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| John Patterson agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals Wednesday, avoiding arbitration. Patterson still holds some upside, but health will always be a big question mark. |
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| Adam Everett, SS, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 12/12, 3:14 PM CT |
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| With Miguel Tejada's arrival, Adam Everett was already without a starting job. Now it appears as though he'll be out of a job altogether. GM Ed Wade has informed Everett that, barring some unforeseen move, he will not be tendered a contract, according to the Houston Chronicle. Everett hit just .232 in 220 at-bats with the 'Stros last year. He missed half the year with a broken leg. |
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| Emil Brown, RF, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 12/12, 2:06 PM CT |
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| The Royals have non-tendered Emil Brown, ending his three-year stint with the club. Brown hit .257 with six homers and 62 RBI in 2007. He became expendable after the Royals signed Jose Guillen. |
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| Dennis Sarfate was sent to the Orioles Wednesday as a part of the Miguel Tejada trade. Sarfate, who posted a 1.08 ERA in seven appearances in 2007, will compete for a relief role in Baltimore's bullpen. |
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| Luke Scott, LF, Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday 12/12, 12:14 PM CT |
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| Luke Scott was dealt to Baltimore Wednesday as a part of the Miguel Tejada trade. Scott, who hit .255 with a .351 OBP, 18 homers and 64 RBI this past year, will figure into the O's outfield situation next season. |
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| Matt Albers, P, Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday 12/12, 12:12 PM CT |
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| The Orioles acquired Matt Albers from the Astros Wednesday in the Miguel Tejada trade. Albers, who posted a 5.86 ERA in 31 games (18 starts) this past season, could compete for a spot in Baltimore's rotation next spring. |
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| Troy Patton, P, Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday 12/12, 12:11 PM CT |
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| Troy Patton was dealt to Baltimore Wednesday in part of the Miguel Tejada trade. Patton was the prize of the deal for the O's, although he could benefit from some more time in the minors, as he posted a 4.59 ERA in eight Triple-A starts in 2007. His upside is that of a No. 3 starter. |
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| Greg Aquino, P, Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday 12/12, 10:49 AM CT |
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| The Brewers avoided arbitration by signing Greg Aquino to a one-year deal Wednesday. Aquino held a 4.50 ERA in 15 games for the Brewers in 2007. |
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| Andy Pettitte officially signed a one-year contract with the Yankees Wednesday worth $16 million, according to the AP. There had been talk he would retire, but he decided to come back for another year. The left-hander posted a 15-9 record with a 4.05 ERA in 36 games (34 starts) last season. |
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| The Rangers re-signed Franklyn German to a minor league contract Monday with an invitation to spring training. German hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2006, when he posted a 3.00 ERA in 12 relief appearances. |
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| Jay Marshall, P, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 12/12, 10:35 AM CT |
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| Jay Marshall was sent to Triple-A on Monday. Marshall, who posted a 6.43 ERA in 51 relief appearances in 2007, will compete for a middle relief job in Oakland's bullpen next spring. |
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| Dontrelle Willis would like to sign a long-term deal with the Tigers this offseason, according to the Detroit News. "Detroit pays fair-market value for guys, and guys are happy playing there," agent Matt Sosnick said Tuesday. "He's really excited about going there." Willis, who is among Detroit's seven arbitration-eligible players, is likely to earn a $7.5-million base salary in 2008. |
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