November 5th News: Suspension Troy Patton was suspended 80 games for amphetamine use. It was his third offense. Transactions Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Acquired LHP Cesar Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league RHP Mark Sappington, the team announced. Houston Astros: Acquired C Hank Conger from the Angels for RHP Nick Tropeano and minor league C Carlos Perez, the team announced. New York Mets: Signed C Johnny Monell to a minor league contract, Monell announced on Twitter. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Detroit Tigers: Both UTIL Don Kelly and RHP Evan Reed have elected free agency after being outrighted off the 40-man roster. Hot Stove Rumors Oakland Athletics: Do not intend to trade 3B Josh Donaldson this offseason. They will listen to trade offers for RHP Jeff Samardzija and LHP Scott Kazmir, however. Chicago Cubs: Looking at Philadelphia Phillies LHP Cole Hamels. Theyre expected to be in on the big free agent starters as well. Miami Marlins: Have started talks about a long-term contract extension with OF Giancarlo Stanton. Phillies: Among the teams with their eye on free agent Cuban OF Yasmany Tomas. Colorado Rockies: Have their eyes and ears open for potential trades involving SS Troy Tulowitzki and OF Carlos Gonzalez. Tigers: Have not yet opened discussions with OF Torii Hunter. Minnesota Twins: OF Torii Hunter would have to take a major pay cut to return to Minnesota. New York Yankees: Targeting RHP Brandon McCarthy, LHP Chris Capuano and RHP Jason Hammel as they look for rotation help. Coaching staff and Front office Updates Los Angeles Dodgers: Expected to name San Diego Padres scouting director Billy Gasparino their new scouting director. Texas Rangers: Named former infielder Michael Young a special assistant to GM Jon Daniels, the team announced. INJURY UPDATES Kansas City Royals: GM Dayton Moore said he does not expect IF Omar Infante (shoulder) to undergo surgery. Yankees: OF Brett Gardner underwent surgery to repair an abdominal muscle last month, the team announced. His rehab will only take four weeks and hell be ready in plenty of time for spring training. Other Notable news RHP Chad Billingsley: The free agent righty has left his representatives at SMP and signed on with Steve Hilliard. LHP Brad Halsey: Halsey, who played with three teams from 2004-06, is dead at the age of 33. He was reportedly killed in a climbing accident near his home in Texas. 3B Alex Rodriguez: Admitted his performance-enhancing drug use during a meeting with federal agents and prosecutors in January. #YankeesUniverse
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:47:03 +0000
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