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| Andy Phillips signed a minor-league deal with the Reds on Friday. Phillips, who batted .292 with two homers in 185 at-bats in 2007, will compete for a reserve job in the spring. |
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| Jorge Cantu signed a minor-league contract with the Marlins Friday, according to the AP. The Marlins are hoping Cantu can fill the void at third base. However, he has done very little since blasting 28 homers with 117 RBI in 2005, so he won't simply be handed the job. Jose Castillo is expected to receive consideration for the third-base job, as well. |
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| Luis Ayala, P, New York Mets | Friday 1/4, 3:56 PM CT |
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| Luis Ayala suffered a bruised nerve in his upper forearm when he was hit by a shotgun pellet during a hunting trip. However, the reliever has no artery damage and the nerve is intact, and he's expected to participate fully in spring training, according to the AP. Ayala was solid last year in his return from Tommy John surgery, posting a 3.19 ERA in 44 games. |
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| The Padres inked Michael Megrew to a minor-league deal Thursday. He appeared in 21 games (19 starts) for Double-A Jacksonville in 2007, going 6-6 with a 5.30 ERA. Megrew will be a longshot in spring training to make the team. |
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| The Padres officially signed Jeff DaVanon to a minor-league deal Thursday. DaVanon agreed in principle to a deal last month. He'll compete for a bench job in spring training. |
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| How the rest of the White Sox's roster shapes up will determine exactly what position Nick Swisher will spend most of his time at next season, but GM Kenny Williams has told the slugger he'll likely spend the bulk of his time in center field, according to the Chicago Tribune. Assuming that happens, Carlos Quentin and Jerry Owens will likely compete for time in left. Although there are other questions that still need to be answered, as well. Such as what the team plans to do with Alexei Ramirez and where Josh Fields will play if Joe Crede isn't dealt. |
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| Michael Tejera signed a minor-league deal with Boston on Friday. Tejera posted a 3.90 ERA in 27 games at at Triple-A Indianapolis last season. He'll attempt to win a bullpen job this spring, but he'll more than likely begin the year in the minors. |
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| The Red Sox signed Jon Switzer to a minor-league contract on Friday. He has been assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket, but he'll get an opportunity to win a bullpen job in the spring. He was hammered in the big leagues last year, holding an 8.05 ERA in 21 relief appearances. |
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| Aaron Miles, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals | Friday 1/4, 1:36 PM CT |
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| Aaron Miles re-signed with the Cardinals Friday on a one-year deal, according to the AP. "Aaron has shown a great deal of versatility with our club over the past two years," said Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak. "He has proven to be a quality player both as a starter and off the bench and the value of a player like Aaron who can play several positions and hit from both sides can not be understated." Miles, who hit .290 in 414 at-bats last year, could once again serve in a utility role, although it's also possible he'll see the majority of the action at second base if Adam Kennedy doesn't rebound. |
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| Hideo Nomo, P, Kansas City Royals | Friday 1/4, 10:37 AM CT |
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| The Royals signed Hideo Nomo to a minor-league contract on Friday with an invitation to spring training, according to the AP. "Hideo is a solid veteran presence who we will give an opportunity to earn a job coming out of spring training," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. Nomo has not pitched in the big leagues since 2005, and he won't make a fantasy impact even if he does make the team. |
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