The Atlanta Braves appear interested in adding Johnny Damon to the top of their lineup. The Braves have made an offer to the free-agent outfielder, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because no agreement had been reached. Atlanta’s offer is believed to be for one year and include deferred money.
The Seattle Mariners have signed right-hander Jesus Colome to a minor league contract with an invitation to their spring training camp. The 32-year-old Colome appeared in 21 games last season with the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers. He will compete to be a veteran setup reliever for closer David Aardsma.
The San Francisco Giants and free agent right-hander Todd Wellemeyer agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract. The 31-year-old, a 13-game winner for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008, will get the opportunity to compete for the No. 5 starter spot. If he’s added to the Giants’ 40-man roster, he would get a $1 million, one-year contract with the chance to earn another $500,000 in performance…
The Tampa Bay Rays are no longer in the pro football business. The major league baseball team has sold its minority interest in the UFL's Florida Tuskers back to the football league that played its first season in 2009. Last summer, the Rays made what club official Michael Kalt described as a "modest" investment — reportedly less than $2 million — in the Orlando-based Tuskers.
