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Report: Clemens moves to have McNamee suit tossed

Lawyers for Roger Clemens filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by the pitcher's former trainer, claiming statements that accused Brian McNamee of trying to shake down Clemens were not serious.

Report: Clemens asks for defamation suit tossed

Griffey agrees to 1-year deal with Mariners

Ken Griffey Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.

Nats name Riggleman full-time manager

The Nationals have taken the interim tag off Jim Riggleman and named him full-time manager.

Rosenthal And Morosi On Yankees, Vizquel, Bradley

Let's check in once more on Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, as they continue to pass on rumors in their FOX Sports blog. If the Yankees were to let Johnny Damon go, they'd have plenty of other options, and not just left fielders. Some baseball people feel that New York should be focusing on center field instead of left, and the team has long coveted Mike Cameron. He could potentially replace Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner until Austin Jackson is major-league ready. Omar Vizquel will not return to Texas in 2010. A source tells Rosenthal and Morosi that Vizquel...

Giants, Pirates Interested In Igarashi

The San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams interested in Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi, according to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker. Giants GM Brian Sabean says that while Igarashi isn't their main priority, he's someone they're "looking into." Meanwhile, Pittsburgh GM Neil Huntington says that acquiring Akinori Iwamura was a factor in their interest in Igarashi: "In acquiring Iwamura, we opened the door to getting Japanese players. We gave up a middle reliever to get Iwamura, so he [Igarashi] is a player we have interest in." Igarashi is represented by Arn Tellem and the Wasserman Media Group,...

Diamondbacks Will Consider Multi-Year Pitching Options

The Arizona Diamondbacks will consider making multi-year offers when they look at this year's pitching free agent class, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Although Piecoro notes that GM Josh Byrnes has previously been reluctant to pursue free agent pitching, he writes that Byrnes could go that route this year. The free agent market looks particularly appealing given the Diamondbacks' relative lack of trade chips. Chris Snyder, who they've already discussed in at least one potential trade, has health questions and an unfavorable contract. As for who the Diamondbacks might pursue, John Lackey is likely out of the...

Nationals sticking with Riggleman as manager

Two people in baseball familiar with the Washington Nationals' plans tell the Associated Press that Jim Riggleman will be the team's manager next season.

Odds & Ends: Griffey, Tigers, Torrealba

Let's have a look at another handful of evening links.... MLB.com's Corey Brock reports that new Padres GM Jed Hoyer will sit down with Adrian Gonzalez next week to discuss the first baseman's future. Keith Law of ESPN.com shares his thoughts on the trades that have transpired so far during the hot stove season. Scott Miller of CBS Sports wraps up his observations from the GM meetings, and includes a quote from Angels GM Tony Reagins, saying the team will try their best to retain both John Lackey and Chone Figgins. I think they'd be doing very well if they...

Heyman's Latest: Lackey, Tigers, Reds

Jon Heyman of SI.com's last few Twitter updates have provided a variety of intriguing information from around the league. Let's check them out.... The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners could pursue John Lackey, but won't offer a deal worth up to $100MM. FOX Sports suggested earlier in the week that the Brewers weren't likely to be major players for Lackey, but that wasn't necessarily because the team didn't have the money. Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski insisted the team wasn't having a "fire sale," but Heyman suggests that the club might listen to offers for Brandon Inge, along with Curtis Granderson...

Cubs' Fontenot earns last spot in salary arbitration

Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earned the last arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major league service, beating out Baltimore center fielder Adam Jones and Cincinnati pitcher Micah Owings on a tiebreaker.

Yankees Notes: Damon, Matsui, Chapman

In his recap of the third day of the GM meetings, Lohud.com's Chad Jennings has a few quotes from New York GM Brian Cashman that hint at the Yankees' upcoming moves. Here are the highlights: When asked about retaining both Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon, Cashman says: “If I did that I wouldn’t have room for anybody else unless I made trades." Cashman seems to be referring to position players here, so how much flexibility they have to add pitching could be another story. It's a possibility that the Yankees could re-sign both Damon and Matsui, since they still trust...

Short Hops: Lackey, Figgins still on Angels' radar

Two of the Angels' key pieces -- John Lackey and Chone Figgins -- are free agents. It will be an upset if the Angels keep both, but that won't stop them from trying, Scott Miller says in Short Hops.

Varitek exercises option, will stay with BoSox

Red Sox captain Jason Varitek chose on Wednesday to remain with the only team he has known in the major leagues, agreeing to exercise his $3 million player option for 2010.

Riggleman To Manage Nationals

The Washington Nationals will bring back interim manager Jim Riggleman in 2010, according to Jim Bowden of Sirius XM's MLB Home Plate (via Twitter). Bowden does not have any specific details yet, but says the deal "is done." Riggleman took over the as the Nationals' skipper halfway through 2009, leading the club, which was 26-61 at that point, to a 33-42 record over the rest of the season. Riggleman had been considered the favorite to earn the full-time job throughout the search, despite the team considering higher profile candidates, such as Bobby Valentine.

Royals Expected To Sign Betemit

Wilson Betemit is likely to sign a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Betemit spent 2009 in the Chicago White Sox organization, after being part of the deal that sent Nick Swisher to New York. Betemit hit .200/.280/.311 in only 20 games for the Sox, but has had some major-league success in the past. As the FOX report points out, Royals GM Dayton Moore was part of the Atlanta Braves organization in 2005 and 2006, when Betemit enjoyed his two most successful seasons with the Braves. Rosenthal...

Wasserman Media Group Clients

Today let's take a look at the Wasserman Media Group's free agent clients. Their best known agent is probably Arn Tellem. Here's the list: Wilson Betemit Aaron Boone Nomar Garciaparra Jason Giambi John Grabow Rich Harden Shawn Hill Ryota Igarashi Reed Johnson Jason Kendall Hideki Matsui Jason Michaels Guillermo Mota Vicente Padilla Wily Mo Pena Joel Pineiro Matt Treanor Randy Wolf Omar Vizquel WMG is light on regular position players this year, with Matsui and maybe Kendall qualifying. They've got several of the free agent market's top starters in Harden, Pineiro, and Wolf, with Padilla generating interest as well.

Varitek exercises $3M option, will stay with Red Sox

Catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox.

Latest from the GM meetings

To fill them, Mets GM Omar Minaya will chase every big name available. Will he get any of them? Check the latest buzz to find out.