MLB: Red Sox sign Carlos Delgado, Signings, News, and Rumors

1B Carlos Delgado signs a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers designate OF Garret Anderson for assignment and purchase the contract of OF Jay Gibbons from the teams Triple A affiliate.

The New York Mets release INF Alex Cora

The Washington Nationals acquire INF Brian Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.

The Houston Astros release P Brad Thompson

The San Francisco Giants are interested in acquiring OF Jose Guillen, some other teams have interest but Guillen past is keeping teams away.

Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez after another stint on the DL is pondering once again retirement. Health has been a big problem for Chavez over the last 5 years, ending what seemed to be a hall of fame type career.

New York Mets OF Jeff Francoeur is upset that Fernando Martinez will share some time at right field with him, is looking for trade possibilities.

Florida Marlins P Leo Nunez could lose his closer role, as he blew 2 saves this weeks making it his 7th blown save. Nunez has been solid otherwise with a 3.23 ERA, 26 Saves, and 49 Strikeouts to 12 Walks.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington is likely to get extended after this break through season for the Texas Rangers.

New York Yankees P Andy Pettitte rehab is coming along faster than expected. Pettitte was expected to miss 5 weeks but in week 3 is almost ready to start pitching again.

Arizona Diamondbacks P Brandon Webb is to comeback in 2010 as a relief pitcher, Webb hasn’t pitched since April 6th, 2009. Webb is eyeing September 1st for his return.

Cincinnati Reds OF Drew Stubbs spot on the team could be in jeopardy with OF Chris Dickerson coming back up from Triple A.

Minnesota Twins 2B Orlando Hudson is coming of the DL just in time because Alexei Castillo might be headed for the DL.

The Detroit Tigers are bringing back General Manager Dave Dombrowski, and Manager Jim Leyland for the 2011 season.