Archive for December, 2009

Glaus, Braves agree on deal

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The Atlanta Braves reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with
former Cardinal Troy Glaus, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told
The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity
because the d…

Yanks deal could have effect on Cardinals

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Deal with Braves opens a position NY could try to fill with Holliday or DeRosa (left).

DeRosa is set to sign with Giants

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Announcement expected today. Two-year deal reportedly worth about $12 million.

Baseball notebook: Orioles land Atkins

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Free-agent third baseman Garrett Atkins and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a
$4.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday.

The deal calls for a $4 million salary and $500,000 in incentives next year and
includes an $8.5 million club option for 2011 …

Giants close to deal with DeRosa

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The San Francisco Giants are closing in on a two-year deal with Mark DeRosa, according to a major-league source. The Giants are expected to use DeRosa at third base and also as a super-utility man who could fill in at multiple positions. The Giants, who boast one of the best rotations in Baseball, have been [...]