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Nationals, 4 players exchange arbitration figures

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in MLB baseball news | No Comments »

Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the Washington Nationals were $1,15 million apart when they exchanged figures Tuesday for his first time through baseball's arbitration system. The Nationals traded numbers with four players, including left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham, who ...

John Buck, Joel Peralta agree to terms with Royals

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in MLB baseball news | No Comments »

Catcher John Buck agreed Tuesday to a $2,9 million, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, and right-hander Joel Peralta accepted a $640,000, one-year deal. The 28-year-old Buck hit .224 with 23 doubles, nine home runs and 48 RBIs in 109 ...

Prince Fielder asks for $8 million in arbitration

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in MLB baseball news | No Comments »

Prince Fielder is about to get a hefty raise. The slugging first baseman asked for $8 million Tuesday in his first year of arbitration eligibility and the Milwaukee Brewers offered him $6 million. Whether the sides settle or go all the ...

Moose knew all season he’d retire.

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Posted in MLB baseball news | No Comments »

Moose knew all season he'd retire. He is perhaps the top free-agent pitcher ever signed by the Yankees, but don't ask Mike Mussina who among this year's class is best suited to replace his 20 wins in next year's rotation. The ...

The White Sox have reached a tentative agreement with young Cuban star Dayan Viciedo.

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Posted in MLB baseball news | No Comments »

The White Sox have reached a tentative agreement with young Cuban star Dayan Viciedo. The 19-year-old infielder/outfielder must pass a physical for the contract to be finalized, according to the player's agent, Jaime Torres. "He has agreed to a deal and is ...

Marlins can proceed with ballpark.

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Posted in MLB baseball news | No Comments »

Marlins can proceed with ballpark. A key legal obstacle was removed Friday for a new downtown Florida Marlins stadium, and the team will now determine whether the ballpark can open for the 2011 season. Marlins president David Samson said the months ...