Benson, Phillies agree to minor league deal

Not even a full day since Benson’s agent proclaimed that the two sides may come to terms in 24-36 hours, the two sides have come to a deal.
Benson signed a minor league contract with the Phillies with an invite to Spring Training. He’ll report to Spring Training with the Phillies in hopes to beat […]

Saito, Dodgers agree to one-year deal

The Dodgers signed Takashi Saito to a one-year, $2 million deal. His contract also contains up incentives that could add an additional $200,000 to the deal.
Saito is entering his last season before becoming eligible for arbitration, which may seal his fate with the Dodgers. It’s hard to fathom the Dodgers going to arbitration […]

B.J. Ryan throwing without pain

Toronto’s closer, B.J. Ryan, is working on returning from Tommy John surgery after just 9 months of recovery time. After undergoing surgery on May 10, it was suspected that he’d miss all of 2007 and a portion of the 2008 season, however, he’s already throwing bullpen sessions down at the Blue Jays’ Spring Training […]

Zumaya aiming for mid-season return

Flame throwing right hander Joel Zumaya has reported early to Spring Training and is ready to silence all the critics.
“I’m really motivated to prove people wrong who think I hurt myself in some other way than how it happened. Those are the people who think I’m not going to make it all the way back. […]

Red Sox to limit Buchholz’ innings

As the Red Sox are looking for a pitcher to step up and grab the vacant spot in their rotation brought on with the Curt Schilling saga, they have announced that they will try to limit Clay Buchholz to 180-190 innings in 2008.
It’s not that far-fetched to think that he may open the year as […]

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