| T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com is reporting Brandon Webb is in Texas and deal with the Rangers may be close. Webb reportedly met with Ron Washington and Pitching Coach Mike Maddux.
The Cubs have also reportedly expressed interest in Webb. |
Archive for December, 2010
Brandon Webb to Sign with Rangers?
December 21, 2010Nationals Interested in Carl Pavano?
December 20, 2010Bill Ladson of MLB.com is reporting representatives for Pavano had discussions with the Nationals on Sunday.
Pavano is arguably the most sought after free agent starting pitcher still available.
He is rumored to be asking for a deal in the 3 year 30 million dollar range.
He is coming off back to back effective seasons. He helped the Twins win the American League Central Division with 17 wins and a 3.75 ERA last season.
His past history of injuries definitely adds an element of risk to the team he ultimately signs with.
Angels Interested in Scott Podsednik?
December 20, 2010| Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting the Angels are interested in signing Scott Podsednik. Podsednik did not perform to the level the Dodgers had hoped after a trade deadline deal in 2010.
Podsednik has always had the knock of being strictly a base stealer. He will be 35 when the 2011 season starts and you have to wonder how much he can really provide other than stealing 30 bases? |
Strasburg Says Elbow Getting Stronger
December 20, 2010| William Ladson from MLB.com reported on Twitter that Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg said his elbow is getting stronger. Strasburg plans to visit Dr. Lewis Yocum after the holidays for a checkup. The hope is Dr. Yocum will be able to give Strasburg an idea about when he may be able to resume baseball related activities.
Strasburg is still expected to miss the entire 2011 season. You can be sure the Nationals are going to be very careful with Strasburg. The hope is he will be able to resume his career in 2012. |
Indians Sign Austin Kearns to 1 Year 1.3 Million Deal
December 20, 2010Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports the Indians have signed Austion Kearns to a 1 year deal. Deal is reported to be 1.3 million plus incentives.
Kearns has never developed into the player many thought he would. He will likely fall into the role of a 4th outfielder unless he can earn more playing time.
Royals Getting Inquires on Joakim Soria
December 20, 2010Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting the Royals have received calls regarding the availability of Joakim Soria. The Royals are reportedly not interested in moving Soria.
They hold club options through 2014. Soria has quickly developed into one of the best closers in the game. If the Royals were to make him available you have to think there would be a dozen teams interested.
Nationals Sign Rick Ankiel to 1 Year Deal for 1.5 Million
December 20, 2010| Jon Heyman of SI reported on Twitter that the Nationals have signed Rick Ankiel to 1 year deal for 1.5 million with 1.25 million in performance bonuses. |
Brewers Sign Craig Counsell to 1 Year Deal
December 20, 2010| Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting the Brewers have signed Craig Counsell to a 1 year deal.
Terms of the deal were not announced. At this point in his career Counsell is strictly a utility player. |
Orioles Offer to Adam LaRoche Reported to be 3 Years 21 Million
December 20, 2010| Jen Royle of MASN had reported last Friday that the Orioles had offered Adam LaRoche a deal in the area of 3 years 18 million.
This morning she is reporting that the Orioles are upping the offer to around 3 years 21 million. This would still seem to be a bargain in the current economic landscape of baseball. |
Giants Sign Guillermo Mota to Minor League Deal
December 19, 2010Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes is reporting the Giants have signed Guilermo Mota to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.
Mota had a decent year in 2010 for the Giants posting a 4.33 ERA and 1.315 WHIP in 56 appearances. If he makes the team his role would probably be limited to an innings eating middle reliever.
The Rays also had reportedly expressed interest in Mota.
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