2007-2008 Offseason Acquisition Guide

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http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...2007&fext=.jsp

40 year old Doug Brocail has signed a 1 year deal with the Houston Astros

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Kenny Rogers staying with the tigers. I have a feeling Boras will not get too many Christmas cards this year.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3135081

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Cesar Izturis is guaranteed $2.85 million under the terms of his one-year deal with the Cardinals.

In addition to his base salary, Izturis can earn $650,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for 400 and 450 plate appearances, and $150,000 each for 500, 550 and 600 plate appearances.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7512772
The Padres are nearing a deal with starting pitcher Randy Wolf

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Rangers declined to offer arbitration to OF Sammy Sosa, RHP Jamey Wright, 2B-OF Jerry Hairston Jr. and 1B-OF Brad Wilkerson.

None would have brought back compensation. The Rangers will continue their attempts to re-sign Wright as a swingman. Wilkerson seems like a better first-base option to us than rumored alternatives Tony Clark and Sean Casey.

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Padres offered arbitration to outfielder Mike Cameron and catcher Michael Barrett; declined to offer arbitration to Milton Bradley.

Because the Elias rankings are so messed up, the most valuable player of the three, Cameron, is the one who wasn't a Type-A free agent. The Padres will net a supplemental first-rounder if he signs elsewhere. Barrett figures to take the Padres' offer, especially since he'll be even less interesting to other teams now that it will take a draft pick to sign him. Bradley is aiming to be ready for Opening Day after suffering a torn ACL at the end of the season, but the Padres couldn't risk making the offer to him.

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Yankees offered arbitration to 3B Alex Rodriguez, RHP Mariano Rivera, LHP Andy Pettitte and RHP Luis Vizcaino; declined to offer arbitration to RHP Roger Clemens, C Jose Molina and LHP Ron Villone.

The Yanks still haven't finalized their agreements with A-Rod, Rivera and Molina. Molina is still going to get his two-year, $4 million contract, even with the move to not offer him arbitration. The Yankees would net two picks if Pettitte signs elsewhere (doubtful) and a supplemental first-rounder for losing Vizcaino.

I am not sure why no arbitration to Molina or Villone - thought they did pretty well in their roles. Perhaps out Yankee friends can shed some lights?

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Villone sucks.

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Originally Posted by das11209

I am not sure why no arbitration to Molina or Villone - thought they did pretty well in their roles. Perhaps out Yankee friends can shed some lights?

idk, Molina has already agreed to a 2 year deal yet to be finalized and official, so i guess they didnt see the need. They're still probably gonna try to bring back Villone on a minor league deal, I guess they just didnt want to face the possibility of him accepting.

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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/...inter_meetings

The much troubled Elijah Dukes has been traded to the Washington Nationals for some low level pitching prospect

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Only took like an hour and a half, but I got it updated.

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The Tigers just acquired Denny Bautista, cousin of Pedro Martinez for Jose Capellan.

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Very cool thread to have on this site, appreciate it

Steve Phillips of ESPN reports that the White Sox are close to acquiring Chris Burke from the Astros for an unknown relief pitcher.

Burke became expendable when Houston signed Kaz Matsui and would be competing with Juan Uribe and Danny Richard to start at second base in Chicago. David Aardsma and Nick Masset are both out of options, making them possibilities in such a deal.

ESPN Radio 1000 reports that the Cubs have traded Omar Infante and Will Ohman to the Braves for Jose Ascanio.

The Cubs traded for Infante last month, but both he and Ohman were somewhat redundant on the roster and figure to cost a combined $3.5 million or so for 2008. A 22-year-old reliever, Ascanio had a 2.54 ERA and 71/18 K/BB ratio in 78 innings at Double-A in 2007 before a 13-game stint with the Braves to end the season.

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Thanks. I appreciate your assistance and help all of the time. Even back 2 years ago when I did it I often remember seeing you posting updates reminding me to gt my ass in gear. I love doing it not only so i can refer back to it, but just as long as I can remember i've felt the need to stay up to date on where players are playing just for my own knowledge while following the game. I feel like it's a necessity

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Brewers got Salomon Torres for 2 ML'ers.

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Originally Posted by 26 to 6

Thanks. I appreciate your assistance and help all of the time. Even back 2 years ago when I did it I often remember seeing you posting updates reminding me to gt my ass in gear. I love doing it not only so i can refer back to it, but just as long as I can remember i've felt the need to stay up to date on where players are playing just for my own knowledge while following the game. I feel like it's a necessity

Thanks again

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt says Eric Gagne's contract with the Brewers could be worth upwards of $10 million for one year.

GM Doug Melvin confirmed that there was a deal in place. The Brewers didn't want to go to two years, so they'll pay a premium to bring him in for one season. If he turns in a quality year as the team's closer, that means he'd bring back two draft picks next winter, just like Francisco Cordero did. If not, well, then Melvin will know he was right to stick to one year.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/ar...-one-year.aspx

Melvin is certainly taking his chances on 3 relievers coming off of bad years-- Gagne, Mota, Torres