Aside from the Carlos Delgado situation (which is still being tracked and discussed in this thread), there was a lot of movement just before midnight on December 7, as teams signed some players, offered arbitration to others, and non-tendered a whole lot more. This thread is for reports and discussions of all three types of transactions and their implications for the teams involved.
Here are a few to get us started:
* In the head-scratchingest move of the day, the Yankees signed Tony Womack to a two-year deal, presumably to be their everyday second baseman.
* The Yankees were also reported close to a three-year contract with Jaret Wright, who would certainly be a useful addition but would likely not strike fear in many opposing contenders' hearts.
* Brad Radke re-signed with the Twins for two years and a total of $18 million. That's not cheap, but Radke might well have done better on the open market. Long live the hometown discount.
* The Phillies re-signed LH reliever Rheal Cormier to a two-year, $5.75M contract. No, I don't get it either.
* The Cubs signed their double-play combo to a pair of one-year contracts: Nomar Garciaparra (a potential bargain at $8M) and Todd Walker ($2.5M).
* Among the players offered arbitration: Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek, Orlando Hernandez, David Wells, Orlando Cabrera and Derek Lowe.
* Among the players not offered arbitration: Scott Williamson, Troy Glaus, Tony Batista, Robb Nen, Dustin Hermanson, Al Leiter, John Olerud, Steve Reed, Joe Randa, Juan Gonzalez, Curt Leskanic and (heh) Terry Adams.
Any others? Any thoughts?
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