The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Andy Oliver from
the Tigers

post from Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog on 05 December 2012 10:54:18 PM. © Pittsburgh Pirates MLB News - Pirates Baseball Blog

The Pirates have acquired 25-year old lefty starting pitcher Andy Oliver from the Tigers for 23-year old switch-hitting catcher Ramon Cabrera. Oliver pitched in 2 games (both starts) for the Tigers last year and he was 0-1 with a 6.52 ERA and a 1.97 WHIP. He also pitched in 28 games (19 starts) [...]

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Rockies Re-Sign Jeff Francis

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According to this tweet from Jerry Crasnick, the Rockies have resigned veteran lefty Jeff Francis to a one year deal pending a physical. Financial information regarding the deal has not yet been disclosed but it’s likely that it will be in the $1 million neighborhood.

The 31 year old led the Rockies in innings pitched last season despite only making 24 starts and posting a rather hideous 5.58 ERA. Fonder memories of him in a Rockies uniform came in his first stint with the club including the 34 starts he made in 2007 which helped lead Colorado to the World Series. Unfortunately, Francis has not been the same player since the shoulder surgery that wiped out his 2009 season. Last year, his average fastball velocity was only 85.1 miles per hour.

Despite these numbers, Francis will compete for a spot in the Rockies rotation and will likely start the season there if the young arms on the roster don’t show signs of growth this spring.

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Padres RHP Cashner cuts tendon in hunting
accident (Yahoo! Sports)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — San Diego Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner cut a tendon in his right thumb during a hunting accident and probably will start the season on the disabled list.

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Pokerface

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Here Is The Checklist For The 2012 Topps Mound
Dominance Subset. Now, It Is Time To Collect!!!

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Here Is The Checklist For The 2012 Topps Mound Dominance Subset. Now, It Is Time To Collect!!! I am really eager to get this new subset going. The more that I review the checklist, the more excited I get to … Continue reading →

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AP source: Blanton, Angels reach $15M, 2-year
deal (Yahoo! Sports)

post from MLB News Blog on 05 December 2012 08:33:38 PM. © MLB News Blog

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $15 million, two-year contract with right-hander Joe Blanton.

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Jeter says he should be ready for season opener
(Yahoo! Sports)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter says his surgically repaired left ankle feels good and he expects to be the New York Yankees’ starting shortstop on opening day.

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LHP Sean Burnett, Angels agree to 2-year deal
(Yahoo! Sports)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Left-hander Sean Burnett and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a two-year contract, a deal pending a physical.

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Braves Have Interest In Free Agent Nate
Schierholtz

From a tweet by AJC writer David O'Brien, the Atlanta Braves apparently have interest in free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz. He played for the Phillies and Giants last season as a right fielder, center fielder, and pinch hitter. Schierholtz would pair with Reed Johnson (should he re-sign) to form a potent lefty-righty pinch-hit tandem. Schierholtz has a career .305 pinch-hit average though he's hit lefties and righties about the same.

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Braves Checking On Dodgers Dee Gordon

Jon Paul Morosi reported on MLB Network that the Atlanta Braves have checked with the Dodgers on the availability of infielder Dee Gordon ... to fill their left field vacancy. Gordon has only played shortstop in the Majors, but with Hanley Ramirez occupying short next year in LA, he might be available.

The Braves would likely be looking for Gordon to be a super-utility player in the same way that they were looking at Emilio Bonifacio (a rumor reported late last night) -- someone who can backup shortstop and play all over the infield and outfield (remember Omar Infante). This continues the Braves trend of trying to get younger and faster throughout the lineup.

This is probably just a rumor that results from a conversation or two, and the Braves may have moved on, but it's still worth pointing out. Especially since, when combined with the Bonifacio rumor, it tells us the general direction that the Braves are looking in to fill left field -- a speedy multi-position-type player.

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