The Mets have ended the speculation that 35 year old Hasanori Takashi will have a surfboard and lots of bikini clad women surrounding him on the west coast. Today, Takashi agreed to a $1M contract plus $2M in incentives. He will more than likely begin in AAA. This is the second big name Japanese pitcher the Mets picked up this off-season (Ryota Igarashi was first). This all but rules out John Smoltz signing with the Mets. Lucky for Smoltz, the Braves are interested in a pool of many other clubs. The Mets signed back-up catcher Shawn Riggans to bring competition. He batted a .143 with the Rays last season. So how does this bring in competition?
The Reds signed P Kip Wells to a minor league deal today. Wells pitched to the tune of a 2-5; 5.33ERA last season between Washington and Cincinatti.
The Marlins signed 3B Mike Lamb. Lamb spent most of his season at AAA Buffalo last season and will need to hit considerably better to make the team. Unlikely with what the Marlins have to work with.
Finally, a week before spring training begins, The Big Hurt is calling it a career. Frank Thomas last played at major league level in 2008 with Oakland. The former number 1 pick in the 1989 draft finished with a career .301, 521HRs, 1704RBIs and easily has been one of the greatest righty hitters of all time. Happy trails Frank!
Rumors and Notes:
Jermaine Dye was offered $3M by the Cubs, but feels he can get more than that.
The Giants have offered SP Tim Lincecum a 3yr/$37M contract.
The Tigers have offered Johnny Damon a deal worth almost $7M for 1 year after incentive, otherwise it tops the Braves bid by $500K.
The Astros have offered Willy Taveras a minor league deal according to Bernardo Fallas of the Houston Chronicle.
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