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Diamondbacks | Stephen Drew still a question mark
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:41:49 -0800
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.
Yankees | Joba Chamberlain throwing
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:26:35 -0800
New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (elbow) is currently throwing off a half mound as part of his rehab program after undergoing elbow surgery. He threw at the team's minor league complex Friday, Feb. 3, off a five-inch mound.
Angels | Greg Smith signs
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:55:20 -0800
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent SP Greg Smith (Red Sox) to a minor league deal Friday, Feb. 3. He didn't receive an invitation to spring training.
Rangers | Josh Hamilton contract talks on hold
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:01 -0800
Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said contract talks with OF Josh Hamilton are on hold for now following his alcohol relapse earlier this week.
Rockies | Chris Nelson has plenty of competition
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:10:01 -0800
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
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:30 -0800
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
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:07:09 -0800
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
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:14:04 -0800
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.
Rangers | Will wait to decide course of action with Josh Hamilton
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:20 -0800
The Texas Rangers will wait for Major League Baseball's evaluation of OF Josh Hamilton before they decide on whether he will be punished after relapsing on alcohol earlier this week.
Rays | Jeff Niemann loses arbitration case
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:48 -0800
Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann lost his arbitration case against the team Friday, Feb. 3. He will make $2.75 million this year instead of the $3.2 million he was asking for.
Brewers | Shaun Marcum avoids arbitration
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:26 -0800
The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year, $7.725 million deal to avoid arbitration with SP Shaun Marcum Friday, Feb. 3.
Rangers | Josh Hamilton to meet with doctors
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:22 -0800
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton said he will fly to New York to meet with Major League Baseball doctors after relapsing from alcohol earlier this week.
Marlins | Anibal Sanchez completes arbitration case
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:22:19 -0800
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.
Rangers | Josh Hamilton admits to relapse
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:10:20 -0800
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton admitted to ordering several alcoholic beverages at a Dallas-area bar Monday, Jan. 30. 2B Ian Kinsler took Hamilton home after dinner, but Hamilton went back out following that and had several more drinks. He said that he did not use drugs of any kind but admitted that his actions were wrong.
Rockies | More on Matt Belisle
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:13 -0800
Colorado Rockies RP Matt Belisle's 2014 option is worth $4.25 million and includes a $250,000 buyout.
Yankees | Joe Girardi covets a left-handed stick
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:29 -0800
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi would like the team to add another left-handed bat preferably to fill in the designated hitter spot. "I think it's important to our club that you add that other bat," Girardi said. "The American League is tough." Free-agent OFs Johnny Damon (Rays), Raul Ibanez (Phillies) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) have all been discussed.
Rockies | Matt Belisle terms
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:27:31 -0800
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.
Rays | Jose Lobaton throwing
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:06:18 -0800
Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Lobaton's (shoulder) shoulder is feeling good, and he is currently throwing at 120 feet. He expects to fully participate in spring training.
Rockies | Matt Belisle re-signs
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:02:46 -0800
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.
Rangers | More details on Josh Hamilton
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:58:39 -0800
Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton's relapse in a Dallas-area bar Monday, Jan. 30, strictly involved alcohol and not drugs, according to a source. 2B Ian Kinsler reportedly was present and appeared to be there to convince Hamilton to go home. Hamilton will address the media Friday, Feb. 3, and plans to issue a written statement.
Indians | Casey Kotchman official
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:56 -0800
The Cleveland Indians finalized their one-year, $3 million deal with 1B Casey Kotchman Friday, Feb. 3.
Braves | Peter Moylan will be in camp
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:34 -0800
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
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:11 -0800
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
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:11:52 -0800
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
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:07:22 -0800
Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson received a one-year, $11 million deal with a $9 million base salary.
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