MLB Player News

Friday, November 6

• 11/06/09 - 9:38AM ETMike Cameron : Files for Free Agency

  Cameron filed for free agency on Thursday.

  Cameron is likely not heading back to Milwaukee now that they have traded for Carlos Gomez. He likely won't have a problem finding work elsewhere, though, as he still is strong defensively in CF and an above average hitter for that position.

• 11/06/09 - 9:37AM ETMark Teahen : Trade to White Sox Confirmed

  Teahen has officially been traded to the White Sox from Kansas City for Chris Getz and Josh Fields, the Royal's official web site reports. The Royals also sent cash in the deal.

  The trade was widely reported on Thursday, but then later denied by both teams. After all the back and forth, it pretty much looks like the same deal that was initially reported except for the cash involved. Teahen could move into a starting job with the White Sox with Chicago declining to pick up Jermaine Dye's option for 2010.

• 11/06/09 - 9:21AM ETBrandon Webb : Arizona Picks Up Option

  Arizona picked up Webb's $8.5 million 2010 contact option, the team's official web site.

  This was expected, but carries risk with Webb missing almost all of 2009 with shoulder problems and having a shoulder "clean-up" operation in August.

• 11/06/09 - 9:11AM ETAlcides Escobar : Hardy Trade Creates Opportunity

  J.J. Hardy's trade to the Twins means that Escobar is assured of the starting shortstop job in 2010.

  Escobar was very likely the starter anyway, but this just cements it. He won't hit for much power, but he brings top notch defense and can steal about 20 bases.

• 11/06/09 - 9:03AM ETJ.J. Hardy : Traded to Minnesota

  Hardy has been traded to the Twins from the Brewers for Carlos Gomez, the Brewers' official web site reports.

  Hardy should take over at shortstop for Minnesota, although there's a chance he could be moved to third base if Orlando Cabrera is re-signed. Still, this likely means the Twins won't re-sign Cabrera. This has been a much rumored deal and it's odd the Twins didn't have to include pitching prospects to obtain him.

Thursday, November 5

• 11/05/09 - 7:21PM ETJohn Lackey : Big Name Among Free Agent Filings

  Lackey filed for free agency, the L.A. Times reports.

  Lackey may be the top available pitcher in the free agent market this winter, so his return to the Angels is not certain.

• 11/05/09 - 3:31PM ETMark Teahen : Trade to White Sox Unconfirmed

  The trade of Teahan to the White Sox for Chris Getz and Josh Fields has not been confirmed by the Royals, the Kansas City Star reports. “There is nothing to announce yet, and we won’t comment (about trade rumors) until there is something to announce," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. However, WDAF-TV in Kansas City reports the Royals have confirmed the trade.

  The New York Post initially reported the trade and the New York Daily News added unnamed confirmation from the White Sox. However, neither club is on the record confirming the deal. But neither club has denied the deal either, so it may just be a matter of time before the trade is finalized.

• 11/05/09 - 3:06PM ETJeremy Hermida : Traded to Boston

  Hermida has been traded to Boston for Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez, the Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

  Hermida is eligible for arbitration after making $2.25 million last season, so he was too expensive for the Marlins. He's disappointed the last two seasons amid his usual injuries, but there's upside here given his strong on-base skills in the past. Being able to DH may also help him get more at-bats in Boston, but he'll likely enter 2010 as a reserve outfielder.

• 11/05/09 - 12:35PM ETBobby Abreu : 2-Yr Extension With Angels

  The Angels have re-signed Abreu to a two-year contract, which includes a club option for 2012, the Associated Press reports. He'll make $9 million in each of the next two seasons with a 2012 option for $9 million with a $1 million buyout, ESPN.com reports.

  Abreu's signing in the spring turned out to be a win-win for both sides, as he was without a home for a good part of the winter while a lot of other big names signed for big money. He rewarded the Angels in 2009, batting .293 with 15 home runs, 103 RBI and 30 stolen bases. Abreu's fine patience at the plate also seemed to rub off on a lot of his new teammates. This is a good location for Abreu to continue his quest for an eighth straight 100-plus RBI season.

• 11/05/09 - 9:45AM ETJon Garland : Option Declined

  The Dodgers declined to pick up Garland's $10 million option for 2010, the L.A. Times reports.

  Arizona is paying the $2.5 million buyout in his contract as part of his trade to Los Angeles. He could return to the Dodgers on a different deal, however, but for now he'll become a free agent.

• 11/05/09 - 9:23AM ETTim Hudson : Agrees to Extension

  Hudson has agreed to a three-year contract extension for about $27 million, but just needs to complete an MRI and exam on his elbow for it to become official, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

  Hudson's contract had a $12 million mutual option for 2010, but the two sides replaced that option with the three-year extension. With Hudson signed, the Braves may now trade a starting pitcher this offseason to improve the offense.

• 11/05/09 - 9:07AM ETMark Kotsay : Re-Signs With White Sox

  Kotsay re-signed with the White Sox on Thursday, one year for $1.5 million, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.

  The White Sox like Kotsay as a nice number four outfielder who they can use to give a breather for their starters and a left-handed bat off the bench. The 33-year-old Kotsay hit .278 with four home runs and 23 RBI in 67 games combined with Boston and the White Sox last season. Chicago acquired him from the Red Sox on July 28 in exchange for outfielder Brian Anderson. In 40 games with the White Sox, the left-handed hitting Kotsay batted .292 with three home runs and 18 RBIs.

• 11/05/09 - 8:55AM ETHideki Matsui : World Series MVP

  Matsui went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI in Thursday's World Series-clinching win over the Phillies. He was named Series MVP after going 8-for-13 with three homers and eight RBI in six games.

  Matsui powered the Yankees to a 4-1 lead, then added a two-run double in the fifth to tie the World Series record for RBI in a single game. The 35-year-old will be a free agent this offseason, and his creaky knees make it somewhat unlikely that the Yankees will bring him back. Nothing will be decided yet, but if this was Matsui's final game in pinstripes, it was just about the perfect sayonara.

• 11/05/09 - 7:46AM ETMark Teahen : Traded to White Sox?

  Teahen was reportedly traded Thursday by the Royals to the White Sox for third baseman Josh Fields and second baseman Chris Getz, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports.

  During the 2009 regular season Teahen was part of trade discussions with several teams, especially at the trade deadline, but the Royals held onto him. The White Sox could use Teahen in the outfield, which might mean the end of Jermaine Dye in the South Side.

Wednesday, November 4

• 11/04/09 - 3:08PM ETShane Victorino : (Hand) Will Start in Game 6

  Victorino (hand) will be in the starting lineup for Game 6 against the Yankees on Wednesday night, the Phillies' official site reports.

  "He said he can move his finger. The swelling has gone down," manager Charlie Manuel said. "He said he can hold a bat. He said he can grip the ball. That's what I took and that's what it is. If there's any problem, I'll take him out of the game." Victorino will once again bat out of the No. 2 spot for the Phillies on Wednesday night.

• 11/04/09 - 9:40AM ETVicente Padilla : Suffers Minor Gunshot Wound in Hunting Accident

  Padilla, who revived his career in the Dodgers' run to the National League Championship Series, was treated for a minor self-inflicted gunshot wound in his right leg at a hospital in his native Nicaragua on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reports.

  News reports out of Nicaragua stated that Padilla was hurt at a shooting range. At least two news outlets reported that Padilla was accidentally shot by his "escort," who was trying to fix Padilla's malfunctioning gun. Padilla is expected to file for free agency in the coming weeks, but the Dodgers said that they are interested in re-signing the 32-year-old right-hander.

• 11/04/09 - 8:51AM ETBrandon Inge : Has Knees Repaired

  Inge underwent successful surgery on both his knees Tuesday, the Detroit News reports.

  Inge will have to rest his knees for the next six weeks before being able to begin a strenghtening and rehab program. With that timetable, the Tigers expect Inge to be at full strength when spring drills begin. Inge's knees were a big part of his second-half decline, so he could put together an even better campaign next season if the rehab goes well.

• 11/04/09 - 7:56AM ETJoe Mauer : Clean Bill of Health

  Mauer, who had been playing with hip flexor pain during the playoffs, was given a clean bill of health by doctors, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The exam also found no problems with the sacroiliac joint in his back which caused him to miss the first month of the season when it became inflamed.

  He looks fully healthy heading into 2010 despite some late season concern when he had an issue in his hip. Now Mauer and the Twins can turn their attention to extending his contract as he's currently set to be a free agent after the 2010 season.