Brandon Webb; Photo by SD Dirk via Flickr
Friday was a busy day for baseball as the offseason officially gets started. There were plenty of contract option decisions and free agency filings. Here’s a rundown of the contract moves affecting BluGrass players:
- Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports the D’Backs picked up UK alum and Ashland-native Brandon Webb’s option.
- The Associated Press reports the Nationals decline Austin Kearns option.
- Here’s MLBTradeRumors’ comprehensive list of free agents, including Bellarmine alum Todd Wellemeyer. He has yet to formally file for free agency, but has until Nov. 20 to do so.
- David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News writes that Joe Blanton’s impending arbitration raise will affect the Phillies’ budget this offseason.
- Joe Frisaro of MLB.com writes that Louisville-native Dan Uggla may be the next player moved out of Florida after the Marlins traded Jeremy Hermida.
- Mark Maloney of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports the Astros added two former Legends to the 40-man roster.
- 2009 Bat Chris Heisey hit his fifth home run of the AFL season, and teammate Yonder Alonso was o-3.
Filed under: Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball | Tagged: Arizona Diamondbacks, Austin Kearns, Brandon Webb, Chris Heisy, Cincinnati Reds Prospects, Dan Uggla, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Joe Blanton, Lexington Legends, Louisville Bats, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Todd Wellemeyer, Washington Nationals, Yonder Alonso
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