Two free agents find new homes today: the Angels sign IF Jorge Cantu while the Mets ink SS Ronny Cedeno.
Two free agents find new homes today: the Angels sign IF Jorge Cantu while the Mets ink SS Ronny Cedeno.
The Rockies acquire 1B Chad Tracy, the son of manager Jim Tracy, in a deal with the Rangers for former top draft pick Greg Reynolds
The Rockies acquire 1B Chad Tracy, the son of manager Jim Tracy, in a deal with the Rangers for former top draft pick Greg Reynolds. Colorado also signs 3B Casey Blake as a free agent.
The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash
The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash. The 30 year-old right-hander will join fellow Venezuelan Ozzie Guillen, Miami’s new manager, who has been publicly supportive during the combative hurler’s controversial moments, which have included firing a ball into the outfield and physically fighting with teammates.
The Mariners sign Japanese P Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract as a free agent
The Mariners sign Japanese P Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract as a free agent. Iwakuma had gone through the posting system a year ago, but the 2008 Pacific League MVP failed to agree on a contract with the winning bidders, the Oakland A’s. For their part, the Yankees announce they have been unable to reach an agreement with SS Hiroyuki Nakajima, whose rights they secured through the posting system last month; Nakajima will return to play for the Seibu Lions this season.
Joe Torre resigns as MLB’s executive vice president for baseball operations, a position he has held since last February, to become part of a group interested in purchasing the Dodgers from Frank McCourt. The former L.A. skipper, who managed the team from 2008-2010, is partnering with real estate developer Rick Caruso, who is heading up the ownership bid.
Joe Torre resigns as MLB’s executive vice president for baseball operations, a position he has held since last February, to become part of a group interested in purchasing the Dodgers from Frank McCourt. The former L.A. skipper, who managed the team from 2008-2010, is partnering with real estate developer Rick Caruso, who is heading up the ownership bid.
Off-season dealings continue, with reliever Fernando Rodney signing a one-year contract with Tampa Bay, the Pirates adding P Jo-Jo Reyes, and the Orioles purchasing OF Jai Miller from Oakland and sending 1B Brandon Snyder to Texas.
Off-season dealings continue, with reliever Fernando Rodney signing a one-year contract with Tampa Bay, the Pirates adding P Jo-Jo Reyes, and the Orioles purchasing OF Jai Miller from Oakland and sending 1B Brandon Snyder to Texas.
Star Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish, who is being courted by the Texas Rangers since they won the exclusive right to negotiate with him thanks to a record bid via the posting system last month, makes a high-profile visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to meet with the Rangers’ top brass. The two parties have until January 20th to come to an agreement.
Star Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish, who is being courted by the Texas Rangers since they won the exclusive right to negotiate with him thanks to a record bid via the posting system last month, makes a high-profile visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to meet with the Rangers’ top brass. The two parties have until January 20th to come to an agreement.
It’s the turn of Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park to host the National Hockey League’s annual Winter Classic. The New York Rangers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers, 3 – 2, as a crowd of 46,967 is present in the Phillies’ home, turned into an outdoor hockey rink for the occasion.
On January 2, 2012 It’s the turn of Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park to host the National Hockey League’s annual Winter Classic. The New York Rangers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers, 3 – 2, as a crowd of 46,967 is present in the Phillies’ home, turned into an outdoor hockey rink for the occasion. Source Baseball Reference January 2
Blue Jays Trade Jason Frasor
January 1, 2012 – The Blue Jays repatriate Jason Frasor, the team’s all-time leader in games pitched with 455, from the White Sox in return for minor leaguers Myles Jaye and Daniel Webb. Frasor had been sent to Chicago at the 2011 trading deadline after spending 8 seasons as a member of the Jays’ bullpen.
2012 – Astros sign Carlos Pena to be the team’s first regular Designated Hitter, which the club will need with their move to the American League. Pena, the 2009 AL home run champ with Tampa Bay, bats .209 with eight homers before he was released.
2012 – Astros sign Carlos Pena to be the team’s first regular Designated Hitter, which the club will need with their move to the American League. Pena, the 2009 AL home run champ with Tampa Bay, bats .209 with eight homers before he was released.
