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dkmsoxfan88 · 03-29-2009, 07:20 PM

Grizzlies in on Shaner?
Nov. 18, 1999

DENVER - Don't look now, but new general manager Bernardo O'Higgins could be looking to make a splash early in free agency. Rumor has it that the Grizzlies are interested in left-handed starter Michael Shaner. Denver would be just one team amongst a host of clubs vying for the services of the 32-year-old southpaw. Shaner, who has spent the last five years as a member of the New Orleans Cajuns, won fourteen games last year, posting an ERA of 4.23 and striking out 170 hitters. A durable pitcher, Shaner has never pitched less than 190 innings in a full season. O'Higgins would not comment on the possibility of signing Shaner.

In other free agent news, the Grizzlies announced today the signing of outfielder Alfred Schroeder. Schroeder, 34, has played for Washington, Richmond, New Orleans, and Seattle. Last year he posted a .295 average with four home runs and 45 runs batted in. He is expected to compete for the right field job.

Around the League
As is custom each offseason, players have been swapping teams at a rapid pace. One trade of note has been finalized - Cleveland has sent third base prospect Chris Boggs, rated as the #20 prospect in baseball by Baseball America, to Pittsburgh for young first baseman Patrick Cox. Expect to hear both names a lot in the near future ... In a major move, the USBA has lowered the age limit for entry to the draft. Owners approved a measure allowing players from the Under-18 Developmental League to enter the draft at age 18. College players will still be required to complete four years.

03-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#5
dkmsoxfan88 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 305	Grizzlies in on Shaner? Nov. 18, 1999 DENVER - Don't look now, but new general manager Bernardo O'Higgins could be looking to make a splash early in free agency. Rumor has it that the Grizzlies are interested in left-handed starter Michael Shaner. Denver would be just one team amongst a host of clubs vying for the services of the 32-year-old southpaw. Shaner, who has spent the last five years as a member of the New Orleans Cajuns, won fourteen games last year, posting an ERA of 4.23 and striking out 170 hitters. A durable pitcher, Shaner has never pitched less than 190 innings in a full season. O'Higgins would not comment on the possibility of signing Shaner. In other free agent news, the Grizzlies announced today the signing of outfielder Alfred Schroeder. Schroeder, 34, has played for Washington, Richmond, New Orleans, and Seattle. Last year he posted a .295 average with four home runs and 45 runs batted in. He is expected to compete for the right field job. Around the League As is custom each offseason, players have been swapping teams at a rapid pace. One trade of note has been finalized - Cleveland has sent third base prospect Chris Boggs, rated as the #20 prospect in baseball by Baseball America, to Pittsburgh for young first baseman Patrick Cox. Expect to hear both names a lot in the near future ... In a major move, the USBA has lowered the age limit for entry to the draft. Owners approved a measure allowing players from the Under-18 Developmental League to enter the draft at age 18. College players will still be required to complete four years. __________________