The Phillies reached deals with outfielder Shane Victorino and pitcher Joe Blanton on Tuesday.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Phillies Sign Victorino, Blanton
Red Sox Could Still Do Big Extension For Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon and the Red Sox both appear open to discussing a multi-year extension.
D-Backs Fire Mascot After Learning Of 'Extreme' DUI Arrest
The Diamondbacks have fired the man who played their team mascot, D. Baxter the Bobcat, after he was arrested on suspicion of extreme DUI.
Arizona Republic
Yankees Avoid Arbitration With Cabrera, Nady
The New York Yankees announced today they have agreed to one-year contracts with outfielders Melky Cabrera and Xavier Nady, avoiding arbitration.
Howard Wants $18M In Arbitration
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974.
Dodgers Continue Talks With Manny
The Dodgers have continued their negotiations with free agent slugger Manny Ramirez, but nothing appears to be on the horizon.
Mauer Might Not Be Ready For Spring Training
Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer might not be ready for spring training after undergoing kidney surgery in December.
M's, Bedard Agree To 1-Year Deal
The Mariners and pitcher Erik Bedard have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that will allow them to avoid salary arbitration.
Radomski: I Believe McNamee, Not Clemens
Admitted steroids' dealer Kirk Radomski says that he believes Brian McNamee over pitcher icon Roger Clemens.
ESPN
Papelbon, Red Sox Agree On One-Year, $6.25M Deal
Jonathan Papelbon and the Red Sox agreed to a $6.25M, one-year contract on Tuesday.
Backe And Astros Agree To $1.55M For 2009
The Astros avoided arbitration with righthander Brandon Backe, signing the veteran to a one-year contract worth $1.55 million for 2009 and an additional $1,075,000 in incentives.
Dodgers Agree To $3.9M Deal With Martin
The Dodgers have avoided salary arbitration with catcher Russell Martin, signing him to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, according to a major-league source.
Adam LaRoche Signs One-Year Deal Worth $7.05M
The Pirates agreed to terms with first baseman Adam LaRoche on a one-year contract worth $7.05 million and thus avoiding salary arbitration.
Bernie's Play In WBC Won't Affect HOF Eligibility
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has confirmed to RealGM that Bernie Williams' eligibility won't reset by playing in the World Baseball Classic.
Reds Sign Outfielder Gomes
Cincinnati added a bat to their lineup on Monday when they signed free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes to a minor-league contract.
Pujols: 'I Feel 100 Percent Healthy'
Cardinals' first baseman Albert Pujols claims that he feels "100 percent" healthy more than three months removed from elbow surgery.
Randy Wolf Turns Down Diamondbacks
Free agent left-hander Randy Wolf has turned down an offer to pitcher for the Diamondbacks as the team's search for a starting pitcher continues.
Sanchez, Mets Agree To 1-Year Deal
The Mets and reliever Duaner Sanchez have agreed on a one-year deal worth nearly $1.7 million.
Priest Says Cubs' Chairman Threw Him 'Under The Bus'
Rev. James L. Greanias, who attempted to remove a curse before Game 1 of last year's playoffs, has accused Cubs' Chairman Crane Kenney of throwing him "under the bus" at the Cubs Convention.
Francisco Agrees To $1.6M Deal With Texas
Relief pitcher Frank Francisco on Monday agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers.
Twins And Gagne Aren't Far Apart In Negotiations
Sources say the Twins aren?t that far apart with righthander Eric Gagne, but a second source cautioned that the club is looking at a handful of relievers, and nothing was close.
WBC Rosters Released
Alex Rodriguez has defected to the Dominican Republic, while former teammate Bernie Williams is on Puerto Rico's roster.
RealGM Staff Report
Dunn Wants $56M Over Four, But Could Get $5M Per?
Adam Dunn wants a four-year, $56 million contract, but several people in baseball believe he will get significantly less.
Markakis Gets Second Richest Contract In Orioles' History
The Orioles have finalized a six-year, $66 million contract extension with outfielder Nick Markakis, according to baseball sources.
Bobby Jenks Signs For $5.6M
Bobby Jenks has agreed to a one-year $5.6 million contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Wellemeyer, Duncan Avoid Arbitration With Cards
Pitcher Todd Wellemeyer and outfielder Chris Duncan agreed Monday to one-year contracts with the Cardinals.
Iguchi Planning To Return To Japan
Tadahito Iguchi is reportedly planning to return to Japan to prolong his career.
Blue Jays Give League 1-Year Deal
The Blue Jays and reliever Brandon League agreed to a one-year deal worth $640,00 on Monday to avoid arbitration.
Street Gets $4.5M From Colorado
The Colorado Rockies have signed right-handed reliever Huston Street to a one-year, $4.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, a source said Monday.
Madson Agrees To 3-Year, $12M Extension With Phillies
The Phillies and right-handed reliever Ryan Madson have reached agreement on a three-year contract extension, The Inquirer learned on Monday.
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