The Cubs and Rockies appear close to a deal involving pitcher Jason Marquis, which could allow Chicago to sign free agent hitter Milton Bradley.
Sources confirmed Tuesday night that the Cubs and Rockies are close to a trade that will send Marquis and most of his $9.8 million contract to Colorado for embattled reliever Luis Vizcaino.
It has been considered a foregone conclusion throughout most of baseball the last two weeks that Bradley is headed to the Cubs, with mainly the payroll issue delaying the inevitable.
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Dec 21, 2008 11:32 AM EST
Reliever Braden Looper is reportedly close to signing with the Brewers after he was not offered arbitration by the Cardinals.
Looper, 12-14 with a 4.16 ERA in 33 starts in 2008, will get a chance to start with Milwaukee having lost CC Sabathia and likely Ben Sheets.
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On Thursday, the Brewers announced they had come to terms with Trot Nixon, who agreed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Nixon will get an opportunity to win a spot on the bench for the Brewers, who are in need of left-handed bats.
"When I talked to Trot a couple of days ago, I told him I hope he is next year's Gabe Kapler," Brewers' GM Doug Melvin said. "He's a guy that still wants to play, still has that great work ethic.
"We think he's worth a shot. On a Minor League contract, it's a low-risk situation."
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Brewers Dec 2008 Archive
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New York Post | Dec 16, 2008
The Yankees have been so consumed with finalizing the deals of CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett that talks with the Brewers on a trade for Mike Cameron are at a standstill.
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New York Daily News | Dec 15, 2008
The Yankees and Brewers continued discussions on a trade involving Mike Cameron and Melky Cabrera on Monday, but New York could be trying to get Bill Hall in the deal, as well.
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New York Post | Dec 15, 2008
The Yankees and Brewers are expected to intensify talks on Monday regarding the Mike Cameron-for-Melky Cabrera swap.
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MLB.com | Dec 14, 2008
Free-agent shortstops Rafael Furcal and Orlando Cabrera remain on the market, even with the winter meetings having come and gone.
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New York Post | Dec 14, 2008
The Yankees and Brewers continue to negotiate over how much of the $12 million due to Kei Igawa for the next three seasons the Yankees must pay.
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MLB.com | Dec 13, 2008
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes feels as though he would fit in well with the Angels, who saw Francisco Rodriguez sign with the Mets this week.
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MLB.com | Dec 12, 2008
With CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett off the market, the free-agent focus shifts to Ben Sheets, who has a number of suitors.
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Journal Sentinel | Dec 11, 2008
The Mike Cameron for Miguel Cabrera trade now appears to be back on.
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New York Post | Dec 11, 2008
In order to facilitate a trade for Mike Cameron, the Yankees have asked Milwaukee to eat a portion of his $10 million contract, which infuriated the Brewers.
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New York Daily News | Dec 11, 2008
Mike Cameron will patrol center field at the new Yankee Stadium.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Dec 10, 2008
Brewers' general manager Doug Melvin claims that there are no trade offers on the table for either Prince Fielder or J.J. Hardy.
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ESPN | Dec 10, 2008
While a deal is not done, the source said there are "zero major road blocks" that would prevent the Yankees from an reaching agreement with CC Sabathia.
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Star-Telegram | Dec 10, 2008
A meeting with pitcher Ben Sheets went well enough that team president Nolan Ryan said he believes the Rangers will meet with the free-agent pitcher again.
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Mercury News | Dec 9, 2008
Though it has not been confirmed, word is spreading around Las Vegas that CC Sabathia has rejected the Yankees' $140M offer and that Milwaukee is the frontrunner.
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New York Daily News | Dec 9, 2008
The Yankees are likely to offer Ben Sheets a $30 million contract over two years by Thursday.
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SI.com | Dec 8, 2008
The Brewers are going to a make a run at retaining CC Sabathia.
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SI.com | Dec 6, 2008
CC Sabathia has told friends he is expecting the Brewers to upgrade their five-year, $100 million offer in coming days.
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USA Today | Dec 4, 2008
Free agent reliever Jorge Julio agreed Thursday to a $950,000, one-year contract with Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Dec 2, 2008
The Brewers offered Ben Sheets and three others free agents arbitration on Monday, and it is believed that the pitcher could actually accept the offer.
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MLB.com | Dec 1, 2008
The Brewers are still deciding whether or not to offer big-name free agents like CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets arbitration to ensure they receive compensation in the event they sign elsewhere.
