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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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Carlos Zambrano wants to stay in Chicago
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Right-handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano, gave an interview for ESPN2 while he was visiting the Venezuelan Winter League and said that he wants to stay with the Cubs.
The troubled starting pitcher was later asked about the possibility of joining the Florida Marlins, and he said that nobody has reached out to him regarding a possible trade. He was rather excited about the possibilities with the organization now that Theo Epstein is in charge.
Yesterday, we learned that the Marlins could be interested in acquiring the explosive right hander, but as of today, Zambrano says its nothing more than rumors. Zambrano was 9-7 with a 4.82 ERA in 145.2 innings for the Cubs in 2011.
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Cardinals designate Andrew Brown for assignment
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The St. Louis Cardinals have designated Andrew Brown for assignment, according to an article by Matthew Leach by MLB.com.
The move was done when the team added Lance Lynn to the 40-man roster. Lynn had been sidelined since August with a strained left oblique muscle.
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7 teams left – who’s favored to win the World Series?
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I’m not a gambling man, but I check the odds’ line every once in awhile to see what the experts think. In case you’re wondering, the Philadelphia Phillies are still favored 2:1 to win the World Series. The odds’ makers aren’t falling for the Yankee mystique, but rather they expect the Rangers to be the American League representative for the second straight year. Check out the rest of the odds:
Philadelphia Phillies 2:1
Texas Rangers 14:5
New York Yankees 5:1
Milwaukee Brewers 13:2
Detroit Tigers 17:2
St. Louis Cardinals 10:1
Arizona Diamondbacks 12:1
(Information courtesy of Bodog.)
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Jonny Gomes wants to stay in Washington
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Nationals outfielder, Jonny Gomes wants to comeback to the Nationals for at least one more season according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post. Gomes will be eligible for free agency after this season, but he hopes to return with the Nationals.
“I think this team is going to be friggin’ good,” Gomes said. “I don’t really think it’s going to be a sleeper, either. I think everyone knows, from guys I’ve talked to on the team other team that we’ve played, from what I’ve seen. I’ve seen a little taste of the farm system coming up. I definitely want to be a part of it, absolutely.”
Kilgore says that Gomes is projected to be a Type B free agent, meaning the Nationals would receive a second-round compensatory draft pick if they offer him salary arbitration and he rejects it to sign with another team. That situation could motivate the Nationals to offer Gomes arbitration.
“That’s always a plan for when we talk about acquiring players, if you have the added benefit of a compensation pick,” General Manager Mike Rizzo said in July after acquiring Gomes. “It could translate into a nice, solid draft pick for us. That’s always part of the plan.”
According to Kilgore, Gomes would probably accept an arbitration offer from the Nationals if they extend one. The outfielder was traded from the Reds to the Nationals late in July.
The 30-year old veteran is hitting .209/.325/.389 with 14 HR’s and 43 RBI’s in 311 AB’s for the Reds and Nationals in 2011.
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Yankees designate Steve Garrison for assignment
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The New York Yankees have designated Steve Garrison for assignment, according to Mark Feinsand of The New York Daily News.
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