Teams seem to be making flurries of moves to sign pieces of their team like the snowfall on the east coast. Few prime-time free agents are available including Russell Branyan, John Smoltz, Carlos Delgado(who may retire), and etc. The real story is the little guys though. The Mets have made Mike Jacobs official and appear to be not done with their interest in bringing back OF Endy Chavez (few teams are looking at him also). Chavez has limited offensive skills, but has made some fantastic plays in both NY and Seattle. However, coming off knee surgery doesn't look good for him.
The Giants have won the Todd Wellemeyer sweepstakes. Wellemeyer(7-10;5.89ERA) gets a year with a possible $1M if he makes the team. I expect Wellemeyer to give up a lot of runs like he did in St. Louis, but I figure he comes out with at least 11 wins.
The Red Sox have claimed Gaby Hernandez off waivers from the M's. The Sox seem to have an affinty to deal with the M's this season. At the end of the season, they calimed AAA pitcher Robert Manuel. Later, they traded 1B Casey Kotchman for OF Bill Hall. Robert Manuel was designated for assignment to make room for Hernandez. I don't like this move.
The Mariners meanwhile signed RP Jesus Colome to a minor league deal. Despite having great outing at AAA level last season, Colome (1-1;7.59ERA) was horrid at the major league level. I don't expect him to make the team.
Rumors and Notes:
The Braves have offered OF Johnny Damon a total of $4M for one year. Damon is still looking for two years according to Tyler Kepner of the NY Times.
The Dodgers are out on SP Chien Ming Wang tweets SI's Jon Heyman.
FA DH Gary Sheffield is waiting just like Jarrod Washburn for the right offer.
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