On the field, nothing will change with Prince Fielder. He'll play first base, bat fourth and is still considered the key of the Milwaukee Brewers' offense. Off the field, Fielder says there's nothing to worry about right now, either. He wants to stay in Milwaukee as long as he can and there's no urgency in negotiating for a new contract.
Archive for January, 2010
Giants, closer Wilson agree on 1 year (AP)
Brian Wilson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a $4,437,500, one-year deal on Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The Giants confirmed to The Associated Press that the sides settled at the midpoint of what each proposed in arbitration. Wilson has spent the past two of his four major league seasons as San Francisco's full-time closer, recording 79 saves during that span and going to…
Pirates owner rejected Lemieux offer (AP)
Pirates owner Bob Nutting declined to listen to separate proposals to buy the team last year, including a surprise bid from Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux, officials with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press. The officials spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because the talks were private.
Negro Leagues Museum could be in trouble (AP)
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, a unique window into a vital chapter of American history that the late Buck O'Neil helped open 20 years ago, could be in trouble. Attendance and revenues are down, and a decision by new management to distance itself from O'Neil has splintered many of its most loyal supporters.
Angels LHP Saunders agrees to $3.7M deal (AP)
Left-hander Joe Saunders and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Friday to a $3.7 million, one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing next month. The 28-year-old was 16-7 with a 4.60 ERA last year and has a 33-14 record in the last two seasons. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, he had asked for a raise from $475,000 to $3.85 million and had been offered $3.65 million.
Mariners, OF Byrnes agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Eric Byrnes does not care what his role becomes. Just hearing Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik say he believes Byrnes can still contribute after two injury-plagued season was good enough. Seattle added a needed, veteran right-handed bat to its roster signing Byrnes to a one-year deal on Friday two weeks after he was let loose by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
A’s, RHP Wuertz agree on 2 years, $5.25M (AP)
Right-hander Michael Wuertz has agreed to a $5.25 million, two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that avoided salary arbitration. Wuertz was the last of the three Oakland players who filed for arbitration to settle. The contract includes a club option for 2012. He was one of the top setup men in the league in his first season in Oakland last year, going 6-1 with four saves and a 2.63 ERA in a…
Twins’ Morales, Punto have wrist surgery (AP)
Minnesota Twins backup catcher Jose Morales will be out until mid-March following surgery on his injured right wrist. Starting second baseman Nick Punto won't need as much time for his recovery. General manager Bill Smith confirmed Friday that Morales had surgery on Thursday. He says Morales will be ready for the regular season.
Marlins, RHP Turnbow agree to contract (AP)
Former All-Star reliever Derrick Turnbow agreed to a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins and will join their big league camp for spring training. Turnbow, a right-hander, converted 51 of 55 save chances at the start of his career but struggled with shoulder tendinitis and hasn't pitched in the majors since May 2008.
Nationals, RHP Batista agree to contract (AP)
Right-hander Miguel Batista and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Batista went 7-4 with one save and a 4.04 ERA in 56 relief appearances for Seattle last season. He is 95-108 with 39 saves and a 4.54 ERA in 530 games, including 237 starts, across 15 seasons with eight clubs.
