Here are a few notes from around the league provided by Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, as we move closer to the start of the season.
-Alex Rodriguez appears to be in prime shape going into the season thanks to Cameron Diaz. Ok maybe not her but when Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long was asked about Rodriguez [...]
03/20/11
According to the Detroit Tigers’ official Twitter account, the team has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with outfielder Ryan Raburn.
Tom Gage of the Detroit News confirms that Raburn will be paid $1.3 million in 2011, $2.1 million in 2012 plus a few incentives.
In five Major League seasons with the Tigers, the 29-year-old Raburn [...]
01/13/11
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN the Dodgers have acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City Royals for 2 minor leaguers.
Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports says the Royals will get Triple-A catcher Lucas May and Single-A right-handed pitcher Elisaul Pimental from the Dodgers for Pimentel.
Earlier today, Strak said the Dodgers were shifting their focus [...]
07/29/10
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports has a few National League West Trade Deadline Rumors to follow (courtesy of Major League sources close to Rosenthal)
The Dodgers are considering trades for Scott Podsednik and other outfielders as they wait for the return of the injured Manny Ramirez and Reed Johnson. Jayson Stark of ESPN said the Dodgers were [...]
07/28/10
The Dodgers are in desperate need of a starting pitcher, but according to Jayson Stark of ESPN, Los Angeles they may have their focus on acquiring a hitter before the July 31st non-waiver Trade Deadline. In a series of Tweets, a source close to Stark says the Dodgers are “moving closer” on Kansas City Royals’ [...]
07/28/10