MLB Transactions in March 2009
Mar 31, 2009
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The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract extension.
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The Cincinnati Reds traded infielder Jeff Keppinger to the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
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The Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Juan Lara to a minor league contract.
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The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Geoff Jenkins.
Mar 30, 2009
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The Chicago Cubs released catcher Paul Bako and pitcher Mike Stanton.
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The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Rudy Darrow.
Mar 29, 2009
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The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Chris Burke from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations.
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The Texas Rangers claimed first baseman Joe Koshansky off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
Mar 27, 2009
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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
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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
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The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Rocky Cherry to a minor league contract.
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The Houston Astros released pitcher Danny Graves.
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The Milwaukee Brewers released outfielder Trot Nixon.
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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
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The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Luke Gregerson from the St. Louis Cardinals to complete an earlier trade.
Mar 21, 2009
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with catcher Josh Bard on a minor league contract.
Mar 20, 2009
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The Houston Astros signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a one-year contract.
Mar 18, 2009
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The Boston Red Sox waived catcher Josh Bard.
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The Kansas City Royals released pitcher Jimmy Gobble.
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Joe Beimel on a one-year contract.
Mar 17, 2009
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The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Sidney Ponson to a one-year contract.
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The Milwaukee Brewers claimed pitcher Wes Littleton off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
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The Oakland Athletics released catcher Rob Bowen.
Mar 16, 2009
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The New York Mets signed infielder Junior Spivey to a minor league contract.
Mar 15, 2009
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The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with pitcher Jon Lester on a five-year contract with a club option for 2014.
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The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with pitcher Duaner Sanchez on a minor league contract.
Mar 14, 2009
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The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with outfielder Chris Snelling on a minor league contract.
Mar 13, 2009
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The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with infielder Esteban German on a minor league contract.
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Julian Tavarez on a minor league contract.
Mar 11, 2009
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Kip Wells on a minor league contract.
Mar 8, 2009
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The Milwaukee Brewers released pitcher Eric Gagne.
Mar 6, 2009
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The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with infielders Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra on one-year contracts.
Mar 5, 2009
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The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Manny Ramirez on a two-year contract.
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The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Dave Roberts on unconditional release waivers.
Mar 3, 2009
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The Milwaukee Brewers signed pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a one-year contract.