The Brewer Beat Blog is reporting Shaun Marcum and the Brewers avoided arbitration agreeing to a 1-year $3.95 deal.
http://brewersbeat.mlblogs.com/archives/2011/0
In my opinion this a bargain for the Brewers considering the numbers Marcum put in a very tough American League East in 2008 and 2010.
John Heyman Tweets there is virtually no chance of Albert Pujols reaching a deal with the Cardinals by the reported deadline of February 16th.
http://twitter.com/#!/SI_JonHeyman/status/3
Wednesday Michael Young Notes
Yankees Reportedly Not Interested in Young
http://twitter.com/#!/Buster_ESPN/st
Phillies Reportedly Not Interested in Young
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/st
Justin Morneau Begins Hitting and Fielding Drills
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/
SportsIllustrated.com is reporting Joba Chamberlain will start 2011 in the Yankees bullpen.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/baseba
Sergio Mitre will likely be the fifth starter on the Yankees depth chart going into Spring Training. It is safe to say Mitre will little margin for error in the starting rotation. If he falters early the Chamberlain to the starting rotation rumors are sure to start.
Ross Ohlendorf Wins Salary Arbitration Hearing Against Pirates
The Press-Enterpise is reporting Jered Weaver and the Angels have gone to salary arbitration. Weaver is asking $8.8 million and the Angels are offering $7.365 million.
http://blogs.pe.com/sportsbreak/2011/02/wea
In five seasons with the Angels, Weaver has posted a 64-39 record with a very respectable 3.55 ERA and 1.205 WHIP.
With the going to rate for quality starters well over $10 million per season Weaver seems likely to be awarded the $8.8 million in my opinion.
The arbiters decision is expected on Thursday.
Troy E Renck of the Denver Post is reporting the Rockies are likely out of the Michael Young trade market.
http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_17333724
This is interesting as the Rockies had been thought to be the front runner for Young the past few days.
The Rangers are said to want a proven player or top prospect in any deal for Young. It seems unlikely many teams would be willing to part with top talent for the right to pay the $48 million owed to the 34 year-old Young over the next 3 years.
The Young story has quickly risen to the #2 story behind the Albert Pujols contract negotiations.
This story will continue to grow as spring training approaches.
Tim Brown at Yahoo.com reports Cardinals and Pujols are not making progress in contract talks.
It is looking more and more like Pujols will test the free-agrent market following the 2011 season.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-pujolsextensionstalled020811
Carlos Santana Cleared to Resume Full Batting Drills
http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2011/02
Grady Sizemore Hoping to See Game Action by Mid-March
http://twitter.com/#!/Buster_ESPN/status/35012743891263489
Joe Nathan Ahead of Schedule with Rehab
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tom_verducci/02/08/
Jake Peavy Rehab Status Going into 2011 Spring Training
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2011/02/peavy-at-60-70-
Brewers Hope to Avoid Arbitration Hearing with Shaun Marcum
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/115571514.html
Will J.D. Drew Play Beyond 2011?
T.R Sullivan Analyzes the 8 Teams on Michael Young’s Approved Trade List
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110
Tigers out?
http://twitter.com/#!/jonmorosi/status/35015297597444096
Twins out?
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/115570244.html
Astros Probably Out on Young
http://brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com/archives/2011/
Ken Rosenthal Column outlining Young situation
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/michael-young-tr
Jon Paul Morosi Discuses Possible Trade Partners for the Rangers
Josh Hamilton Contract Talks Progressing with Rangers
http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/02/07/2830864/hamilton-says-
Frank McCourt Hires New Divorce Lawyers
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/02/dodger-divorce-
Orioles Sign David Riske to Minor League Deal
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110207&content_id=
Dodgers Sign Aaron Miles to Minor League Deal
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/02/dodgers-s
Fredi Gonzalez Says Craig Kimbrel and Jonny Venters May Share Closer Duties
Update on Michael Young Situation from Rangers and Rockies prospective.
Rangers Blog by T.R. Sullivan
http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/archives/2011/02/of_mich
Denver Post Article by Troy Renck
http://www.denverpost.com/renck/ci_17314485
Ken Rosenthal is reporting Chad Durbin has turned down offers and will only consider offers from “contenders”
http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/durbin_looking_for
Carlos Delgado rehabbing in hopes of playing in 2011
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