Saturday Short Hops
Posted by Timm Davis on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 1:51 pm
…According to the Associated Press the disorderly conduct charges against Roger Clemens son, Koby Clemens have been dropped. This comes nearly three months after he and other teammates were charged during a restaurant disturbance. A third teammate Jimmy Goethals is still pending a trial on assault and battery charges. [Yahoo]
…Former outfielder and All-Star Tim Raines has a new job. He’s signed a two year contract with the Independent Newark Bears of the Atlantic League.
“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to manage the Newark Bears in the greatest sports region in the country,” Raines said. “Newark is rich in baseball tradition, with legends like Yogi Berra, Monte Irvin and Ricky Henderson once calling the city home.”
To take the job he’s left is hitting coach post with the AA Harrisburg Senators. [Yahoo]
…The Chicago White Sox have added another Cuban player to their organization. Last year it was Alexi Ramirez, now they’ve signed young Cuban infielder/outfielder Dayan Viciedo. He will still need to pass a physical for the deal to be official. [Yahoo]
…It looks like Mike Hampton could be returning to the Braves, as they’re willing to take a risk on a one year deal. According to his agent, Hampton would be willing to take a one year deal. [Yahoo]
“We’re looking for a straight one-year deal — no option, no nothing,”Rodgers told ESPN.com. “Mike just wants an opportunity to go somewhere and be healthy for a year.”
…With the Yankees out to snap up the top free agent pitchers, they’re not willing to give AJ Burnett a five year deal – which is what he’s seeking. Even though they’ve offered a 6 year deal to CC Sabathia, they’re not willing to do the same for Burnett. [NY Daily News]
…According to Shortstop Edgar Renteria’s agent Jeff Lane, they’re are negoiating with the San Fransisco Giants. The hitch here is that what happens to Renteria is directly related to what happens to free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal. It’s expected that Furcal could sign first with a team and that will dictate what direction that Renteria goes. [Giants]
…Agent Scott Boras has added to his roster of clients. According to league sources outfielder Garrett Anderson has signed on with Boras. [CNN SI]
…According to John Heyman the Angels plan to make a ’serious’ offer to first baseman Mark Teixeira. It’s speculated that it could be a 8 year $160 million offer. [CNN SI]
…According to David Lennon of News Day, Mets General Manager Omar Minya is more than likely set to give Luis Castillo another go at second base. Minya would like to see Castillo bounce back, after giving a multi-year multi million dollar deal on a guy who showed up to spring training behind on his rehab after double knee surgery. [News Day]
