The Toronto Blue Jays have signed pitcher Octavio Dotel to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million.
The Blue Jays are expected to make Dotel their closer, ending any chance that Kevin Gregg returns to Toronto.
The 37-year old saved 22 games last season while splitting time between the Pirates, Dodgers and Rockies.
He has 105 saves over his 12-year career. (Read More…)
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded pitcher Shawn Marcum to the Milwaukee Brewers for prospect Brett Lawrie.
Ever since the Roy Halladay trade, it seems like the Blue Jays are set on rebuilding and stocking their minor league system with young talent.
The Blue Jays said they believe they have plenty of pitching depth but need help with position players.
Toronto said they were excited about the prospect of acquiring Lawrie for some time, though he may eventually change positions. (Read More…)
