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Soxfan1 Portland Sea Dogs

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Cashman: Duque Not Likely Returning

"Yankees GM Brian Cashman said the chances of free agent Orlando Hernandez returning are 'highly unlikely.' Hernandez probably isn't content with entering the season as a sixth starter. Although he's certainly not someone who can be counted on to make 32 starts, El Duque could be one of the few pitching bargains available."

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According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Giants have signed Matheny to a three-year deal worth about $9 million. Matheny was looking for a three-year deal in the $10 million -$12 million range after Damian Miller signed a three-year, $8.75 million contract with Milwaukee. So cross another name off the list of catchers the Red Sox could sign if they cant come to terms with Jason Varitek.
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*for the fools out there, this is NOT real*

 

Loaiza signs with Red Sox

Former Yankee, WhiteSox agrees to two-year contract

By Ken Mandel / MLB.com

 

Boston -- Esteban Loaiza's Major League career began in Pittsburg almost a decade ago, but when he had the opportunity to go back, he had other plans.

 

On Monday, he agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Red Sox, assuming the likely role as number three starter similiar to his role in Chicago last year. His arrival figures to end the Red Sox pursuit of Pedro Martinez, said general manager Theo Epstein.

 

"My wife and I were talking about this the other night, and how weird it was to possibly join a team I was fighting against last year," said Loaiza. "Obviously, it was a different feeling last year, but to be back in Boston, this time on the other side, is pretty cool."

 

The 34-year-old righty will receive a $1 million signing bonus and salaries of $4.25 million for 2005, and $5.75 million for 2006. He earned $4 million last season with the Yankees.

 

So much has happened to Loaiza since that Sunday afternoon on May 15, 1995, when the then-24-year-old pitched six innings for the Pirates but lost, 1-0.

 

In 2003, he won 21 games and pitched in the All-Star Game.

 

However, halfway through the next season, he began to develop arm problems. He would have shut it down at that point but after being traded to the New York Yankees for Jose Contreras, it was something he could not do.

 

"That was probably my best day [in the big leagues]," Loaiza said. "Considering I was playing for a team which was going no where, I was happy to be on a contender. You can't take this game for granted, and you have to appreciate every day that you're out on the field."

 

Loaiza went 10-7 with a 5.70 ERA during the 2004 season and 0-1 with a 3.43 record in 1 postseason game. On Oct. 13, Loaiza limited the Red Sox to three hits over four innings in Game 5 of the ALCS but got the loss. That postseason experience has him ready for another run.

 

"Esteban is an experienced starting pitcher who is a great competitor," said general manager Theo Epstein. "Esteban's been an All-Star, a 20-game winner and a workhorse throughout his career. Esteben was one of the people we had a lot of interest in."

 

Theo said the Red Sox made offers to a number of free-agent pitchers -- including Matt Clement, Carl Pavano and Odalis Perez -- then focused on Loaiza, whom Theo had admired from a far when the right-hander was with the White Sox and Yankees. After Pedro turned down a final proposal from the Red Sox on Tuesday, talk really accelerated.

 

Originally, the Red Sox proposed one year with a vesting second-year option, which was similar to other offers. Guaranteeing the second year put them over the top.

 

"Esteban and his agent acknowledged that the thing that separated us from the pack was our willingness to do two guaranteed years," Theo said. "If you look at the numbers out there, you get a gauge that $5 million a year is pretty much marketplace, and it was a question of who was willing to step up and offer it."

 

Loaiza is expected to be part of a rotation of Curt Schilling, Bronson Arroyo, Tim Wakefield and newly signed David Wells.

 

Ken Mandel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs :lol: take him :lol:

Soxfan1 Portland Sea Dogs

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ANAHEIM -- A source close to free agent reliever Esteban Yan confirmed a published report that the right-handed flame-thrower is close to signing a two-year, $3 million deal to join the Angels bullpen.
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ANAHEIM -- At the Winter Meetings, general manager Mark Shapiro had hoped to land a player who might make an immediate, long-term impact on the Guardians.

Such a player eluded Shapiro, but he did apparently find one who might benefit the club in the short term: signing infielder Jose Hernandez, according to Hernandez's agent, Scott Boras.

 

While Shapiro would not confirm a deal Monday, Boras said the contract was done.

 

"We signed Jose Hernandez with Cleveland," Boras said, without elaborating on length or terms.

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ANAHEIM -- Adding some left-handed power has been an ongoing search for the Marlins since Cliff Floyd was dealt to the Expos in 2002.

One option being pursued at the Winter Meetings is free agent outfielder David Dellucci, who belted a career-best 17 home runs last season.

 

Dellucci's agent, Gregg Clifton, said the Marlins contacted him about the 31-year-old on Sunday.

 

"The Marlins revised their offer," Clifton said.

 

Last season with the Rangers, Dellucci played in 107 games, had 331 at-bats and batted .242 with a career-high 61 RBIs.

 

Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest didn't specifically comment on Dellucci on Sunday.

 

But Beinfest noted: "Adding a left-handed bat to the club is one of our offseason objectives. We're continuing to explore that."

 

Clifton said Dellucci is fielding serious offers from the Marlins, Rangers and Diamondbacks. The Rockies also have shown interest.

 

"We're in a desirable situation, because we think we're going to win," Beinfest said.

 

Barring a major free agent signing or trade, the Marlins are seeking a left-handed hitter with some power to share an outfield spot with Juan Encarnacion.

 

In 2003, Dellucci saw action against the Marlins in the World Series. Then a backup for the Yankees, Dellucci played in a reserve role in four games, going hitless in two at-bats with a run scored.

 

Last season, Dellucci earned $750,000.

 

 

 

 

The only regulars that hit left-handed are Juan Pierre and switch-hitter Luis Castillo.

 

A year ago, the Marlins hoped to fill the left-handed power void when they obtained Hee Seop Choi from the Cubs for Derrek Lee. But Choi was dealt to the Dodgers in July as part of the trade that sent Brad Penny and minor league pitcher Bill Murphy to Los Angeles for Paul Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota and Encarnacion.

 

Showing interest in Dellucci was just part of a busy Sunday for Marlins' management in Anaheim.

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Originally posted by Soxfan#1@Dec 13 2004, 12:53 PM

Richie Sexson signed with the mariners. Dno the terms.

Sexson and Beltre, looks like the Mariners can make a run!

Soxfan1 Portland Sea Dogs

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Originally posted by Soxfan#1@Dec 13 2004, 08:10 PM

ANAHEIM -- Adding some left-handed power has been an ongoing search for the Marlins since Cliff Floyd was dealt to the Expos in 2002.

One option being pursued at the Winter Meetings is free agent outfielder David Dellucci, who belted a career-best 17 home runs last season.

 

Dellucci's agent, Gregg Clifton, said the Marlins contacted him about the 31-year-old on Sunday.

 

"The Marlins revised their offer," Clifton said.

 

Last season with the Rangers, Dellucci played in 107 games, had 331 at-bats and batted .242 with a career-high 61 RBIs.

 

Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest didn't specifically comment on Dellucci on Sunday.

 

But Beinfest noted: "Adding a left-handed bat to the club is one of our offseason objectives. We're continuing to explore that."

 

Clifton said Dellucci is fielding serious offers from the Marlins, Rangers and Diamondbacks. The Rockies also have shown interest.

 

"We're in a desirable situation, because we think we're going to win," Beinfest said.

 

Barring a major free agent signing or trade, the Marlins are seeking a left-handed hitter with some power to share an outfield spot with Juan Encarnacion.

 

In 2003, Dellucci saw action against the Marlins in the World Series. Then a backup for the Yankees, Dellucci played in a reserve role in four games, going hitless in two at-bats with a run scored.

 

Last season, Dellucci earned $750,000.

 

 

 

 

The only regulars that hit left-handed are Juan Pierre and switch-hitter Luis Castillo.

 

A year ago, the Marlins hoped to fill the left-handed power void when they obtained Hee Seop Choi from the Cubs for Derrek Lee. But Choi was dealt to the Dodgers in July as part of the trade that sent Brad Penny and minor league pitcher Bill Murphy to Los Angeles for Paul Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota and Encarnacion.

 

Showing interest in Dellucci was just part of a busy Sunday for Marlins' management in Anaheim.

Rangers, Dellucci agree to deal

By Robert Falkoff / MLB.com

 

 

David Dellucci set career-highs in homers (17) and RBIs (61) last season. (Linda Kaye/AP)

 

 

 

After lengthy negotiations, the Rangers have accomplished one of their key offseason goals by reaching a multiyear contract agreement with free agent outfielder David Dellucci.

General manager John Hart confirmed Friday night that Dellucci has agreed to a two-year deal with Texas. The contract still must be finalized, but that appears to be merely a rubber stamp process. The Marlins, Diamondbacks and Rockies had also been strongly pursuing Dellucci.

 

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Zenny Draft Eligible

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I'm in shock that the Marlins would be stupid enough to consider David Dellucci "left-handed power". My God, the Arlington effect is pathetic.
Soxfan1 Portland Sea Dogs

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Valdez declines salary arbitration

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

 

 

Ismael Valdez's tenure with the Marlins appears to be coming to an end.

On Sunday, the veteran right-hander rejected salary arbitration from the Marlins, meaning he will entertain other offers.

 

Although Valdez declined arbitration, he can still negotiate with the Marlins up until Jan. 8. Should Valdez sign elsewhere, the Marlins would receive a compensatory draft pick

 

This guy is pretty good. If the sox want to put arroyo or wake in the pen he could be a pretty good starter.

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Originally posted by schillingouttheks@Dec 20 2004, 06:59 PM

ive never heard of him...im too lazy to get stats, but does anyone have a mental note on his abilities?

from what i know about him, hes a good 4-5 starter and nothing more.

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