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Shields (knee) to miss opening of spring camp

Scot Shields (knee) has not been cleared to begin a throwing program and is likely to miss the start of spring training.

Shields underwent knee surgery late last season. "I don't know how quickly I'll get on a mound. We'll probably have to take it slow," the setup man said Monday. "We've got a whole month-and-a-half or two months to get ready. ... I know my body. It's close to being 100 percent and we've still got two months." He's aiming to be ready for full-time action by Opening Day -- April 5. Feb. 8 - 9:29 pm et

Source: ESPN Los Angeles

Cards, Schumaker reach two-year extension

The Cardinals and second baseman Skip Schumaker avoided arbitration Monday by agreeing to a two-year contract extension.

The exact financial terms have not yet been disclosed, but Schumaker asked for $2.75 million and was offered $1.45 million from the Cardinals when arbitration figures were exchanged in mid-January. Skip, a 29-year-old converted outfielder, batted .303/.364/.393 with four home runs, 35 RBI and 85 runs scored last season. The new contract covers his first two years of arbitration eligibility. He's under team control through 2012. Feb. 8 - 7:57 pm et

Source: Matthew Leach on Twitter

Cliff Lee undergoes minor left foot procedure

Cliff Lee underwent minor surgery Monday to remove a loose bone spur in his left foot, according to the Tacoma News Tribune's Ryan Divish.

Lee pitched well into the 2009 postseason and showed no foot issues, so it's probably safe to trust that the procedure was indeed minor. The 31-year-old was 14-13 with a 3.22 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and six complete games between the Indians and Phillies last year. He's expected to resume baseball activities in two-to-three weeks and should be fine by Opening Day. Feb. 8 - 6:38 pm et

Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter

Yankees add to OF puzzle, ink Marcus Thames

Yankees signed outfielder Marcus Thames to a minor league contract.

Thames receives $900,000 if he makes the major league roster out of spring training, which he will be invited to. He will compete with Randy Winn and Brett Gardner for playing time, as well as provide an extra right-handed bat in the outfield. Thames is a poor defensive outfielder, but he rocks left-handed pitching to the tune of an .845 career OPS. Originally drafted by the Yankees in 1996, Thames batted .252/.323/.453 with 13 home runs in 258 at-bats last season for the Tigers. Detroit released him in early November. Feb. 8 - 3:59 pm et

Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter

Carlos Beltran 'furious' with Mets

Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that Carlos Beltran (knee) is furious with the Mets.

Sherman writes that Beltran wonders if he should have played at all last season and therefore doesn't expect him to prioritize the team this time around. How he knows exactly what is going on in Beltran's head is anybody's guess, but the Mets will have to get by with Angel Pagan and Gary Matthews Jr. in center field for at least a little while. Feb. 8 - 8:53 am et

Source: New York Post

Report: Dodgers ink Brian Giles to deal

MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers have signed OF Brian Giles to a minor league contract.

Giles hit .191/.277/.271 in a forgettable 225 at-bats with the Padres this past year, limited to 61 games due to a knee contusion. He'll compete with Jason Repko and Xavier Paul for the fifth outfielder's spot along with Doug Mientkiewicz for the lefty pinch-hitter role. If he makes the team, it'll be at a $550,000 base salary with an additional $200,000 in incentives and can opt out of his contract at the end of spring training if he doesn't crack the roster. Despite his awful year, he remains one of the better players in the game in working a walk and should have enough pop left to be a major-league contributor. Feb. 7 - 8:15 am et

Source: MLB.com

Tillman will have competition in rotation

Manager Dave Trembley told Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com that there will be competition for the fifth spot in the rotation, possibly leaving Chris Tillman in the minors to start the season.

"Tillman is going to be a great young pitcher," said Trembley. "But things happen. Unfortunately, guys get hurt or the 12 pitchers you start the season with on your pitching staff usually aren't the 12 that you end up with. There are things that happen throughout the season. So we'll see what happens in spring training. We'll try to get guys in as many games as we can, give them innings, and may the best 12 go with us." Kevin Millwood, Jeremy Guthrie, Brad Bergesen and Brian Matusz figure to have the first four spots in the rotation, while Tillman, Jason Berken, David Hernandez, Troy Patton and Jake Arrieta will at least get a look during camp. Tillman, who turns 22 in April, posted a 5.40 ERA in 12 starts with the Orioles last season. We still think he'll start the season with the Orioles, but it's a storyline worth watching. Feb. 6 - 3:31 pm et

Source: MASNSports.com

Erik Bedard officialy returns to Seattle

Mariners signed Erik Bedard to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with an $8 million mutual option for 2011.

He could make up to $8.5 million with incentives. The left-hander posted a 2.82 ERA in 15 starts for the Mariners in 2009, but missed most of the second half of the season with shoulder problems, eventually undergoing season-ending surgery in August. He likely won't be a significant factor until mid-season. Feb. 6 - 11:32 am et

Report: Bedard could earn over $7.5 million

Erik Bedard's incentive-laden deal could pay over $7.5 million, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports.

The $7.5 million figure is what the 30-year-old made in 2009, a season cut short by injury. The left-hander is expected to sign a one-year deal worth a minimum of $1.5 million with the Mariners after undergoing a physical. Even if Bedard hits all incentives, Seattle will get plenty of value to make the signing worth the money. Feb. 6 - 10:08 am et

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter