2K11 Offseason Transactions

[TopChuckie]

Per MLBTradeRumors:
The Yankees are close to signing Kevin Millwood to an "incentive-laden" minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated

Done now, according to Heyman. Eh, as long as he stays in AAA just for emergency purposes, how can it hurt. Cashman said teams are actually contacting him now to see if some of the Yankees' "surplus" of pitching is available. That's scary.

[revo]

Done now, according to Heyman. Eh, as long as he stays in AAA just for emergency purposes, how can it hurt. Cashman said teams are actually contacting him now to see if some of the Yankees' "surplus" of pitching is available. That's scary.

And just a few minutes ago, the Yanks traded Sergio Mitre to Milwaukee.

[chancellor]

And just a few minutes ago, the Yanks traded Sergio Mitre to Milwaukee.

If the Brewers didn't give up a whole lot, I like that deal. The Brewers have a lot of what appear to be good to OK 1-inning guys (Braddock, Saito, Hawkins, Parra, Axford), but no good LR/swingman. Mitre can probably fill that role pretty well.

[jackmadden]

If the Brewers didn't give up a whole lot, I like that deal. The Brewers have a lot of what appear to be good to OK 1-inning guys (Braddock, Saito, Hawkins, Parra, Axford), but no good LR/swingman. Mitre can probably fill that role pretty well.

It's being reported that the Brewers gave up Dickerson to get him.

[chancellor]

It's being reported that the Brewers gave up Dickerson to get him.

Hmmm...I guess I'm not as happy about the deal, then. That means Brandon Boggs and Kotsay as backup OFs, with Kottaras usable in an emergency in a corner OF position.

[revo]

Hmmm...I guess I'm not as happy about the deal, then. That means Brandon Boggs and Kotsay as backup OFs, with Kottaras usable in an emergency in a corner OF position.

Rumor on Rotoworld says Milwaukee is looking to acquire Nyjer Morgan, who may not make the Nats roster.

[jackmadden]

Rumor on Rotoworld says Milwaukee is looking to acquire Nyjer Morgan, who may not make the Nats roster.

Brewers have apparently walked away from the deal.

It would have made things more interesting in Milwaukee. Somebody hits Fielder with a pitch he starts walking toward the mound and draws all the attention and then WHAM! Nyjer Morgan sneak attack from the dugout.

[Hammer]

Brewers placed LHP Manny Parra on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury.

[Hammer]

Brewers placed Zack Grienke on the 15-day disabled list with a cracked rib.

[revo]

Notable Demotions
Nolan Reimold
Luis Valbuena
Hideki Okajima
Alfredo Aceves
Joey Devine
Eric Young, Jr.
Jason Botts (remember him?)
Lorenzo Cain
Ramon Troncoso
Luke French
Josh Bard
John Ely

TEX trades Matt Treanor to KC for cash
Joe Inglett traded by TB to HOU

Pedro Feliz released
Randy Winn released

[ThatRogue]

Brewers have apparently walked away from the deal.

It would have made things more interesting in Milwaukee. Somebody hits Fielder with a pitch he starts walking toward the mound and draws all the attention and then WHAM! Nyjer Morgan sneak attack from the dugout.

For whatever reason, they walked right back into it. Perhaps Selig is going to change the rules so that players CAN steal first base, going forward.

[revo]

Indians trade Jayson Nix to Toronto
in a swap of disappointing former 1st rounders, Mets trade P Eddie Kunz to the Padres for 1B Allen Dykstra

[OaklandA's]

The Giants have released SP Jeff Suppan.

[revo]

Royals sign Pedro Feliz
White Sox to sign Lastings Milledge

White Sox DFA'd Milledge today

[YourPalChrisMal]

White Sox DFA'd Milledge today

Yeah, WTF? I was pissed when I only had $1 left for my last spot, and it wasn't enough to get him. (I think he went for $3 or $4.) The guy had a great spring, there was talk of him getting AB's with Dunn out, they give him 4 at bats, and then dump him on April 7th? There has to be more to this story, especially knowing that Milledge is known as a bit of a D-bag.