Right-handed pitcher Casey Janssen has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to the Associated Press. The deal both sides to avoid the arbitration process. The AP (via MLB.com’s Grego Chisholm) adds that Janssen’s deal is worth $1.095 million.
The 29-year-old was 5-2 with a 3.67 ERA in 56 appearances with the [...]
01/18/11
The MLB non-waiver Trade Deadline is getting closer, so rumors are everywhere. Check out these PRO Rumors as you get closer to clocking out for the day:
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The bench and bullpen are the priorities for the Yankees, but don’t rule out Oswalt, Haren or even Westbrook. (Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports)
The Yankees have one [...]
07/23/10
Here are a few MLB Trade Deadline Rumors for the Detroit Tigers courtesy of Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports:
The Tigers have kept in touch with the Chicago Cubs regarding left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly. The Tigers are trying to upgrade their rotation.
The team has not show interest in recently DFA’d Nate Robertson of the Florida Marlins.
Detroit [...]
07/22/10
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, the Baltimore Orioles are interested in Blue Jays closer Jason Frasor.
One AL executive said the Blue Jays already have the for sale sign out, and are motivated sellers. “They would move a whole bunch of their bull guys,” the executive said of the Blue Jays. “Frasor, [Scott] Downs, [Jeremy] [...]
04/30/10
Here is a running list of players who avoided arbitration on Tuesday. All deals are for one-year unless noted:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that Stephen Drew agreed on a one-year contract worth $3.4 million.
Baltimore Orioles: Spencer Fordin of MLB.com reports that Luke Scott signed a one-year $4.05 contract with the Orioles.
Boston Red Sox: [...]
01/20/10