Rumors for Philadelphia Phillies
Cardinals the favorite for Roy Oswalt?
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Sources close to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com reported yesterday that Roy Oswalt had elected to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals. Today, there are some conflicting reports that say the right hander has not agreed to a deal with St. Louis (via Matthew Leach of MLB.com).
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports notes that the Rangers have not made an offer to Oswalt, and that the Astros, Oswalt’s old team could also be a possibility.
Oswalt had received heavy interest from the Red Sox and Tigers, with the Tigers supposedly offering the right hander a one-year $10mm deal yesterday that he turned down.
In 2011, Oswalt went 9-10 while posting a 3.69 era in 139 innings with the Phillies. He did average a career low with 6.0 strike outs per 9 innings and is coming off a series of injuries. Oswalt earned $16mm last season and made $1,777,777.78 for every win or $172,043,01 for every strikeout.
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Phillies sign Juan Pierre
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed slugger Juan Pierre to a minor league deal which includes an invite to Spring Training, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Pierre who is known for his speed on the base paths played for the White Sox last season and hit .279. He also had a career low (full season numbers) 27 stolen bases but almost matched his career in rbi’s (55) with 51.
Pierre made $8.5mm in the last year of a five-year deal he signed with the Dodgers back in November of 2006. He was eventually traded to the White Sox prior to the 2010 season.
Pierre will be competing for a backup outfield spot in Spring Training.
Just like Dan Wheeler’s deal with the Indians, the White Sox will not receive compensation for Pierre signing with the Phillies even though he is a Type B free agent because he signed a minor league deal.
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Gerardo Concepcion is close to signing with MLB team
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Left-handed pitcher and Cuban native, Gerardo Conception, is close to signing with a Major League team, Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeports.com reports. It was reported earlier this week by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com that the 18-year–old free agent worked out in front of the Texas Rangers.
The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals have also shown interest.
“Everything is great. I really don’t know how to describe it,” Concepcion, 18, said by phone from the Dominican Republic. “All the training and exercise I have done is paying off. I’ve worked so hard to get here. I’m so happy. It’s like a dream come true.”
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Nationals agree to 1-year deal with Brad Lidge
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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Brad Lidge, the team announced via Twitter. Lidge will make $1mm next season plus incentives.
Lidge who suffered from a rotator cuff injury was limited to only 25 games last season and posted a 1.41 era for the Phillies.
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Rangers and others interested in Gerardo Concepcion
Posted by: | CommentsLeft-handed Cuban pitcher Gerardo Conception worked out in front of the Texas Rangers today, and according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, the team is among the favorites to sign him. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals have also show interest in the 18-year-old.
“Everything is great. I really don’t know how to describe it,” Concepcion, 18, said by phone from the Dominican Republic. “All the training and exercise I have done is paying off. I’ve worked so hard to get here. I’m so happy. It’s like a dream come true.”
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Rockies sign Jamie Moyer
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The Colorado Rockies have signed the oldest man in the world Jamie Moyer to a minor league deal, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. The deal includes an invite to Spring Training.
Moyer missed the entire 2011 season due to Tommy John surgery.
The guy who is older than eight active managers in the Majors, went 9-9 with a 4.84 ERA in 111.2 innings with the Phillies in 2010.
Moyer who is 49, is not the oldest player to play the game. That honor belongs Satchel Paige who was 59. In 1965, he signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Athletics. On September 25, he took the mound against the Boston Red Sox allowing only one hit in three innings (info obtained from wikipedia).
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Phillies and Hamels avoid arbitration with 1-year contract
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The Philadelphia Phillies and starting pitcher Cole Hamels have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract which avoids the sides going to an arbitration hearing. Hamels’ $15 million sets the record as the highest ever for an arbitration-eligible pitcher before being eligible for free agency.
“We’re happy we’ve concluded the one-year portion of this,” Hamels’ agent, John Boggs, told ESPN.com. “And at the appropriate time, I’m sure we’ll have dialogue with the Phillies and continue talking about a multiyear deal.”
The left-hander and 2008 World Series MVP can become a free agent after the 2012 season. The Phillies also agreed to a $930,000, one-year deal with infielder Wilson Valdez.
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Phillies sign Joel Pineiro
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Joel Pineiro to a minor-league deal, Jayson Stark of ESPN reports. The deal includes an invite to Spring Training.
Pineiro spent the past two seasons with the Angels completing a two-year $16mm deal he signed prior to the 2010 season.
He went 7-7 with a 5.13 ERA last season and spent time on the disabled list because of shoulder tightness.
In 2009 with the Cardinals, Pineiro went 15-12 with a 3.49 era, his last time he was in the AL.
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Cincinnati Reds to sign Ryan Madson to 1-year deal
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The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to sign Ryan Madson to a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. Bob Nightengale of USA Today adds that the deal will be more than $8.5 million for the single season of work. The deal includes an $11mm mutual option for ‘13 with a $2.5mm buyout.
The 31-year-old right-handed closer has pitched his entire nine-year career with the Philadelphia Phillies . He had his best year in 2011 when he had 32 saves and a 2.37 ERA in 62 relief appearances.
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Phillies release OF John Bowker
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The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder John Bowker to allow him to play with a professional team in Japan, the club announced via a press release today.
Bowker played in 31 Major League games in 2011 with the Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates and hit .133 with two RBIs.
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