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Rockies Decline Options For Torrealba,Embree
Troy Renck of The Denver Post reports that the Rockies have declined the 2010 options for catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree . Torrealba's option was worth $4MM, Embree's $3MM. Instead, the players will receive buyouts worth $500K and $250K, respectively. Torrealba's agent ...
Rockies decline options on Torrealba, Embree
blogs.denverpost.com — DENVER — What was suspected for weeks became a reality Friday. The Rockies declined the $4 million option on Yorvit Torrealba’s contract, making him a free agent. They also exercised a buyout with reliever Alan Embree. Torrealba’s ... (more) Rockies decline options on Torrealba, Embree
Rockies hoping to move Hawpe
nypost.com — CHICAGO – The Rockies will listen to offers for outfielder Brad Hawpe, who has one year left on his contract plus a team option for 2011. Hawpe, who made the All-Star team last year, is scheduled to make $7.5 million in 2010 but he had a terrible ... (more) Rockies hoping to move Hawpe
More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
blogs.denverpost.com — More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal (more) More about Torrealba turning down the Rockies’ two-year deal
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Brew Crew Ball — ... option for 2010. Nationals: Declined Austin Kearns' option for 2010. Phillies: Exercised Cliff Lee's option for 2010 and declined Pedro Feliz's. Pirates: Designated pitchers Virgil Vazquez and Eric Hacker and catcher Steve Lerud for assignment. Red Sox: Declined their option for 2010 on Alex Gonzalez. Reds: Outrighted outfielder Danny Richar and first baseman Kevin Barker to AAA. Both will be minor league free agents. Rockies: Declined options on catcher Yorvit Torrealba and Alan Embree. Royals: ...

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