Thursday, December 28, 2006

Dec. 28th: Zito to the Giants; Yankees want pitchers in return for Johnson

Barry Zito to Giants
Zito has signed a 7-year, $126 million with the San Francisco Giants. The 28-year old left-hander went 16-10 with a 3.83 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 221 innings last season with the Oakland Athletics, but he had problems with control, issuing 99 walks. Zito was 1-1 with a 4.63 ERA in the post-season last year as the Athletics made it to the ALCS.
Source: MLB.com

Indians close to deal with Keith Foulke; await response from Mark Mulder
Foulke must take his physical, but rumors have it that a deal may be reached by next week. Cleveland is also waiting to hear from Mulder, who was reportedly offered a two-year deal from the Indians.

Yankees want three pitchers from Arizona for Randy Johnson
In a deal that would send Johnson back to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Yankees expect three arms in return. They want one reliever in the deal. Brandon Medders is said to be the reliever that New York is looking at. However, Arizona is reluctant to trade Medders and would rather part with Luis Vizcaino. Other pitchers that may possibly be dealt are Edgar Gonzalez, Enrique Gonzalez, Dustin Nippert, Ross Ohlendorf, and Micah Owings.

Red Sox want closer; targeting Chad Cordero, Brad Lidge, Mike Gonzalez
Expect Boston to go after one of these three available closers.

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