Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration
Associated PressMinnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009As expected, Bay declines arbitration
Gordon Edes...as a Type A free agent he would cost the Red Sox a draft pick. Meanwhile, Rafael Soriano, Gonzalez's Atlanta teammate, accepted arbitration, taking him off the market, although the Braves have made...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Lobby scuttlebutt
Gordon Edes...back in any deal for their slugging first baseman. The Red Sox were monitoring Braves reliever Rafael Soriano to see whether he accepted salary arbitration by the midnight deadline. He did, taking him off...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Prospect Kelly to focus on pitching
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comKelly to focus on pitching; little other news at Day 1 of meetings
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Baseball's winter meetings begin
ESPN.com news servicesIn a town known for fast moves around the speedway, baseball's wheelers and dealers were slowly mulling their options at the winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster Olney...Rockies' offer of arbitration, Tracy Ringolsby reported Sunday night, and we will learn later Monday whether Rafael Soriano and Jose Valverde will take arbitration from the Braves and Astros, respectively. By doing this, those...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster Olney...writes Geoff Baker. Moves, deals and decisions 1. ESPN colleague Jerry Crasnick reported on Saturday that Rafael Soriano is seriously considering taking arbitration from the Braves. He could make as much as $8 million...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Braves, Saito agree to contract
Associated PressThe Braves have made another move to strengthen their pitching staff, agreeing to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Takashi Saito.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display
Buster OlneyYou say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Sox source: Bay still prime target
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comJason Bay's agent was making no predictions on when his client will sign.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Sox source: Bay still prime target
Gordon EdesJason Bay's agent was making no predictions on when the free-agent left fielder will sign after the Red Sox offered him salary arbitration Tuesday, as...
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