SEA

ADD: Victor Diaz

AAA depth after Wladimir Balentien got called up to Seattle.

ATL

ADD: Reid Gorecki

The former prospect for the Cardinals was signed and will play with AA Mississippi.

SF

ADD: Nate Bump

The one time Marlins hurler will play with AA Connecticut for now.

PHI

ADD: Jon Knott, Les Walrond

Knott was traded from AAA Rochester, he’ll play in Lehigh Valley

Walrond spent time this year with Iowa, but was released and signed by Lehigh Valley

DELETE: Vic Darensbourg, Chris Woodward

Both released from AAA

SEA

DELETE: Eric Cyr

Released from Tacmoa

CLE

ADD: Bronson Sardinha

Will be AAA depth after the DFA of Jason Michaels and the promotion of Ben Francisco to Cleveland.

DET

DELETE: Jacque Jones

DFAed

PIT

ADD: Matt Miller

Traded to Pitt for a PTBNL from Boston.  Miller will pitch in AAA.

CLE

DELETE: Jason Michaels

Released.  Ben Francisco will take his spot.

HOU

DELETE: :Lance Niekro, Victor Diaz

Both released from AAA Round Rock.

SD

DELETE: Mike Megrew

Released from AAA Portland.

MIL

DELETE: Ben Stanczyk

Released from AA

MIL

DELETE: Derrick Turnbow

He’s been DFAed. Maybe a team will want his $3.2 million contract, but that might be a reach at this point. It might be better for the Brewers if he clears waivers and can pitch in AAA for awhile.

KC

DELETE: Mike Maroth

Released from AAA Omaha.

NYY

ADD: JD Closser

Depth in case more catching injuries occur

NYM

ADD: Brady Clark, Val Pascucci

Clark changed his mind about retiring and will rejoin New Orleans.  Pascucci was recently released from AAA Lehigh Valley and will play in New Orleans.

PHI

DELETE: Val Pascucci

Released from AAA Lehigh Valley

ADD: OscarRobles

Waiver claim from Padres. Will play in AAA.

MIL

DELETE: Thomas Atlee

Released from AA Huntsville

NYM

DELETE: Brady Clark

Looks like he’s going to retire instead of report to AAA.

CHC

DELETE: Les Walrond

Released from AAA Iowa

COL

ADD: Jorge de la Rosa, Jason Grilli

Both from trades, and both will be in the Rockies plans right away.

KC

DELETE: Hideo Nomo

Released

CHC

DELETE: Ryne Malone

Released

HOU

ADD: Alay Soler

He will play with AAA Round Rock.

TEX

ADD: Brian Gordon

The infielder turned pitcher was assigned to AA Frisco.

WAS

DELETE: Ray King

Decided to become a FA; some team will definitely give him a look.

BOS

DELETE: Dan Kolb

Released from AAA Pawtucket

ATL

ADD: Scott Williamson

Signed to minor league deal, he will try and stay healthy enough to pitch in Atlanta later on.

CIN

ADD: Michael Hyrnio

Recently released by Seattle, Hyrnio will pitch in AA.

CLE

ADD: Jason Stanford

Released by AAA Columbus, Stanford will rejoin his 07 team, the Buffalo Bisons.

TEX

DELETE: Adam Melhuse

He suffered a broken hand this week, and the Rangers released him rather than putting him on the DL. Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been called up to replace him.

DET

DELETE: Nick McIntyre

Released from AA Erie.

PHI

ADD: Rich Thompson

Released by Boston recently, Rich will play corner OF in AA Reading.

MIL

DELETE: Rusty Tucker

Released from AA Huntsville.

OAK

DELETE: Eddie Cornejo

Released

LAD

DELETE: George Lombard, Mike Myers

Both released from AAA Las Vegas.  Myers will likely catch on somewhere else.

OAK

ADD: Joe Gaetti, Frank Thomas

Signed to a minor league deal, he’ll probably start in Sacramento.

The Big Hurt joins the A’s for his second go-round. He’ll be the team’s DH.

COL

ADD: Sean Smith

Added to complete the trade for Jamey Carroll from the Indians.

NYM

ADD: Eude Brito

Released by Washington last week, Brito will report to AA Binghamton.

LAA

DELETE: Von Stertzbach

Released from AA Arkansas.

SD

ADD: Josh Banks

Waiver claim from the Blue Jays

OAK

ADD: Rajai Davis

Waiver claim from the Giants.

WAS

DELETE: Jason Stanford

TB

ADD: Josh Labandeira, Gabe Gross

Labandeira will be a utility guy in Durham.

Gross comes to TB in a trade for Vero Beach’s Joshua Butler. Gross will be a fine option for the Rays against RHP.

MIL

ADD: Joshua Butler

Traded for Gabe Gross. Butler is only a decent prospect with a nice slider. He has put up a 6.35 ERA thus far in 3 starts for Vero Beach. He figures to join Brevard County.

DET

DELETE: Henry Mateo

Released from AAA Toledo after 2b Michael Holliman was reinstated from the DL.

PHI

ADD: Mike Eylward

Assigned to Clearwater.

CHC

DELETE: Ryan Meyers

Released. Came over in the Angel Pagan trade with the Mets last year.

BAL

ADD: Brian Valichka

He spent last year in the Rangers org.  He’ll be the backup catcher in AA Bowie or A Frederick.

DELETE: Dan Lonsberry

SEA

DELETE: Bronson Sardinha

ATL

ADD: Jason Perry

Former A’s outfielder will play in AA.

TOR

DELETE: Frank Thomas

A semi-surprising move at first, but when you take a closer look, it makes more sense. With 360+ plate appearances this year, Thomas was locked into a $10 million option for next year. With him off to a slow start, it was an easy call than to be on the hook for 2009.

COL

DELETE: Joe Gaetti

Son of Gary Gaetti released from AAA Colorado Springs.

PHI

DELETE: Pete LaForest

Released.

ADD: Tim Gradoville

Started 08 as a coach for Reading, but will become full time player again for AAA Lehigh, taking LaForest’s spot.

TB

ADD: Dan Johnson

Waiver claim from the A’s.

WAS

DELETE: Eude Brito

Brito was once a solid prospect, but he just hasn’t had any consistency.  He’ll try to sign with another AAA club.

ATL

DELETE: Mike Rozema

Retired.

NYM

DELETE: Gary Bakker, Kevin Tomasiewicz

Both released from St. Lucie.

BOS

DELETE: Bryan Corey

Rejected assignment to AAA.

CHC

ADD: Randy Wells

Toronto’s Rule 5 pick was returned to the Cubs.

OAK

DELETE: Fernando Hernandez

Rule 5 pick returned to White Sox.  Hernandez will pitch in AA Birmingham again.

TB

ADD: Josh Johnson

Johnson spent 07 in the Rays org. and will return to Durham to catch.

CIN

DELETE: Ricky Stone

Released from AAA Louisville.

TB

DELETE:  Jon Barratt

The little, soft-tossing lefty decided to retire.

ATL

ADD: Brandon Powell

Signed to a minor league contract.  Powell has spent much of his career in the Nats org.

MIL

ADD: Jeff Weaver

Minor league deal, he can ask for his release in June if he’s not with the Brewers.

CHC

DELETE: JD Closser

Released from AAA Iowa..

CLE

DELETE: Chris Niesel

HOU

DELETE: Josh Johnson (c)

LAA

DELETE: Jesse Hoorelbeke, Jordan Renz

MIN

DELETE: Aaron Craig

WAS

ADD: Steve Schmoll

A recent Mets castoff, Schmoll will pitch in AA for now.

ATL

DELETE: Scott Spiezio

Released after reportedly “not coming ready to play” at AAA Richmond.

CHC

ADD: Doug Deeds

Deeds has the potential to become a decent 4th outfielder.  He’ll play in AA Tennessee for now.

DET

DELETE: Aaron Fultz

Released.  He must’ve looked pretty awful to be released given the state of Detroit’s bullpen.

NYM

ADD: Claudio Vargas

He’ll pitch in the minors before getting a callup.

PHI

ADD: Steve Kline

Signed to a minor league deal, he could be in Philly rather shortly if he pitches well.

HOU

ADD: Jose Oyervidez

Trade from the Padres for PTBNL.  He’ll pitch in AA.

DELETE: Brian Gordon

The 2b turned relief pitcher was released.

LAA

ADD: Adam Morrissey, Jordan Czarniecki, Dan Denham

Both signed to minor league deals and will report to AA Arkansas.  Morrissey played with the Travs last season while Czarniecki was recently released by the Rockies org. Denham was once a decent prospect for the Indians.  He’ll pitch in AA for now.

ARI

DELETE: Dave Krynzel

Well, his comeback after missing 07 was short lived.  Maybe he’ll catch on somewhere else.

BOS

ADD: Eric Hull

LAD

ADD: Christian Lara

Trade Analysis: Hull will end up being bullpen depth at AAA for now. Lara is a run-of-the-mill all glove, no bat SS that will remain in the California League with the Dodgers. He probably doesn’t project to be a Major Leaguer.

LAA

DELETE: Aaron Pullin

Released from AAA Salt Lake.

KC

ADD: Tim Hamulack

He has spent time with the Dodgers.  He’ll pitch in AA for now.

CWS

ADD: Rob Bell

AAA depth in case of injuries

DET

ADD: Casey Fossum

Minor league deal. Might get a callup if he pitches well, given the awfulness of Detroit’s current pitching.

COL

ADD: Edward Valdez

Pitched last year with Washington.  He’ll start in AA, and eventually work up to AAA.

BAL

DELETE: Tim LaVigne

Released.

CHC

ADD: Jesse Garcia

He should be a utility infielder with AAA Iowa.

DELETE: Ryan O’Malley

COL

DELETE: David Parrish, Jordan Czarniecki

FLA

ADD: Chad Harville, Kevin Randel

He should be very good AAA insurance.

LAD

DELETE: Brian Shcakelford, Wilkin Ruan, Nook Logan

NYM

ADD: Michael Hernandez

He was oddly released by the Rangers org. recently.  He has nice power potential.

DELETE: Steve Schmoll, Enrique Cruz, John Hattig

PHI

DELETE: Travis Minix

PIT

ADD: Brian Finegan, Juan Perez

DELETE: Taber Lee, Vic Buttler

SEA

ADD: Korey Feiner

DELETE: Kevin Witt, Casey Craig

TB

DELETE: Josh Arhart

WAS

DELETE: Brandon Powell

HOU

ADD: Josh Paul

Could be in line for a callup if Ausmus or Towles gets hurt.

CWS

ADD: Jeff DaVanon

He will play in AAA Charlotte until injuries strike.  He picked a bad org. to sign with, with Quentin playing so well and no openings in right or center any time soon.

SF

DELETE: Steve Kline

Now that they’d be off the hook for his salary, a team might make Kline an offer.

PHI

DELETE: Tim Lahey

DFAed. If another team claims him, the Rule 5 rules will apply.

FLA

ADD: Wes Helms

DELETE: Jason Wood

ATL

ADD: Sal Fasano

He will be depth at AAA.

KC

ADD: Jeff Fulchino

He will be assigned to AA Northwest Arkansas.

LAD

ADD: Greg Jacobs, Rex Rundgren

Jacobs played last year in AA Reading. Rundgren has spent time in Florida’s system

NYY

ADD: Chris Stewart

AAA catching depth

SEA

ADD: Scott Shoemaker

Recently dropped by the Rangers, Scott will pitch in AA and AAA.

ARI

ADD: Dave Krynzel

He’s back again after missing 07.

LAA

ADD: Carlos Alvarado

AAA pitching depth for Salt Lake

DELETE: Mike Eylward

Loaned to Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.

CHC

ADD: Randy Keisler, Andy Cavazos, Mike Burns

Released by the Twins recently, he will pitch in AAA Iowa. Cavazos was released recently as well. Burns was just signed after being dropped by AAA Indy.

TEX

ADD: Chris Michalak

He will pitch in AA Frisco.

BAL

ADD: Chris Heintz

CWS

ADD: Noah Hall

Added to AA Birmingham.

HOU

ADD: Tim Byrdak, Nick Regilio, Joel Santo

Byrdak will get a look if Wesley Wright fails as Houston’s only LHRP. Regilio is AAA depth. Santo will pitch in single A Salem.

TOR

ADD: Jorge Velandia

Recently released by Pitt.

SEA

ADD: Shawn Garrett

He will play in AA West Tenn.

WAS

ADD: Jemel Spearmen

The former Cub will play in Potomac.

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OAK

DELETE: Brian Stavisky

Released after spending 6 seasons with Oakland’s farm teams.

WAS

ADD: Ray Olmedo

PHI

ADD: Rudy Seanez

DELETE: Branden Florence

ARI

DELETE: Matt Erickson, Brian Peterson, Jerome Milons, Derek Bruce

ATL

DELETE: Tyler Bullock

BAL

ADD: Michael Garciaparra

From the Phillies for future considerations

CWS

DELETE: Jim Rushford

CIN

DELETE: Chris Michalak, Brock Till, Dan Denham, Bryan Bass

CLE

DELETE: Brian Finegan

COL

DELETE: Chris Young

The minor league pitcher, not the DBacks OF or Padres starting pitcher.

DELETE: Mike Rose, Jose Valdez

DET

ADD: Jeff Frazier

From Seattle for future considerations.

FLA

DELETE: Craig Molldrem, Ryan Bear, Kevin Randel

HOU

DELETE: Scott Chiasson, Natanael Mateo, Joey Norrito, Aaron Rakers, Jeff Wigdahl, Alberto Castillo, Jesse Garcia, Pat Osborn, Jarred Ball, Beau Torbert

KC

DELETE: Brian Lawrence, Mike Connolly, Jason Cromer, Nate Hoelscher,  Brad McCann, Adam Greenberg

LAA

DELETE: Matt Pali, Tim  Mattison

LAD

DELETE: Mark Alexander, Scott Rice

MIL

DELETE: Brett Campbell, Steve Moss

MIN

DELETE: Korey Feiner, Kyle Geiger, Dwayne White

NYM

DELETE: Yasmil Bucce

NYY

DELETE: Elvys Quezada

PIT

DELETE: Elmer Dessens, Jose Macias

SEA

ADD: Eric Cyr, Ryan Ketchner

DELETE: Chad Fillinger, Jose de la Cruz, Brant Ust, Reed Eastley

TB

DELETE: Pat Breen, Greg Dupas

TEX

ADD: Mark Alexander

DELETE: Bear Bay, Scott Shoemaker, Andrew Walker, Brian Valichka, Jim Fasano, Micah Furtado,  Matt Smith, Michael Hernandez, Kevin Mahar

TOR

DELETE: Jeremy Cummings

WAS

DELETE: Gerald Plexico, Steve Mortimer, Antonio Perez

PIT

DELETE: Josh Sharpless

MIL

ADD: Richie Gardner

BAL

ADD: Alex Cintron

He could have the chance to take over as the O’s starting SS if he plays well in Norfolk.

ATL

ADD: Scott Spiezio

BAL

DELETE: Jay Gibbons

PIT

ADD: Matt Kata, Jason Davis

COL

DELETE: Mike Esposito, Marc Kaiser

FLA

ADD: Manny Mayorson

TB

ADD: Ben Hendrickson

PHI

ADD: Kip Bouknight, Jason Kershner

DELETE: Tim Gradoville

The catcher is assuming a coaching role with Reading.

MIL

ADD: Ben Howard

BAL

ADD: Michael Garciaparra

TEX

ADD: Aaron Rifkin

MIN

ADD: Ryan Jorgensen, Danny Graves

DET

ADD: Aaron Fultz

HOU

DELETE: Woody Williams

WAS

ADD: Olmedo Saenz

MIL

DELETE: Jeff Housman

TB

DELETE: Josh Paul

DET

DELETE: Eleazar Aponte, Kyle Sleeth, Chris Maples, Jason Perry

Sleeth, a former big-time prospect, decided to retire after battling several injuries.

LAD

DELETE: Mike Myers

STL

DELETE: Kris Honel, Trey Hearne

Both were sent to the Mexican League. They could both reemerge in AA Springfield if injuries hit.

PIT

DELETE: Casey Fossum

ATL

ADD: Ruben Gotay

Waiver claim from the Mets.

TB

ADD: Nathan Haynes

Waiver claim from the Angels.

PHI

ADD: Tim Lahey, Chris Woodward

Waiver claim from the Cubs. Lahey was the first pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Woodward will play in AAA Lehigh Valley.

CHC

DELETE: Brian Dopirak, Scott Koerber

OAK

DELETE: Vasili Spanos, David Castillo

ADD: Jesus Guzman

BOS

DELETE: Scott White, Steve Torrealba

ADD: James Russ

TEX

DELETE: Jason Davis, Chris Stewart, Edgardo Alfonzo

Davis and Stewart are semi-surprising cuts. Davis has always had a big fastball, but lacks control. Stewart could be a solid AAA regular on another club.

NYY

DELETE: Chris Woodward

Certainly undeserving of a spot on a Major League bench, he will look for a minor league deal elsewhere.

COL

ADD: Brian Esposito

PHI

DELETE: Travis Blackley

A Rule 5 pick from the Giants, he did not impress enough to stick around.

PIT

DELETE: Masumi Kuwata, Juan Perez, Jaret Wright, Hector Carrasco

Kuwata decided to retire and will return to Japan.

LAD

DELETE: Rudy Seanez

DET

DELETE: Tim Byrdak

KC

ADD: Ramon Ramirez

COL

DELETE: Ramon Ramirez .

Traded to KC for a PTBNL.

SD

ADD: Justin Huber

Huber finally got away from the Royals, and now he might be able to show that he is a capable Major Leaguer.

CHC

ADD: Reed Johnson

TOR

DELETE: Sal Fasano

Released.

NYM

DELETE: Steve Register

Register, a Rule 5 pick from the Rockies, was put on waivers. Another team may claim him, but he would have to stay on their 25 man roster all year if they did so.

MIL

DELETE: Claudio Vargas

He was released today after having a very solid spring. Even though the Brewers have a ton of pitching depth, it’s surprising they couldn’t trade Claudio.

SD

DELETE: Nic Crosta, Kyle Stutes

STL

DELETE: Dewon Brazelton, Reid Gorecki, Juan Lucena, Travis Hanson

ATL

DELETE: Rich Scalamandre, Adam Stanley

TEX

ADD: John Patterson

BAL

DELETE: Nick McCurdy, Morgan Clendenin

ADD: Mike McCoy

McCoy was acquired from the Cards for a PTBNL

BOS

DELETE: Luis Soto

CWS

DELETE: Vince Perkins, John Wesley, Chris Kelly,

CIN

DELETE: Dave Gassner

COL

DELETE: Ricardo Morales

DET

DELETE: Mark Haske

FLA

DELETE: Jose Campusano

HOU

DELETE: Ken Chenard, Rory Shortell

LAA

DELETE: Chad Hermansen, Pat Reilly, Josh Leblanc

MIL

DELETE: Chris Spurling, Ryan Barba

MIN

DELETE: Adam Hawes, Landon Jacobsen, Dan Leatherman

NYM

DELETE: Andy Cavazos, Michael Devaney, Matt Durkin, Ryan Cullen, Travis Foley

OAK

DELETE: Brad Halsey

STL

DELETE: Mike McCoy, Dennis Dove, Eric Haberer, Henry Guerrero, Mike Ferris, Ian Church

SF

DELETE: Yosandy Ibanez, Will Thompson, Tyler Von Schell, Pat Dobson

SEA

DELETE: Paul Fagan

TB

DELETE: Derek Feldkamp, Brett Wayne

TOR

ADD: Chad Mottola

DELETE: Russ Savickas,  Aaron Tressler, Orlando Trias, Ryan Ketchner, Carlo Cota

WAS

DELETE: Rob Bell, David Trahan

TOR

ADD: Armando Benitez

Benitez spent 07 with the Giants and Marlins. He was signed to a minor league deal and has a small chance of making the Jays.

CHC

DELETE: Shingo Takatsu

The side-arming Japanese pitcher didn’t fare so well this spring for the Cubs.  It’s possible he’ll play in the minor leagues this season.

CWS

ADD: Vince Perkins, Jared Price, Dewayne Wise

Perkins spent 2007 with the Brewers org. He will pitch in AA/AAA for the Sox. He isn’t much of a candidate to see time with the MLB club.

C Jared Price hasn’t played since 06, when he spent a few games with AAA Omaha with the Royals. He will play for Charlotte in 08.

Wise spent the past couple years with the Reds org. He will play in Charlotte in 08 and could have a chance at spending some time with the Sox if injuries strike.

LAD

DELETE: Tom Martin

Martin was released. He might get a chance with another club looking for LHRP depth.

WAS

ADD: Tony Batista

Batista spent 07 with the Nats, and now will get a chance to make the team in case of injuries.

FLA

DELETE: Jorge Piedra

Released. I bet he gets a chance to play for another team’s AAA team in 08.

ATL

ADD: Vladimir Nunez

Nunez spent 07 with AAA Charlotte, putting up a 5+ ERA. He will spend 08 with AAA Richmond.

DET

ADD: Derek Wathan

Wathan spent 07 with Omaha and hit .243. He will be a utility player for AAA Toledo.

SF

ADD: Julio Mateo

Mateo was released by the Mariners last year afterreports of domestic violence. He will spend 08 in AAA.

NYM

ADD: John Hattig, Chris Aguila, Argenis Reyes

Hattig spent 07 with AAA Syracuse. He will play in New Orleans for 08.

Aguila spent 07 with AAA Indy.

Reyes has been with the Indians for the past few seasons.

SEA

ADD: Denny Stark

Denny “Thunder Thighs” Stark last pitched in the Majors in 04, and has had major arm problems since. He will start out in AAA.

ARI

ADD: Brian Peterson

Peterson spent 07 within the Pirates org, and batted 277. He will spend time in Arizona’s system at AA or AAA.

NYY

ADD: Chad Moeller

He was recently released by the Nats, and will play in AAA for 08, unless Posada gets injured.

CLE

ADD: Jason Tyner

He spent the past couple seasons with the Twins.  He is a light hitter and won’t have much of a chance to make the Tribe.

PIT

ADD: Byung Hyun Kim

He will be used exclusively as a reliever with the Pirates.

BAL

ADD: Federico Baez

Baez spent 07 in AAA Iowa, putting up a 8.84 ERA. He will spend 08 in AA or AAA with the Orioles.

CIN

ADD: Dave Gassner

The soft-tossing lefty will spend 08 in AAA.

STL

ADD: Ron Villone

Interesting signing, based on the fact that the Cards already have 2 lefties in Randy Flores and Tyler Johnson in camp. But, we all know how much TLR loves lefty/righty matchups.

I’ll be covering everything that happened since my last post in this one as well as today’s stuff.

LAD

ADD: Nook Logan

Signed to a minor league deal.  Logan’s only asset is his speed, and with the Dodgers already having guys who can run in the outfield (Pierre, Kemp) it figures for Logan to have a hard time making the club.

SEA

ADD: Anderson Garcia

A waiver claim from the Phillies. He has a nice fastball but nothing else.  He will likely pitch in AA or AAA.

PHI

ADD: Kris Benson

Benson is coming off arm surgery, and might not be ready for Opening Day.  He can choose to be released if he is not on the active roster by 3/25.  If he sticks around, he could be the team’s 5th starter.

CHC

ADD: Alex Cintron

Signed to a minor league deal. He could end up making the Cubs in the case of an injury or two as a utility man.

WAS

ADD: Bret Boone

He’s back, and older than ever.  He last played with the Twins in 2005, and retired in Spring Training of 06 with the Mets.  He literally has no shot of making the team, and will probably be released shortly.

STL

ADD: Bob Zimmermann

Zimmermann played with 3 organizations last year, never getting above AA.  He will report to camp with the AA Springfield Cardinals.

NYM

ADD: Brady Clark

Signed to a minor league deal, Brady will try to crack the Mets as a backup outfielder. Given his weak arm strength, he’ll only be an option in center and left if he makes the team, which is somewhat of a longshot.

ATL

ADD: Damian Moss

He last pitched in the big leagues in 2004, and has spent several seasons now in and out of baseball.  He has no realistic shot of making the team.

TEX

ADD: Kevin Mench

Mench spent last year with the Brewers in a platoon role with Geoff Jenkins. He is very effective against LHP, and if he makes the Rangers (signed to a minor league deal), that would probably be his role again.

LAD

ADD: Mark Sweeney

Resigned by the Dodgers, Sweeney will back up James Loney and be the team’s top pinch hitter.

NYM

ADD: Olmedo Saenz

Sanez has spent the past couple years with the Dodgers, mainly in a pinch hitting role. If he makes the Mets, which will be tough to do with all their bench depth, he will serve the same role.

MIN

ADD: Livan Hernandez

Livan was signed to a one year, $5 million deal. He will certainly be in the team’s rotation, and will eat up his normal 200 innings.

SEA

ADD: Greg Norton

Norton was signed to a minor league contract. He will be a useful bat off the bench if he makes the team.

PHI

ADD: Kris Benson

Signed to a minor league deal. Benson sat out all of 07 with arm surgery. He could make the team as the fifth starter if healthy, but the Phillies shouldn’t be expecting much from him all season.

BAL

DELETE: Ryan Hubele

Hubele, who has toiled in the Baltimore farm system for awhile, decided to retire.  I wouldn’t doubt if he came back during the season or next season to give it one more try.

SF

ADD: Scott Williamson

Signed to a minor league contract, Scott could have an important role on the Giants if he can prove he is healthy.

PIT

ADD: Doug Mientkiewicz

I suppose the Pirates could opt to carry him as Adam LaRoche’s backup or for late inning defense at 1b, but he doesn’t figure to see many ABs.

BAL

ADD: Steve Trachsel, Andy Mitchell

The Human Rain Delay returns to the O’s on a minor league deal. He was traded late last season to the Cubs, so essentially, the O’s got a decent prospect in 3b Scott Moore for free. He could make the team, or be insurance for when an injury occurs to the O’s starting rotation.

Mitchell spent 2007 in AAA with the O’s.  He was resigned to a minor league contract, where he will spend all of 08.

OAK

ADD: Mike Sweeney

Sweeney had spent his entire career with the Royals. He will give Dan Johnson or Daric Barton a run at the starting 1b job, or perhaps be the starting DH for the A’s. In any case, he will provide leadership for the extremely young A’s, and if healthy, will put up some decent numbers.

NYM

ADD: Tony Armas

Armas split time in the rotation and bullpen last season for Pittsburgh, stinking it up as usual in both places. He will have a tough time cracking the Mets bullpen.

CIN

ADD: Bryan Bass

Bass was previously in the O’s organization.  He spent 07 in AA where he posted a .679 OPS.  He will likely play in Chattanooga with the Reds.

CLE

ADD: Wil Cordero

The 36-year-old will spend the year in AAA, if he’s not cut in Spring Training before that.

COL

ADD: Alec Zumwalt

He spent last season in AAA Sacramento and Nashville.  He will be depth at AAA Colorado Springs.

FLA

DELETE: James Brauer

Voluntarily retired.  He spent last season doodling around in Florida’s system.

HOU

ADD: Alberto Castillo, Jesse Garcia

Garcia was resigned to a minor league deal.  He’ll spend 08 in AAA.  Castillo could see some action with the Astros if there’s catching injuries.  He spent last season with Baltimore.

KC

ADD: Jeff Fulchino

Jeff put up a 5.83 ERA in 16 starts in 07 with AAA Albuquerque.  He will be AAA depth.

SEA

ADD: Rich Dorman

Dorman spent last season in the Marlins org.  He will play at AAA with the Tacoma Rainiers.

CIN

ADD: Craig Wilson

A minor league deal.  He is still a capable platoon player, and perhaps the Reds will give him the opportunity to bat against LHP.  He does not figure to see a whole lot of playing time if he makes the Reds unless an injury happens.

SD

ADD: Tony Clark

The deal is around $900,000.  He will be the team’s top pinch hitter, and will start in place of Adrian Gonzalez every once in a while.