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Phillies sign Joel Pineiro
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Joel Pineiro to a minor-league deal, Jayson Stark of ESPN reports. The deal includes an invite to Spring Training.
Pineiro spent the past two seasons with the Angels completing a two-year $16mm deal he signed prior to the 2010 season.
He went 7-7 with a 5.13 ERA last season and spent time on the disabled list because of shoulder tightness.
In 2009 with the Cardinals, Pineiro went 15-12 with a 3.49 era, his last time he was in the AL.
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Athletics could get San Jose territory rights
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Sources close to Bob Nightengale of USA Today say that the Oakland Athletics will be granted permission by February to move to San Jose. The territory rights to San Jose are currently being held by the San Francisco Giants.
The decision is not official and sources close to the San Jose Mercury News (as reported by Joe Stiglich and Tracy Seipel) say that “nothing has changed. No decision has been made.”
A’s owner Lew Wolff says that he’s “very confident” that the league is close to clearing the way for his team to move to the South Bay.
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Nationals pushing hard for Gio Gonzalez
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The Washington Nationals are pushing hard for Oakland Athletics’ pitcher Gio Gonzalez, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. Heyman adds that the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins and New York Yankees are also interested in the pitcher.
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Cardinals and Coco Crisp discussing deal
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The St. Louis Cardinals are in discussions with Coco Crisp, Steve Henson of Yahoo Sports reports. The Cardinals would want Crisp to play center field and hit at the top of the order.
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Nationals showing interest in Prince Fielder
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The Washington Nationals may be adding to their arsenal of young talent with Prince Fielder. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the team is showing interest in free agent first baseman Prince Fielder. However, a source close to Rosenthal says that talks between Washington and Fielder have hit a “significant roadblock” and the club is looking at Cuban outfielder Yoennis Cespedes as a plan B.
The Nationals have also been linked to C.J. Wilson, Mark Buehrle and Roy Oswalt.
If the Nationals sign Fielder, they could go into the season with both the new first baseman and Adam LaRoche. However, LaRoche is expensive with $8 million being owed to him in 2012 with a $1 million buyout on his $10 million club option for 2013.
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Pirates designate Jeroloman for assignment
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According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated catcher Brian Jeroloman for assignment to make room for the recently signed Clint Barmes. The Pirates claimed Jeroloman off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
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More than ten teams interested in Broxton
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In a Tweet by Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, he reports that more than ten teams have show interest and requested medicals on Jonathan Broxton.
The 27-year-old former All Star was limited in 2011 due to injury and is coming of a minor elbow surgery. In 14 games last season, the right-hander was 1-2 with seven saves in 14 appearances.
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Pirates claim Hefner and Jeroloman off waivers
Posted by: | CommentsThe Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hefner and catcher Brian Jeroloman off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays respectively.
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Pirates interested in SS Ramon Santiago
Posted by: | CommentsThe Pittsburgh Pirates have interest in free agent Ramon Santiago as the team’s starting shortstop for 2012, a source close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports.
The 32-year-old spent most of his career in Detroit and is liked by his peers for his “leadership and confident, easygoing demeanor.”
He his .260/.311/.384 during his 2011 campaign with the Tigers.
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Padres to decline options on Hawpe and Qualls
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The San Diego Padres will decline the club options on Brad Hawpe and Chad Qualls, according to GM Jed Hoyer (via Marty Caswell of XX1090). The team is also internally discussing the future of Aaron Harang with the club.
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