The Milwaukee Brewers landed a pair of free-agent pitchers Wednesday, reaching agreements with starter Randy Wolf and reliever LaTroy Hawkins, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Wolf's deal is worth $29.75 million over three years and includes a $10 million option for 2013, one of the people said Wednesday.
Archive for December 9th, 2009
Marlins trade RHP Lindstrom to Astros (AP)
The Houston Astros got hard-throwing reliever Matt Lindstrom from Florida on Wednesday, hoping he can help fill a late-inning hole in their bullpen. Houston sent two low-level minor leaguers and a player to be named to the Marlins. Lindstrom features a fastball that can reach 100 mph, though he sometimes has trouble harnessing all that power.
Indians’ Santana, Miller have surgery (AP)
Two of Cleveland's top prospects have undergone surgeries. For catcher Carlos Santana, recovery is a certainty. For pitcher Adam Miller, time may have run out. Santana, who had an outside shot of making Cleveland's opening-day roster, will be sidelined for 2 1/2 months after having an operation on his right hand.
Leyland: Eliminate arguments at 1B (AP)
Jim Leyland has gotten into his share of spats with umpires. But the Detroit Tigers manager would have no beef with a rule that cuts down on disputes. "I've thought about this long and hard. I've always said that I think they ought to change one thing," he said Wednesday at the winter meetings.
Gload, Phillies reach tentative deal (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies are boosting their bench by adding free agent Ross Gload, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The contract will become complete pending a physical, said the person, who requested anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. The 33-year-old Gload led the majors last season with 21 pinch hits.
