (reported by DK) -- IF Jamey Carroll, 35, a 2B/3B utility guy from Cleveland, who hit .276 last year. Maybe Ramon Vazquez's position ...

... UT 74. Eric Hinske(notes), UT 75. Randy Winn(notes), OF 76. Jerry Hairston Jr.(notes), UT 77. Jamey Carroll(notes), UT 78. Scott Podsednik(notes), OF 79. Jose Contreras(notes), P 80. J.J. Putz(notes), RP ... P 102. Russ Springer(notes), RP 103. Chad Bradford(notes), RP 104. Jamey Wright(notes), RP 105. Jason Jennings(notes), P 106. Danys Baez(notes), ...

... 35) Josh Whitesell (28) Dmitri Young (36) Second basemen Ronnie Belliard (35) – Type B, not offered arb Jamey Carroll (36) Craig Counsell (39) Mark DeRosa (35) – Type B, offered arb Nick Green (31) Jerry ... (40) – Type B, not offered arb Jeff Weaver (33) Jamey Wright (35) Tyler Yates (32) Left-handed relievers John Bale (36) ...

... . Totally unacceptable. Totally. What they need: A solid, veteran starting pitcher; clear some more dead salary; bullpen help; a power bat. Free agents: Jamey Carroll; Tomo Ohka Carroll is a versatile utility player who'll get more money in a better venue to win than in Cleveland. He's gone. Ohka is a journeyman who ...

... . Saito, who turns 40 in February, had a 2.43 ERA in 56 appearances for the Red Sox in 2009. -- Ed Price o. Infielder Jamey Carroll has drawn more than passing interest from the Red Sox, Angels, Dodgers, A's, Rangers, Pirates, Reds and Indians. Carroll, who turns 35 in February, hit .276 for Cleveland in 2009 with a .355 on-base percentage ...