The Indians agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract with catcher Kelly Shoppach on Monday, continuing their streak of avoiding salary arbitration.
July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Indians, Shoppach Agree To One-Year Deal
Rays Sign Kapler To One-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year contract.
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Henderson And Rice Get HOF Call
Rickey Henderson sped his way into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot Monday, and Jim Rice made it in on his 15th and final try.
Boston Wants To Talk Extension With Bay
According to a baseball source, the Red Sox have every intention of approaching Jason Bay between now and the start of the season, Bay's last under his current deal.
Brewers Not Motivated To Trade Cameron
Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin claims that he's not looking to move Mike Cameron despite the center fielder's presence in numerous trade rumors this offseason.
Young: 'I'm Not Playing Third Base'
Rangers shortstop Michael Young asked for a trade after the team asked him to move to third base to make room for shortstop prospect Elvis Andrus.
Twins' Mauer Opts To Skip WBC
Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer has officially decided to skip playing for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
Report: Cubs Close To Inking Takahashi
The Cubs are reportedly close to signing Japanese left-handed pitcher Ken Takahashi to a one-year contract.
CC, K-Rod Merchandise Flying Off NY Racks
Fans in New York City have been buying up t-shirts of new Mets' closer Francisco Rodriguez and new Yankees' starter CC Sabathia.
Rangers Looking To Trade Young?
Rangers' GM Jon Daniels said Sunday night that the team has looked into trade possibilities, but remains hopeful that Michael Young will remain in Texas.
Could Red Sox Swing Deal For Fielder?
The Brewers claim the Prince Fielder isn't available, but the Red Sox have the young players to put together a package that could be hard for them to refuse.
Marlins Aren't Interested In Pedro
Just a day after a report surfaced that the Marlins were close to signing free agent Pedro Martinez, a league source has confirmed that the team isn't interested in the pitcher.
Who Will Join Henderson In Hall Class?
Rickey Henderson is sure to be named to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday when the voting is revealed, but who will join him?
Orioles, Catcher Zaun Nearing Deal
The Orioles are reportedly close to signing free-agent Gregg Zaun to a one-year contract.
Carpenter Just Wants To 'Feel Heathy Again'
Former Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter just wants to be healthy again after two years of issues with Tommy John surgery and a nerve problem in his shoulder.
Red Sox Undecided On Masterson
The Red Sox still have not determined whether Justin Masterson will be used as a starter or reliever this coming season.
Mets To Get Either Lowe Or Perez?
The Mets remain confident that they'll eventually land either Derek Lowe or Oliver Perez to fortify their starting rotation.
Yanks Offered Swisher For Cameron?
The Yankees reportedly still have interest in acquiring Brewers outfielder Michael Cameron, and have floated around the idea of dealing Nick Swisher.
Source: Pedro Talking To Marlins
Pedro Martinez and the Marlins are believed to be in the early stages of negotiating a deal and could meet next week.
Pavano: More Support In New York Would Have Helped
Carl Pavano suggested on Friday that more support during his horrible four-year tenure with the Yankees would have helped his situation.
O's Sign Gomez To Minor Leauge Deal
The Orioles have reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with utility infielder Chris Gomez.
Estes Agrees To Minor League Deal With Dodgers
Pitcher Shawn Estes has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Dodgers that could be worth as much as $1.55 million.
Nats Interested In Nady, Swisher
The Nationals appear to have interest in Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady and first baseman Nick Swisher, and the two teams are reportedly discussing a trade.
Braves, Kawakami Reach Agreement
The Braves have reportedly reached an agreement with Japanese pitcher Kenshin Kawakami, who is scheduled to undergo a physical in Atlanta on Monday.
Red Sox Sign Saito To One-Year Deal
The Red Sox on Saturday signed right-handed reliever Takashi Saito to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2010 season.
Giants Invite Buster Posey To Spring Training
The Giants have invited their 2008 first round draft pick to spring training.
Braves Taking Aim At Kawakami
The Braves are reportedly close to adding Japanese star pitcher Kenshin Kawakami to their starting rotation.
Garciaparra On Deck For Phillies?
The Phillies are interested in signing Nomar Garciaparra to become a righthanded bat off their bench, if he's interested in continuing his career.
ADHD Exemptions On Rise In MLB
Baseball authorized nearly eight percent of its players to use drugs for ADHD last season, which allowed them to take otherwise banned stimulants.
Report: Kotsay, BoSox Agree To Deal
The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with Mark Kotsay.
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