Tigers | Lyon files for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:40:39 -0800
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers RP Brandon Lyon filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type B free agent.
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Free Agents | Koch Not In Hurry To Return
Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:20:13 -0700
The Tampa Tribune's Scott Carter reports free-agent CL Billy Koch, recently cut loose by the Toronto Blue Jays, was spotted at the Tuesday, April 5 game between the Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Devil Rays and told reporters he is in no hurry to return to baseball.
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Free Agents | Pavano Won't Make Decision Immediately
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 01:14:50 -0800
The Associated Press' Ron Blum is reporting free-agent SP Carl Pavano is likely to take until mid-December or later before deciding which team to sign with, his agent said Friday, Nov. 19.
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Free Agents | Mondesi Narrows Search
Thu, 27 May 2004 00:14:58 -0700
The Associated Press reports free-agent OF Raul Mondesi has narrowed his search to three teams where he would like to play this season. Mondesi, released by the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, May 21, has indicated interest in the Anaheim Angels, Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox.
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Free Agents | Walker, Detroit Tiger?
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:14:18 -0800
According to The Detroit Free Press, free-agent P Kevin Walker has the Detroit Tigers "on top of the list" of teams he'd like to join. Walker, released earlier this month by the San Diego Padres, cited his relationship with Tigers manager Alan Trammell, whom he knew when Trammell was a coach for the Padres before rejoining the Tigers.
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Free Agents | Boone Hopes For 2004 Return
Sat, 27 Mar 2004 23:38:05 -0800
The Dayton Daily News's Hal McCoy reports free-agent 3B Aaron Boone (torn ACL) hopes to return late in the 2004 season from injury and play for a better contract after 2005. Half of the 30 teams have contacted Boone's agent regarding a below-market value deal for Boone to re-establish himself on the baseball canvas.
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Free Agents | Wait Six Months
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:56:45 -0800
Updating an ongoing story, The Associated Press reports Venezuelan prosecutor Luisa Quevedo will decide within six months whether to charge free-agent P Ugueth Urbina with a crime for firing a gun last Friday in Venezuela.
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Free Agents | Urbina Charges Dismissed
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:39:05 -0800
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press is reporting a judge in Venezuela ruled free-agent P Ugueth Urbina was the victim of a robbery attempt when he fired his gun out a car window, and the judge has dismissed gun charges against Urbina.
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Free Agents | Urbina Arrested
Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:15:51 -0800
The Associated Press is reporting free-agent P Ugueth Urbina has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air in an upscale Caracas neighborhood. Police arrested Urbina early Friday morning for firing a gun out the passenger window of an SUV, Chacao police chief Leonardo Diaz Paruta said in comments published Saturday in El Nacional newspaper.
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Free Agents | Wells Has Surgery
Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:04:53 -0800
The Providence Journal reports free-agent P David Wells (back) had surgery on a herniated disk in his back Wednesday, an operation that will require a 10-12 week recuperation period.
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Free Agents | Next Time, Maybe A Mouth Transplant?
Tue, 02 Sep 2003 23:52:45 -0700
The Associated Press is reporting free-agent P John Rocker (rotator cuff) expects to be throwing off a pitching mound again early next year after surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. Rocker was released June 27 by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, his third team since the Atlanta Braves traded him in 2001.
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MLB | Offerman Signs With Atlantic Team
Tue, 06 May 2003 22:39:20 -0700
The AP reports former major league shortstop Jose Offerman signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Offerman was released by the Montreal Expos on the final day of spring training.
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MLB | Henderson In Jersey?
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 23:59:16 -0700
The AP reports 44-year-old free agent Rickey Henderson will sign this week with a team in the independent Atlantic League, his agent said Monday. Henderson narrowed his choice to three clubs based in New Jersey -- the Newark Bears, Camden Riversharks and Somerset Patriots.
Baseball's career leader in runs, stolen bases and walks wants to start playing as soon as possible, agent Jeff Borris said. The Atlantic League begins its regular season May 1, the earliest among independents.
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