Halladay rumors reach Cubs door
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:00 EDT)
The Cubs are one of the teams the Jays have contacted regarding former AL Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay. Toronto's wish list includes some of the Cubs' top prospects.

Roundup: Vizquel to light Hot Stove?
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:00 EDT)
Veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel is reportedly close to signing a one-year deal with the White Sox, which could serve to get the Hot Stove burning.

Key prospects square off in AFL finale
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:00 EDT)
Phoenix, winner of the East Division, meets the West Division kingpin Peoria Javelinas in Saturday's Arizona Fall League championship game at 2:35 p.m. ET in Scottsdale Stadium.

Teams shuffle rosters before Rule 5 Draft
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:00 EDT)
At midnight ET on Friday -- or technically is that Saturday? -- scores of Minor Leaguers will have a better sense of what the immediate future looks like for them. Some have the security of having been added to their team's 40-man roster.

Surgery not necessary for Strasburg
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EDT)
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source. Strasburg was scratched from Saturday's start in the Arizona Fall League championship game because of the twisted left knee.

Boras clients high on Red Sox's list
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:00 EDT)
The Boston Herald -- citing a baseball source -- reported Friday night that Boston has expressed at least some level of interest in outfielders Matt Holliday and Rick Ankiel, as well as lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez and third baseman Adrian Beltre.

Extension unlikely for Marlins ace
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:00 EDT)
The agent for Josh Johnson, Matt Sosnick, told ESPN.com on Friday that negotiations between the Marlins and Johnson have reached an "impasse," and the right-hander expects to play under a one-year deal in 2010, instead of reaching a long-term contract, as both sides reportedly desired.

Byrd's future home up in air
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EDT)
Marlon Byrd wants to return to the Rangers, but early discussions between the team and his agent have not been particularly productive, leading to the distinct possibility that Byrd will be playing elsewhere in 2010.

Cubs ink Grabow to two-year deal
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EDT)
The Cubs signed free-agent pitcher John Grabow to a two-year, $7.5 million contract on Friday, securing a key player in the bullpen.

Ackley to try second base in January
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:00 EDT)
Dustin Ackley will start in left field for the Peoria Javelinas in Saturday's AFL championship game, but the Mariners are going to work him out at second base, beginning in January, GM Jack Zduriencik said Friday.

Sox claim Manuel on waivers from Mariners
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:00 EDT)
With several hours remaining before Friday's deadline to submit their final 40-man roster in preparation for the Dec. 10 Rule 5 Draft, the Red Sox acquired Minor League right-hander Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

Jakubauskas claimed by Pirates
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:00 EDT)
The Mariners set their 40-man roster on Friday and a familiar name was not on it. Right-handed reliever Chris Jakubauskas was placed on waivers in the morning and claimed by the Pirates.

Giants can find talent in 'second tier'
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:00 EDT)
A look at the players who might occupy that "second tier" of free agents that prompted Giants general manager Brian Sabean's enthusiasm

Yankees finalize 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EDT)
Moving to protect their Minor Leaguers from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees shifted seven players onto their 40-man roster late Friday afternoon.

Mets have room to work on 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EDT)
With the Mets not expected to add any more players to their 40-man roster before the midnight deadline, they have 36 players on it, which leaves room to add some players if need be.

White Sox add five to 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EDT)
On Friday, the deadline for clubs to protect prospects from next month's Rule 5 Draft, the White Sox added five players to their 40-man roster.

Tigers add four players to roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:24:00 EDT)
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has purchased the contracts of second baseman Scott Sizemore and shortstop Audy Ciriaco from Triple-A Toledo and first baseman/outfielder Ryan Strieby and outfielder Brennan Boesch from Double-A Erie.

White Sox reportedly near Vizquel deal
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EDT)
The White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to be their backup infielder, according to FoxSports.com.

Hunter to undergo sports hernia surgery
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:21:00 EDT)
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter is set to have surgery on Monday for a sports hernia. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training in February.

Brewers taking a look at Halama
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EDT)
The Brewers told John Halama's agent that they will have a scout in the stands for the former big league left-hander's start in the Dominican Republic on Friday night, and Halama hopes to strike a Minor League deal with Milwaukee by early next week.

Dodgers place Guerra on 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:00 EDT)
The Dodgers added right-hander Luis Guerra, 24, to their 40-man roster Friday.

Rockies add five to 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:00 EDT)
The Rockies on Friday added five players to their 40-man roster, which protects them from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft.

Marlins add five to fill up 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EDT)
In anticipation of the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 10, the Marlins filled up their 40-man roster on Friday, adding right-handers Jose Ceda, Jay Buente, Brett Sinkbeil and Kris Harvey, as well as outfielder Scott Cousins.

Twins add six to fill out 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:00 EDT)
The Twins maxed out their 40-man roster by protecting six players in preparation for the Dec. 10 Draft that will take place at the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis.

Reds make moves, fill out roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:00 EDT)
Faced with a slew of prospects that needed protection, the Reds added some players to their 40-man roster on Friday while also cutting a few.

Indians add seven to 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EDT)
The Indians added seven players to their 40-man roster prior to Friday's deadline, thus protecting some of their top prospects from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft in December.

D-backs round out 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:00 EDT)
The D-backs did some shuffling of their 40-man roster Friday, adding four players to it while also activating a trio of players.

Friars add three to 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:00 EDT)
The Padres selected three players to their 40-man roster Friday, including one player who might not pitch until after the All-Star break in 2010.

Bianchi among additions to KC roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:00 EDT)
Five prospects, including up-and-coming middle infielder Jeff Bianchi, were added to the Royals' 40-man winter roster Friday.

Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EDT)
The Royals added pitching depth to the organization on Friday by signing former Braves right-hander Jorge Campillo to a Minor League deal for 2010.

Brewers sign Dominican prospect
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 EDT)
The Brewers have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Santo Aybar, according to a report on ESPN.com.

Gonzalez added to Jays' 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:00 EDT)
The Blue Jays considered promoting pitcher Reidier Gonzalez to the big leagues this past season. On Thursday, the club decided it did not want to risk losing Gonzalez to another team this winter, adding him to its 40-man roster.

Jays talk Halladay with Cubs
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:00 EDT)
On Friday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reported that the Blue Jays contacted the Cubs to discuss a possible trade involving Roy Halladay, noting that Toronto even informed Chicago that it wants to deal the pitcher this winter, but his salary may be an issue.

Padres unveil Spring Training schedule
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 EDT)
The Padres announced their 2010 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, one that has them opening with a familiar foe.