Cubs up offer for Roberts

The latest rumor out of Chicago reports that the Cubs have upped their offer to the Orioles as they try to move the Brian Roberts trade talks along.
The new offer is said to be infielder Ronny Cedeno and three pitching prospects — Jose Ceda, Sean Gallagher and Donnie Veal — as part of the package […]

Ramirez garnering interest from 7 teams

The agent of Horacio Ramirez stated that seven teams have expressed interest in his client. Ramirez was released by the Mariners on Wednesday.
His agent, Steve Canter, believes Ramirez will find a job somewhere. He’s eligible for negotiations after clearing waivers at 1:00 PM ET on Friday.
It’s hard to imagine a scenario in which […]

Cardinals ink Lohse to one year deal

FRIDAY: Lohse passed his physical to finalize the deal.
THURSDAY: The Cardinals have addressed their one glaring weakness, the starting rotation. The team signed Kyle Lohse to a one year deal today, pending a physical by Lohse.
Lohse is set to earn $4.25 million for one year, and could receive another $400,000 by reaching the 200 […]

Wily Mo Pena out at least a month

Wily Mo Pena, the Nationals starting left fielder, strained an oblique muscle yesterday during batting practice that will likely sideline him for the beginning of the season.
The MRI on the area revealed a Grade 2 strain of the left oblique. A team spokesman said the injury was a “significant tear of the muscle,” and […]

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