Seattle Mariners right-hander Jon Garland opted out of his current contract with the ballclub and will test free agency, according to MLB.com’s Ken Rosenthal. Garland, who has yet to pitch for the Mariners after signing a minor league contract with the club on Feb. 12, is said to have drawn interest from several ‘rival’ club. That immediately leads one to ... Read More »
The Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in former Seattle Mariners’ infielder and current free agent Munenori Kawasaki, according to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun. The 31-year-old was unimpressive in 61 games last year, posting a .192 batting average, .257 on-base percentage and .202 slugging percentage playing a utility role as a shortstop, pinch runner and second baseman for ... Read More »
San Francisco Giants fans know the name Andres Torres. The 35-year-old centerfielder was a key component of their 2010 World Series title before he was traded along with Ramon Ramirez to the New York Mets in Dec. 2011 for Angel Pagan. Now, Torres is back in the Bay Area after re-signing with his former team in Dec. 2012, and according ... Read More »
The Seattle Mariners have merged as favorites to acquire former Atlanta Braves outfielder and current free agent Michael Bourn, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The 30-year-old signed a one-year, $6.85 million contract extension in 2012 and is attracting attention from the Mets and Mariners for the 2013 season. The Texas Rangers were previously thought to be in the mix ... Read More »
The San Diego Padres have no interest in acquiring free agent right-hander Shaun Marcum, who last played with the Milwaukee Brewers, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports. Fox Sports reported that Friars were in line to make a move for the hurler, but the latest report disputes that information. San Diego general manager Josh Byrnes indicated earlier in the offseason that ... Read More »
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