Right-hander Daniel Cabrera waived his first chance of arbitration and agreed to a one-year deal reportedly worth $1.8 million Friday.
The Rangers have signed utilityman Jerry Hairston to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe may sit out the 2007 season after a judge ordered him to make twice-monthly court appearances in a Dominican Republic shooting case.
Mets signed infielder-outfielder David Newhan, who had been with the Orioles, to a one-year, $575,000 contract.
The Oakland A’s announced today that they have agreed to terms with catcher Adam Melhuse on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Melhuse hit .219 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 49 games with the A’s last year. He made 21 starting assignments at catcher and appeared in 24 total games behind the plate, while also seeing time at third base, first base and designated hitter. The 34-year old Melhuse has compiled a .241 career batting average.
The San Francisco Giants have appointed former outfielder and manager Felipe Alou as a Special Assistant to the General Manager, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President and General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the Mariners have signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Chris Reitsma a one-year, $2.05 million contract with a club option for 2008. “Chris is a proven, quality Major League pitcher and his ability and track record show that he can pitch at the end of games,” Bavasi said. “When we made our trades earlier this winter, we were confident that set-up quality relief would be available to re-stock our bullpen.”
The Orioles today announced that they have signed and invited 18 non-roster players to their spring training camp, including 10 with previous major league experience. Those players invited to camp are: Pitchers: RHP Jose Acevedo, RHP Rob Bell, RHP Francis Beltran, RHP Freddy Deza, RHP Michael Doyne, RHP Steve Green, RHP Jon Leicester, RHP Victor Moreno, LHP Chris Waters. Catcher: J. R. House. Infielders: Mike Cervanek, Jason Dubois, Jon Knott, Brandon Sing, Terry Tiffee. Outfielders: Roger Cedeno, Luis Montanez, Ruddy Yan.
The Rangers have signed utilityman Jerry Hairston to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe may sit out the 2007 season after a judge ordered him to make twice-monthly court appearances in a Dominican Republic shooting case.
Mets signed infielder-outfielder David Newhan, who had been with the Orioles, to a one-year, $575,000 contract.
The Oakland A’s announced today that they have agreed to terms with catcher Adam Melhuse on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Melhuse hit .219 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 49 games with the A’s last year. He made 21 starting assignments at catcher and appeared in 24 total games behind the plate, while also seeing time at third base, first base and designated hitter. The 34-year old Melhuse has compiled a .241 career batting average.
The San Francisco Giants have appointed former outfielder and manager Felipe Alou as a Special Assistant to the General Manager, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.
Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President and General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the Mariners have signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Chris Reitsma a one-year, $2.05 million contract with a club option for 2008. “Chris is a proven, quality Major League pitcher and his ability and track record show that he can pitch at the end of games,” Bavasi said. “When we made our trades earlier this winter, we were confident that set-up quality relief would be available to re-stock our bullpen.”
The Orioles today announced that they have signed and invited 18 non-roster players to their spring training camp, including 10 with previous major league experience. Those players invited to camp are: Pitchers: RHP Jose Acevedo, RHP Rob Bell, RHP Francis Beltran, RHP Freddy Deza, RHP Michael Doyne, RHP Steve Green, RHP Jon Leicester, RHP Victor Moreno, LHP Chris Waters. Catcher: J. R. House. Infielders: Mike Cervanek, Jason Dubois, Jon Knott, Brandon Sing, Terry Tiffee. Outfielders: Roger Cedeno, Luis Montanez, Ruddy Yan.