National League
Arizona Diamondbacks Exercised the 2010 contract option RHP Brandon Webb.
Atlanta Braves Reinstated INF Danny Richar from the 60-day DL and assigned him outright off the roster, making him a free agent. Assigned 1B Kevin Barker outright off the roster and Barker elected free agency. Assigned OF Darnell McDonald outright off the roster. Assigned C Corky Miller outright off the roster and Miller agreed to a minor league contract with Louisville (IL). Signed RHP Justin Lehr to a one-year contract and assigned him outright to Louisville.
Colorado Rockies Declined 2010 contract options on LHP Alan Embree and C Yorvit Torrealba.
Florida Marlins Named Randy St. Claire pitching coach, Dave Collins first base/outfield coach, Josue Espada third base/infield coach and Reid Cornelius bullpen coach.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announced OF Manny Ramirez exercised his 2010 contract option.
Milwaukee Brewers Declined the 2010 contract option on RHP David Weathers.
New York Mets Declined the 2010 contract option on RHP J.J. Putz.
Philadelphia Phillies Exercised the 2010 contract option LHP Cliff Lee.
Pittsburgh Pirates Assigned RHP Virgil Vasquez and RHP Eric Hacker outright to Indianapolis (IL) and C Steve Lerud outright to Altoona (EL).
Washington Nationals Declined 2010 contract option on OF Austin Kearns.
American League
Chicago White Sox Declined the 2010 contract option on OF Jermaine Dye. Acquired INF-OF Mark Teahen from Kansas City for INF Chris Getz, INF Josh Fields and cash considerations.
Cleveland Indians Named Tim Belcher pitching coach.
Detroit Tigers Assigned INF Michael Hollimon outright to Toledo (IL). Assigned C Matt Treanor and OF Marcus Thames off the roster. Purchased the contract of RHP Jay Sborz from Toledo. Reinstated RHP Joel Zumaya and INF Jeff Larish from the 60-day DL.
Kansas City Royals Declined the 2010 contract options for OF Coco Crisp, C Miguel Olivo and RHP Yasuhiko Yabuta.
Los Angeles Angels Signed general manager Tony Reagins to a multiyear contract extension.
Minnesota Twins Acquired SS J.J. Hardy from Milwaukee for OF Carlos Gomez.
Toronto Blue Jays Sent C Kyle Phillips, LHP Davis Romero and LHP Bill Murphy outright to Las Vegas (PCL).
…who…
— scrinine 11/18/2008 04:25 PM #
I guess this means we can negotiate our property tax
you morons
— John McCain 11/19/2008 02:06 PM #