Relief Pitcher: Wood and Embree agree to Deals
According to the Chicago Tribune, free-agent closer Kerry Wood has agreed to a two-year deal with the Indians, which includes a vesting option for 2011.
Also, the Rockies and free-agent reliever Alan Embree have agreed on a one-year deal worth roughly $2.5. million, according to the Denver Post.
Speaking of relief pitchers…
The Cardinals, Angels, Nationals, Brewers and Tigers are all showing interest in free-agent RHP Brian Fuentes, reports Ken Rosenthal on his live blog for FoxSports.com.
According to Rosenthal, “The Angels view Fuentes as a possible replacement for Rodriguez. The Cardinals are looking for a short-term closer, and the Tigers are also in the market for a ninth-inning specialist.”
…this is why fuentes will never agree to be a set-up man for the Mets, in the event you feel he is an option…
“The D’Backs offered a contract to left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes,” reports MLB.com.
…honestly, i have always wanted this guy on my team, so i can repeatedly say, ‘Rhodes, where we’re going we don’t need Rhodes,” you know, because i am clearly a dork…
…also, this is the second time-machine reference in four posts, which means i need some sleep…or new material…
