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Dodgers | M. Ramirez exercises option for 2010
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:15:46 -0800
ESPNews reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez has exercised his $20 million option for the 2010 season.
Reds | Lehr outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:42 -0800
CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted SP Justin Lehr to the minors Friday, Nov. 6.
Tigers | Were not involved in talks for Hardy
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:39:32 -0800
John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers were not involved in trade talks for Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before he landed on the Twins Friday, Nov. 6.
Yankees | Rivera pitched through injury
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:39:10 -0800
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (ribs) admitted that he pitched through the entire playoffs with a painful ribcage injury. Rivera said the injury happened during the ALCS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Blue Jays | Three outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:07 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays outrighted C Kyle Phillips, P Davis Romero and P Bill Murphy to Triple-A Las Vegas Friday, Nov. 6.
Mariners | Talking extension with Wilson
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:21:44 -0800
Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Mariners are working on a contract extension with SS Jack Wilson. However, Wilson's agent indicated that progress on the talks is slow.
Mariners | Fields to play in AFL All-Star Game
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:21 -0800
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Seattle Mariners RP Joshua Fields will play in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7.
Braves | Minor to pitch in AFL All-Star Game
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09:10 -0800
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves P Mike Minor is scheduled to start in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7. He is 1-0 with a 2.51 ERA in five starts in the AFL this year.
Braves | Likely to have Proctor for two years
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:40 -0800
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RP Scott Proctor is likely to be under contract with the team for two years. His deal will pay a prorated portion of a $750,000 salary for any time he spends on the major league roster, and $12,000 per month while he is in the minors. Proctor's contract also includes additional incentives for appearances, starting at 10 games and increasing to a maximum of $250,000 for 50.
Mets | Pelfrey under contract for 2010
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:52 -0800
The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey is under contract for 2010 at $500,000 as part of a pre-existing deal.
Angels | Reagins receives extension
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:25 -0800
Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reached a contract extension with general manager Tony Reagins Friday, Nov. 6. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Tigers | Sborz's contract purchased
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:01 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of P Jay Sborz from the minors Friday, Nov. 6.
Angels | Think Lackey could return
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:06 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins expressed optimism that SP John Lackey will return next season in SIRIUS XM's MLB Home Plate channel. "Well, I think there's a likeliness that John will return," Reagins said. "We have genuine interest in bringing him back. We'll see how the market plays out for John."
MLB | Oliver will not retire
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:13 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels) plans to pitch in 2010 and maybe even longer, according to his agent, Mike McCann. Oliver will be a Type A free agent, which means he will bring back two compensation draft picks if he is offered arbitration and is signed by another team.
Tigers | Three removed from DL
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:21:53 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers removed RP Joel Zumaya (shoulder) and 1B Jeff Larish (wrist) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Nov. 6. SS Michael Hollimon (shoulder) was also taken off the disabled list and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo.
Tigers | Thames, Treanor removed from roster
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:21:34 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers removed OF Marcus Thames and C Matt Treanor from their 40-man roster Friday, Nov. 6, and neither player is expected to return.
Phillies | Eyre undergoes surgery
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:31 -0800
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Scott Eyre (elbow) underwent surgery to remove "floating bodies" in his left elbow Friday, Nov. 6. Eyre said he will either pitch for the team next year or retire.
Pirates | Three outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:37 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted SP Virgil Vasquez, C Steve Lerud and SP Eric Hacker to the minors Friday, Nov. 6.
Brewers | Decline Weathers' option
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:42:18 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers declined their 2010 club option on RP David Weathers Friday, Nov. 6.
Reds | Were looking at Hardy
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:12:43 -0800
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds were looking at trading for Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before he was dealt to the Twins Friday, Nov. 6.
Reds | Not picking up Hernandez's option
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:08:01 -0800
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will not pick up the $8.5 million option for the 2010 season on C Ramon Hernandez, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. However, the team is trying to negotiate a new deal with their catcher. The buyout of Hernandez's option is worth $1 million. He is rated as a Type B free agent, which means the team would receive a first-round sandwich pick in the 2010 Draft if he is signed by another team. C Ryan Hanigan would likely serve as the starter if Hernandez departs.
Nationals | Strasburg has strained neck
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:43 -0800
Dave Sheinin, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (neck) has been scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7, because of a strained muscle in his neck. His condition is being listed as day-to-day, and he is expected to pitch again before the AFL season ends Nov. 19.
Phillies | Myers won't be back
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:43 -0800
Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers said he will not be back with the team in 2010. Myers has been told that the team will not try to negotiate a new deal with him in the offseason. He said he will be filing for free agency Friday, Nov. 6. Myers is open to working as a starter or reliever with a new team.
Phillies | Entire coaching staff to return
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:26 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the entire Philadelphia Phillies' coaching staff will return for the 2010 season, according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
Phillies | Trio to be seen by doctors
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:59:16 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin), RP Brad Lidge (elbow) and RP Scott Eyre (elbow) will all be seen by team doctors Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. Lidge will be checked for potential loose bodies in his elbow and Ibanez will have an MRI on his groin. Eyre will need surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow.
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