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Friday, December 1
Cubs Make Pitch for Lilly
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 11:05 PM EST
A report on MLB.com says the Chicago Cubs have a four-year deal on the table for starter Ted Lilly. Lilly's agent, Larry O'Brien, indicated that the offer is similar to the four-year, $37.5 million contract Jarrod Washburn signed with Seattle last offseason.
A's Offer Arbitration to Zito
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 09:50 PM EST
The A's decided to offer Barry Zito arbitration on Friday, according to a source. The team did not offer it to Jay Payton. No surprise here as Oakland wants to insure it gets a first round pick for the southpaw who is certain to sign elsewhere.
Glavine Makes a Decision
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 04:17 PM EST
 The Mets have confirmed that Tom Glavine has agreed to a one year contract with New York . According to the Associated Press and www.metsblog.com, Tom Glavine will be paid $10.5 million next season, along with a $6 million player option for 2008 if he pitches 160 innings. The option’s value increases by $1 million for each additional 10 innings up to a maxium value of $10 million.
Durham Going Back to Cali...San Francisco, Cali.
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 04:06 PM EST
According to the Associated Press, the San Francisco Giants and Ray Durham agreed to a two-year contract that will pay the second baseman between $14 million and $15 million. Durham, who turned 36 on Thursday, was one of the Giants' most prolific offensive players last season. Moving from a leadoff role to the No. 5 spot behind Barry Bonds, Durham batted .293 and set career highs with 26 home runs and 93 runs batted in.
**Updated** Signings, Agreements, and Arbitration Offerings
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 12:31 PM EST
I'll make this a running post on all general signings, agreements, and arbitration offerings as decisions come in... The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.90-million contract with outfielder Scott Podsednik, avoiding arbitration. The San Diego Padres today agreed to terms with infielder Geoff Blum on a one-year contract. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement. The Houston Astros announced today that the club has declined to offer arbitration to the club’s five free agents: Jeff Bagwell, Roger Clemens, Aubrey Huff, Andy Pettitte and Russ Springer. The announcement was made by General Manager Tim Purpura. Also... The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitchers Stephen Andrade and Tony Peguero; infielders Hee-Seop Choi and Jorge Velandia; outfielder Dustan Mohr; and catcher Yamid Haad on minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training, it was announced today. The Milwaukee Brewers today offered free agent INF Tony Graffanino salary arbitration. Graffanino has until 12/7 to accept or reject arbitration. Graffanino batted .280 with 2 HR and 27 RBI in 60 games for the Brewers last season. He was acquired from Kansas City on 7/25 for LHP Jorge De La Rosa. The Boston Herald is reporting that the Red Sox have offered arbitration to RHP Keith Foulke and declined to arbitration to OF Trot Nixon, 2B Mark Loretta, OF Gabe Kapler and C Doug Mirabelli. The D-backs offered salary arbitration to free-agent pitcher Miguel Batista and declined to do the same to outfielder Luis Gonzalez. The Rangers are offering arbitration to free-agent pitcher Vicente Padilla, and they have declined to offer it to catcher Rod Barajas and utilityman Eric Young. The Yankees offered arbitration to LHP Ron Villone but declined to offer arbitration to OF Bernie Williams, RHP Tanyon Sturtze, RHP Octavio Dotel, 1B-OF Craig Wilson, 2B Miguel Cairo, INF Nick Green and C Sal Fasano.
Arbitration Decisions Due Today
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 08:37 AM EST
The last day to offer arbitration to players who became free agents IS TODAY. Teams can offer salary arbitration to their free agents by December 1st (under the new CBA, the date was pushed up a week). By making the offer, two things can occur. First, the player can accept or decline. Second, just by offering arbitration the team assures itself of draft pick compensation if the player signs elsewhere. As teams decide what to do, we will bring the information to you.
Late Night Signings
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Fri 01 Dec 2006 01:28 AM EST
 According to the Rocky Mountain News, the Rockies are expected to announce the signing today of LaTroy Hawkins. Hawkins is to receive a one-year contract with a base salary of $3.5 million plus a mutual option, according to a source close to the negotiations.
Elsewhere, according to MLB.com the Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a one-year, $500,000 contract with catcher Jason Phillips. As part of the deal, Phillips could potentially earn another $50,000 in incentives for plate appearances. |
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