Nobody gets an offer this year. The Brewers decided Tuesday not to offer salary arbitration to any of their five Class B free agents - centerfielder Mike Cameron, catcher Jason Kendall, infielder Felipe Lopez, right-hander Braden Looper and reliever David Weathers.
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December 01, 2009
The Milwaukee Brewers have some very tough decisions and one involves Felipe Lopez who came over from Arizona and played extremely well for the Brewers. Lopez batted a career-best .310 with 88 runs scored and a .383 on-base percentage. Lopez was relatively reasonable at $3.5 million salary, but is seeking a long-term deal which the [...]
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December 02, 2009
Yesterday began with a call from the Milwaukee Brewers.
“Hello, Tyler. As a ticket holder in previous seasons, we thought you may be interested in a holiday 4-pack,” the woman said.
Shaken from sleep, I struggled to answer, “Maybe… maybe later,” I managed. “Maybe later.”
And judging by how Milwaukee handled Tuesday’s deadline to offer arbitration to the team’s five...
Via Mets Fever
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December 01, 2009
On Oct. 21st Marty Noble reported that the Mets were interested in Mike Cameron to return as the left fielder. That was quickly dismissed because it was believed that Cammy would only accept offers to play center field.The 36 y/o right hander is a three time gold glove and one time all-star who still has the speed and range to play center field. His average is only around .250 but...
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December 01, 2009
The Brewers chose not to offer arbitration to any of their free agents, tweets Tom Hauricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Brewers had five Type Bs in Braden Looper, David Weathers, Felipe Lopez, Jason Kendall, and Mike Cameron. A case could've been made for Lopez, but GM Doug Melvin said earlier that they didn't have a spot for him.
Via Bleacher Report
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December 02, 2009
Ryan Braun or Tommy Harper? Prince Fielder or Cecil Cooper? Power or speed? The past or the present? It all points to one question with hundreds of possibilities: Which Brewer had the greatest ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via The iYankees Blog
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December 01, 2009
While Scott Boras continues to belabor the greatness of his client Johnny Damon in an attempt to obtain a 3-4 year deal for the 36-year old left fielder, it’s clear that the Yankees have other external options for their outfield if Damon’s demands are too exorbitant to be met by Brian Cashman. Matt Holliday, considered [...]
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December 02, 2009
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed Chris Capuano to another minor-league deal and are inviting him to spring training. Capuano has not pitched in the majors since 2007, when he underwent his second Tommy John surgery...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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December 02, 2009
The Brewers have signed Chris Capuano to another Minor League deal and are inviting him to Spring Training. Capuano has not pitched in the Majors since 2007 when he underwent his second Tommy John surgery...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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December 03, 2009
From Joel Sherman (NY Post):
Without Damon or a big free-agent purchase, the Yanks will have to go less-heralded and less-offensive minded in left.
Mike Cameron fits the bill, does he not?
Similar free agent options include: Randy Winn, Rick Ankiel and Chone Figgins.
Similar trade options could include: David DeJesus (a poor man’s Damon) and Juan Rivera.
Of the [...]
Via Bleacher Report
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December 02, 2009
The Brewers have agreed to terms with John Halama. Halama is much in the same position Chris Capuano is. He will get an invitation to Spring Training and will most likely start the season in Triple-A Nashville where he will have to show himself...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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December 03, 2009
Georgia native Mike Cameron could be a fit Now that the Braves have finalized their one-year, $7 million dollar deal with new closer Billy Wagner (the contract also includes a vesting option ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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