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M's Sign Former All-Star Sweeney
Sweeney has a .299 career average with 199 home runs and 849 RBIs in 14 seasons. Seattle Mariners Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mariners And Giants Like Abreu
He surely believes that he should command a higher average salary than Raul Ibanez's $10.5 million or Milton Bradley's $10 million; he was more accomplished than either of those players entering free agency, and is almost two years younger than Ibanez. Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs Acquire Aaron Heilman
For the record, Heilman, 30, an Indiana native who grew up a Cubs fan and now lives in Chicago, would prefer to start. "It's a dream come true," said Heilman, who was born in Logansport, Ind., about 140 miles from Wrigley Field. "I always rooted for the Cubs growing up, and now to be a part of that organization, it's going to be pretty special for me." Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mariners Jan 2009 Archive
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The Mariners have signed five-time All-Star Mike Sweeney to a minor league contract, and he will compete to be the team's designated hitter this season.
The Mariners view Bobby Abreu as an ideal fit, major-league sources say, but it is unclear whether they can afford him. The Giants also have shown interest, knowing Abreu would come cheaper than Manny Ramirez.
The Cubs on Wednesday sent infielder Ronny Cedeno and recently acquired left-hander Garrett Olson to the Mariners for Aaron Heilman, who was traded for the second time in six weeks. Now that Heilman appears to have found a home, all that's left to settle is whether he'll be a starter or a reliever.