FA infielder Juan Castro has agreed to terms with the Phillies on a 1 yr deal pending a physical. The Phillies struck quickly ending a possible return to LA or the Rockies. Castro hit .277 in 57 games for the Dodgers last season while playing three different positions. He's slated to be utility for the Phils replacing departed SS Eric Bruntlett.
The Braves signed minor league reliever Juan Abreu. Abreu is a great strikeout-walk pitcher while going 2-2 with a 5.75ERA before injuring his ankle and missing the rest of the season. Abreu was once #25 prospect for the Royals organization.
The White Sox are rumored to be interested in OF Coco Crisp. Crisp has underachieved vastly between his stints with the Royals and Red Sox after a hot start to his career in Cleveland. Crisp hit .228 in almost half a season. The Royals let him walk and bought him out. If Crisp came, Alex Rios would be staying put in RF. C A.J. Pierzynski hopes to remain with the club after his contract expires next season. That all depends on prospect Tyler Flowers progression. Flowers hit .286 this season between AA and AAA ball.
The Mariners are looking into 1B Nick Johnson as a back-up if Russell Branyan doesn't return. They've been talking with Toronto about Lyle Overbay. They'd have to eat some of his contract though. Other options are moving Jose Lopez to first or if Casey Kotchman becomes available. Lopez played 1B and 2B for a combined 50 games this season.
Other notes today:
The Rockies are not interested in 3B Mike Lowell. They don't want him even if the Sox eat part of his contract and remain open to re-signing Jason Giambi for a righty in the lineup.
The Yankees sign OF Eladio Moronta to a 1 year deal. He's been compared to Raul Mondesi, but has been in trouble for misrepresentation of his age with MLB officials. Don't look for Andy Pettite to decide if he's coming back for 2010 any time soon.
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