Rumors for Toronto Blue Jays
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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Blue Jays sign Francisco Cordero
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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Francisco Cordero to a one-year $4.5mm deal, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.
Last season with the Reds, Cordero saved 37 games and posted a 2.45 era while earning $12mm. He became a free agent when the Reds turned down his $12mm option.
In 13 career seasons, Cordero owns a 3.17 era and averages 8.8 strikeouts per 9 innings.
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Blue Jays extend contract of Brandon Morrow
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According to an announcement by the Toronto Blue Jays, the team has extended the contract of right-handed pitcher Brandon Morrow for three-years and a total of $20 million. The contract also includes an option for 2015 for $10 million.
After confirming the contract, Morrow has also agreed to make a yearly donation to the Jays Care Foundation.
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Blue Jays sign Omar Vizquel
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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Omar Vizquel to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite, ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports.
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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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David Eckstein Retires
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Veteran Infielder David Eckstein has decided to call it a career according to Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe. The 2 time All Star and 2006 World Series MVP decided to retire even though multiple clubs were willing to give him a shot in spring training. During June of last year it was reported that he was choosing not to play and when asked if he would return to baseball, Eckstein told Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times “It totally has to be the right situation, but when you say that, it’s like you’re disrespecting the clubs that have talked to you.” Apparently the right situation never arose for the 37 year old middle infielder.
Eckstein has played ten Major League seasons with the Angels, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks and Padres. He is a lifetime .280/.345/.355 hitter with 35 HR’s and 392 RBI’s. He also has two World Series rings, one with the Angels in 2002 and one with the Cardinals in 2006.
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Kevin Cash retires
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Catcher Kevin Cash has decided to hang the spikes up for the final time and retire, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports.
Cash spent parts of eight seasons in the Majors, breaking in with the Blue Jays in 2002. During his career, he played with the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Yankees and Rays.
Over his career, Cash posted a .183 avg in 641 at-bats. Cash was never known as an offensive minded catcher, as he took pride in his game calling. His career year came in 2008 when he hit .225 in 141 at-bats. He also posted career a high in home runs, 3 and RBI’s, 15 that year.
Though his playing days are over, Cash will now become a Major League advanced scout for the Blue Jays organization. Cafardo describes Cash as “one of those guys you always thought would wind up being a Major League manager.”
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A’s sign Coco Crisp to two-year deal
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Coco Crisp and the Oakland Athletics have agree to a two-year $14mm deal with a club option for a third season Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
Crisp will earn $6mm in 2012 and $7mm in 2013. The team option has a salary of $7.5mm for 2014 or a $1mm buyout. If Crisp is traded, he gets a one-time bonus of $250K.
Yesterday, Crisp made his decision to sign with the A’s, his agent Steve Comte told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. “Basically, we just have to let that team know.” At the time, the A’s, Blue Jays and Orioles were rumored to have interest, along with the Cubs.
If he signed with the Cubs, he would re-joined another A’s outfielder, David DeJesus who signed a two-year deal earlier in the offseason.
Crisp hit .264 with 140 hits, 49 stolen bases and an OBP of .314.
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Blue Jays acquire Jason Frasor
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The Blue Jays have acquired Jason Frasor from the White Sox for right-handed pitchers Myle Jayes and Daniel Webb, according to a team press release. Frasor who was traded from the Blue Jays to the White Sox at the trade deadline in the Edwin Jackson deal, is heading back to Toronto where he has spent the last 7 seasons.
Frasor earned $3.5mm last season while throwing 60 innings. For each inning Frasor pitched, he earned $58,333 or $61,403 for each strikeout (57 strikeouts).
Frasor had his $3.75mm team option picked up by the White Sox prior to the trade.
In 418.2/3 innings in the big leagues, Frasor has posted a 3.74 era while striking out 446.
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