The Mariners repatriate lefty reliever George Sherrill, who broke in with the team in 2004, signing him as a free agent.
The Mariners repatriate lefty reliever George Sherrill, who broke in with the team in 2004, signing him as a free agent.
The Rockies sign OF Michael Cuddyer, an All-Star with the Twins last season, to a three-year deal worth $31 million.
The Rockies sign OF Michael Cuddyer, an All-Star with the Twins last season, to a three-year deal worth $31 million.
Sentencing is announced in the trial of Barry Bonds
Sentencing is announced in the trial of Barry Bonds. The major leagues’ all-time leading home run hitter is handed a two-year probation with a term of house arrest after being found guilty of obstruction of justice on April 13th. He is also fined $4000 and ordered to perform 250 hours of community service.
The Padres trade OF Aaron Cunningham to Cleveland for P Cory Burns. The Tribe also sign OF Felix Pie to a minor league deal.
The Padres trade OF Aaron Cunningham to Cleveland for P Cory Burns. The Tribe also sign OF Felix Pie to a minor league deal.
2011 – The Twins sign OF Josh Willingham to a three-year contract and the Cardinals sign reliever J.C. Romero for one year.
2011 – The Twins sign OF Josh Willingham to a three-year contract and the Cardinals sign reliever J.C. Romero for one year.
The Orioles announce the signing of Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year, $8.15 million deal that includes a $5 million option for 2014. Baltimore hasn’t determined the role the 30 year-old Japanese hurler will play on the team but is counting on the hard-throwing southpaw to be a major upgrade to the O’s woeful pitching staff.
The Orioles announce the signing of Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year, $8.15 million deal that includes a $5 million option for 2014. Baltimore hasn’t determined the role the 30 year-old Japanese hurler will play on the team but is counting on the hard-throwing southpaw to be a major upgrade to the O’s woeful pitching staff.
The Red Sox acquire P Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in return for IF Jed Lowrie and P Kyle Weiland. They then replace Lowrie by signing free agent IF Nick Punto to a two-year contract.
The Red Sox acquire P Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros in return for IF Jed Lowrie and P Kyle Weiland. They then replace Lowrie by signing free agent IF Nick Punto to a two-year contract.
The Orioles sign lefthanded pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year deal worth $8.15 million. Wada was 16-5 with a 1.53 ERA for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks last season.
The Orioles sign lefthanded pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year deal worth $8.15 million. Wada was 16-5 with a 1.53 ERA for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks last season.
The Associated Press reports a few more features of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement signed earlier this month. The All-Star break will go from three days to four beginning in 2013, with the Mid-Summer Classic being played on a Wednesday; teams will no longer be allowed to have players on the 40-man roster share a room during spring training; and players are forbidden from displaying tattoos with corporate logos.
The Associated Press reports a few more features of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement signed earlier this month. The All-Star break will go from three days to four beginning in 2013, with the Mid-Summer Classic being played on a Wednesday; teams will no longer be allowed to have players on the 40-man roster share a room during spring training; and players are forbidden from displaying tattoos with corporate logos.
The Phillies sign P Dontrelle Willis and the Red Sox add C Kelly Shoppach.
The Phillies sign P Dontrelle Willis and the Red Sox add C Kelly Shoppach.
