MLB Players in the News
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December 2, 2009 @ 09:43:28
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Nick Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins didn't offer free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Type B) RP Kiko Calero (Type B), 1B Ross Gload or RP Brendan Donnelly arbitration.
1B | Ross Gload | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins didn't offer free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Type B) RP Kiko Calero (Type B), 1B Ross Gload or RP Brendan Donnelly arbitration.
1B | Adam LaRoche | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves didn't offer free-agent 1B Adam LaRoche (Type B) or OF Garret Anderson (Type B) arbitration.
1B | Chad Tracy | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports the Arizona Diamondbacks didn't offer free-agent SP Doug Davis (Type B), 1B Chad Tracy or RP Scott Schoeneweis arbitration.
1B | Dmitri Young | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals didn't offer arbitration to free-agent OF Austin Kearns, 1B Dmitri Young, C Josh Bard, RP Ron Villone or SP Livan Hernandez. All of their free agents were unranked.
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena (fingers) is recovering well from his broken fingers and should be ready for spring training.
1B | Carlos Delgado | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the New York Mets didn't offer arbitration to free-agent 1B Carlos Delgado (Type B).
1B | Aubrey Huff | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers offered salary arbitration to free-agent RPs Fernando Rodney (Type B) and Brandon Lyon (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1. They declined to offer arbitration to free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Type A), SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff and SP Jarrod Washburn. Rodney and Lyon are both likely to reject their arbitration offers.
1B | Rich Aurilia | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies could target free-agent 1B Rich Aurilia (Giants), according to The Denver Post.
Second Baseman
2B | Adam Kennedy | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox have expressed interest in free-agent IF Adam Kennedy (Athletics).
2B | Felipe Lopez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers didn't offer arbitration to any of their Type B free agents: OF Mike Cameron, SP Braden Looper, RP David Weathers, 2B Felipe Lopez or C Jason Kendall.
2B | Ronnie Belliard | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
2B | Orlando Hudson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
2B | Placido Polanco | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers offered salary arbitration to free-agent RPs Fernando Rodney (Type B) and Brandon Lyon (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1. They declined to offer arbitration to free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Type A), SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff and SP Jarrod Washburn. Rodney and Lyon are both likely to reject their arbitration offers.
Shortstop
SS | Adam Everett | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox have expressed interest in free-agent SS Adam Everett (Tigers).
SS | Bobby Crosby | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox have expressed interest in free-agent SS Bobby Crosby (Athletics).
SS | Orlando Cabrera | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Twins) could have a long wait before he signs with anyone this offseason. He led all shortstops with 25 errors last season and fared poorly in advanced metrics in 2009. The teams searching for a shortstop probably don't view him as an upgrade, and there is a healthy crop of second basemen on the market.
SS | Miguel Tejada | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros offered salary arbitration to free-agent RP Jose Valverde (Type A) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined arbitration to free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Type A), RP LaTroy Hawkins (Type A) and RP Doug Brocail (Type B). The Astros remain interested in re-signing Valverde, Tejada and Hawkins.
SS | Marco Scutaro | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays offered salary arbitration to free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Type A) and C Rod Barajas (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1. It is doubtful that either player will accept the team's offer.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox have expressed interest in free-agent 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).
3B | Troy Glaus | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the team didn't offer arbitration to free-agent 3B Troy Glaus (Type B).
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners offered free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Type A) arbitration but didn't offer it to SP Erik Bedard (Type B).
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offered free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Type A) and SP John Lackey (Type A) arbitration. The team didn't offer RP Darren Oliver (Type A), OF/DH Vladimir Guerrero (Type B) or P Kelvim Escobar arbitration.
3B | Robb Quinlan | Free Agent | Free Agency News
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins have contacted the agent of free-agent 3B Robb Quinlan (Angels). Quinlan could serve as a backup at first base, third and the outfield.
3B | Joe Crede | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Twins offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Carl Pavano (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined to offer arbitration to free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Type A), 3B Joe Crede, C Mike Redmond and RP Ron Mahay.
3B | Mark Teahen | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
The Seattle Times reports Chicago White Sox 3B Mark Teahen has been named the 2009 recipient of the Hutch Award, given annually to the player who "best exemplifies the honor, courage and dedication" of baseball legend Fred Hutchinson.
3B | Garrett Atkins | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies will not offer salary arbitration to 3B Garrett Atkins, according to general manager Dan O'Dowd. However, O'Dowd indicated that the door is open for Atkins to reach an agreement outside of the arbitration process.
Catcher
C | Bengie Molina | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants didn't offer free-agent C Bengie Molina (Type A), SP Randy Johnson (Type B), RP Bob Howry (Type B) or OF Randy Winn (Type B) arbitration.
C | Josh Bard | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals didn't offer arbitration to free-agent OF Austin Kearns, 1B Dmitri Young, C Josh Bard, RP Ron Villone or SP Livan Hernandez. All of their free agents were unranked.
C | Dioner Navarro | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays C Dioner Navarro (elbow) is on schedule after elbow surgery.
C | Gregg Zaun | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Seattle Mariners are among the teams pursuing free-agent C Gregg Zaun (Rays).
C | Jason Kendall | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers didn't offer arbitration to any of their Type B free agents: OF Mike Cameron, SP Braden Looper, RP David Weathers, 2B Felipe Lopez or C Jason Kendall.
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers offered free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Type B) and C Ivan Rodriguez (Type B) arbitration.
C | Mike Redmond | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Twins offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Carl Pavano (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined to offer arbitration to free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Type A), 3B Joe Crede, C Mike Redmond and RP Ron Mahay.
C | Lou Marson | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians C Lou Marson could be the starting catcher in 2010 with the departure of Tampa Bay Rays C Kelly Shoppach. C Carlos Santana will also have a shot to make the team's roster going into 2010.
C | Carlos Santana | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians C Lou Marson could be the starting catcher in 2010 with the departure of Tampa Bay Rays C Kelly Shoppach. C Carlos Santana will also have a shot to make the team's roster going into 2010.
C | Rod Barajas | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays offered salary arbitration to free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Type A) and C Rod Barajas (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1. It is doubtful that either player will accept the team's offer.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer has denied a report that he set a deadline for negotiations on a contract extension with the team. According to the report, Mauer said he would end negotiations on an extension if a deal wasn't done by Spring Training. "I'm not going to react to every story/rumor that comes out or comment on any negotiations. As far as that report, I don't know where that came from," Mauer said.
C | Ramon Castro | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox declined to offer salary arbitration to free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (Type A), RP Octavio Dotel (Type A), OF Scott Podsednik and C Ramon Castro.
C | Kelly Shoppach | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays acquired C Kelly Shoppach from the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, Dec. 1, in exchange for a player to be named.
C | Miguel Olivo | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals will not be offering salary arbitration to free-agent C Miguel Olivo (Type B), OF Coco Crisp, P Jamey Wright and P Bruce Chen.
C | Henry Blanco | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer will not offer salary arbitration to free-agent C Henry Blanco (Padres). The Padres have shown interest in re-signing Blanco as their backup catcher.
C | Chris Iannetta | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies are currently working on a one-year deal for C Chris Iannetta, which would avoid arbitration.
C | Brian Schneider | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent C Brian Schneider (Mets) to a two-year deal Tuesday, Dec. 1. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Outfielder
OF | Jay Bruce | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce made some adjustments with his footwork in the batter's box when he returned from the disabled list last season and became more selective. He hit .326 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 18 games after returning.
OF | Randy Winn | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants didn't offer free-agent C Bengie Molina (Type A), SP Randy Johnson (Type B), RP Bob Howry (Type B) or OF Randy Winn (Type B) arbitration.
OF | Garret Anderson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves didn't offer free-agent 1B Adam LaRoche (Type B) or OF Garret Anderson (Type B) arbitration.
OF | Austin Kearns | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals didn't offer arbitration to free-agent OF Austin Kearns, 1B Dmitri Young, C Josh Bard, RP Ron Villone or SP Livan Hernandez. All of their free agents were unranked.
OF | Fernando Perez | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Fernando Perez (shoulder) is a little behind in his recovery from shoulder surgery but should still be ready for opening day.
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers didn't offer arbitration to any of their Type B free agents: OF Mike Cameron, SP Braden Looper, RP David Weathers, 2B Felipe Lopez or C Jason Kendall.
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers offered free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Type B) and C Ivan Rodriguez (Type B) arbitration.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox offered free-agent OF Jason Bay (Type A) arbitration.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the St. Louis Cardinals offered arbitration to free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Type A), 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (Type B) and SP Joel Pineiro (Type B).
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offered free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Type A) and SP John Lackey (Type A) arbitration. The team didn't offer RP Darren Oliver (Type A), OF/DH Vladimir Guerrero (Type B) or P Kelvim Escobar arbitration.
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees are expected to decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Andy Pettitte (Type B), OF Johnny Damon (Type A), DH Hideki Matsui and OF Xavier Nady (Type B).
OF | Xavier Nady | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees are expected to decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Andy Pettitte (Type B), OF Johnny Damon (Type A), DH Hideki Matsui and OF Xavier Nady (Type B).
OF | Jermaine Dye | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox declined to offer salary arbitration to free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (Type A), RP Octavio Dotel (Type A), OF Scott Podsednik and C Ramon Castro.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox declined to offer salary arbitration to free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (Type A), RP Octavio Dotel (Type A), OF Scott Podsednik and C Ramon Castro.
OF | Coco Crisp | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals will not be offering salary arbitration to free-agent C Miguel Olivo (Type B), OF Coco Crisp, P Jamey Wright and P Bruce Chen.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Randy Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants didn't offer free-agent C Bengie Molina (Type A), SP Randy Johnson (Type B), RP Bob Howry (Type B) or OF Randy Winn (Type B) arbitration.
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., said the team had some interest in free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals).
SP | Doug Davis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports the Arizona Diamondbacks didn't offer free-agent SP Doug Davis (Type B), 1B Chad Tracy or RP Scott Schoeneweis arbitration.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals didn't offer arbitration to free-agent OF Austin Kearns, 1B Dmitri Young, C Josh Bard, RP Ron Villone or SP Livan Hernandez. All of their free agents were unranked.
SP | Braden Looper | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers didn't offer arbitration to any of their Type B free agents: OF Mike Cameron, SP Braden Looper, RP David Weathers, 2B Felipe Lopez or C Jason Kendall.
SP | Erik Bedard | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners offered free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Type A) arbitration but didn't offer it to SP Erik Bedard (Type B).
SP | Joel Pineiro | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the St. Louis Cardinals offered arbitration to free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Type A), 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (Type B) and SP Joel Pineiro (Type B).
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offered free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Type A) and SP John Lackey (Type A) arbitration. The team didn't offer RP Darren Oliver (Type A), OF/DH Vladimir Guerrero (Type B) or P Kelvim Escobar arbitration.
SP | Brett Tomko | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined arbitration for free-agent SP Brett Tomko, IF Nomar Garciaparra, SS Bobby Crosby and 2B Adam Kennedy. It is highly unlikely that Duchscherer will accept the team's offer.
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined arbitration for free-agent SP Brett Tomko, IF Nomar Garciaparra, SS Bobby Crosby and 2B Adam Kennedy. It is highly unlikely that Duchscherer will accept the team's offer.
SP | Noah Lowry | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies are expressing interest in signing free-agent SP Noah Lowry (Giants).
SP | Carl Pavano | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Twins offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Carl Pavano (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined to offer arbitration to free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Type A), 3B Joe Crede, C Mike Redmond and RP Ron Mahay.
SP | Rich Harden | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Boston Red Sox are serious about pursuing free-agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs), according to one major league source. However, they have yet to offer him a contract.
SP | Jon Garland | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
SP | Randy Wolf | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
SP | Vicente Padilla | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
SP | Josh M. Johnson | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson would be willing to sign a four-year, $42 million deal, which would take away two free-agent years, according to a major league source. The Marlins have countered by offering a three-year, $23 million deal.
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay is not ruling out a trade to any team at the moment, according to his agent, Greg Landry. However, Halladay has said that he wants to play for a championship-caliber team.
SP | Andy Pettitte | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees are expected to decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Andy Pettitte (Type B), OF Johnny Damon (Type A), DH Hideki Matsui and OF Xavier Nady (Type B).
SP | Bruce Chen | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals will not be offering salary arbitration to free-agent C Miguel Olivo (Type B), OF Coco Crisp, P Jamey Wright and P Bruce Chen.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers offered salary arbitration to free-agent RPs Fernando Rodney (Type B) and Brandon Lyon (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1. They declined to offer arbitration to free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Type A), SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff and SP Jarrod Washburn. Rodney and Lyon are both likely to reject their arbitration offers.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Rafael Betancourt | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the San Francisco Giants had interest in free-agent RP Rafael Betancourt (Rockies) before he was offered arbitration.
RP | Bob Howry | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants didn't offer free-agent C Bengie Molina (Type A), SP Randy Johnson (Type B), RP Bob Howry (Type B) or OF Randy Winn (Type B) arbitration.
RP | Brendan Donnelly | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins didn't offer free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Type B) RP Kiko Calero (Type B), 1B Ross Gload or RP Brendan Donnelly arbitration.
RP | Kiko Calero | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins didn't offer free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Type B) RP Kiko Calero (Type B), 1B Ross Gload or RP Brendan Donnelly arbitration.
RP | Scott Schoeneweis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports the Arizona Diamondbacks didn't offer free-agent SP Doug Davis (Type B), 1B Chad Tracy or RP Scott Schoeneweis arbitration.
RP | Jeff Bennett | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports the Tampa Bay Rays designated P Jeff Bennett for assignment after they acquired C Kelly Shoppach.
RP | Ron Villone | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals didn't offer arbitration to free-agent OF Austin Kearns, 1B Dmitri Young, C Josh Bard, RP Ron Villone or SP Livan Hernandez. All of their free agents were unranked.
RP | Chan Ho Park | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports the Philadelphia Phillies didn't offer arbitration to free-agent RP Chan Ho Park (Type B) and RP Scott Eyre (Type B).
RP | Scott Eyre | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports the Philadelphia Phillies didn't offer arbitration to free-agent RP Chan Ho Park (Type B) and RP Scott Eyre (Type B).
RP | Russ Springer | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports the Tampa Bay Rays didn't offer free-agent RP Russ Springer (Type B) arbitration.
RP | Orlando Hernandez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports free-agent P Orlando Hernandez (Rangers) will pitch in the Puerto Rican Winter League in the next week to audition for a major league job.
RP | Brandon Lyon | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the New York Yankees have expressed interested in free-agent RP Brandon Lyon (Tigers). They are likely to check in on the top available relievers such as Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Fernando Rodney (Tigers), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Jose Valverde (Astros) as well.
RP | Fernando Rodney | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the New York Yankees have expressed interested in free-agent RP Brandon Lyon (Tigers). They are likely to check in on the top available relievers such as Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Fernando Rodney (Tigers), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Jose Valverde (Astros) as well.
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the New York Yankees have expressed interested in free-agent RP Brandon Lyon (Tigers). They are likely to check in on the top available relievers such as Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Fernando Rodney (Tigers), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Jose Valverde (Astros) as well.
RP | Rafael Soriano | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the New York Yankees have expressed interested in free-agent RP Brandon Lyon (Tigers). They are likely to check in on the top available relievers such as Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Fernando Rodney (Tigers), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Jose Valverde (Astros) as well.
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the New York Yankees have expressed interested in free-agent RP Brandon Lyon (Tigers). They are likely to check in on the top available relievers such as Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Fernando Rodney (Tigers), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Jose Valverde (Astros) as well.
RP | Billy Wagner | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Updating an earlier report, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Atlanta Braves RP Billy Wagner is likely to serve as the team's closer. His $6.5 million option for 2011 vests if he finishes 50 games in 2010. He needs 40 saves to pass John Franco for the all-time record for left-handed pitchers.
RP | David Weathers | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers didn't offer arbitration to any of their Type B free agents: OF Mike Cameron, SP Braden Looper, RP David Weathers, 2B Felipe Lopez or C Jason Kendall.
RP | Brian Shouse | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays offered free-agent C Gregg Zaun (Type B) and RP Brian Shouse (Type B) arbitration.
RP | Kelvim Escobar | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offered free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Type A) and SP John Lackey (Type A) arbitration. The team didn't offer RP Darren Oliver (Type A), OF/DH Vladimir Guerrero (Type B) or P Kelvim Escobar arbitration.
RP | Ron Mahay | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Twins offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Carl Pavano (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined to offer arbitration to free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Type A), 3B Joe Crede, C Mike Redmond and RP Ron Mahay.
RP | Will Ohman | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
RP | Guillermo Mota | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will decline salary arbitration on free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Type A), 2B Orlando Hudson (Type A), 2B Ronnie Belliard (Type B), SP Jon Garland (Type B), RP Guillermo Mota (Type B), RP Will Ohman (Type B) and SP Vicente Padilla (Type B).
RP | Doug Brocail | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros offered salary arbitration to free-agent RP Jose Valverde (Type A) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined arbitration to free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Type A), RP LaTroy Hawkins (Type A) and RP Doug Brocail (Type B). The Astros remain interested in re-signing Valverde, Tejada and Hawkins.
RP | LaTroy Hawkins | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros offered salary arbitration to free-agent RP Jose Valverde (Type A) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined arbitration to free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Type A), RP LaTroy Hawkins (Type A) and RP Doug Brocail (Type B). The Astros remain interested in re-signing Valverde, Tejada and Hawkins.
RP | Chad Fox | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs declined salary arbitration to free-agent RP Chad Fox (Cubs) Tuesday, Dec. 1.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox declined to offer salary arbitration to free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (Type A), RP Octavio Dotel (Type A), OF Scott Podsednik and C Ramon Castro.
RP | Jamey Wright | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals will not be offering salary arbitration to free-agent C Miguel Olivo (Type B), OF Coco Crisp, P Jamey Wright and P Bruce Chen.
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