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Erik Bedard, SP, Seattle MarinersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsOrioles | Bedard considered offer The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports SP Erik Bedard strongly considered the Baltimore Orioles' offer before he re-signed with the Seattle Mariners. Mariners | Additional Bedard contract details Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard's one-year, $1.5 million contract includes up to $6 million in performance bonuses, as well as a mutual option for 2011, according to MLB.com's Jim Street. Mariners | Bedard agrees to terms Todd Dybas, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports the Seattle Mariners agreed to terms to re-sign SP Erik Bedard to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million plus incentives, according to the Ontario newspaper Le Droit. Mariners | More on Bedard Updating a previous report, Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Mariners are close to re-signing SP Erik Bedard to a one-year deal with a base salary of $1.5 million plus considerable incentives. MLB | Bedard has been throwing Updating previous reports, Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports free-agent SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) has been throwing for the last three weeks. Bedard believes he will be pitching sometime in May. "I don't want to make that firm, it could be a few weeks later, and if I say May and it's June 1, I don't want people thinking there's been a setback," Bedard said. MLB | Bedard has received no offers Gerry Spratt, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners) said no teams have made him an offer. "When you're a free agent, teams call," Bedard said. "Mostly, it's just talk – they want to know where I am, how I'm doing. No one's made a concrete offer." He continues to express interest in re-signing with the Seattle Mariners. Mariners | Unlikely to add both Bedard, Washburn Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners are unlikely to re-sign SP Erik Bedard and agree with free-agent SP Jarrod Washburn (Tigers). If Bedard re-signs, the Minnesota Twins would become more appealing to Washburn. Mariners | Close to re-signing Bedard Updating previous reports, Mariners.MLB.com's Jim Street reports the Seattle Mariners are close to re-signing SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with a lot of incentives. Kirby Arnold, of the Everett Herald said he spoke to a source familiar to Bedard's labrum surgery, and Bedard's rehab has gone well enough that a May comeback is possible. Mariners | Could re-sign Bedard MLB.com's Jim Street reports the Seattle Mariners are strongly considering re-signing SP Erik Bedard (shoulder), but wouldn't count on him to contribute anytime soon. Bedard is expected to miss the first few months of the 2010 season. MLB | Bedard's timetable unknown FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the timetable for free-agent SP Erik Bedard's (shoulder) is unknown. "I don't think anybody has a grasp on when he's going to be able to pitch," according to one scout. Blue Jays | Wang, Bedard attract team's attention The Globe and Mail's Jeff Blair reports free-agent SPs Chien-Ming Wang (Yankees) and Erik Bedard (Mariners) are two rehabbing pitchers who have piqued the Toronto Blue Jays' interest. Both are coming off shoulder surgery, and the Blue Jays have made contact with their agents. MLB | More on Bedard The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Todd Dybas reports Seattle Mariners trainer Rick Griffin said free-agent SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) is on a throwing program and is working on his conditioning. He's seven months into a 10-to 12-month rehab. "He's got a ways to go, but he's working and doing his rehab," said Griffin. Royals | Would have to move salary to take on salary The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger reports the Kansas City Royals would have to move some salary in a trade before they signed someone line free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners). MLB | Bedard feeling good Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) said he is feeling very good this offseason. He has been working with a therapist in Canada and has been throwing, although he is not yet on a throwing program. Cubs | Interested in Bedard The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Chicago Cubs have expressed interest in free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners). Royals | Interested in Bedard The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Kansas City Royals are showing interest in free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners), according to The Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger. Bedard may not be ready for the start of the season. Orioles | Still interested in Bedard The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles haven't spoken to free-agent SP Erik Bedard's (Mariners) agent Mark Pieper in seven to 10 days, but the team is still interested. Mariners | Bedard an option The Seattle Times' Geoff Baker reports the Seattle Mariners could try to re-sign SP Erik Bedard (shoulder). His timetable to return from shoulder surgery isn't clear, but May seems to be optimistic. Yankees | Looking at short-term options for pitching The Bergen Record's Pete Caldera reports the New York Yankees are looking for a pitcher they can likely sign to a one-year deal and reposition themselves for the 2011 free-agent market. Names mentioned include free-agent SP's Ben Sheets (Brewers), Jon Garland (Dodgers), Erik Bedard (Mariners) and Chien-Ming Wang (Yankees). Red Sox | Considering Bedard Gordon Edes, of ESPNBoston.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are considering pursuing free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners). Mariners | Beltre offered arbitration, Bedard not The Associated Press reports the Seattle Mariners offered free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Type A) arbitration but didn't offer it to SP Erik Bedard (Type B). Orioles | Would consider high-risk starter MASNSports.com's Steve Melewski reports Baltimore Orioles president Andy MacPhail said the team would consider high-risk, high-reward SPs like Ben Sheets (Brewers) and Erik Bedard (Mariners). Royals | Downplay interest in Bedard Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals assistant general manager J.J. Picollo said the team would like to add a left-handed starter, but the reported interest in free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners) may have been overstated. Royals | Pushing hard for Bedard Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan reports the Kansas City Royals are going hard after free-agent SP Erik Bedard (Mariners). Mets | Think Sheets has upside Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets think free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) has more upside than other injured pitchers such as free-agent SPs Kelvim Escobar (Angels), Erik Bedard (Mariners), Mark Mulder (Cardinals) and Brett Myers (Phillies). Orioles | Bedard has been discussed The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles have discussed signing SP Erik Bedard (Mariners). Mariners | Bedard becomes a free agent Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard has filed for free agency, according to The Sports Network. Mariners | Bedard, Batista unlikely to return Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard and RP Miguel Batista are unlikely to return in 2010. Mariners | Bedard moved to 60-day DL CBSSports.com reports the Seattle Mariners moved SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Aug. 20. Mariners | Bedard to be moved to 60-day DL The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) will be moved to the 60-day disabled list to make room for 3B Bill Hall on the roster. Bedard is wearing a cast and brace after surgery on his shoulder last week. Mariners | Bedard has torn labrum Christian Caple, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard's (shoulder) arthroscopic surgery Friday, Aug. 14, revealed a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Bedard will not be able to return to baseball-related activities for four to six months. Dr. Lewis Yocum also repaired an inflamed bursa during the surgery. Bedard will be in a sling for up to three weeks. The chances are slim that the Mariners will re-sign him after the season. Mariners | Bedard to undergo surgery The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) will undergo another operation on his shoulder and will likely miss the rest of the season. He will have exploratory surgery Friday, Aug. 14, which will inspect a frayed labrum and examine the joint. Bedard said the pain is coming from the top of his shoulder and the team's medical staff thinks his pain may be from impingement, pressure on the rotator cuff. Mariners | Bedard to visit doctor Wednesday Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu said SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) will meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to The Associated Press. Mariners | Bedard unlikely to pitch again this year Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) is unlikely to pitch again this season, according to general manager Jack Zduriencik. Zduriencik also said that surgery is possible, which could end his tenure with the team. Mariners | Bedard has fraying in shoulder The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) has fraying in his pitching shoulder, according to manager Don Wakamatsu. Doctors are reviewing Bedard's second MRI to determine the next step, with a more definitive word expected this weekend. Bedard said he is unsure if he will be able to pitch again this year. Mariners | Bedard to undergo another MRI The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) is experiencing more soreness in his shoulder after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Aug. 4, and will undergo another MRI exam Friday, Aug. 7. Manager Don Wakamatsu said Bedard's soreness is not as severe as it had been earlier. He will likely need to go on a rehab assignment before returning. Mariners | Bedard to play catch Sunday Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch Sunday, Aug. 2, according to The Associated Press. He will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Aug. 4. Mariners | Bedard to throw Friday The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) plans to play catch Friday, July 31, as he rehabs from left shoulder inflammation, which has him on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season. No bullpen session has been scheduled yet. Mariners | Bedard nixes pen session The Everett Herald's Kirby Arnold reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) was scratched from throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, July 29, due to lingering soreness in his shoulder. He may try again Friday, July 31. Mariners | Bedard hoping to throw bullpen Wednesday Larry LaRue, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) is hoping to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, July 29. However, his shoulder remains inflamed and painful. Bedard said his arm feels fine at his side but hurts when he attempts to lift it. Mariners | Bedard will not undergo MRI Geoff Baker, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) will not undergo an MRI exam, according to manager Don Wakamatsu. Bedard will miss at least two starts while on the disabled list. Wakamatsu said he saw some good curveballs in Bedard's last start, but "very few pitches on a downhill plane," which could be a sign that something is wrong. Mariners | Bedard placed on 15-day disabled list Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, due to inflammation in his left shoulder, according to Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times. He is currently taking anti-inflammatory drugs and could throw in about three or four days. Manager Don Wakamatsu said the team will only give him an MRI exam as a last resort. Mariners | Bedard suffers loss Saturday Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard allowed two runs on two hits over three innings Saturday, July 25, against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out six, falling to 5-3 on the season. Mariners | Rowland-Smith to start Friday Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Mariners SP Ryan Rowland-Smith will start Friday, July 24, according to manager Don Wakamatsu. SP Erik Bedard will be pushed back to Saturday, July 25, and SP Garrett Olson will not start Sunday, July 26. Mariners | Not ready to trade Bedard, Washburn Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners do not appear ready to trade SPs Erik Bedard or Jarrod Washburn. Mariners | Bedard strikes out six Sunday The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard allowed three runs, two earned, over 4 2/3 innings Sunday, July 19, against the Cleveland Indians. Bedard struck out six while walking three and giving up four hits in the game. He did not factor into the decision. Bedard has not won since June 7 against the Minnesota Twins. Mariners | New rotation set for second half According to The Associated Press, the demotion of Seattle Mariners SP Brandon Morrow to Triple-A Tacoma means SP Garrett Olson will lead off the second-half rotation Thursday, July 16. He will be followed by SP Felix Hernandez, SP Jarrod Washburn and SP Erik Bedard. Mariners | Bedard walks four Sunday The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard struggled with his control during a no-decision against the Texas Rangers Sunday, July 12. Bedard walked four and allowed three hits over 5 2/3 innings. He gave up two earned runs while striking out five. Mariners | Have starting rotation after break tentatively set Ryan Divish, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Mariners tentatively have their starting rotation set for when they return after the All-Star break. SP Brandon Morrow would start Thursday, July 16, SP Felix Hernandez would start Friday, July 17, SP Jarrod Washburn would start Saturday, July 18 and SP Erik Bedard would start Sunday, July 19. Manager Don Wakamatsu said Washburn could start the first game after the break. Mariners | Bedard fans eight in return The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard allowed two runs on two hits, a walk and struck out eight in four innings in his first start off the disabled list Tuesday, July 7. | Feature LinksStay on top of what matters to you FREE Fantasy Baseball
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