Nats sign P Cabrera to 1-yr, $2.6M deal (AP)
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Nats sign P Cabrera to 1-yr, $2.6M deal (AP)
Pitcher Daniel Cabrera formalized his one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Washington Nationals after passing a physical Monday. Cabrera and the Nationals reached a preliminary agreement one week earlier, contingent upon Cabrera proving his health. The 6-foot-7 right-hander underwent MRI exams on his throwing shoulder and elbow as part of his physical.
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.
Reports: BoSox reach deal with RHP Penny (AP)
The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Brad Penny reached a preliminary agreement on a $5 million, one-year contract, according to several reports Monday. The team also struck a tentative agreement with catcher Josh Bard and both deals are pending physicals, the reports said. A two-time All-Star, the 30-year-old Penny struggled with injuries to his shoulder and side last season with the Los Angeles…
Clemens’ name removed from sports clinic (AP)
Roger Clemens’ name is being removed from a sports medicine institute at a Houston hospital in another dent to the legacy of the major league baseball pitcher since he was linked to steroid use. The Roger Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine at Memorial Hermann will shed Clemens’ name effective Jan.
C Snyder, Arizona agree to 3-year deal (AP)
Catcher Chris Snyder and the Arizona Diamondbacks reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year contract. The deal includes a club option for the 2012 season. The 27-year-old Snyder hit .237 this year, setting career highs with 115 games played, 16 home runs and 64 RBIs. The homers were a record for a Diamondbacks catcher.
