Rumors for Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays sign Dustin McGowan to a two-year deal
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According to the Blue Jays’ official Twitter account, the team has agreed to a two-year deal with right handed pitcher Dustin McGowan. The deal includes a club option for 2015.
John Lott of the National Post adds that McGowan will earn $1.5 million in 2013 and 2014, and that the club option is worth $4 million.
McGowan, 30, missed the entire 2009 and 2010 seasons due to a shoulder surgery. In 2011 he only pitched in 21 innings and was 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA. His HR/9 was 1.7, his BB/9 5.6 and his SO/9 8.6 in 2011.
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Cubs sign Shawn Camp to Minor League deal
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The Chicago Cubs have signed right handed pitcher Shawn Camp to a Minor League deal according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. The 36-year old was released by the Mariners a few days ago.
“I was a little surprised,” Camp said. “I was having a good spring and came in on a major league deal. They just decided to go in a different direction, decided to go with youth. For me, it was kind of a shock, but to tell you the truth, it doesn’t surprise me.”
Camp was 6-3 with a 4.21 ERA in 66.1 innings last season with the Blue Jays. He also had a 0.4 HR/9, 3.0 BB/9 and 4.3 SO/9 during 2011.
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White Sox not looking to move Gavin Floyd… for now
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Despite a report by sources close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, the Chicago White Sox have no intention on moving starting pitcher Gavin Floyd. In an email from GM Ken Williams to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, Williams said, “I am not looking to move him.”
Morosi reported earlier on Monday that the Toronto Blue Jays were in pursuit of the right-handed pitcher. The Jays want to bolster their rotation with Floyd who is under contract for 2012 for $7 million with a $9.5 million club option for 2013.
The Red Sox and Orioles had interest in Floyd over the winter with Balitmore nearly landing Floyd, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com notes.
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Boras thinks trade deadline activity will decrease in time
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Here’s the latest from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe:
– Agent Scott Boras thinks that the top spenders in baseball are going to save money on the luxury tax and won’t spend money on the draft due to restrictions so trade-deadline activity will decrease in time. Here’s what Cafardo adds: “Boras is taking this tax-savings scenario a step further. He figures the savings will simply be profit because the money can’t go toward scouting and player development. Eventually, he reasons, minor league systems will have less depth and ultimately teams won’t be able to make big deals because they won’t have much to give up.”
– Cafardo wonders if Terry Francona could end up managing the Mets.
– Boras is taking the patient approach with client Johnny Damon.
– J.D. Drew has not announced his retirement.
– Adam Jones’ name is rumored to be in trade discussions with the Nationals.
– Free agent Roy Oswalt is still in play and Cafardo speculates that the Red Sox could make a play for him.
– Gavin Floyd could be a trade candidate between the White Sox and the Blue Jays or Red Sox.
– Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez is in wait-and-see mode.
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Bengie Molina Retires
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Catcher Bengie Molina has elected to retire after sitting out the 2011 season, Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com reports.
In his last season, 2010 with the Giants and the Rangers, he hit .249/.297/.326 with 5 home runs and 36 RBIs in 118 games. That was a sharp drop from 2009 where he hit .265/.285/.442 with 20 home runs and 80 RBIs over 132 games.
Molina posted a .274 avg and accumulated 1,317 hits and 144 home runs in 13 seasons with the Angels, Blue Jays, Giants and Rangers over his career.
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Gerardo Concepcion is close to signing with MLB team
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Left-handed pitcher and Cuban native, Gerardo Conception, is close to signing with a Major League team, Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeports.com reports. It was reported earlier this week by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com that the 18-year–old free agent worked out in front of the Texas Rangers.
The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals have also shown interest.
“Everything is great. I really don’t know how to describe it,” Concepcion, 18, said by phone from the Dominican Republic. “All the training and exercise I have done is paying off. I’ve worked so hard to get here. I’m so happy. It’s like a dream come true.”
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Blue Jays sign Francisco Cordero
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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Francisco Cordero to a one-year $4.5mm deal, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.
Last season with the Reds, Cordero saved 37 games and posted a 2.45 era while earning $12mm. He became a free agent when the Reds turned down his $12mm option.
In 13 career seasons, Cordero owns a 3.17 era and averages 8.8 strikeouts per 9 innings.
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Blue Jays extend contract of Brandon Morrow
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According to an announcement by the Toronto Blue Jays, the team has extended the contract of right-handed pitcher Brandon Morrow for three-years and a total of $20 million. The contract also includes an option for 2015 for $10 million.
After confirming the contract, Morrow has also agreed to make a yearly donation to the Jays Care Foundation.
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Blue Jays sign Omar Vizquel
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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Omar Vizquel to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite, ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports.
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Rangers and others interested in Gerardo Concepcion
Posted by: | CommentsLeft-handed Cuban pitcher Gerardo Conception worked out in front of the Texas Rangers today, and according to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, the team is among the favorites to sign him. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals have also show interest in the 18-year-old.
“Everything is great. I really don’t know how to describe it,” Concepcion, 18, said by phone from the Dominican Republic. “All the training and exercise I have done is paying off. I’ve worked so hard to get here. I’m so happy. It’s like a dream come true.”
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