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December 2008 Archives
Cubs Make Room For Bradley?
The Cubs and Rockies appear close to a deal involving pitcher Jason Marquis, which could allow Chicago to sign free agent hitter Milton Bradley.

Looper Close To Signing With Brewers
Reliever Braden Looper is reportedly close to signing with the Brewers after he was not offered arbitration by the Cardinals.

Trot Nixon Signs With Milwaukee
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.

Yankees, Brewers Deal At Standstill
The Yankees have been so consumed with finalizing the deals of CC Sabathia and A.

Yanks Trying To Get Bill Hall From Brewers?
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.

Yanks, Brewers Expected To Intensify Cameron-Melky Talks
The Yankees and Brewers are expected to intensify talks on Monday regarding the Mike Cameron-for-Melky Cabrera swap.

Elite Shortstops Remain On Market
Free-agent shortstops Rafael Furcal and Orlando Cabrera remain on the market, even with the winter meetings having come and gone.

Igawa's Contract Holding Up Cameron Trade
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 in order to complete the swap of Mike Cameron for Melky Cabrera.

Free Agent Fuentes Sees Fit In Angels
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.

With CC, A.J. Gone, Where Will Sheets Go?
With CC Sabathia and A.

Cameron For Cabrera Trade Back On?
The Mike Cameron for Miguel Cabrera trade now appears to be back on.

Cameron Deal Falling Apart After Yanks Ask For Help With Money
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.

Yankees Send Cabrera To Brewers For Cameron
According to two major league sources, the Yankees will send Melky Cabrera to the Brewers for Mike Cameron on Thursday.

Brewers: No Deals In Works Involving Fielder
Brewers' general manager Doug Melvin claims that there are no trade offers on the table for either Prince Fielder or J.

Yanks Up Offer To $161M Over 7 Years, Sabathia Accepts
The Yankees are "very close" to a preliminary agreement with Sabathia on Wednesday morning, following an in-person meeting between GM Brian Cashman and Sabathia in California, a baseball source with knowledge of the deal told ESPN.

Rangers Believe Sheets' Interest Is Genuine
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.

Vegas' Hot Rumor: CC Turns Down Yanks Offer
An executive close to the CC Sabathia talks told Andrew Baggerly of the Mercury News that the perception is that the Brewers are emerging as the frontrunner.

Yankees Will Offer Sheets Two-Year Deal
According to a source, the Yankees will offer Ben Sheets a multi-year deal, most likely for two years in the $30 million range, before the winter meetings conclude on Thursday.

Brewers Said To Be Increasing Deal For CC
The Milwaukee Brewers are not afraid to go toe to toe, if not dollar for dollar, with the deep-pocket New York Yankees.

Brewers To Offer CC Extra Year
CC Sabathia has told friends he is expecting the Brewers to upgrade their five-year, $100 million offer in coming days.

Jorge Julio Signs With Milwaukee
Free agent reliever Jorge Julio agreed Thursday to a $950,000, one-year contract with Milwaukee, adding a right-hander with experience as a closer to the Brewers' thin bullpen.

Could Sheets Accept Arbitration Offer?
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.

Sabathia, Sheets Could Get Arbitration Offers
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.

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