The Yankees declined their club option on right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga. Kona Takahashi will be posted this off season by the Seibu Lions. He had a pretty good earned run average in NPB this year but his strikeout numbers are nothing special.
The Reds just declined options on Brent Suter, Austin Hays, and Scott Barlow.
The Texas Rangers just claimed Willie MacIver and Michel Otanez off waivers from the Athletics. The Mariners acquired Cole Wilcox from the Rays for cash. The Orioles just claimed George Soriano off waivers from the Marlins and DFAd outfielder Daniel Johnson. Johnson is a speed and defense depth outfielder with a horrible bat. Also from the Marlins, Colorado just claimed Troy Johnston off waivers.
Coaches
The Braves hired Antoan Richardson and Jeremy Hefner as their first base coach and pitching coach respectively. The Astros hired Victor Rodriguez as their hitting coach.
Here are salary projections courtesy of Baseball America.
Cover photo credit: Rex Fregosi
