MLB Transactions in March 2009

Mar 31, 2009

  • The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract extension.
  • The Cincinnati Reds traded infielder Jeff Keppinger to the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
  • The Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Juan Lara to a minor league contract.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Geoff Jenkins.

Mar 30, 2009

  • The Chicago Cubs released catcher Paul Bako and pitcher Mike Stanton.
  • The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Rudy Darrow.

Mar 29, 2009

  • The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Chris Burke from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations.
  • The Texas Rangers claimed first baseman Joe Koshansky off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

Mar 27, 2009

  • The San Francisco 49ers acquired catcher Ronny Paulino from the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Jack Taschner; acquired pitcher Hector Correa from the Florida Marlins for Paulino.

Mar 26, 2009

  • The Cleveland Indians claimed pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu off waivers from the San Diego Padres and optioned him to Columbus of the International League (AAA).

Mar 25, 2009

  • The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Rocky Cherry to a minor league contract.
  • The Houston Astros released pitcher Danny Graves.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers released outfielder Trot Nixon.
  • The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Eulogio De La Cruz from the Florida Marlins for a player to be named or cash.

Mar 23, 2009

  • The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Luke Gregerson from the St. Louis Cardinals to complete an earlier trade.

Mar 21, 2009

  • The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with catcher Josh Bard on a minor league contract.

Mar 20, 2009

  • The Houston Astros signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a one-year contract.

Mar 18, 2009

  • The Boston Red Sox waived catcher Josh Bard.
  • The Kansas City Royals released pitcher Jimmy Gobble.
  • The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Joe Beimel on a one-year contract.

Mar 17, 2009

  • The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Sidney Ponson to a one-year contract.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers claimed pitcher Wes Littleton off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
  • The Oakland Athletics released catcher Rob Bowen.

Mar 16, 2009

  • The New York Mets signed infielder Junior Spivey to a minor league contract.

Mar 15, 2009

  • The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with pitcher Jon Lester on a five-year contract with a club option for 2014.
  • The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with pitcher Duaner Sanchez on a minor league contract.

Mar 14, 2009

  • The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with outfielder Chris Snelling on a minor league contract.

Mar 13, 2009

  • The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with infielder Esteban German on a minor league contract.
  • The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Julian Tavarez on a minor league contract.

Mar 11, 2009

  • The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Kip Wells on a minor league contract.

Mar 8, 2009

  • The Milwaukee Brewers released pitcher Eric Gagne.

Mar 6, 2009

  • The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with infielders Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra on one-year contracts.

Mar 5, 2009

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Manny Ramirez on a two-year contract.
  • The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Dave Roberts on unconditional release waivers.

Mar 3, 2009

  • The Milwaukee Brewers signed pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a one-year contract.