C Snyder, Arizona agree to 3-year deal (AP)
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C Snyder, Arizona agree to 3-year deal (AP)
Looking to lock up another regular, the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with catcher Chris Snyder. The deal is worth a reported $14.5 million and runs through 2011 with a club option for the 2012 season. It follows Arizona’s multiyear contracts with players such as center fielder Chris Young and pitcher Dan Haren, infielder Chad Tracy and outfielder Eric Byrnes.
Jays ink LHP Maroth to minor league deal (AP)
Pitcher Mike Maroth, catcher Michael Barrett and two other players signed minor league contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday and were invited to spring training. Catcher Raul Chavez and infielder Randy Ruiz also joined the Blue Jays. The 32-year-old Barrett hit .202 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 30 games with San Diego.
Rays sign RHP Nelson to $1.3M, 1-yr deal (AP)
Right-handed reliever Joe Nelson signed a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Nelson, who agreed to terms last week, was 3-1 with one save in 59 appearances for the Florida Marlins last season. His 2.00 ERA was third-best among NL relievers behind Hong-Chih Kuo’s 1.69 and Brad Lidge’s 1.95.
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed pitcher Joe Nelson to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Catcher Snyder agrees to 3-year deal with Diamondbacks
Looking to lock up another regular, the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with catcher Chris Snyder .
