Giles backs out of deal with Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to terms on a minor league contract with Marcus Giles earlier in the afternoon, only to have Giles back out while driving to Las Vegas.
The Dodgers were looking at Giles to add depth across the infield, particularly at third base, in the absence of Nomar Garciaparra and Andy LaRoche, […]

Pirates, LaRoche at impasse

The Pirates and Adam LaRoche have reached an impasse in discussions geared toward a long-term contract, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette feels it may be “insurmountable.”
The two sides have discussed a contract extension throughout the off-season, but neither side is happy with what the other side is offering. Both sides have backed off their offer […]

Winners and Losers (3/31)

Today’s Winners:

Xavier Nady: Nady opened the year by going 4-for-7 with two homeruns in the Pirates 12 inning win over the Braves. His first homer gave the Pirates a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning. He then hit a three-run homer in the twelfth inning to put the Pirates on top 12-9, […]

Ryan close to returning as Blue Jays closer

B.J. Ryan pitched an inning in a Triple-A game on Sunday with no setbacks. The appearance gives Ryan and the team confidence that he can return from Tommy John surgery by the middle of April.
“He’s making good progress and we expect to have him with us by the middle of the month,” said Blue […]

Tracy eying return for D’Backs

Chad Tracy’s return from microfracture knee surgery has progressed, as he is now running every other day with no setbacks. Tracy traveled with the Diamondbacks to Cincinnati for the opener and spent part of the pregame running in the outfield.
He’s been taking batting practice since the start of the year, but he hasn’t been […]

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