Orioles sign veteran left-handed pitchers Mark Hendrickson and Will Ohman
The Orioles sign veteran left-handed pitchers Mark Hendrickson and Will Ohman, and designate Armando Gabino for assignment. Both lefties will compete for spots in the bullpen.
Jacque Jones is attempting a comeback
The Twins sign OF Jacque Jones, who played for Minnesota from 1999 to 2005. He is attempting a comeback after spending last season with the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League. The Twins also lose OF Jason Pridie, who is claimed on waivers by the Mets.
Milwaukee Brewers announce the club plans to erect a seven-foot statue of former owner Bud Selig
On February 8, 2011, The Milwaukee Brewers announce the club plans to erect a seven-foot statue of former owner Bud Selig with its unveiling scheduled during a pregame ceremony at Miller Park in August. Selig, the current baseball commissioner, led a group of investors that bought the Seattle Pilots in 1970 and moved the bankrupt…
Lance Berkman is inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
2010 – Lance Berkman is inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, joining former teammates Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio and Roger Clemens among others. Former Astros pitching coach Burt Hooton is also honored.
Omar Vizquel will wear the number 11 this season to honor Luis Aparicio
As a tribute to his fellow countryman, Omar Vizquel will wear the number 11 this season to honor Luis Aparicio. The White Sox will temporarily “unretire” the Hall of Famer’s number for the Venezuelan shortstop, who was recently acquired by Chicago as a free agent.
Twins sign Gold Glove 2B Orlando Hudson to a one-year deal
The Twins sign 2B Orlando Hudson to a one-year deal. Hudson won a Gold Glove with the Dodgers last year but became expendable after the team re-signed late-season acquisition Ron Belliard. The Nationals, who are also looking for a second-sacker, then settle on Adam Kennedy after seeing their first choice Hudson slip away.
The Phillies sign OF Freddy Guzman to a minor league contract, while the Brewers claim P Marco Estrada off waivers from Washington. Milwaukee designates P Tim Dillard for assignment to make room for Estrada on its roster.
The Phillies sign OF Freddy Guzman to a minor league contract, while the Brewers claim P Marco Estrada off waivers from Washington. Milwaukee designates P Tim Dillard for assignment to make room for Estrada on its roster.
The Reds trade center fielder Willy Taveras using the money they saved to sign Orlando Cabrera
The Reds trade center fielder Willy Taveras and infielder Adam Rosales to the A’s in exchange for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. Cincinnati, using the money they saved in the deal, agrees to a $3.02 million, one-year contract with Orlando Cabrera to become the team’s starting shortstop
Jon Miller is the 2010 Ford Frick Award winner
Jon Miller, who has been broadcasting San Francisco Giants games since 1997, is this year’s Ford Frick Award winner. Widely respected for his work, Miller broadcast games for four teams prior to working for the Giants, including those of the Baltimore Orioles from 1983 to 1996. Since 1990, he has described ESPN’s nationally-televized Sunday night game in partnership with Joe Morgan.
The Cincinnati Reds sign free agent SS Orlando Cabrera to a one-year contract.
The Cincinnati Reds sign free agent SS Orlando Cabrera to a one-year contract.
