Spring Training games are starting this week, but a few notable players are still unemployed. Here’s the latest list of notable free agents, and their latest rumors:
David Eckstein:
Lots of heart, but no leads for employment from what we’ve heard.
Kevin Millwood
Millwood recently rejected a minor league deal from the New York Yankees. It’s possible that [...]
02/26/11
The Milwaukee Brewers and Mark Kotsay have agreed to a Major League contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.
Rosenthal first reported that the Brewers were looking to add the veteran free agent on January 25.
At the time, Rosenthal said that Kotsay could pinch hit for Carlos Gomez and offer veteran presence on the field along [...]
02/01/11
Veteran third baseman Troy Glaus will sit out at least the start of the 2011 season according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.
“Troy had opportunities to sign with more than one club this off-season and each time he was presented with a particular opportunity, he weighed it against spending more time with his wife [...]
01/30/11
It looks like the Cleveland Indians are shopping at the bargain bin. According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports, the team is looking to sign players on the cheap and Morosi suggests that they are looking to upgrade their rotation and infield.
Over the last couple of days, there were rumors that the team was trying [...]
01/27/11
With Spring Training ready to begin in less than 30 days, a few big names are still unemployed. There are a few game changers that are available for teams trying to round out their rosters, including Andy Pettitte, Vladimir Guerrero and Nick Johnson, so if you’re not satisfied with your team’s off season moves, get [...]
01/26/11
According to a baseball source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to add some veteran reserve, and free agent Mark Kotsay could be a possibility.
Rosenthal says that Kotsay could pinch hit for Carlos Gomez and offer veteran presence on the field along with Craig Counsell. Another veteran free agent available [...]
01/25/11
The Texas Rangers are still looking to improve their lineup despite their failed attempt to land Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez reports Anthony Andro of the Star-Telegram.
“If we can still look to improve we will,” Rangers GM, Jon Daniels said. “One of the things we have looked at recently — it’s no secret we were [...]
01/24/11
It appears that the American League Champions are actively trying to recruit free agent Jim Thome. Reports this week indicate that Thome and the Texas Rangers are talking, but no deal is imminent.
The Minnesota Twins are interested in bringing Thome back, but the team may wait out the market with the hopes that his price [...]
01/12/11
Veteran third/ first baseman Troy Glaus is starting to get more action according to Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman, and the San Diego Padres could be a remote possibility for him. Heyman says that Glaus or Jorge Cantu could split time in first base with Brad Hawpe, who was officially signed earlier this week by the [...]
01/07/11
As you read this posting, it’s quite possible that it’s already out of date. Free agents have been moving quickly over the last few days, but if your favorite team has not made its move yet – don’t be down in the dumps. There are several good free agents left. Here’s a list of some [...]
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