Recent MLB News
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| Vladimir Guerrero (OF) ANA |
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Guerrero filed for free agency, the Associated Press reports. |
| Guerrero was limited to just 100 games due to a torn right pectoral muscle and knee injuries and the ailments limited him just to DH duty. He only hit 15 home runs after 11 consecutive seasons of 25 or more home runs. He'll just be 35 next season, but his recent injuries make him seem much older. It will be interesting to see if he'll sign a long-term deal, but it's not a leap to think he can bounce back from the worst season of his career. |
| Chone Figgins (3B) ANA |
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Figgins filed for free agency, the Associated Press reports. |
| Figgins may not be the best player on the free agent market, but he seems to be the player with the most rumored suitors. The Angels will likely make a big effort to re-sign him, but there are a lot of teams that need a third baseman or leadoff hitter. |
| Rafael Soriano (P) ATL |
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Soriano filed for free agency, the Associated Press reports. |
| The Braves will be looking for a new closer with Soriano and Mike Gonzalez filing for free agency. After an injury-plagued 2008 season, Soriano had 27 saves and a strong 102:27 K:BB ratio in 75.2 innings last year. He'll likely find a long-term deal as a closer despite his injury history. |
| Carl Pavano (P) MIN |
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Pavano filed for free agency, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
| The Twins may want to re-sign Pavano as they may want to add a veteran to their rotation, but his comeback season (his most starts 2004) will likely push his price beyond Minnesota's budget. |
| Raul Ibanez (OF) PHI |
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Ibanez will undergo surgery Monday to repair a sports hernia, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. |
| Ibanez has been playing hurt since he came off the disabled list during the summer, which may have a lot to do with the pronounced difference in his half-season split stats. No timetable was announced for Ibanez's return, but expect him to be healthy by the time spring training begins. |
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