Brian Fuentes

This isn't Yankees news, but it's relevant since the Angels figure to be contenders in the American League once again. After losing Francisco Rodriguez to the Mets and Mark Teixeira to the Yankees, the Angels responded today by signing Brian Fuentes to a two-year, $17.5MM deal . Fuentes will receive $8.5 million in '09, $9 million in '10, and has a $9 million vesting option for '11 based on games finished. In 2008 Fuentes was 1-5 with 30 saves and a 2.73 ERA in 67 games with the Colorado Rockies. With K-Rod's velocity dropping more and more each season Fuentes is a nice replacement. ... Read Full Story

Chris Iannetta hit a grand slam homer Tuesday, powering the Colorado Rockies' 10-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. Ubaldo Jimenez (11-12) gave up two runs on three hits and three walks, and struck out nine in seven innings for Colorado. Iannetta had two hits, Jeff Baker went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and double, and Clint Barmes added two hits and two RBI for the Rockies. Shawn Estes (2-3) took the loss after allowing six runs on 13 hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings for the Padres, who have lost four of their last five games. Adrian Gonzalez had a two-run ... Read Full Story

Let the newest member of the family join you in being a Colorado Rockies fan with the Colorado Rockies Majestic MLB Romper. The Colorado Rockies Majestic MLB Romper is a pinstripe one piece outfit with button collar and three-snap inseam for easy changing. Romper features embroidered Colorado Rockies team logo on front-left chest and screenprinted team name on back View product details at Amazon Read Full Story

Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports is reporting the Colorado Rockies have placed Brian Fuentes and Willy Taveras on waivers. It is highly unlikely that Fuentes would go unclaimed before the Mets would have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a 2 year, $17.5 million deal with reliever Brian Fuentes. In 67 games, the lefty had an ERA of 2.73. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Chicago Cubs traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for 3 Minor Leaguers. The Cubs also acquired infielder Aaron Miles. DeRosa batted .285 with the Cubs in 2008. The Cubs could also deal Jason Marquis in exchange for reliever Luis Vizcaino. The Cubs could also be close to getting Milton Bradley. The Los Angeles Dodgers signed right hander Claudio Vargas to a one year deal. Manny Ramirez agent has ... Read Full Story