Astros reliever Brandon Lyon had surgery to drain a small cyst in his pitching shoulder but is expected to be ready for spring training. The team said in a statement Tuesday that Lyon had the cyst drained two weeks ago and has been throwing without discomfort since. The right-hander is expected to begin workouts with his new club Feb.
Archive for February 9th, 2010
Hernandez to tutor Mets’ Murphy at 1B (AP)
Keith Hernandez has a new task for the New York Mets, moving down from the broadcast booth to give Daniel Murphy lessons at first base. Murphy started last season in left field and had never played first in the major leagues before May 20, when the Mets made the abrupt shift following Carlos Delgado's hip injury.
Orioles, LHP Hendrickson agree on 1 year (AP)
Left-hander Mark Hendrickson agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Orioles that guarantees him $1.4 million after pitching well out of Baltimore's bullpen last season. The 35-year-old Hendrickson went 6-5 with a 4.37 ERA in 53 games with Baltimore last year. He was most effective in relief, going 4-0 with a 3.44 ERA.
Gagne elected to Twins Hall of Fame (AP)
Former Minnesota Twins shortstop Greg Gagne has been elected to the team's Hall of Fame. Gagne spent 10 seasons with the Twins and was part of the World Series-winning teams in 1987 and 1991. He'll become the 22nd member of the Twins Hall of Fame when he's inducted Sept. 4. Gagne also played for the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Marlins visit US troops in Iraq, Kuwait (AP)
Aside from an encounter with a boastful Yankees fan, the Florida Marlins enjoyed their tour of Iraq and Kuwait. The team's goodwill group visited U.S. troops, saw the Iran border and met Kuwaiti Little Leaguers. The Marlins traveled by military helicopter and by boat in the Persian Gulf. "It's the real deal over there with real bullets," Marlins president of baseball operations…
A’s release recently acquired OF Taveras (AP)
Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. Taveras had been designated for assignment immediately following the Feb. 1 trade. The Athletics owe his $4 million salary in the final season of a $6.25 million, two-year contract that he signed…
Brewers, LHP Schoeneweis agree to deal (AP)
Left-hander Scott Schoeneweis has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and was invited to major league spring training. Schoeneweis would get an $800,000, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster and would have the chance to earn $700,000 in performance bonuses under Tuesday's deal.
Indians, RHP Wright agree to contract (AP)
Right-hander Jamey Wright and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract. The 35-year-old led the Kansas City Royals with 65 relief appearances last season, going 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA. He is 82-115 with a 5.03 ERA in 14 seasons, also pitching for Colorado, Milwaukee, St. Louis, San Francisco and Texas.
Indians, RHP Wright agree to contract (AP)
Right-hander Jamey Wright and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract. The 35-year-old led the Kansas City Royals with 65 relief appearances last season, going 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA. He is 82-115 with a 5.03 ERA in 14 seasons, also pitching for Colorado, Milwaukee, St. Louis, San Francisco and Texas.
