Rumors for December, 2011
Indians in talks with Cameron and LaRoche
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In an article by Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer, he notes that the Cleveland Indians have been in serious talks with Mike Cameron. The team also has been involved in talks with Andy LaRoche.
Pluto speculates that if the players are signed, they would be Minor League deals.
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Mariners sign George Sherrill
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The Mariners have signed George Sherrill to a one-year $1.1mm deal plus incentives Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports (Contract info provided by Jason Churchill of Prospect Insider).
Sherrill started his career in Seattle where he spent four seasons, 2004-2007 with them. He posted his best season in Seattle in ‘07 when he went 2-0 with a 2.36 era in 45 2/3 innings.
He was later traded to the Orioles for Erik Bedard and then flipped again to the Dodgers in 2009.
Last season with Atlanta, he posted a 3.00 era in 36 innings.
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Cincinnati Reds acquire Mat Latos
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The Cincinnati Reds have acquired Mat Latos from the San Diego Padres for Yonder Alonso, Edinson Volquez, Yasmani Grandal and Brad Boxberger.
The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
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Indians acquire Cunningham, DFA Judy
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The Indians acquired outfielder Aaron Cunningham from the San Diego Padres earlier today for Minor League pitcher Cory Burns, according to baseball sources close to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN (later confirmed by the team). In a parallel move, the Indians announced that they have designated Josh Judy for assignment.
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Barry Bonds sentenced
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Today Barry Bonds, the MLB home run leader was sentenced to two years of probation for obstructing a U.S. probe of steroid use in professional sports. Almost forgot, he also received 30 days of mansion arrest (house arrest in his 15,00 square foot Beverly Hills house).
The prosecution had asked the judge to sentence Bonds to 15 months in prison while the US probation department had recommended no jail time.
Bonds and his team of attorney’s are appealing the ruling.
A jury convicted Bonds in April of purposely answering questions about steroids with rambling responses in an attempt to mislead a grand jury.
Bonds’ trial jury failed to reach a verdict on three other charges accusing Bonds of lying when he denied taking performance-enhancing drugs and when he denied receiving injections from someone other than his doctor.
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Rockies and Michael Cuddyer reach three-year deal
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The Rockies and Michael Cuddyer have reached a three-year, $31.5mm agreement, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.
The Rockies had exchanged various offers with Cuddyer, with the most recent one being for three-years at around $27mm (Troy Renck of the Denver Post provided this information). The All-Star had also received interest from the Phillies, Red Sox and the Twins.
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Twins and Josh Willingham agree to 3-year deal
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The Minnesota Twins and Josh Willingham have agreed to a three-year, $21 million guaranteed deal, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Crasnick adds that Willingham can make an additional $1 million in this third year if he surpasses 525 plate appearances in his second year.
The deal was first reported by Joe Christensen of Star Tribune reports.
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Cardinals and J.C. Romero agree to 1-year deal
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The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal on Thursday with J.C. Romero, per a team announcement.
The deal was first reported by sources close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
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Several teams interested in Carlos Beltran
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to sources close to Scott Miller of CBSSports.com, at least five clubs are interested in free agent outfielder Carlos Beltran. Among the teams interested are the To
ronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies. Beltran is looking for a multi-year deal.
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Giants agree to contract with Guillermo Mota
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The San Francisco Giants have agreed to re-sign pitcher Guillermo Mota, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports adds that the deal is for $1 million.
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