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| The Yankees got back the results of Robinson Cano's physical and are likely to finalize the second baseman's $30 million, four-year contract on Thursday, according to the AP. Cano's contract is potentially worth $57 million over six seasons. |
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| Kelvim Escobar is rehabbing his throwing shoulder in Tempe, Arizona after experiencing discomfort during his preparations for the upcoming season, according to the AP. Escobar underwent an MRI performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum that showed no significant changes in the shoulder. Even so, the Angels are progressing cautiously. Seeing that he's one of the top starters in the American League, this is something that shouldn't be glossed over. Pay close attention to Escobar this spring. |
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| Willy Aybar, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday 2/6, 5:42 PM CT |
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| Willy Aybar was released from jail in the Dominican Republic Wednesday after his wife dropped a domestic violence complaint against him, the Tampa Tribune reports. According to an ESPN story, the Rays sent a letter of support to the authorities in Bani, saying they would put Aybar in a special program to improve his behavior. “I know that if I focus, I can get to be a great baseball player,” Aybar told ESPN, “but I also want to be a good father, husband and citizen.” Aybar, who was acquired from the Braves last month, expects to compete for playing time at third base with stud prospect Evan Longoria in spring training. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Wednesday 2/6, 4:32 PM CT |
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| Erik Bedard won't even leave his home in Ottawa to take his physical in Seattle until Thursday, so it looks like it will be Friday or later before the long-rumored trade between the Orioles and Mariners is official, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. If you've been under a rock the last few weeks, the Mariners are set to acquire Bedard for center field prospect Adam Jones, pitcher George Sherrill and three minor league pitchers. |
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| The New York Daily News reports that Brian McNamee has turned over physical evidence to federal investigators linking Roger Clemens to steroids. A source has said that McNamee gave the Justice Department's BALCO investigators vials with traces of steroids and growth hormone, including blood-stained syringes and gauze pads that may contain the Rocket's DNA. Clemens' attorneys did not return calls for comment, but we should hear from the Clemens party once further information is revealed. |
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| Trever Miller agreed to a one-year contract with the Rays on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Tribune. The deal is worth $1.6 million, and it includes a team option for 2009. Miller allowed left-handed hitters to bat just .209 against him last year, and he'll serve as a lefty specialist for Tampa in 2008. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Wednesday 2/6, 8:21 AM CT |
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| Erik Bedard remained at home in Ontario Tuesday night, an indication his trade to Seattle remains a day or two away from completion. The Orioles had Adam Jones and George Sherrill in for physicals Monday and spent part of yesterday reviewing the results. If they are content with what they saw, it is expected they will then ask Bedard to head to Seattle for an exam, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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