The Indians signed reliever Jamey Wright to a minor league deal, reports MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Wright, 35, posted a 4.33 ERA, 6.8 K/9, and 5.0 BB/9 in 79 innings for the Royals last year, earning $1.4MM. Among those with 50+ innings, Wright's 59.1% groundball rate ranked 11th in baseball. Only one remaining free agent was better: Mike MacDougal at 62.1%.
Brewers to unveil statue honoring Selig in August
The Milwaukee Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner and former owner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24.
Johnny Damon is a big fan of Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings, agent Scott Boras told John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press. Boras says Damon received "four or five offers right away" after it became clear the Yankees wouldn't re-sign him.
The blog Monozygotic compiled a list of non-roster Spring Training invitees for all 30 teams.
Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery in Arkansas
The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month.
The Mets recently re-engaged the Diamondbacks in trade talks for catcher Chris Snyder, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. However, Sherman says there will be no deal because the Mets wanted the D'Backs to assume almost all of the $4.75MM Snyder will earn in 2010.
Snyder is also owed $5.75MM in 2011 and a $750K buyout on a 2012 club option. He'll turn 29 in a few days and is coming off September back surgery. On January 20th, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro did a piece examing the pros and cons of trading Snyder from the D'Backs' point of view.
Sherman takes the re-engagement on Snyder as a sign that the Mets would like to improve upon their current catching options - Omir Santos, Josh Thole, and Henry Blanco. Sherman recommends the Mets go after free agent Rod Barajas.
Twins owner reiterates team's desire to keep Mauer
Twins lead owner Jim Pohlad declined to discuss specifics about negotiations with Joe Mauer on a new deal, but reiterated the team's desire to keep the homegrown star around for good.
Sports in Brief: Foot surgery for Cliff Lee
Cliff Lee is recovering from minor surgery to his left foot, and the Seattle Mariners yesterday said the lefthander would be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month.
Heyward, Minor among spring invitees
Outfield phenom Jason Heyward and left-hander Mike Minor are among 18 non-roster players invited to Braves major league spring training camp.
Lincecum has right attitude on deal: 'Whatever'
Will a nasty arbitration hearing be the end of the love affair between the Giants and Tim Lincecum? That seems to be a major concern as zero hour approaches. Experts and baseball insiders warn that arbitration can cause relationship damage because the...
Minor foot surgery could limit Cliff Lee at M's camp
Cliff Lee's first spring training with the Seattle Mariners is off on the wrong foot.
Lee is recovering from minor foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to Seattle's camp in Arizona this month.
Braves exec has key role in Vancouver Olympics
As the Atlanta Braves' executive vice president of business operations, Mike Plant plans and oversees many of the details of every game, from opening to closing.
Brewers to honor Selig with statue
The Milwaukee Brewers announced Monday that they will honor former owner and current baseball commissioner Bud Selig with a statue at Miller Park.
Lincecum has right attitude on deal: 'Whatever'
Will a nasty arbitration hearing be the end of the love affair between the Giants and Tim Lincecum? That seems to be a major concern as zero hour approaches. Experts and baseball insiders warn that arbitration can cause relationship damage because the...
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Brewers to build statue of Selig
The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24.
2011 free agency a lost year
So much for waiting until next year - in free agency, that is. A 2011 class once expected to be flush with...
A's trade left-hander Eveland to Jays
The A's have traded left-hander Dana Eveland to the Blue Jays for a player to be named or cash considerations. The 26-year-old Eveland was designated for assignment by the club Monday. Though Eveland began and ended the 2009 season in the A's rotation, he...
Major leaguers give a clinic
It was a challenge for Louis Gardner to listen, think and swing a baseball bat at the same time.
Red Sox extend a spring invite to 20
The Red Sox announced yesterday 20 non-roster pitchers and players who have been invited to big-league camp in...
Nats Still Waiting on Teixeira Decision
The Nationals are still alive in the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes though reports have the first baseman nearing a deal with the Boston Red Sox.
BASEBALL / Tigers, Verlander make deal
Justin Verlander and the Tigers have agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract, a source said. Verlander, 26, won a career-high 19 games with a career-best 3.45 ERA last season. He is 65-43 with a 3.92 ERA in four full seasons with the Tigers. The sides...
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