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"MLB.com is reporting that the Dodgers and Luis Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract."
Solid bat and good clubhouse guy for the Dodgers.
"Eric Gagne rejected an offer from the Dodgers that would have guaranteed him about $4 million with a chance to make about $6 million more in incentives.
Not only does Gagne probably feel he can do better elsewhere, but he reportedly wants to go to a team that would guarantee him the chance to close. Boston would seem to be his best bet, especially if he wants to get to the postseason. If he's willing to accept a setup role, Toronto would be an intriguing alternative."
Now Gagne would be a good gamble for the Red Sox.
"Ted Lilly reportedly left $5 million on the table by choosing the Cubs' four-year offer over that of the Blue Jays.
Lilly took $40 million from the Cubs. The Jays are now focusing on signing Gil Meche, but Meche also has a substantial offer from the Cubs on the table."
I predicted Meche would land with the Jays, but I figured that would only happen because Lilly would sign with the Yankees. Meche is the real winner here, the Jays and Cubs are gonna have a hell of a bidding war here. It could go either way, IMO.
"Daisuke Matsuzaka will return to the United States this weekend with the goal of ironing out a deal with the Red Sox."
"According to Newsday, there have been indications that free agent Ron Villone is leaning toward accepting the Yankees' offer of arbitration."
I hope so, Villone is solid and should be pretty cheap.
"The Twins have spoken with the agents for free-agent right-hander Sidney Ponson.
Ponson could be offered a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. The Twins also have some interest in Bruce Chen and Paul Wilson as they seek to add more rotation depth."
Man, sucks to be without Liriano.
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