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Feb 22 2009

MLB Updates: Cruz, Anderson +

Published by thetradersarena at 7:25 pm under MLB Talks Edit This

Here are the latest Major League Baseball Updates…

  • Garret Anderson has reached a contract agreement with the Atlanta Braves. The deal is a one year deal worth 2.5 million dollars. The deal comes only a few days after they did not sign Ken Griffey Jr. He is already en route to the Braves and should report tomorrow.
  • The Twins are not close to a deal with free agent RP Juan Cruz. They were trying to work a deal with the Diamondbacks to have a “sign and trade” deal that would not cost the Twins their first round pick for signing him. They were thought to be close however news today says that they are not close and it is unlikely something will get done now. Of course if Cruz decides to sit out, he can sign in June and
  • Odalis Perez is still holding out and is no longer returning calls. He feels he is being lowballed and wants a major league deal that is guaranteed.
  • The Phillies are likely to pass on free agents Nomar Garciaparra and Joe Biemel. Nomar has been linked to the Athletics.
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