Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 10:34 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
The Brewers and Dave Bush have reached a one-year contract to avoid arbitration according Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The deal is reportedly worth $2.55 million. Bush was seeking $3 million through arbitration, while the team countered with $2.25 million, meaning they settled just below the midpoint.
The signing leaves shortstop J.J. Hardy as Milwaukee’s only arbitration […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 6:31 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Gordon Edes is reporting that the Red Sox and outfielder Bobby Kielty have come to terms on a contract that hinges on his ability to make the major league roster. If he makes the roster Kielty will earn $800,000 with a chance to earn an additional $300,000 in incentives.
Kielty provides the Red Sox […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 4:32 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
The Florida Marlins are still looking to sign a free agent pitcher, but aren’t looking to make a splash. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the Marlins are looking to add a veteran pitcher to provide them with more depth in the rotation. Some of the remaining free agents that fit that […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 3:08 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Day three of the Caribbean Series saw one team earn it’s first win of the series, while one team dropped it’s first game.
In the most intriguing game, as far as standings in the Caribbean Series goes, the Tigres de Licey moved to the top of the standings by defeating the Aguilas del Cibao in a […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 1:19 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
The Toronto Blue Jays and Alex Rios agreed to a one-year, $4.835 million contract to avoid arbitration. The contract calls for a $1.335 million base salary with a $3.5 million signing bonus. Rios can earn an additional $15,000 if he makes the All-Star team.
Rios asked for $5.65 million through arbitration, when the Blue […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 10:17 am by BaseballTalkOnline
UPDATE (2-5-08; 10:17 AM): Indians General Manager Mark Shapiro has stated that he won’t trade Sabathia before or during the 2008 season, unless the team suffers an early season collapse. If the two teams are unable to reach a deal, the Indians seem to be prepared to take the draft picks as compensation […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 9:57 am by BaseballTalkOnline
UPDATE (2-5-08; 9:57 AM): Freddy Sanchez and the Pirates agreed to a two year deal with an option for a third year. The total package on the deal will be worth $19 million if the 2010 option is picked up or vests upon Sanchez reaching a certain number of plate appearances. Sanchez will remain […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 9:54 am by BaseballTalkOnline
With their trade of Santana complete, the Twins are turning their sights on locking up their closer, Joe Nathan.
Nathan has expressed that he’d prefer a long-term deal, something in the range of a five year contract. In regards to his contractual wishes, Nathan said, “[The five-year deal]’s not a deal-breaker, but we’re definitely looking […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 9:49 am by BaseballTalkOnline
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers are interested in Mark Sweeney and Tony Clark.
I’m not sure how much it would make sense for them to bring in either with their current roster configuration, but apparently they feel they need to add a veteran left-handed bat off the bench.
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 9:45 am by BaseballTalkOnline
The Denver Post has reported that with the Orioles on the verge of trading Erik Bedard, they have shown interest in starting pitcher Josh Fogg. He also received interest from the Twins upon the completion of their trade sending Johan Santana to the Mets.
The Twins interest spurns from them wanting to add a veteran […]
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