SB Sunday

I would like to thank anybody whose read my blog in the past and especially anybody who read it today. It's Super Bowl Sundya and most people are only caring about football's finale. I, myself, haven't cared since the Steelers were knocked out, but I'm cheering for the Saints today.

Now that Erik Bedard is officially back with the M's, Yusmiero Petit got the cut. He was picked up from D-Backs earlier this off-season hoping to rebound after his abysmal '09 campaign (3-10; 5.82ERA).

The Nationals signed Shawn Estes to a minor league deal today. I hope for the sake of Nats fans, he stays in the minors. The last time we seen Estes, he was getting shelled in San Diego. The Nats have made big strides to be better this season with the signings they made. Estes can't set back the process. Estes is a career 101-93; 4.71ERA and really hasn't been good since '02 (he did go 15-8 for Colorado in '04 though).

The Blue Jays have just acquired SP Dana Eveland from the A's from a player to be named later and cash. Eveland didn't have much success at all last season posting 2-4; 7.16ERA in 13 games prompting the A's to designate him for assignment. Eveland is still a young guy in the works and has the ability to develop into a mid-bottom spot in the rotation, but needs to learn at least one more pitch.

The Dodgers have signed Brian Giles to a minor league contract worth $750K if he makes the team, otherwise the Dodgers cut him. Giles had a down season hitting only .191 with 2HRs and 23RBIs in 61 games for the Padres. I know he can produce more in LA with the hitters surrounding him in the limited action he will probably get.

Rumors and Notes:

The Reds, Rangers, and Mariners trucks have left the facilities and headed for their spring training destinations.

The Red Sox will use Roy Halladay's contract as a guide to re-sign Josh Beckett. Speculations say if he doesn't sign back with them, the Sox may pursue Cliff Lee, Rich Harden, or Ben Sheets (provided Harden and Sheets show up this season).

The Orioles are targeting a lefty, preferably Will Ohman, but they'll settle for Joe Biemel or Hasanori Takashi.

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