Reds Ryan Madson Out for Season
The Cincinnati Reds closer Ryan Madson will miss the 2012 season due to a ligament tear in his throwing arm. The ligament was torn from the phone, according to MLB.com who got their information from a team source. Madson will now need Tommy John surgery before he even plays in a game for the Reds.
Matt Cain wants more than $100 million dollars from Giants
According to CBSSports.com reporter Jon Heyman, the San Francisco Giants’ chances of signing pitcher Matt Cain for less than $100 million dollars is “a major long shot now.”
Marlins and Cubs Agree on Deal for Zambrano
The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs have agreed to a deal sending Carlos Zambrano to Miami in exchange for Chris Volstad, reports Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com.
Cardinals Agree to Deal with Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran has agreed with the St. Louis Cardinals on a two-year deal worth $26 million. The deal is pending a physical and is said to include a full no-trade clause, according to MLBTraderumors.com. While not exactly a perfect answer for Pujols leaving, the signing of Beltran will keep the Cardinals a contender in the 2012 season.
Nationals Acquire Gio Gonzalez
The Washington Nationals have acquired left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez and minor league righty Robert Gilliam for four of the Nationals top minor leaguers. The trade will include three of the Nationals top ten prospects including A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Tom Milone and Derek Norris.
Rangers remain interested in Athletics Andrew Bailey
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting that even though the Rangers seem to have plenty of pitching coming in for the 2012 season, they are still interested in Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey.