The Royals on Friday signed IF/OF Willie Bloomquist to a two-year deal and P Kyle Davies to a one-year contract.
July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Royals Sign Bloomquist, Davies
Yanks Will Get $260M In Bonds From NYC
Roughly three years after getting $942 million in tax-free bonds from New York City, the Yankees have asked for an additional $260 million to help with their new stadium.
Bradley To Wear Sosa's No. 21 With Cubs
Outfielder Milton Bradley, whom the Cubs recently signed to a three-year, $30 million deal, will wear Sammy Sosa's No. 21 for the team.
Epstein: Lowell's Recovery On Schedule
Red Sox GM Mike Lowell says that third baseman Mike Lowell's recovery from hip surgery is on schedule.
Pedro Wants To Pitch For Mets
Pedro Martinez told the New York Post on Thursday afternoon that he'll pitch pretty much anywhere in 2009, but would prefer to play with the Mets.
Lowe Being Pursued By Braves, Mets, Phils, Dodgers And Others
Free agent pitcher Derek Lowe met with the Braves on Thursday,and is also being pursued by the Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, Brewers, and possibly others.
Boston Open To Dealing Buchholz?
With the additions of pitchers Brad Penny and John Smoltz to their starting rotation, the Red Sox could be open to trading prospect Clay Buchholz.
Glavine Continues To Make Progress, Wants To Pitch In 2009
Tom Glavine has continued to make progress in his recovery from elbow and shoulder surgery and hopes to pitch somewhere in 2009.
Source: Mets, Redding Close On Deal
The Mets are closing in on a one-year contract with free agent pitcher Tim Redding, according to a baseball source.
Jays Would Love Cabrera But Don't Want To Lose A Pick
The Toronto Blue Jays like Orlando Cabrera, but they would lose a draft pick if they were to sign him, which makes the prospect unappealing.
Red Sox Still Have Interest In Varitek
The Red Sox have been busy on the free agent market as of late, but they still have some unfinished business involving long-time catcher Jason Varitek.
Broxton Will Close Games For Dodgers
With Trevor Hoffman now a member of the Brewers, the Dodgers plan to make Jonathan Broxton their closer for the 2009 season.
Dodgers: 'We Want Manny, Manny Knows It'
The Dodgers reaffirmed their interest in free agent slugger Manny Ramirez yet again on Thursday, and GM Ned Colletti has reportedly been in contact with agent Scott Boras.
Padres, Hairston Avoid Arbitration
Outfielder Scott Hairston and the Padres avoided arbitration, agreeing Thursday to a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Pirates, Yankees Talk Trade Involving Swisher, Nady?
A high-level baseball source claims that the Yankees and Pirates have had trade talks regarding outfielders Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady.
Nationals Unlikely To Land Dunn, Hudson?
The Nationals are still pursuing free agents Adam Dunn and Orlando Hudson, but the team is discouraged about their chances to sign either player.
Arbitration Likely For A's, Duchscherer
The agent for pitcher Justin Duchscherer anticipates that the right-hander and the Athletics will head to arbitration to decide his 2009 salary.
Brewers, Hoffman Agree To Deal
The Brewers and all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $6 million, with $1.5 million in possible incentives.
Rocco Slips Into Nomar's Old No. 5
Rocco Baldelli will wear Nomar Garciaparra's old number five jersey with the Red Sox, becoming the first player to do so since the shortstop was traded to the Cubs in 2004.
Money Pettitte Is Looking For Won't Be Found In Houston
Andy Pettitte is very unlikely to find more money in Houston than in New York, if he finds any in Houston at all.
A-Rod And Tex Didn't Get Along When They Were Teammates?
Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira were teammates in 2003.
Lee Would Like To Talk Extension While Cy Young Award Is Still Hot
Cliff Lee is a potential free agent after 2010, when the Indians hold a club option on him and he appears very open to discussing an extension.
Grading The Deals: Boston Signs Smoltz And Baldelli
John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli are affordable, high ceiling acquisitions for the Red Sox.
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Dodgers Sign Brazoban, 14 Others To Minor League Deals
Yhency Brazoban appeared in two games last season, rehabilitating from a shoulder injury and slow to regain his conditioning.
Smoltz Will Earn $5M With Sox, Potential For Another $5M
John Smoltz has reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Baldelli Could Earn Up To $2.25M
Rocco Baldelli salary would be $2.25 million if he remains on the active roster all season.
Oakland Looking At Orlando Cabrera
The A's are among a few teams looking at free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera, according to league sources.
Pedro Would Like Incentive-Heavy Deal From Mets?
Pedro Martinez's agent Fern Cuza is expected to speak with Omar Minaya next week.
Pettitte Wants To Patch Things Up And Go Back To Houston?
Andy Pettitte might be softening on his opposition to rejoining the Astros.
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