All Things Bubba: Bubba granted free agency

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

This is hardly a surprise, but now it's official. Baseball America reports that the Reds granted free agency to Bubba Crosby. Infielder Enrique Cruz also became a free agent.

The Yankees are losing Wil Nieves to free agency.

Meanwhile, Cashman has once again said he won't pursue A-Rod if he chooses free agency. I think he's serious.

And there was another puff of black smoke from the Steinbrenner compound today. They still haven't made up their minds about Torre. They'll continue discussions tomorrow.

posted by BubbaFan, 5:11 PM

6 Comments:

Kevin Thompson's now a Pirate.

Interesting. So KT didn't stick with Oakland?

Maybe they think they won't need him, with Chris Denorfia due to come off the DL.

See if you can find anything on Reese.

I would guess that Reese will be a six-year minor league free agent. They usually release the list later this month. After the World Series rosters are set, maybe?

Apparently, the deadline is Oct. 15. That's when the contracts expire. If a player has seven years or more of minor league experience, he must be put on the 40-man roster by close of business Oct. 15, or he's eligible for free agency.

So the minor league free agent list is probably out there somewhere. It was posted on the web by Oct. 17 last year.

HOLY SHIZNIT... GET ON THE NEWS, BUBBAFAN! My vote's for Donnie Baseball!