Well boys and girls, it's about time the fat lady sings. The 2009-2010 off-season/"Hot stove" is coming to a slow grinding halt. There's still a few great names on the market that will hopefully find work this season. This off-season provided us with the rich getting richer( Yanks, Red Sox, Phils, Cardinals), the poor getting poorer (Blue Jays, Astros, Padres), some pleasant surprises along the way (Nationals, White Sox, Twins, Orioles) and then of course the head scratchers( Mets, Royals, Braves). Surely, we'll get to see what's in store for us once spring training begins. So here's the final coverage of the MLB "Hot Stove."
The Nationals busy off-season should conclude with the signing of Willy Taveras to a minor league deal. The odds are stacked against him, but he may sneak in to a fourth OF option. Taveras hasn't found a home yet since the off-season.
The Rays have signed RP Joaquin Benoit to a minor league deal. Benoit hopes to bounce back after having rotator cuff surgery in January of 09.
According to NESN, Orioles SP Brad Bergesen strained his right shoulder during a commercial shoot. The pitcher will miss at least the first ten days of spring training.
The Rangers have signed OF Endy Chavez to a minor league contract. SI's Jon Heyman reports Chavez could make $1M if he makes the team and will get an option for 2011. Chavez last played for the Mariners batting .273 with 2HRs and 13 RBIs in 54 games. Chavez is most remembered for his home-run robbing catch for the Mets.
My next post will be a preview of the 2010 NY Mets spring training (probably be posted Wednesday night). Next will be the Boston Red Sox preview (Friday) and finally the Philadelphia Phillies preview (Sunday). From there, I will strictly be covering those three teams, so I apologize for any inconvenience to my readers if you enjoyed my coverage of the entire MLB. It will return around trade deadline and playoffs.
Rumors and Notes:
Mark Mulder may retire? Mulder tells Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle it's not completely true. He's shutting his arm down this season, but wants to return at a later time.
C Victor Martinez wants the Red Sox to re-sign him and "finish out his career in Boston," as reported by The Boston Herald.
The Rangers may have interest in FA C Jose Molina with Jarrod Saltamacchia recovering from injury according to J.P. Morosi.
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