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     Michael Cuddyer-OF-TwinsNov. 7 - 12:21 pm et
    Twins exercised Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
    Yes, you read that right: 2011. The team had five days after the World Series to make the decision, which will keep Cuddyer with the Twins through age 32. The former jack-of-all-trades flashes 20+ home-run power (32 in 2009) while cranking out a good amount of doubles. He plays a lousy right field and has only been "worth" over $8.8 million once. That was in 2006, when he was worth $11.3 million according to Fangraphs. The life-long Twin is a good -- if inconsistent -- player who is easily worth the option on a big market team, but we're not sure the decision is right for the Twins specifically. The team is likely taking the risk on the hopes that the club's new stadium will give them the resources to make such a decision logical.
     Chris Snyder-C-DiamondbacksNov. 7 - 12:08 pm et
    The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays are in trade talks for Chris Snyder.
    Snyder hit .200/.333/.352 in a scant 165 at-bats during the season, losing his starting gig to Miguel Montero, and having the year marred by injuries. Due $11.25 million through 2011, the 28-year old has a reputation as a great defensive catcher who has a healthy rapport with pitchers. The Jays' top prospect is widely considered to be catcher J.P. Arencibia, so you have to wonder what Toronto is thinking if the rumor is true.
    Source: MLB Trade Rumors
     Ross Gload-1B-MarlinsNov. 7 - 10:03 am et
    Marlins declined 1B Ross Gload's $2.6 million club option for 2010.
    Gload impressed as a pinch-hitter and hit a cumulative .261/.329/.400 in 230 at-bats. The club option is too pricey for a bench player on the Marlins roster, but the 33-year-old is certain to land another job somewhere in the National League. He was a plus defensive outfielder in 2009.
    Source: MLB.com
     Brad Lidge-R-PhilliesNov. 7 - 8:42 am et
    Brad Lidge may require arthroscopic surgery to clean up loose bone fragments in his pitching elbow.
    Lidge is undergoing a MRI to help make this determination. The ailment reportedly never affected Lidge in the regular season, during which he also battled a sprained right knee. His 7.21 ERA makes that hard to believe. Any surgery would not compromise Lidge's availability in spring training. Raul Ibanez (muscle tears in groin, abdomen) and Jamie Moyer (torn meniscus in knee) both also underwent MRIs and may also be candidates for surgery
    Source: Philadelphia Daily News
     Austin Kearns-OF-NationalsNov. 6 - 11:50 pm et
    Nationals declined OF Austin Kearns' $10 million option for 2010.
    This might be the no-brainer of the offseason. Kearns hit just .195/.336/.305 this season with three home runs and 51 strikeouts in 174 at-bats. The Nationals handed him a $1 million buyout to go away.
     Alan Embree-R-RockiesNov. 6 - 8:12 pm et
    Rockies declined RHP Alan Embree's $3 million option for 2010.
    The Rockies instead bought out his contract for $250,000. Embree, who turns 40 in January, posted a 5.84 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP in 24 2/3 innings this season before a broken leg ended his season prematurely. He's now a free agent and is allowed to sign with any team that shows him interest.
     Yorvit Torrealba-C-RockiesNov. 6 - 8:10 pm et
    Rockies declined catcher Yorvit Torrealba's $4 million option for 2010.
    Torrealba, 31, hit .324/.373/.394 after the All-Star break and won starting catching duties, but the Rockies are ready to go with Chris Iannetta in 2010. The Rox haven't ruled out having him return as a backup.

     
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