| Jon Heyman is reporting the Yankees will sign Pedro Feliciano to a 2 year deal in the 4 million per season range. The Red Sox and Phillies had reportedly showed interest in the former Mets reliever. Feliciano is a decent left handed reliever that should provide depth to the Yankees bullpen |
Yankees to Sign Pedro Feliciano to Two Year Deal
December 17, 2010Zack Greinke No Trade List
December 16, 2010| Jon Paul Morosi of YardBarker is reporting Zack Greinke has a no trade list of 15 teams that includes the Nationals, Yankees and Red Sox. However he could be traded to Rangers, Dodgers or Tigers.
With Cliff Lee off the board Greinke along with Matt Garza and Carl Pavano are three of the biggest name left for teams looking to acquire a quality starting pitcher via free agency or trade before the 2011 season.
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Kerry Wood Reportedly will Reportedly Sign with Cubs for 1 Year 1.5 Million
December 16, 2010| Multiple sources are reporting Kerry Wood has agreed to a 1 year 1.5 million deal with the Cubs.
Reports say the Yankees offered more so this appears to be Kerry giving the Cubs a hometown discount. So much for speculation of the Yankees trying to reunite the Cubs 2003 starting rotation by signing Mark Prior and going after Carlos Zambrano and Wood. |
Nationals Set to Sign Chien-Ming Wang
December 16, 2010| Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting the Nationals are close to a deal to bring back Chien-Ming Wang on a 1 year deal. Deal is excepted to be announced within the next few days.
Wang has not pitched since having shoulder surgery on July 30th 2009. |
Yankees Deny Interest in Carlos Zambrano
December 16, 2010| Jon Heyman is reporting the Yankees are denying interest in trading for Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Several reports have said the Yankees expressed in Zambrano after losing out on Cliff Lee.
You have to wonder if this is the end of the Zambrano to Yankees rumors? |
Braves and Dan Uggla Close on Extension?
December 16, 2010| David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting the Braves and Dan Uggla are discussing an extension in the range of 5 years 60 million.
This is interesting since Uggla reportedly rejected a 4 year 48 million offer with the Marlins and was subsequently traded to the Braves. If this is true this would seem to be a great deal for the Braves since 30 homer 90 RBI second basemen are a rare commodity. |
Nationals to Move Josh Willingham to Athletics?
December 16, 2010| Numerous reports say the Nationals are shopping Josh Willingham.
Willingham is arbitration eligible and is expected to get a raise from his 4.6 million salary in 2010 to around the 6 million range. Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Athletics are showing interest in Willingham. The A’s are looking to upgrade their offense and appear to have money to spend after being spurned by Adrian Beltre on the 5 year 64 million dollar deal offered him recently. Stay tuned. |
Bobby Jenks Looking for Closer Money?
December 16, 2010| Jon Heyman is reporting Bobby Jenks is looking for a closer type deal in the area of 8 million per season. Jenks slide in ERA and WHIP the last two years have to concern potential suitors. |
Mariners Say No Thanks to Yankees on Felix Hernandez
December 16, 2010| Jon Heyman is reporting the Yankees called the Mariners asking about the availability of Felix Hernandez but were told Felix is not available. The Yankees are obviously desperate for a top of the line starting pitcher after having Cliff Lee sign with the Phillies. One has to wonder what type of package the Yankees would have been willing to offer for King Felix? You would have to think Jesus Montero would be in any offer. |
Blue Jays Sign Edwin Encarnacion to 1 Year 2.5 Million Deal
December 16, 2010| Jerry Crasnick is reporting the Blue Jays have singed Edwin Encarnacion to a one year 2.5 million deal. He said the Rays had also expressed interest in Encarnacion. He had 21 HRs and 51 RBI in only 333 ABs last season for the Blue Jays. |
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