Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
First base seems to be settled, too. Daric Barton had a disappointing rookie season, but the A's remain convinced that he's a big part of the future. And Emil Brown is a free agent.
Rebuilding A's Looks To Spend Wisely
Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
Has an opt-out clause.
Rotation Questions Abound For Jays
Vladimir Nunez(Braves):
Outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Braves Transactions
Jeff Suppan(Brewers):
Bob Uecker, the Brewers' popular radio voice, will throw the ceremonial first pitch before Saturday's Game 3 of the National League Division Series, Milwaukee's first home playoff game in 26 years.
Brewers Proud To Usher In New Era
David Eckstein & Dan Haren(Diamondbacks):
Eckstein is a free agent, Haren is arbitration-eligible.
Byrnes Believes Foundation Is Solid
Joe Torre(Dodgers):
Are the planets aligned for Joe Torre or what?
Stakes Are High For Torre On Saturday
Jim Riggleman & Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
Once the new GM is in place, the next issue becomes the manager. Jim Riggleman, who replaced John McLaren on June 20, wants to return, but a 12-game losing streak late in the season might have sealed his fate. An experienced coaching staff also enters the offseason in limbo. And Cairo is a free agent.
New GM Will Have Plenty Of Work To Do
Joe Nelson(Marlins):
Arbitration eligible.
Marlins Focus On Pitching Over Power
Dmitri Young & Ronnie Belliard(Nationals):
"I really like our roster. We have added youth and athleticism. We can already see for next year that we will have a young, athletic, speedy team to go along with an above-average defensive team. I think one or both of our cleanup hitters (Nick Johnson or Dmitri Young) will be back. We are a greatly improved team before we even make any moves, which I know we are going to try to do."
Nationals See Reason For Optimism In 2009
Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
Gonzalez was a pleasant surprise after spending nine seasons in the Minor Leagues and likely will earn a spot on the bench in 2009. Neither player is entirely smooth defensively. This could be an area the Padres seek outside help in during the offseason.
Padres Have Decisions To Make On Vets
Jaime Moyer(Phillies):
October games have tended to evade Jamie Moyer, a pitcher rather adept at throwing from April through September. For Moyer, it's been something of an unfortunate coincidence. Despite fair bits of success in his rare playoff appearances, the Phillies' left-hander is making just his fourth trip to the postseason in his 22-year Major League career.
Moyer Treating This Start Like Any Other
Jamey Wright(Rangers):
Wright is a free agent.
Rangers Must Find Pitching Help For 2009
J.D. Drew & Coco Crisp(RedSox):
When the Red Sox boarded the team bus and prepared for a red-eye flight home late Friday night, the lights at Angel Stadium were still on. But one can only wonder if -- thanks to the big swings of Jason Bay and J.D. Drew -- they were about to darken until 2009.
Drew Delivers Back-Breaking Blow
If there's one thing the constant flow of injuries throughout the 2008 season taught the Red Sox, it's just how resourceful their bench seems to be whenever it is called upon.
Lowell On Mend, Drew Could Rest
Mike Lincoln, Kent Mercker, & Jolbert Cabrera(Reds):
Lincoln & Mercker are free agents, Cabrera is eligible for arbitration & non-tender candidate.
Reds Feel They Have A Jump On 2009
Mark Grudzielanek & Kip Wells(Royals):
Both free agents.
Royals On Hunt For More Boppers, Arms
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