Recent MLB News
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| Derek Lowe (P) |
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The Mets, confident that they have no serious competition for Lowe's services, do not intend to raise their three-year, $36-million offer at this time, a person informed of the club's thinking told the NY Newsday. |
| The Mets don't want to raise their offer as they believe they will be bidding against themselves. In addition, if the team misses out on Lowe, their backup options are Oliver Perez - who is also represented by Scott Boras, Lowe's agent -and Randy Wolf, who they view as cheaper alternatives that would allow the team to shore up other areas. |
| Joel Zumaya (P) DET |
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Zumaya (shoulder) began light throwing last month and is expected to head to Florida next week for further conditioning at the Tigers' training headquarters, the Detroit News reports. |
| "Right now, our reports are encouraging, but guarded," said GM Dave Dombrowski. The Tigers have yet to sign a free agent that could fill their opening at closer. If Zumaya is healthy this spring he could compete for that role. |
| Pat Burrell (OF) TB |
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As expected, Burrell has signed a two-year, $16 million deal with Tampa Bay, the team's official site reports. |
| Burrell, who will serve as the team's designated hitter, gives the Rays the added pop from the right side they've been seeking this offseason. |
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