Bobby Crosby News

The Pirates are on the verge of their first major offseason move, which would be the signing of Oakland infielder Bobby Crosby .

Shortstop continues to be a hot topic for the Tigers. Jason Beck of MLB.com has reported that the Tigers are interested in Bobby Crosby.

With the team already starting a rookie at second base in Scott Sizemore, they would probably like a little more of a veteran presence on the other side of the bag- even if it is just to split time with Santiago.

Xavier Nady was dealt from the Pirates to the Yankees in 2008. An X-Man sequel? The Pirates have made initial inquiries on free-agent outfielder Xavier Nady, as well as reliever Ron Villone and shortstop Bobby Crosby, though none of those inquiries is known to have moved past that stage.

The Cubs got right-handed pitcher Jeff Gray , minor league outfielder Matt Spencer and minor league righty Ronny Morla.

The Rockies' interest in free-agent infielder Bobby Crosby could go unrequited if Crosby receives what he wants -- an opportunity to start at shortstop.

The Giants decided against offering salary arbitration to catcher Bengie Molina - or any of their free agents - meaning the team will not gain any compensatory draft picks should Molina sign elsewhere.

The A's have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson, assistant general manager David Forst confirmed.

Free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said.

A's closer Andrew Bailey was driving back from his morning workout Monday, chatting with one of his agents on the phone, when a call came in on the other line, a blocked number.

If you're going to tout yourself as an organization committed to player development, it helps when you can trot out a fully developed player.

The A's created some waves last winter by trading for Matt Holliday and signing free agent Jason Giambi.

Now that baseball's postseason is over, it's time to fire up the Hot Stove. Eligible players are free to file for free agency the day after the World Series ends, so Hideki Matsui's heroics to help the Yankees close out the Phillies on Wednesday opened the filing floodgates.

Veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu agreed Thursday to a $19 million, two-year contract to stay with the Los Angeles Angels rather than test the free-agent market again.

This is the debut of "Ascending A's," a regular offseason feature in which Oakland director of player development Keith Lieppman and director of player personnel Billy Owens will provide analysis on various top prospects in the organization.

Coming off two seasons in which their offense ranked near the bottom of the American League in virtually every significant category, the A's entered 2009 with high hopes and one of the best on-paper lineups in the league.

I'm sure you talk to other writers; do you think there's a chance Andrew Bailey has a shot at Rookie of the Year? -- Henry J., Concord, Calif.

The A's came into the season with an untested but promising pitching staff and a new cast of hitters to bolster the lineup.

A's manager Bob Geren tends to paint everything in the rosiest possible hues. His boss, general manager Billy Beane, takes a more balanced view.

A's right-hander Clayton Mortensen was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of drunk driving, the team announced in a release circulated during Sunday's 5-3 season-closing defeat to the Los Angeles Angels.