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Bret Boone attempts comeback with Nats

Keeping with the “sign anyone with a pulse” trend started by the Cardinals and Juan Gonzalez, the Washington Nationals signed second baseman Bret Boone to a minor league contract. Boone last appeared in the majors in 2005 and briefly went to spring ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  18 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Bret Boone,  Keanu Reeves

2B Phillips signs 4 yr, $27M extension with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and second baseman Brandon Phillips have come to terms on a 4 year, $27M extension with a $12M club option for 2012. According to MLB.com, the 2012 option becomes mutual if Phillips is traded, and escalators in the option year can ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  15 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Bartolo Colon,  Grady Sizemore,  Cliff Lee

Phillies, Benson agree to terms

The Phillies need all the rotation depth they can get- Cole Hamels and Brett Myers are a formidable 1-2 punch, but the remaining hurlers all come with performance or health issues. The last time free agent blunder Adam Eaton was healthy and effective ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  13 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Brett Myers,  Adam Eaton,  Jamie Moyer,  Kyle Kendrick,  Tommy John

Mench signs minor league contract with Rangers

Looking to add some outfield depth, the Texas Rangers signed outfielder Kevin Mench to a minor league contract. Mench previously played for the Rangers from 2002-2006. The 30 year-old has agreed to report to AAA Oklahoma if he does not make the team ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  13 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Kevin Mench,  David Murphy

Twins ink innings-eater Hernandez

According to foxsports.com’s Ken Rsoenthal, the Minnesota Twins have signed rotation horse Livan Hernandez. Hernandez, 33, will earn between $5-6 M, with incentives that can push his payout to the $7M range. Hernandez is short on stuff these days (his ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  12 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Livan Hernandez

Armas Jr. signs with Mets

Armas was once a highly regarded prospect, part of the haul in the Pedro Martinez trade way back in 1997. Numerous elbow and shoulder injuries, however, have relegated him to the fringes of major league status. Armas is coming off of a disastrous stint ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  12 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Pedro Martinez

Trachsel returns to Baltimore

There’s really no other way to put this- Trachsel isn’t very good. The 37 year-old is teetering on the brink of destruction, putting up a ghastly 56/76 K/BB in 158 IP during the 2007 season. That he managed to post a combined ERA under 5 (4.90) is ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  11 Feb 2008

Minky, Bucs agree to minor league contract

Minky doesn’t offer the power one would want from a first baseman, but he remains a pretty solid reserve. A high-contact hitter with a glove that remains an asset (his .836 Revised Zone Rating would have ranked 2nd among 1B had he played enough to ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  11 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Chris Gomez,  Ray Olmedo

California schemin’: 1B Clark to Padres/Williamson inks with Giants

The San Diego Padres signed former Arizona first baseman Tony Clark to a 1 year, $900K contract. The deal is a homecoming of sorts for Clark, as he starred at San Diego State University and grew up rooting for the Fathers. Clark, 35, will provide some ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  11 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Tony Clark,  San Diego Padres

Mike Sweeney to Oakland on a minor league deal

The Oakland Athletics have inked veteran first baseman/designated hitter Mike Sweeney to a minor league contract. Sweeney, 34, had spent his entire career with the Royals prior to joining the A’s. Sweeney, who had been in the Royals organization since ...

From DAVID GOLEBIEWSKI, Most Valuable Network,  10 Feb 2008
Related Topics: George W. Bush,  Mike Piazza,  Frank Thomas,  Daric Barton,  Jack Cust

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