--RHP Heath Bell, the Padres' heir apparent to Trevor Hoffman as closer, avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a $1,255,000 contract for 2009. Submitted on: 2009-01-24 |  |  |
They're the kinds of moves made under the radar and generally out of the headlines. Submitted on: 2009-01-24 |  | |
Free-agent infielder Craig Counsell has reached preliminary agreement with the Brewers on a one-year, $1 million contract, according to a major-league source. Submitted on: 2009-01-24 |  | |
Free-agent infielder Craig Counsell has drawn steady interest from the Brewers, his previous team, and Mariners, whose new general manager, Jack Zduriencik, is a former Brewers executive. Submitted on: 2009-01-23 | | |
The signing of David Eckstein could lead to a scramble for infield spots in San Diego. Submitted on: 2009-01-23 | | |
--C Henry Blanco signed a one-year, $750,000 deal with the Padres, and he is expected to serve as Nick Hundley's backup. Submitted on: 2009-01-23 |  | |
The Padres are trying to rebound from a 99-loss season while dealing with a payroll ceiling of around $40 million set by an owner, John Moores, who is in the process of selling the team to a group led by former agent Jeff Moorad. Submitted on: 2009-01-23 |  | |
Free-agent catcher Henry Blanco and the San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year, $750,000 contract Wednesday. Submitted on: 2009-01-23 |  | |
Coming with a recommendation from Greg Maddux, catcher Henry Blanco agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday to back up youngster Nick Hundley. Submitted on: 2009-01-23 |  | |
Recession or no recession, these are heady times for Arizona's Cactus League. Submitted on: 2009-01-22 | | |
Free-agent catcher Henry Blanco and the San Diego Padres agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract on Wednesday. Submitted on: 2009-01-22 | | |
Coming with a recommendation from Greg Maddux, catcher Henry Blanco agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday to back up youngster Nick Hundley. Submitted on: 2009-01-22 | | |
The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Submitted on: 2009-01-21 | | |
The Padres are trying to rebound from a 99-loss season while dealing with a payroll ceiling of around $40 million set by an owner, John Moores, who is in the process of selling the team to a group led by former agent Jeff Moorad. Submitted on: 2009-01-21 |  | |
--RHP Mark Prior, 28, who missed all of the 2008 season and had a second round of shoulder surgery, has accepted a minor league contract with the Padres that includes a $1 million guaranteed salary for 2009 only if he makes the major league roster. Submitted on: 2009-01-21 | | |
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