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According to Adam McCalvy, Brewers beat writer for MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers have signed LHP Doug Davis to a one-year contract with a a mutual option for 2011. The one-year deal is worth $5.25 million guaranteed and is pending a physical.
Davis will make a base salary of $4.25 million for 2010 and he has a $6.5 million mutual option for 2011 and a $1 million buyout. There are incentives for each season.
Davis, 34, played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 where he went 9-14 with a 4.14 ERA while making $8.75 million in the third year of his three year contract.
You can see Davis’ contract history and statistics here.
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The San Francsico Chronicle reports that the San Francisco Giants have traded right-handed pitcher Merkin Valdez to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash.
Valdez, 28, was designated for assignment last week to make room for Aubrey Huff, who the Giants signed to a one-year, $3 million deal.
Vadez was 2-1 with a 5.66 ERA in 48 games with the Giants in 2009. You can see Valdez’s contract history and statistics here.
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Update 12:31: Interesting how ESPN would suggest the Cubs since they already have Marlon Byrd locked in until 2012.
ESPN Insider suggests that the Tampa Bay Rays may consider trading center fielder B.J. Upton since outfield prospect Desmond Jennings is coming along well on the farm. Upton is starting to make real money, and Jennings is almost ready for the big leagues.
Upton and the Rays could not come to an agreement on a contract by the deadline yesterday. They are within $300,000, but the case may head to an arbitrator.
If the Rays consider trading Upton, ESPN suggests a few teams that could use his services:
- Yankees: could use a young, athletic outfielder on a team with aging stars.
- Mets: could use Upton as a successor to Carlos Beltran
- Red Sox: Mike Cameron is in for a year and Jacoby Ellsbury is in left field.
- Giants: They need a young and athletic outfielder that isn’t past their prime.
- Rangers: They have the young pitching to use as trade bait.
- Cubs: Upton would be a good long-term solution for the Cub’s center field needs, but Chicago may not have enough trade-bait.
- White Sox: could use Upton if they slide Alex Rios to a corner.
- Dodgers: could use Upton in a corner, or move Matt Kemp to right field and trade Andre Ethier.
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Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports reports that the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals are interested in the progress of free agent pitcher Mark Mulder.
It was reported last week that the Milwaukee Brewers are expected to offer left handed pitcher Mark Mulder a minor-league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. The deal may involve incentives and bonuses for making the Major League roster.
Mulder has a 103-60 lifetime record with a 4.18 ERA in 9 seasons with the Oakland A’s and St. Louis Cardinals. You can see Mulder’s complete contract history and statistics here.
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The New York Daily News cites a New York Met’s insider who said the team could try to trade for Atlanta’s Tim Hudson, but the ideas was dismissed by a team official.
The Mets are in need of a starting pitcher and have long been linked to free agent Joel Pineiro. They attended Ben Sheets‘ public workout on Tuesday.
Hudson signed a three-three, $28 million deal to stay close to home in Atlanta and would have the right to refuse any deal, so it’s unlikely that he would accept the trade.
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According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, Jim Edmonds’ agent Paul Cohen said that his client’s chances of being signed somewhere by the end of next week are “better than 50-50.”
On Sunday night, former Cardinals outfielder Edmonds said he wanted to come and play for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010. At Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation event Edmunds went on stage and said , “I’m challenging him (La Russa) to let me come back and play for the Cardinals again for free.”
Edmonds has not played since September 2008 for the Chicago Cubs. However, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com, the Cardinals are in need of a backup center fielder and a left-handed bat off the bench.
Edmunds, 39, has a .284 career batting average with 382 home runs in 16 Major League seasons. You can see Edmund’s contract history and statistics here.
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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: Amalie Banjamin of the Boston Globe reports that Jonathan Papelbon signed for one-year $9.35 million. The Red Sox also signed Ramon Ramirez and Manny Delcarmen.
Chicago Cubs: Bruce Levine of ESPN reports that the Cubs signed five of their arbitration-eligible players on Tuesday: INF Mike Fontenot (one-year, $1 million), INF Jeff Baker (one-year, $975,000), C Koyie Hill (one-year, $700,000), P Tom Gorzelanny (one-year, $800,000) and reliever Angel Guzman (one-year $825,000).
Chicago White Sox: Bruce Levine of ESPN reports that the White Sox signed starter John Danks to a one-year, $3.45 million deal.
Cleveland Indians: Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports that the Indians signed LHP Rafael Perez to a one-year, $795,000 contract.
Colorado Rockies: Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports reports that Huston Street (three-years + fourth year option, $22.5 million) and Rafael Betancourt (two-years, $3.775 million) have agreed to terms.
Detroit Tigers: USA Today reports that catcher Gerald Laird (one-year, $3.95 million), LHP Bobby Seay (one-year, $2.475 million) and RHP Zach Miner (one-year, $950,000) have agreed to terms.
Florida Marlins: The Sun Sentinal reports that the Florida Marlins signed Jorge Cantu for $6 million, and right-handed pitcher Leo Nunez, the projected closer, for $2 million.
Houston Astros: Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that the Houston Astros signed Michael Bourn, relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom ($1.625 million plus bonuses) and catcher Humberto Quintero ($750,00 plus bonuses).
Kansas City Royals: Dick Kaegel of MLB.com reports that the Royals signed third baseman Alex Gordon for one-year $1.15 million and pitcher Robinson Tejeda for one-year, $950,000.
Los Angeles Angels: Jon Heyman of SI reports that Howie Kendrick signed for $1.75 million plus incentives. Jered Weaver signed a one-year $4.265 million contract with the Angels according to Jon Heyman.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Jon Heyman of SI reports that the Dodgers have signed George Sherrill for $4.5 million plus incentives and James Loney for $3.1 million. Tony Jackson of ESPN.com reports that the Dodgers signed Hong-Chih Kuo (one-year, $950,000), catcher Russell Martin (one-year, $5.5 million), closer Jonathan Broxton and right fielder Andre Ethier.
Milwaukee Brewers: According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Rickie Weeks signed a one-year $2.75 million contract. Carlos Gomez signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract.
Minnesota Twins: LaVelle E. Neal III reports that the Twins signed Carl Pavano to one-year $7 million and J.J. Hardy to one-year around $5 million. Kelly Thesier reports that pitchers Jesse Crain (terms unknown), Matt Guerrier (one-year, $3.15 million), Francisco Liriano (terms unknown), Pat Neshek (one-year, $625,000 with $75,000 in incentives) and infielder Brendan Harris (two-years $3.2 million plus up to $650,000 in incentives), and outfielder Delmon Young (one-year, $2.6 million up to to $50,000 in performance bonuses — $25,000 for 575 plate appearances and $25,000 for 600.) have reached an agreement with the Twins.
New York Mets: Jon Heyman of SI reports that Jeff Francoeur signed for $5 million.
Oakland Athletics: Jon Heyman of SI reports that Rajai Davis signed for $1.35 million plus incentives. Jane Lee of MLB.com reports that the Oakland Athletics have agreed with Kevin Kouzmanoff on a deal worth $3.1 million.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Dejan Kovacevic Tweets that the Pirates signed LHP Zach Duke to a one-year contract for $4.3 million.
San Diego Padres: The Padres signed RHP Mike Adams. He will make $1 million.
San Francisco Giants: Jon Heyman of SI reports that Jonathan Sanchez signed for $2.1 million plus incentives.
St. Louis Cardinals: Matthew Leach or MLB.com reports that Ryan Ludwick has avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $5.45 million deal.
Seattle Mariners: Jim Street of MLB.com reports that closer David Aardsma signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal in his first year of eligibility.
Texas Rangers: Jon Heyman of SI reports that Josh Hamilton has a one-year deal for $3.25 million plus award bonuses ($100,000 for MVP, $100,000 for World Series MVP)
Tampa Bay Rays: Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports that the Rays have signed SS Jason Bartlett for $4 million, Matt Garza for $3.35 million and LHP J.P. Howell for $1.8 million plus incentives.
Toronto Blue Jays: Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports that the Blue Jays signed Jason Frasor ($2.65 million), Brian Tallet ($2 million), Shawn Camp ($1.15 million), Jeremy Accardo ($1.08 million) and Casey Janssen ($700,000).
Washington Nationals: William Ladson reports that the Nationals signed outfielder Josh Willingham for $4.6 million.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets are interested in free agent pitcher Joel Pineiro.
ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney Tweets that the Angels are bidding for the right-hander.
It’s been widely known that the Dodgers and Mets have agressively pursued the free agent pitcher this winter . The Dodgers need a veteran starting pitcher to add to the rotation of Chad Billingsley, Clayton Kershaw and Hiroki Kuroda, but their financial handcuffs due to the McCourt divorce may prevent the team from signing Pineiro. It is believed that Pineiro has been looking for a Randy Wolf type of deal of three-years, $30 million. The Mets are in need of a starting pitcher, and Sporting News writer, Stan McNeal, says “With Pineiro on their side, the Mets wouldn’t have to worry so much about Oliver Perez, John Maine and Mike Pelfrey all having bounce-back seasons.”
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Here’s a list of arbitration figures submitted by players and teams. Both parties had until 1pm EST today to exchange figures. The list is courtesy of Ed Price of MLB FanHouse:
| Player |
Asked For |
Team Offered |
| Tim Lincecum (Giants) |
$13,000,000 |
$8,000,000 |
| Felix Hernandez (Mariners) |
$11,500,000 |
$7,200,000 |
| Jonathan Papelbon (Red Sox) |
$10,250,000 |
$8,450,000 |
| Joe Blanton (Phillies) |
$10,250,000 |
$7,500,000 |
| Justin Verlander (Tigers) |
$9,500,000 |
$6,900,000 |
| Huston Street (Rockies) |
$8,350,000 |
$7,100,000 |
| Andre Ethier (Dodgers) |
$7,650,000 |
$6,000,000 |
| Wandy Rodriguez (Astros) |
$7,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
| Edwin Jackson (Diamondbacks) |
$6,250,000 |
$4,600,000 |
| Shane Victorino (Phillies) |
$5,800,000 |
$4,750,000 |
| Jonathan Broxton (Dodgers) |
$5,400,000 |
$4,100,000 |
| Corey Hart (Brewers) |
$4,800,000 |
$4,150,000 |
| Brian Wilson (Giants) |
$4,875,000 |
$4,000,000 |
| Cody Ross (Marlins) |
$4,450,000 |
$4,200,000 |
| David Bush (Brewers) |
$4,450,000 |
$4,125,000 |
| Josh Johnson (Marlins) |
$5,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
| Joe Saunders (Angels) |
$3,850,000 |
$3,600,000 |
| Hunter Pence (Astros) |
$4,100,000 |
$3,100,000 |
| Casey Kotchman (Mariners) |
$3,900,000 |
$3,135,000 |
| Jeremy Hermida (Marlins) |
$3,850,000 |
$2,950,000 |
| Matt Garza (Rays) |
$3,350,000 |
$3,350,000 |
| Frank Francisco (Rangers) |
$3,600,000 |
$3,000,000 |
| B.J. Upton (Rays) |
$3,300,000 |
$3,000,000 |
| Ryan Theriot (Cubs) |
$3,400,000 |
$2,600,000 |
| Jeremy Guthrie (Orioles) |
$3,625,000 |
$2,300,000 |
| Macier Izturis (Angels) |
$3,000,000 |
$2,300,000 |
| >Scott Hairston (Padres) |
$2,900,000 |
$2,100,000 |
| Scott Feldman (Rangers) |
$2,900,000 |
$2,050,000 |
| Michael Wuertz (Athletics) |
$2,900,000 |
$1,900,000 |
| Erick Aybar (Angels) |
$2,750,000 |
$1,800,000 |
| Carlos Marmol (Cubs) |
$2,500,000 |
$1,750,000 |
| Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) |
$2,500,000 |
$1,700,000 |
| Skip Schumaker (Cardinals) |
$2,750,000 |
$1,450,000 |
| Todd Coffey (Brewers) |
$2,450,000 |
$1,700,000 |
| Brian Bruney (Nationals) |
$1,850,000 |
$1,500,000 |
| Tim Byrdak (Astros) |
$1,900,000 |
$1,300,000 |
| Angel Pagan (Mets) |
$1,800,000 |
$1,275,000 |
| Ramon Ramirez (Red Sox) |
$1,250,000 |
$1,060,000 |
| Brandon League (Mariners) |
$1,325,000 |
$900,000 |
| Mike Adams (Padres) |
$1,200,000 |
$875,000 |
| Jeff Mathis (Angels) |
$1,300,000 |
$700,000 |
| Sean Marshall (Cubs) |
$1,175,000 |
$800,000 |
| Carlos Villanueva (Brewers) |
$1,075,000 |
$800,000 |
| Sean Burnett (Nationals) |
$925,000 |
$775,000 |
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Update 14:30: Jordan Bastian of MLB.com Tweets: Carlos Delgado’s agent and Jays GM have now both shot down the rumor that the former Blue Jay has signed with Toronto.
Update 14:27: The FAN 590, Canada’s leading sports radio station, Tweets: Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos has denied any reports of the team signing Carlos Delgado when contacted by THE FAN 590.
Noah Coslov of MLB.com Tweets that the Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent first baseman Carlos Delgado.
The New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles have been interested in Delgado throughout the winter.
Delgado played in 26 games for the Mets in 2009 before going down to a hip injury that required surgery. You can see Delgado’s statistics here.
