Saito Becomes Free Agent

During the playoffs I made a case for Takashi Saito as a closer, since then it's been reported that he has elbow problems which are enhanced by his funky delivery. Saito would not re-sign with the Dodgers on an incentive laden contract, but if the market dries up for him, could you image him as ...

It sucks, but i'm not that surprised about any of them."Takashi Saito became a free agent Friday night when the Dodgers opted not to tender the former All-Star closer a contract because of concerns about his elbow.The Dodgers also non-tendered shortstop Angel Berroa, relievers Scott Proctor and ...

The Yankees took the two biggest free agents off the market this week and decided to be genorous by offering two of them back.Pitcher Chris Britton and outfielder Justin Christian were non-tendered today and they are now free agents looking for work. Former Yankee Scott Proctor was also non-tendered by the Dodgers today.

There is a god!"Read into this however you may, but the Dodgers have decided that having a consistent radio broadcast team means Charley Steiner won't be doing any TV work during the 2009 season.Dodgers VP of communications Josh Rawitch confirmed that Steiner was OK with being taken off the ...

When the Dodgers failed to tender Takashi Saito a contract last Friday, the 38-year-old closer became a free agent. If this had happened before the 2008 season Jonathan Broxton?s name would have immediately vaulted up towards the top of the NL closers list. But, since Broxton?s BB/9 ballooned in ...

Here is a look at the MLB Non-Tender List:Here are some interesting names on that list:Ty Wigginton, Astros: Wigginton hit .285 with 23 HR and a .350 OBP in 111 games for the Astros. GM Ed Wade informed me at the meetings that the team has had to make serious cuts, so going to arbitration with Wigginton is probably too risky for them. Wigginton came into September hitting .303, but...

With rumors of Manny Ramirez becoming?frustrated?that he'scontemplating?retirement, the New York Yankees are adding more fuel to the fire saying that they would want to pursue the former Red?Sox?power slugger.?According to the New York Post, HankSteinbrenner?wants him and he is not alone. Manny would be used to protect Alex Rodriguez in the already all-star filled lineup.Please visit...

No real surprise on Edwin getting tendered a contract Walt seems to be high on the guy from the sound of interviews. Majewski sucks, but Belisle was a 50/50 thing in most peoples eyes. I think he can be a decent pitcher if he goes to the NL West. Maybe the Dodgers give him a look, or the Padres because they are cheap asses and Belisle would likely sign a minor league deal.

The last few days were filled with rumors that the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies were prepared to swap Tim Redding and Willy Taveras. Today as the non-tender deadline approached both teams decided against offering contracts and now both players are free agents. Initially the Rockies said they were considering Redding as a front of the rotation [...]

Interest In Abreu: Jon Heyman says other teams are right along with the Dodgers."The Cubs, Rays, Dodgers and Angels are among teams that have expressed interest in star free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu."If he still wants the rumored 15 million dollars a year, i'm very opposed to this signing. ...

Look at some of these name players that got non-tendered, and in turn became free agents.Astros non-tendered third baseman Ty Wigginton.Rockies non-tendered outfielder Willy Taveras.Dodgers non-tendered RHP Takashi Saito.Padres non-tendered RHP Clay Hensley.Nationals non-tendered RHP Tim Redding.... ...