The A’s sign oft-injured starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy to a one-year contract.
The A’s sign oft-injured starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy to a one-year contract.
The Blue Jays announced coming to terms with Jose Bautista on a one-year deal worth $2.4 million. The utility player will establish a new franchise mark of home runs in a season when he goes deep 54 times, six more than George Bell’s total in 1987.
The Blue Jays announced coming to terms with Jose Bautista on a one-year deal worth $2.4 million. The utility player will establish a new franchise mark of home runs in a season when he goes deep 54 times, six more than George Bell’s total in 1987.
2009 – C John Buck signs a one-year deal with Toronto, one day after being non-tendered by Kansas City. He will have an excellent season in Toronto, making the All-Star team for the first time in his career.
2009 – C John Buck signs a one-year deal with Toronto, one day after being non-tendered by Kansas City. He will have an excellent season in Toronto, making the All-Star team for the first time in his career.
A.J. Burnett signs a $82.5 million, 5-year deal with the New York Yankees only 3 days after they inked another top free agent pitcher, CC Sabathia.
A.J. Burnett signs a $82.5 million, 5-year deal with the New York Yankees only 3 days after they inked another top free agent pitcher, CC Sabathia.
Kerry Wood signs a two-year, $20.5 million deal (with a 2011 option) to play for the Cleveland Indians.
Kerry Wood signs a two-year, $20.5 million deal (with a 2011 option) to play for the Cleveland Indians.
The Mitchell Report on steroids in baseball is released
2007 – The Mitchell Report on steroids in baseball is released, naming those players whom there was either evidence or testimony of using performance enhancing drugs. A handful of former Astros, including Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte are named. Newly-acquired shortstop Miguel Tejada also makes the list. Clemens, through an attorney, denies using steroids.
Boston Red Sox come to terms with Japanese pitching star Daisuke Matsuzaka on a six-year, $52 million contract
On December 13, 2006, the Boston Red Sox come to terms with Japanese pitching star Daisuke Matsuzaka on a six-year, $52 million contract. The Red Sox had also paid $51 million to the Seibu Lions to secure the exclusive negotiating rights with the hurler.
Roger Clemens comes out of retirement to sign with the Houston Astros
Roger Clemens comes out of retirement to sign with the Houston Astros
The Cardinals trade outfielder J.D. Drew along with catcher Eli Marrero to the Braves for three hurlers, Ray King, Jason Marquis, and Adam Wainwright. Atlanta’s new outfielder will have a solid season but will stay with the team for only one season.
The Cardinals trade outfielder J.D. Drew along with catcher Eli Marrero to the Braves for three hurlers, Ray King, Jason Marquis, and Adam Wainwright. Atlanta’s new outfielder will have a solid season but will stay with the team for only one season.
Keith Foulke (9-1, 2.08) signs a three-year, $21 million contract with Red Sox.
Keith Foulke (9-1, 2.08) signs a three-year, $21 million contract with Red Sox. The 31-year-old All-Star closer had a league-leading 43 saves in 48 chances for Oakland last season.
