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Redskins | Targeting a quarterback in NFL Draft
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:25:41 -0800
Jason Reid, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan is eager to select a quarterback in the NFL Draft and develop him, according to a source familiar with Shanahan's thinking. Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford and Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen are names that have been linked to the Redskins in the draft.
Dolphins | Unlikely will be interested in Stallworth
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:18:29 -0800
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, speculates the Miami Dolphins likely will not be interested in signing unrestricted free-agent WR Donte' Stallworth (Browns).
Lions | Stafford hopes to be cleared for start of workouts
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:17:42 -0800
Chrissie Wywrot, of DetroitLions.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder, knee) is rehabbing from shoulder and knee injuries during the season and said he is feeling good. He is scheduled to meet with team doctors this week and hopes to be cleared to participate at the start of the offseason workouts.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:08:11 -0800
Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jeff Francis (shoulder) has made some alterations to his mechanics this offseason to take some strain off of his arm over time. He is taking a more direct line toward home plate and throwing less across his body. "This is not a blow-away type guy," manager Jim Tracy said. "He's an artist who just really knows how to pitch. From that standpoint, he doesn't have to go through a complete re-adjustment period. If anything, he just needs to refine himself command-wise. But nothing has really changed."
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:07:27 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians signed free-agent RP Jamey Wright (Royals) to an undisclosed minor league deal Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:06:08 -0800
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent P Adam Graessle (Packers) and WR Brandon London (Dolphins). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Eagles | Expect to make a decision on McNabb before early May
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:03:46 -0800
Bob Grotz, of the Delaware County Times, reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is due a $6.2 million roster bonus in early May, assuming he is still part of the organization. The timing of the bonus isn't a coincidence. The deadline gives the Eagles and McNabb time to take a look at the big picture before making any more commitments.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:24:59 -0800
ProFootballWeekly.com reports it's too early to tell whether Oakland Raiders LB Kirk Morrison, a restricted free agent, will return with the team in 2010, according to head coach Tom Cable. "He's proven that he can (get the job done), and the question is: 'Are you where you want to be with all of these guys?' Not just Kirk," Cable said. "To single anyone out right now, it's probably way, way too early to do that. It's still a matter of seeing where we're at as a team and what's available to us as we try to get better."
Bears | Martz envisions Hester as a dominant slot receiver
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:21 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz said during a radio interview that he envisions WR Devin Hester as a dominant slot receiver, a shift that could result in him being removed from the starting lineup. However, Martz could utilize plenty of three-wide receiver sets, which would provide Hester with ample opportunity to start. "Devin Hester in that role could just be stupid good, if that makes sense to you," Martz said. "What we can do with him inside, the matchups we can get with him on third corners, safeties and linebackers would be absolutely remarkable." Martz is cognizant of Hester's role on special teams and the value that he brings to the team as a returner and sees a way for him to excel in all areas. "I think it would be very difficult for him take every snap as a wide receiver and play at a high level on special teams, so we have to look at that," Martz said. "I think the role I have in mind for him would allow him to do both and do it at a high level."
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:43:04 -0800
The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the New York Mets re-opened trade talks for Arizona Diamondbacks C Chris Snyder recently. However, a deal won't be made because the Diamondbacks refused to assume almost all of the $4.75 million owed to Snyder in 2010.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:42:49 -0800
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Milwaukee Brewers signed three Dominican right-handed pitchers, pending investigations into their ages. The players are Eduard Reyes, 19, Carlos Sosa, 18, and Elvis Mora, 17. "We felt like we maximized our dollars with these three guys," amateur scouting director Bruce Seid said. "They're all 90-plus (mph) velocity guys at 17-19 years old."
Colts | Could target offensive line help in offseason
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:25:46 -0800
Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports the Indianapolis Colts could look to upgrade their offensive line during the offseason, in hopes of providing a more physical approach in the running game.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:21:16 -0800
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart's arbitration hearing is set for Thursday, Feb. 11.
Jaguars | T. Thomas expected to be released this week
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:14:08 -0800
Updating a previous item, Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release OT Tra Thomas sometime this week.
Jaguars | Holt expected to be released this week
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:13:16 -0800
Updating a previous item, Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release WR Torry Holt sometime this week.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:58:54 -0800
Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports former Atlanta Braves C Eddie Perez is one of the top candidates to replace manager Bobby Cox when he retires after this season.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:58:35 -0800
Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves SP Kenshin Kawakami was 6-7 with a 3.42 ERA in a 21-start stretch from May 5 to Aug. 31 last year.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:50:43 -0800
Jeff Schudel, of the News-Herald, reports the Cleveland Browns already paid free-agent WR Donte' Stallworth (Browns) $10 million in guaranteed money before terminating his contract Monday, Feb. 8. Stallworth's deal with the team was for seven years and $35 million.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:43:52 -0800
KSLG 1380's Tim McKernan reports free-agent RP Jason Isringhausen (elbow) said he plans to pitch this season.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:41:04 -0800
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins RP Taylor Tankersley (elbow) said his changeup is better than it was before his elbow surgery last season. He said his fastball has regained its pre-surgery form, but he is still working on his slider. He also said he will have thrown six or seven times off a mound, a couple of times against hitters, before Feb. 20. If the team feels Tankersley is ready to contribute, they could trade fellow left-handed RP Renyel Pinto.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:30:45 -0800
The Toronto Star's Morgan Campbell reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero has worked out at Athletes' Performance in Carson, Calif., for two hours a day, four days a week. Romero said he never hit the rookie wall last year. He blamed his second-half struggles on his 79 walks on the year.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:23:33 -0800
Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants FS Kenny Phillips (knee) is ahead of schedule in his rehab following knee surgery. Phillips was recently given the green light to start jogging in the pool. However, with training camp five months away, doctors have told him not to rush. He won't run until March 29, exactly six months after the operation. In the meantime, Phillips rides a stationary bike, does leg presses and walks forward and backward on the treadmill.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:18:22 -0800
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers OF Carlos Guillen is slated to be the everyday left fielder. However, if the team signs OF Johnny Damon, Guillen would likely serve as the designated hitter against right-handers.
MLB | Boras: Damon had four or five offers right away
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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:16:10 -0800
The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports free-agent OF Johnny Damon's (Yankees) agent Scott Boras said the market for Damon didn't develop until it was clear the Yankees weren't bringing him back. He said Damon had four or five offers right away, but Boras wouldn't reveal the teams.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:07:05 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears CB Nate Vasher could be in jeopardy of being released. Vasher finished last season as an occasional contributor and he is set to make $2.95 million in 2010 and also has a $500,000 workout bonus.
