Kidd’s wife a beater
Jason Kidd filed for divorce today. This comes after Kidd filed domestic violence complaints.
http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2007/01/10/in_surprising_n.php
Mark Travis
A’s resign backstop
The Oakland Athletics have signed catcher Adam Melhuse to a one-year $815,000 contract.
Melhuse can earn up to $40,000 in bonuses. 140 PA (plate appearances) = $25,000 and 165 PA = $15,000.
2006 stats with he Oakland Athletics:
AVG:.219
HR:4
RBI:18
SB:0
My comments: I like it. He has been doing a fine job at back-up there.
Mark Travis
After a year off, Cedeno signs with Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Roger Cedeno to a one-year minor league contract.
If he was promoted to the Majors one-year contract that would pay him $500,000 in the major
leagues and $100,000 in the minors. He could earn an additional
$400,000 in performance bonuses and would get the entire amount if
he plays in 120 games and has 550 plate appearances.Source: ESPN.com
My thoughts: I don’t like it. BOTTOM LINE.
Mark Travis
Newhan slides into New York, with a new contract
The New York Mets and outfielder David Newhan have agreed to a one-year deal.
2006 stats with the Baltimore Orioles:
AVG:.252
HR:4
RBI:18
SB:4
My comments: David Newhan will be another utility player on the Mets bench.I like the move.
Mark Travis
Mariners ink a reliever
The Seattle Mariners have signed relief pitcher Chris Reitsma to a one-year $2.05 million contract.
Reitsma gets $1.35 million this year and can earn additional
bonuses based on appearances and games finished. Seattle has a $2.7
million option for 2008 with a $700,000 buyout. Source: ESPN.com
2006 stats with the Atlanta Braves:
W-L:1-2
ERA:8.68
SO:13
S:8
My comments: I like it. Since they traded away their former set-up man Rafael Soriano, Reitsma will be their new set-up man.
Mark Travis
Rockies looking for a backstop, Lopez maybe the guy
The Colorado Rockies have expressed interest in veteran catcher Javy Lopez.
"Nothing is finalized, but we continue to make progress," Lopez’s agent, Chuck Berry, said.
Lopez’s 2006 stats:
AVG:.251
HR:8
RBI:35
The Colorado Rockies, are also interested in these catchers: Sal Fasano, Josh Bard, Sandy Alomar Jr.
My comments: I don’t really like Javy, he has a very low average. Good fielder though.
Mark Travis
Foulke may close, signs with the Tribe
The Cleveland Indians have signed relieve pitcher Keith Foulke, to a one-year $5 million contract.
Contract includes: $2 million in performance bonuses and a mutual option for 2008.
2006 stats with the Boston Red Sox:
W-L:3-1
ERA:4.35
SO:36
S:0
My comments: I think that Borowski is a better closer, Foulke can fall apart. Nonetheless, Thier bullpen situation is looking good.
Mark Travis
