Topic: Gene Cherry

Oakland A's fire Geren and appoint Melvin as manager

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bob Geren was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics on Thursday and replaced by Bob Melvin.The A's are currently in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and sit at the bottom of the American League West ...

Rangers sign Cuban defector to $15 million deal

DALLAS (Reuters) - Cuban defector Leonys Martin, a speedy outfielder, has signed a five-year contract with the Texas Rangers, the Major League Baseball team said on Wednesday.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but local media reported the contract is worth ...

Brewers' Braun signs extension through 2020 season

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time All-Star with the team through the 2020 season, the club said on Thursday.Financial terms of the deal, which includes a no-trade ...

Rays sign starting pitcher Davis to seven-year deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays have signed starting pitcher Wade Davis to a seven-year contract that could be worth $35.1 million to the right-hander, the team said on Thursday.The first four years of the contract are guaranteed with the ...

Astros keep Rodriguez with three-year extension

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Houston Astros have avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez by signing the left-hander to a three-year extension.Rodriguez, 32, is guaranteed $34 million for the 2011-13 seasons with an option for 2014 that could bring the total to ...

Fuentes accepts two-year deal with Athletics

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics continued to revamp their bullpen by agreeing Wednesday to a two-year contract with free agent reliever Brian Fuentes.The deal includes a club option for 2013, the team said in news release. No financial terms were ...

Tigers keep Galarraga with one-year deal

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, who missed a perfect game last season because of an umpire's blown call, has agreed to a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration, the team said Tuesday.The Tigers did not release financial terms but Major ...

Harden returns to Athletics with one-year deal

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Pitcher Rich Harden has returned to the Oakland Athletics after signing a one-year contract, Major League Baseball's official website said on Tuesday.The deal is worth $1.5 million plus incentives, the website (www.mlb.com) reported.Harden, 29, pitched for Oakland from ...

Austin Kearns signs one-year deal to return to Indians

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cleveland Indians have brought back outfielder Austin Kearns, signing the former player to a one-year contract, the team said on Monday.The Indians did not release financial terms but local media reported the contract was worth $1.3 million.Kearns, ...

Free agent Overbay signs one-year deal with Pirates

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Free-agent first baseman Lyle Overbay has signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team said on Tuesday.Overbay, 33, spent the past five years with the Toronto Blue Jays. He hit .243 with 20 home runs and ...