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Ichiro to be dropped from leadoff spot? (AP)
2012-01-26 21:13:00 Seattle manager Eric Wedge says he’s leaning toward moving Ichiro Suzuki out of the leadoff spot as a way to improve the Mariners’ anemic offense. During the Mariners’ pre-spring training luncheon on Thursday, Wedge said he’s not completely set on moving Suzuki from the spot he’s held since he arrived from Japan in 2001. More About: Spot
Fielder on Tigers deal: Dreams come true (AP)
2012-01-26 20:53:00 Saying “dreams come true,” Prince Fielder was introduced Thursday by the Detroit Tigers . Fielder appeared at a news conference at Comerica Park after finalizing a $214 million, nine-year contract, the fourth-largest deal in baseball history. “This is awesome,” Fielder said. “I just never thought this could happen.” With Detroit desperate to win its first World ... More About: Dreams , Deal , True
Franco to join Mets Hall of Fame (AP)
2012-01-26 20:33:00 Closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame before the June 3 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Franco saved a Mets-record 276 games from 1990-04 and finished with 424 saves overall, the most by a left-hander. He becomes the 26th member of the Mets’ Hall and the first ... More About: Join
A?s finalize 1-year deal with OF Gomes (AP)
2012-01-26 20:25:00 The Oakland Athletics and outfielder Jonny Gomes have agreed to a one-year contract. The A’s cleared room on the 40-man roster for Gomes on Thursday by designating infielder Adrian Cardenas for assignment. The 31-year-old Gomes — from nearby Petaluma — batted .209 with 14 home runs and 43 RBIs last year for Cincinnati and Washington ... More About: Deal
Carmona placed on MLB?s restricted list (AP)
2012-01-26 19:55:00 Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona has been placed on baseball’s restricted list following his arrest for false identity. Carmona was arrested last week in the Dominican Republic on charges he falsified his name and birthdate to play in the U.S. Authorities in his homeland say his real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia and that he’s 31 ... More About: List
Fielder?s 9-year contract not backloaded (AP)
2012-01-26 06:55:00 Prince Fielder will start making the big bucks right away with the Detroit Tigers. Fielder will earn $23 million in each of his first two years with Detroit, then will make $24 million annually in the final seven seasons of his $214 million, nine-year contract, according to terms obtained by The Associated Press. More About: Contract
Fielder?s Tigers deal not backloaded (AP)
2012-01-26 06:55:00 Prince Fielder will start making the big bucks right away with the Detroit Tigers . Fielder will earn $23 million in each of his first two years with Detroit, then will make $24 million annually in the final seven seasons of his $214 million, nine-year contract, according to terms obtained by The Associated Press. More About: Deal
Rockies add year, $4.25M for Betancourt (AP)
2012-01-26 00:15:00 The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that guarantees him an additional $4.25 million. The 36-year-old was due $4 million this year under a contract agreed to last January, a deal that included a $4.25 million mutual option for 2013 with a $250,000 buyout.
Closer Motte, Cards agree to 1-year deal (AP)
2012-01-26 00:03:00 Cardinals closer Jason Motte has agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract after helping St. Louis win the World Series. The 29-year-old was 5-2 with a 2.25 ERA and nine saves last season, earning the closer’s role in late August and getting five saves in the postseason. Motte made $435,000 last year. More About: Deal , Cards
Reds acquire INF Valdez from Phillies (AP)
2012-01-25 23:45:00 The Reds acquired infielder Wilson Valdez from the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league pitcher Jeremy Horst on Wednesday, another move to add depth to their bench. The Reds also announced that they had signed utility player Willie Harris, a free agent from the Mets. Valdez, 33, has played six seasons in the majors with the ...
Appealing ban, Braun to skip fan fest (AP)
2012-01-25 23:21:00 The Milwaukee Brewers says NL MVP Ryan Braun will not attend the team’s fan festival this weekend because it’s too “sensitive” a period for the slugger who awaits a decision of his appeal of a 50-game suspension under baseball’s drug policy. Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio says in a statement Wednesday Braun and ... More About: Fest
RHP Masset gets 2 yrs., $5.5M from Reds (AP)
2012-01-25 23:13:00 Right-handed reliever Nick Masset has agreed on a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds , avoiding salary arbitration. Masset gets a base salary of $2.4 million this year and $3.1 million in 2013. The deal includes performance bonuses and an escalator for his 2013 base salary if he reaches certain goals.
Cuban OF Cespedes eligible to be signed (AP)
2012-01-25 23:05:00 Major League Baseball has told teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is eligible to be signed. The commissioner’s office notified clubs on Wednesday, a day after Cespedes established legal residency in the Dominican Republic. His agent, Edgar Mercedes, confirmed the residency in a telephone interview Tuesday. More About: Signed
Ziegler, Diamondbacks agree at $1.795M (AP)
2012-01-25 22:00:00 Pitcher Brad Ziegler and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoids arbitration. The 32-year-old right-hander made $1.25 million last season. He had asked for $1,945,000 in arbitration and had been offered $1.46 million. He was 3-2 with a 2.16 ERA in 66 appearances with the Diamondbacks and ...
Orioles, INF Andino agree on 1-year deal (AP)
2012-01-25 20:32:00 Infielder Robert Andino and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract that triples his salary from $421,500. Wednesday’s agreement was at the midpoint between the $1.6 million Andino had asked for in arbitration last week and the $1 million the Orioles had offered. The 27-year-old had his best season last year, ... More About: Deal
Orioles, IF Andino agree on 1-year deal (AP)
2012-01-25 17:10:00 The Baltimore Orioles and infielder Robert Andino have agreed to terms on a 1-year deal, avoiding arbitration. The 27-year-old Andino had his best season in 2011, playing the majority of his career-high 139 games at second base for the injured Brian Roberts. He also played third base, shortstop and left field. More About: Deal
Cuban OF Cespedes establishes residency (AP)
2012-01-25 02:47:00 The agent for Yoenis Cespedes says the Cuban outfielder has established legal residency in the Dominican Republic, the final hurdle to becoming a free agent. Edgar Mercedes confirmed the residency in a telephone interview Tuesday. Once Major League Baseball receives proof of Cespedes’ residency, it will send a letter to all clubs verifying his status ... More About: Residency
Cuban, Kroenke among bidders for Dodgers (AP)
2012-01-25 02:17:00 About 12 groups submitted initial bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, several people familiar with the process said Tuesday. Among the bidders were Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former YES Network chief executive officer Leo Hindery, two people said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the bids were to remain ...
Yanks, C Martin agree on $7.5M contract (AP)
2012-01-25 00:57:00 All-Star catcher Russell Martin and the New York Yankees avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract. The deal, announced Tuesday, was $100,000 under the midpoint between the $8.2 million he had asked for in arbitration and the $7 million the Yankees had offered when proposed salaries were exchanged last week. More About: Contract
Pena passes physical, back with Rays (AP)
2012-01-24 23:47:00 Slugger Carlos Pena is excited about returning to the Tampa Bay Rays, bolstering hopes for another run for the playoffs. The first baseman officially rejoined the club he helped advance to the postseason in 2008 and 2010 after passing a physical Tuesday. He agreed to a $7.25 million, one-year deal last week after spending 2011 ... More About: Physical , Back
Fielder, Tigers have 9-year, $214M deal (AP)
2012-01-24 22:31:00 Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions’ need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said. CBS first reported the agreement. The person told the Associated Press that the deal was subject to a physical. More About: Deal
Retired La Russa to manage NL All-Stars (AP)
2012-01-24 22:23:00 Tony La Russa will become the second retired manager to lead an All-Star team next summer, joining Hall of Famer John McGraw. La Russa concluded a 16-season run in St. Louis with the team’s second World Series title in five years last October, stepping down after 33 seasons overall. Commissioner Bud Selig announced Tuesday that ... More About: Stars , All-Stars
Jays sign RHP Morrow for 3 years, $21M (AP)
2012-01-24 21:45:00 Pitcher Brandon Morrow and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $21 million, three-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Morrow gets $4 million this year and $8 million in each of the following two seasons. Toronto has a $10 million option for 2015 with a $1 million buyout. The 27-year-old Morrow was 11-11 last ... More About: Sign , Years
Lincecum agrees to 2-year, $40.5M deal (AP)
2012-01-24 21:43:00 Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants reached a verbal agreement Tuesday on a two-year contract worth $40.5 million. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $18 million this year and $22 million in 2013, a person familiar with the agreement said Tuesday, speaking on condition ... More About: Deal
Orioles sign INF Betemit to 2-year deal (AP)
2012-01-24 21:41:00 Infielder Wilson Betemit and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a two-year, $3.25 million contract. The Orioles announced the deal with the free agent Tuesday and say it includes a vesting option for 2014. Betemit will receive a $500,000 signing bonus and earn $1 million this season and $1.75 million in 2013. More About: Deal , Sign
Fielder, Tigers near 9-year, $200M deal (AP)
2012-01-24 21:25:00 A person familiar with the negotiations says Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers are nearing agreement on a nine-year contract worth about $200 million. CBS first reported the terms of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because talks are ongoing. The person says “there are still some ... More About: Deal
Erstad set for debut as Nebraska coach (AP)
2012-01-24 20:51:00 New Nebraska coach Darin Erstad loves when people say he can’t do something. Erstad said he knows some in college baseball don’t think he’s qualified for the job after working one year as a volunteer assistant. While he said his 14 years in the major leagues should count for something, he simply plans to prove ... More About: Coach
Acta: Tribe trying to get Carmona to US (AP)
2012-01-24 19:31:00 Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta says the pitcher known as Fausto Carmona is an important part of the rotation and the team is doing what it can to speed up his arrival. Acta told The Associated Press late Monday that the team is making the necessary moves to get Carmona to the United States for ...
Carmona to miss Indians spring training (AP)
2012-01-24 19:31:00 Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta says the pitcher known as Fausto Carmona is an important part of the rotation and the team is doing what it can to speed up his arrival. Acta told The Associated Press late Monday that the team is making the necessary moves to get Carmona to the United States for ... More About: Spring Training , Training , Spring , Miss
Carmona won?t make Tribe spring training (AP)
More articles from this author:2012-01-24 17:59:00 The Cleveland Indians manager says the pitcher known as Fausto Carmona won’t be making it to spring training. Indians manager Manny Acta told The Associated Press late Monday that the team is trying to speed up Carmona’s arrival. Carmona is accused of using a false identity to play baseball in the U.S. More About: Spring Training , Training , Spring , Make 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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