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National LeagueDiamondbacks | Stephen Drew still a question mark Arizona Diamondbacks SS Stephen Drew's (ankle) status for spring training is still very much unknown as he continues to rehab from major ankle surgery last year. "I would imagine we'll have to take it rather slowly with him in spring training," general manager Kevin Towers said last week. "I'm hopeful he'll play in some games in spring training. Will he play in our opening game? I don't know." Drew has declined interviews to discuss his progress. Rockies | Chris Nelson has plenty of competition Colorado Rockies 2B Chris Nelson will be competing with 2B Jonathan Herrera, 3B Brendan Harris, 3B Brandon Wood, 3B DJ LeMahieu, 2B Eric Young Jr. and 3B Jordan Pacheco in spring training for a spot as a utility infielder this year behind 2B Marco Scutaro. Manager Jim Tracy pointed out that Nelson's back hip was drifting into pitches last year, which made it tough for him to get inside the inside pitches and keep from being jammed. "I got exposed a little bit last year with fastballs in, with me coming up trying to take everything to right field," Nelson said. "Guys are a little smarter and they saw that. They started jamming me, coming in more. This offseason, I just worked on the inside pitch while still staying consistent away." Pirates | Brian Tallet signs The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Brian Tallet (Blue Jays) to a minor league deal Friday, Feb. 3. He is not expected to be present at the major league camp in spring training. Dodgers | Todd Coffey signs The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent RP Todd Coffey (Nationals) to a one-year, $1.3 million deal Friday, Feb. 3. The deal is still pending a physical. Astros | Jason Castro hoping to be ready Houston Astros C Jason Castro (knee, foot) is hoping to be fully ready to participate in spring training later this month. He is currently ahead of schedule in his rehab and has been cleared to resume jogging and increasing the intensity of his workouts. "I've been really happy so far," Castro said. "I've been doing quite a bit of work on the rehab, physical therapy side, and the whole healing process and everything has actually gone really well. I'm pretty much ahead of schedule as far as the way it's been healing and the progress I've made in my rehab and everything," Castro said. He projects to be the team's starting catcher this year. Brewers | Shaun Marcum avoids arbitration The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year, $7.725 million deal to avoid arbitration with SP Shaun Marcum Friday, Feb. 3. Marlins | Anibal Sanchez completes arbitration case Miami Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez and the team completed a salary arbitration hearing Friday, Feb. 3, and a decision is expected Saturday, Feb. 4. He is asking for $8 million, while the team countered with $6.9 million. Rockies | More on Matt Belisle Colorado Rockies RP Matt Belisle's 2014 option is worth $4.25 million and includes a $250,000 buyout. Rockies | Matt Belisle terms Colorado Rockies RP Matt Belisle will earn $4.35 million in 2013, plus his option extension for the 2014 season. He is making $3.775 million this season. Rockies | Matt Belisle re-signs The Colorado Rockies re-signed RP Matt Belisle to a two-year contract extension Friday, Feb. 3. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2014 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Braves | Peter Moylan will be in camp Atlanta Braves RP Peter Moylan (shoulder) will be in spring training camp as a non-roster player. He said he has been playing catch from 60 feet two times a week after having rotator cuff surgery. Braves | Kris Medlen will be stretched out Atlanta Braves SP Kris Medlen will be stretched out as a starter in spring training in case he is needed in the rotation to start the year. "We're going to stretch him out as much as we can so if something happens and one of the guys can't go, if we choose to he can be a starter," said manager Fredi Gonzalez of Medlen. "He's got that flexibility." Nationals | Edwin Jackson official Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson passed his physical, and his one-year, $11 million deal is official. Nationals | More on Edwin Jackson Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson received a one-year, $11 million deal with a $9 million base salary. Cubs | Matt Garza avoids arbitration The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with SP Matt Garza by signing him to a one-year, $9.5 million deal, plus performance bonuses. Nationals | Edwin Jackson turned down a three-year offer Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson turned down a three-year, $30 million deal from an unknown team to sign with Washington. He wanted to play for a contender and re-establish his value. Cubs | Gerardo Concepcion financials Chicago Cubs P Gerardo Concepcion agreed to a $7 million deal Thursday, Feb. 2, and the contract includes performance bonuses that could push the deal to $8 million. Concepcion must pass a physical to finalize the agreement. Cubs | Gerardo Concepcion signs The Chicago Cubs signed Cuban P Gerardo Concepcion to an undisclosed deal, according to an industry source. He had worked out for the Texas Rangers last week, and the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals were also interested. Marlins | No long-term offer for Anibal Sanchez The Miami Marlins will not make a long-term contract offer to SP Anibal Sanchez this year. However, the two sides could approach the topic after the 2012 season. Marlins | No rush to extend Mike Stanton Miami Marlins president David Samson said the team is in no hurry to sign OF Mike Stanton to a multi-year deal. Cubs | Ryan Rowland-Smith signs The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent SP Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros) to a minor league deal Thursday, Feb. 2. Braves | Tommy Hanson very optimistic Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson (shoulder) said his arm is feeling much better, and he doesn't think he will be restricted at all in spring training later this month. "It feels better now than it did (in December)," Hanson said. "I'm definitely a lot more optimistic now than I was even last month." Hanson played long toss without any problems Thursday, Feb. 2. Nationals | Could resume talks for Peter Bourjos The Washington Nationals could resume trade talks with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that would involve OF Peter Bourjos for SP John Lannan. OF Mike Trout could be another trade option with the Nationals looking for a center fielder. However, it's likely that the Angels want to keep both Bourjos and Trout in the same outfield for years to come. Nationals | Won't use John Lannan's option Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team will not use the one remaining minor league option for SP John Lannan this year. "We feel that he's a major league-caliber starting pitcher," Rizzo said. "He's a major league starter, and he's ready to help a contending team. That's what we're going to use him as." Nationals | Will work on Edwin Jackson’s delivery Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the coaches will work to tweak SP Edwin Jackson's delivery because they believe he has a flaw in his wind-up that allows hitters to see the ball. Pirates | Set arbitration date for Casey McGehee The Pittsburgh Pirates and 3B Casey McGehee will head to an arbitration hearing Feb. 16. McGehee is asking for $2.725 million, while the team has countered with $2.35 million. The two sides will continue to negotiate until the court date. Astros | Jarred Cosart likely to start at Class AA Houston Astros P Jarred Cosart is likely to begin the 2012 season with Double-A Corpus Christi, where he made seven starts last year after being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies. Cosart worked to slow his delivery down in the minors last year, and he could be part of the team's rotation as early as 2013. Marlins | Josh Johnson ready Miami Marlins president David Samson said SP Josh Johnson (shoulder) is throwing off a mound twice a week without any restrictions. "He wants 35 starts," Samson said. "He's ready for a full season." Marlins | Hanley Ramirez looking good Miami Marlins president David Samson said 3B Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) is looking good and has progressed in his rehab from shoulder surgery. "Looks great, feels great, ready for opening day. Been working to rehab very hard…He keeps getting checked out by the doctor and he keeps looking good," Samson said. Marlins | Juan Carlos Oviedo likely to be in ST Miami Marlins president David Samson said RP Juan Carlos Oviedo remains in the Dominican Republic but will likely be with the team in spring training. However, Oviedo is unlikely to be on the opening day roster, and there is a chance that the league will suspend him. | Latest Baseball Releases
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