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Indians | More on Wright
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:24:54 -0800
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Jamey Wright will make $900,000 if he is added to the 40-man roster this year, with a chance to make an extra $700,000 in performance bonuses.
Orioles | Hendrickson official
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:00 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles finalized their one-year, $1.2 million deal with RP Mark Hendrickson Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Orioles | Ohman update
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:14:25 -0800
Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles signed RP Will Ohman to an undisclosed minor league deal Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Diamondbacks | Webb throws Tuesday
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:04:32 -0800
Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) threw off a mound Tuesday, Feb. 9, for the first time since having surgery on his right shoulder last August. "(It) went good," Webb said. "(The) ball came out well, but I was just thinking about arm slot on every throw. That's to be expected, not having thrown on the mound in so long." Webb is still hoping to be ready for Opening Day.
Athletics | Taveras released
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:45 -0800
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics released OF Willy Taveras Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Orioles | Ohman signs
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42:44 -0800
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to sources.
Rockies | Francis altered mechanics
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."
Indians | Wright signs
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.
Mets | Talked about Snyder again
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.
Brewers | Sign three Dominican pitchers
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."
Brewers | Hart's hearing set for Thursday
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.
Braves | Perez a candidate to replace Cox
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.
Braves | Kawakami solid in 21-start stretch
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.
MLB | Izzy plans to return
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.
Marlins | Tankersley update
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.
Blue Jays | Romero working on conditioning
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.
Tigers | Guillen could DH
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
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.
Yankees | No new deals this spring
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:56:00 -0800
The New York Post's George A. King III reports New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team will not negotiate new deals for manager Joe Girardi, SS Derek Jeter or CL Mariano Rivera this spring. They are in the final year of their deals.
Mets | Murphy working with Hernandez
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:49:02 -0800
Newsday's David Lennon reports New York Mets 1B Daniel Murphy has begun working with former defensive-whiz 1B Keith Hernandez at the team's spring training complex.
Mets | More on Pelfrey's conditioning
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:47:16 -0800
Updating previous reports, the New York Post's Mike Puma reports New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey has lost 25 pounds in the offseason. He said he got to 257 pounds at one point and will arrive to camp at 230.
Orioles | Still looking to add a pitcher
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:28:48 -0800
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Baltimore Orioles are still looking to sign a pitcher.
Braves | Not interested in Dye
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:21:54 -0800
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves aren't interested in free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox).
Reds | Balentien out of options
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:15:43 -0800
Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Wladimir Balentien is out of minor league options.
Orioles | Startup signed
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:15:20 -0800
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent RP Will Startup (Padres) to a minor league contract.
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