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Anthopoulos, Talkin' Jays Baseball
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Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a press conference with several reporters this afternoon to discuss the club's offseason strategy. Toronto's FAN 590 has the audio. Here are some of the highlights...
There is no "defined number" for payroll...
Trade Reactions: Teahen, Hardy
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It's going to be a busy and exciting offseason, and we here at MLBTR will have all of the latest news as it breaks. We'll be tracking all of the winter's trades and constantly updating our list of available free agents, so stay tuned. For now, here are a few reactions...
Kurkjian's Latest: Yanks, Dodgers, Chapman, Figgins
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ESPN.com's Tim Kurkjian runs through some of the top storylines to watch this offseason...
Kurkjian believes the Yankees will let Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui walk this winter and will "consider" free agents Jason Bay and Matt Holliday.
Kurkjian also thinks...
Odds & Ends: Brewers, Pierre, Webb, Mariners
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Here's a few links on a gorgeous Saturday, at least around these parts...
Acquiring Carlos Gomez allows the Brewers to wave goodbye to Mike Cameron, and Tom Haudricourt of The Journal Sentinel says they'll use the savings on pitching. "We're going to...
Twins Exercise 2011 Option For Michael Cuddyer
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According to a team press release, the Twins have exercised their 2011 option for Michael Cuddyer.
Recent Trades
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Remeber all the trades that went down this summer? Now that the World Series is over, we have lots of trades to track once again. We'll be monitoring all the rumors this offseason, and when trades become official, we'll add them to this list. Here's a look at the...
Blue Jays, D'Backs Discussing Chris Snyder
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MLBTR has learned that the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are in trade talks for catcher Chris Snyder.
Snyder would be a good fit for the Jays, who have catcher Rod Barajas eligible for free agency. The 28-year-old Snyder hit .200/.333/.352 for the D'Backs in a season marred...
Yankee Rumors: Matsui, Damon, Jeter
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The parade and celebration is over, so now it's time for GM Brian Cashman and the rest of the Yankees' front office to get down to business and work on improving the team for 2010. Here's a roundup of some Yankee rumors...
After winning World Series MVP, Hideki...
Phillies Considering Third Base Options
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Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team is "actively exploring alternatives" to third baseman Pedro Feliz before deciding whether or not to pick up his option, according to Andy Martino of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
"More than anything else, we want to...
Marlins Decline Option On Ross Gload
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The Marlins have declined Ross Gload's 2010 option according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Had the team picked up the option, Gload would have made $2.6MM next season. He did not receive a buyout, according to information provided at Cot's Baseball Contracts.
The 33...
Eleven Option Decisions Made Today
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Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary:
The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout.
The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee.
The Diamondbacks exercised their...
Eleven Option Decisions Made Today
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Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached. Here's a summary:
The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout.
The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee.
The Diamondbacks exercised their...
Nationals Decline Option On Austin Kearns
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The Nationals declined their $10MM option on right fielder Austin Kearns, according to the AP. They'll instead pay a $1MM buyout. Kearns represents the last of the day's multiple obvious option decisions.
Tigers Talk: Rodney, Lyon, Polanco, Everett
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The Tigers already removed Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor from the roster today, making both players free agents, and now Lynn Henning of The Detroit News has some more hot stove talk for us...
GM Dave Dombrowski replied "Nothing hot and heavy" when asked if...
Rockies Decline Options For Torrealba,Embree
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Troy Renck of The Denver Post reports that the Rockies have declined the 2010 options for catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree. Torrealba's option was worth $4MM, Embree's $3MM. Instead, the players will receive buyouts worth $500K and $250K, respectively.
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Manny Ramirez Will Return To Dodgers in 2010
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Dylan Hernandez of The LA Times tweets that according to agent Scott Boras, Manny Ramirez will return to the Dodgers next year. Technically, Manny signed a two-year deal last offseason, but he has the ability to opt out of 2010 portion of his contract within days after the World...
Pirates Designate Three For Assignment
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The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that the Pirates designated three players for assignment today: righthanders Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker, and catcher Steve Lerud. All three were sent to Double-A Altoona.
Vasquez, 27, had two stints with the Pirates in 2009, pitching...
Angels Sign GM Tony Reagins To Extension
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The Angels signed general manager Tony Reagins to a long-term contract extension, tweets Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse.
Trade Market: Right Fielders
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Next up in our Trade Market series, right fielders. The free agent market presents options such as Jermaine Dye, Brian Giles, Vladimir Guerrero, and Xavier Nady.
Brad Hawpe, Rockies. Hawpe, 30, hit .285/.384/.519 this year in 588 plate appearances. He's set to...
Danny Richar, Kevin Barker Become Free Agents
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Danny Richar and Kevin Barker elected free agency after being outrighted by the Reds, according to C. Trent Rosecrans (via Twitter). The Reds also outrighted pitcher Justin Lehr, but signed him for 2010.
Richar, 26, hit .290/.330/.438 in 181 Triple A plate appearances this...
Marcus Thames, Matt Treanor Become Free Agents
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Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor became free agents today, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck (via Twitter). Both former Tigers were non-tender candidates anyway, but apparently they've been outrighted or released.
Thames, 33 in March, hit .252/.323/.453 in 294 plate appearances...
Reds Notes: Ramon Hernandez, Hardy
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MLB.com's Mark Sheldon has the latest on the Reds...
GM Walt Jocketty told Sheldon the Reds will decline catcher Ramon Hernandez's $8.5MM option, as expected. Jocketty hopes to negotiate a new deal with Hernandez. Bad news for Ryan Hanigan, who posted a .361...
Jack Wilson, Mariners Discussing Extension
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The Mariners are discussing a multiyear extension with shortstop Jack Wilson, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Kovacevic believes the Ms offered a two-year deal worth more than $8MM. Soon, the Mariners must decide between Wilson's $8.4MM option...
Five More Years For Mariano Rivera?
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Mariano Rivera told today's crowd he wants to play for five more years, according to the New York Times' Jack Curry. Rivera explained:
"I'm serious. I hope the organization does whatever it takes to bring me back. I know I have another year under my contract, and...
Phillies Won't Pursue Brett Myers
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Pitcher Brett Myers was told today by Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. that the team will not pursue a new contract with him, according to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Myers told Salisbury he's open to starting or relieving with his new club.
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