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Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:10:37 GMT

The 30-year-old Cuddyer, who signed a three-year, $24 million contract in January 2008, hit .276 with 32 homers and 94 RBI last season.

The Twins had until five days after the conclusion of the World Series to exercise Cuddyer's option or pay him a $1 million buyout.

Report: Lincecum reaches plea, expected to only pay fines

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT

Lincecum was pulled over for speeding on I-5, and the state trooper smelled marijuana and seized 3.3 grams of the drug and a pipe. He was then cited and released.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle late Friday, Lincecum has reach an agreement, which still needs to be approved by a Clark County judge, that will drop the drug possession charge and assess a $250 fine for possession of a marijuana pipe and a $122 fine for speeding.

Guerrero, Figgins among those to file for free agency

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:42:44 GMT

Guerrero, who has spent the last six seasons in LA, was hampered by a pectoral muscle tear that caused him to miss over a month last season. In 100 games, the free-swinging slugger hit .295 with 15 homers and 50 RBI.

Guerrero, who will turn 35 by the start of next season, has 407 career homers with 1,318 RBI throughout his 14-year career, which started in Montreal.

Manny exercises option, will remain in LA in 2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:39:57 GMT

The 37-year-old slugger signed a one-year, $25 million deal with the club on March 4, 2009 with a player option for a second year at $20 million. He had until five days after the World Series ended or November 10, whichever came first, to inform the team if he planned to return or test free agency.

The pact, which carries a full no-trade clause, calls for the 12-time All-Star to donate $1 million to charity.

Angels extend GM Reagins

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:31 GMT

No terms of the agreement were released, but the team labeled the extension "long-term." "I would like to thank the Moreno Family for their support and confidence as we continue our goal of winning World Championships," said Reagins. "It is an honor to work with a tremendous group of professionals, both on the baseball and business side of our organization.

The vision of this organization, and the dedication of our employees for improvement on a daily basis, makes my role extremely gratifying." The 42-year-old Reagins took over for Bill Stoneman on October 16, 2007, at which time he was given a three-year contract.

Tigers reinstate Zumaya, Larish from DL among several moves

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:41:24 GMT

Zumaya appeared in 29 games out of the bullpen in 2009 and went 3-3 with one save and a 4.94 earned run average before undergoing season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on August 21.

Larish finished the season with four home runs and seven runs batted in to go along with a .216 batting average in 32 games with the Tigers. He also spent 65 games with the club's Triple-A affiliate in Toledo and hit .265 with six homers and 26 RBI in 61 contests.

Braves sign P Proctor

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:43 GMT

Financial terms were not released, and Proctor will be a non-roster invitee to Atlanta's Spring Training camp in 2010.

Proctor, 32, didn't pitch in 2009. He appeared in 41 games for the Dodgers in 2008, going 2-0 with a 6.05 earned run average.

Phillies pick up option on Lee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:44:36 GMT

Lee, 31, was acquired from Cleveland along with outfielder Ben Francisco for four prospects in July and immediately provided a spark for the Phillies, going 7-4 in 12 starts down the stretch with a 3.39 earned run average.

For the entire 2009 season, Lee went 14-13 with a 3.22 ERA in 34 starts. He also got his first taste of the postseason and shined, compiling a 4-0 record with a stellar 1.56 ERA in five starts. The Phillies won all five games he pitched in the playoffs, including the only two games they won in the World Series -- a six-game loss to the Yankees.

Yankees celebrate 27th title with parade down Canyon of Heroes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:18 GMT

Going from Broadway to Wall Street to City Hall Plaza, the Yankees celebrated their six-game World Series win over the Philadelphia Phillies by receiving the keys to the city from New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg.

"How 'bout those Bronx Bombers?" Bloomberg said. "We've been waiting a long time for this. The entire team represents the best of New York: they never gave up, they never gave in, and we're proud of them." Ticker-tape parades in lower Manhattan have become something of the norm over the course of the city's history, with the first coming in 1886 for the Statue of Liberty dedication. The Yankees have had nine such events, the last coming in 2000 after they defeated the Mets in five games in the World Series.

Royals decline 2010 options on Crisp, Olivo, Yabuta

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:48 GMT

Crisp and Olivo are now eligible to file for free agency, while Yabuta can elect for free agency if he doesn't sign a 2010 major league contract with the club by November 16.

Crisp was acquired from Boston in a trade last offseason but played just 49 games in 2009 because of right shoulder surgery. What was initially termed a rotator cuff sprain turned out to be a labrum tear, and Crisp had season- ending surgery in June.

Royals deal Teahen to White Sox

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:03 GMT

Additionally, the White Sox received cash considerations from the Royals.

Teahen, 28, who has spent his entire five-year career with the Royals, has played every position other than pitcher and catcher. In 2009, he batted. 271 with 12 homers and 50 runs batted in for Kansas City in 144 games.

Brewers acquire OF Gomez from Twins for SS Hardy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:27:53 GMT

Gomez, 23, just finished his second season with the Twins after coming to Minnesota via the Mets in the trade that sent perennial Cy Young Award candidate Johan Santana to New York. In 137 games for the AL Central champion Twins in 2009, Gomez batted .229 with a .287 on-base percentage, three homers and 28 runs batted in.

"Carlos brings to our club great speed, athleticism and energy at a position that we needed to fill," said Brewers general manager Doug Melvin.

White Sox buy out Dye

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:01 GMT

Dye will receive a buyout payment of $950,000 instead of the $12 million in salary he would have received for the 2010 season.

Dye, 35, has spent the last five seasons with the White Sox and in 2009 batted .250 with 27 home runs in 81 runs batted in.

Diamondbacks exercise option on Webb

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:12 GMT

Webb made only one start this year, the season-opener, before struggling with right shoulder problems and eventually having arthroscopic surgery on August 4. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas.

"Since Brandon has recovered well from his surgery, we have decided to exercisehis option," said Arizona general manager Josh Byrnes.

Lackey, Holliday, Bay highlight first day of free agent filings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:24:31 GMT

Lackey, Holliday and Bay are expected to be the three marquee free agents on the market this offseason. Lackey has spent his entire eight-year career with the Angels, while Holliday and Bay both experienced trades before each hit the market for the first time.

The 31-year-old Lackey has been in the spotlight since his rookie season in 2002, when he was the winner in Game 7 of the World Series against the Giants. Since then, he has won at least 10 games in every season, including a 19-9 mark in 2007 that saw him finish third in the AL Cy Young voting.

Report: Giants P Lincecum cited for speeding, marijuana possession

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:53:20 GMT

According to a report in The Columbian, Lincecum is facing misdemeanor charges and is scheduled to be arraigned on November 23 in Clark County District Court.

The report states that when Lincecum was originally pulled over for speeding on I-5, the state trooper smelled marijuana and seized 3.3 grams of the drug and a pipe. He was then cited and released.

Red Sox get Hermida from Marlins for two pitchers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:59:54 GMT

Boston, which was knocked out of the ALDS by the Angels, sent Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez to Florida.

Hermida, 25, is a five-year veteran in the majors as he has spent his entire career in Florida, which picked him with its first pick of the 2002 draft.

Report: Braves, Hudson close to agreeing on three-year extension

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:13:28 GMT

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Thursday that the deal will not be finalized until Hudson's surgically-repaired elbow is able to pass another MRI, which is expected to occur shortly. The elbow has passed all other exams of the type since his August, 2008 Tommy John surgery.

Hudson had his streak of 10 consecutive seasons of 10-or-more wins snapped in 2009, a year which saw him return late from surgery to go 2-1 with a 3.61 earned-run average in seven starts.

Abreu, Angels agree to two-year deal

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:24:42 GMT

The deal also includes a club option for the 2012 campaign.

Abreu finished the 2009 season, his first with the club and 14th as a pro, stealing 30 bases while hitting .293 with 15 homers, 29 doubles and 103 RBI in 152 games.

Dodgers part ways with Garland

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:47 GMT

Garland, who can now become a free agent, was acquired by the Dodgers in a trade deadline deal with the Diamondbacks, who received infielder Tony Abreu.

The right-hander made six starts with LA, going 3-2 with a 2.72 earned-run average after pitching to an 8-11 record with a 4.29 ERA in 27 starts for Arizona.

White Sox close to deal for Royals' Teahen

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:11 GMT

According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox would send infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields to Kansas City.

Rangers hire former Rockies manager Hurdle as hitting coach

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:54 GMT

Hurdle, the former manager of the Colorado Rockies, replaces Rudy Jaramillo, who turned down the Rangers' one-year offer to remain as hitting coach and instead took his services to the Chicago Cubs. Jaramillo had been Texas' hitting coach since 1995.

The 52-year-old Hurdle was relieved from his managerial obligations with the Rockies during the 2009 season.

Rockies ink Belisle, Flores to one-year deals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:43:18 GMT

Belisle worked primarily out of the bullpen in his first year with Colorado last season.

In 24 games, the right-hander went 3-1 with a 5.52 earned run average.

Arizona declines option on Tracy, among bevy of moves

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:20 GMT

The 29-year-old Tracy, who plays both first and third base, hit a career-low .237 with eight homers and 39 RBI in 98 games for the Diamondbacks last season.

Tracy has spent his entire six-year career in Arizona, contributing 78 homers and 318 RBI to go with a .280 average in 704 games.

Mariners claim Petit off waivers from Arizona

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:21:11 GMT

Petit appeared in 23 games for the Diamondbacks in 2009, posting a record of 3-10 with a 5.82 earned run average. In 17 starts, he was 3-9 with a 5.72 ERA.

The right-hander, who turns 25 later this month, spent the past three seasons with Arizona after one year in Florida. He owns a career mark of 10-20 with a 5.57 ERA in 71 games, including 36 starts.