Free-agent second baseman Adam Kennedy and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a contract pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person confirmed the agreement calls for Kennedy to make $1.25 million in 2010. There is also a $2 million club option for 2011.
Archive for February 5th, 2010
Jays ink closer Gregg for 1 year, $2.75M (AP)
Reliever Kevin Gregg agreed Friday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a deal that could be worth $11.5 million over three seasons. Toronto has a $4.5 million option for 2011 or an option for 2011 and 2012 that would pay $8.75 million over two seasons. Gregg was 5-6 with 23 saves and a 4.72 ERA for the Chicago Cubs last year.
Padres, C Torrealba reach agreement (AP)
Catcher Yorvit Torrealba and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a one-year contract worth $1.25 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The agreement is subject to the catcher passing a physical, the person said on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized.
2B Hudson, Twins agree on $5M, 1 year (AP)
The Twins sure aren't spending like a small-market team these days. With a new ballpark set to open in April and a core of talented players in their prime, the Twins have shed their frugal ways. The latest addition came late Thursday night when Minnesota agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract with second baseman Orlando Hudson.
A-Rod’s 500th HR ball sells for $103,579 (AP)
The ball Alex Rodriguez hit for his 500th home run has sold at auction for $103,579. SCP Auctions said Thursday the buyer decided to remain anonymous. The ball, hit off Kansas City pitcher Kyle Davies, was recovered by a college student at the old Yankee Stadium on Aug. 4, 2007. SCP also sold the balls Barry Bonds hit for his 755 and 756th home runs.
2B Hudson, Twins agree on $5M, 1 year (AP)
The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark. Second baseman Orlando Hudson and the Twins agreed Thursday night to a $5 million, one-year contract, adding another All-Star to the roster of the reigning AL Central champions. Hudson gives the Twins a veteran at the top of the batting order with a .282 career average and four Gold Glove awards.
