| Elijah Dukes, RF, Washington Nationals | Monday 12/3, 8:05 PM CT |
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| The Tampa Bay Rays acquired minor league pitcher Glenn Gibson from the Washington Nationals in exchange for centerfielder Elijah Dukes . Dukes began the 2006 season as the Rays starting centerfielder, but was optioned to the minors after only 52 games. |
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| The Yankees designated Andy Phillips for assignment Monday to make space on the roster for the newly-signed Jose Molina. Phillips hit .292 in 185 at-bats with the Yanks in 2007, but he never fit into their long-term plans. No matter where he lands, it's unlikely he'll be anything more than a role player. |
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| Pittsburgh claimed Ty Taubenheim off waivers from the Blue Jays Monday. Taubenheim made just one appearance with Toronto in '07, giving up five runs over five innings. |
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| Josh Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday 12/3, 4:01 PM CT |
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| The Pirates claimed Josh Wilson off waivers from the Rays Monday. Wilson batted .238 with two homers and 24 RBI in 282 at-bats with Washington and Tampa. |
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| Elijah Dukes, RF, Washington Nationals | Monday 12/3, 2:41 PM CT |
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| The Nationals have landed another young outfielder. Elijah Dukes has been sent to the nation's capitol in exchange for minor league left-hander Glenn Gibson. At the moment, it doesn't look like Dukes would have a starting job in Washington, but we'll have to see what the Nats do over the rest of the offseason. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Monday 12/3, 12:57 PM CT |
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| Jake Peavy and the Padres are working on a three-year contract extension that would pay the right-hander about $17 million per season, according to the AP. "I would say that we are making progress," Peavy's agent, Barry Axelrod, told MLB.com at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. "It's pretty encouraging." Peavy, the 2008 CY Young winner, is currently signed through 2008, although the Padres hold an $8 million option for the 2009 season. |
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| The Diamondbacks reportedly acquired Chris Carter from the White Sox in exchange for Carlos Quentin on Monday. Carter, who was regarded as Chicago's best position prospect, hit .291 with a .383 OBP, 25 homers and 93 RBI at Low-A in 2007, and he's expected to start at High-A in 2008. |
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| The White Sox are expected to announce today they've acquired Carlos Quentin from Arizona in exchange for first baseman Chris Carter, according to MLB Radio. Quentin hit just .214 in 81 games in 2007 due to injury problems, but he still has good upside and could find regular playing time in Chicago's outfield. He underwent shoulder surgery in October, and it's possible he'll miss the beginning of the season. |
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| Andy Pettitte has made a decision on what he will do next season. The veteran pitcher plans to re-sign with the Yankees for one more campaign, according to the Houston Chronicle. Pettitte considered retirement, but it appears he'll re-up with the Yanks for $16 million, the same amount he could have made had he not declined his contract option last month. |
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