MLB Exhibition Games 2013 Thread

**ClockShot** · 01-14-2013, 10:23 PM

News and notes:

D-Backs tack on an extra year to J.J. Putz's deal. He'll get an extra $7 mil. in 2014.

Pirates sign Jeff Karstens to a 1-year, $2.5 mil. deal.

Reds sign Cesar Izturis to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

A's skipper Bob Melvin gets extended 2 more years in Oakland. He's there 'til 2016.

Finally, at the owners meetings last week, the owners approved a few new rules and rule changes last week.

* Managers are now allowed to bring interpreters out to the mound to speak to pitchers who don't speak fluent english.

* A 7th coach can now be in uniform on the bench. This came about since a few teams added a second hitting coach this offseason.

* The Jeff Nelson (fake to third, throw to first pickoff move), which was gonna be outlawed starting this season, will now be considered a balk.

01-14-2013, 10:23 PM	#11
ClockShot TPWW Fire Pro Champ Posts: 34,001	News and notes: D-Backs tack on an extra year to J.J. Putz's deal. He'll get an extra $7 mil. in 2014. Pirates sign Jeff Karstens to a 1-year, $2.5 mil. deal. Reds sign Cesar Izturis to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. A's skipper Bob Melvin gets extended 2 more years in Oakland. He's there 'til 2016. Finally, at the owners meetings last week, the owners approved a few new rules and rule changes last week. * Managers are now allowed to bring interpreters out to the mound to speak to pitchers who don't speak fluent english. * A 7th coach can now be in uniform on the bench. This came about since a few teams added a second hitting coach this offseason. * The Jeff Nelson (fake to third, throw to first pickoff move), which was gonna be outlawed starting this season, will now be considered a balk.