Most clubs have addressed their significant roster questions by the time players report to Spring Training, but there are always minor tweaks to be made. We've already seen one extension today, now let's look back at notable transactions made last March with some help from our Transaction Tracker…
- Trades: Aaron Laffey for Matt Lawson (MLBTR post), Brett Carroll for cash (MLBTR post), Sergio Mitre for Chris Dickerson (MLBTR post), Nyjer Morgan for Cutter Dykstra (MLBTR post), Alberto Gonzalez for Erik Davis and cash (MLBTR post), Scott Diamond for Billy Bullock (MLBTR post), Matt Treanor for cash (MLBTR post), Jayson Nix for cash (MLBTR post)
- Contract Extensions: Matt Thornton (two years, $12MM), Ryan Hanigan (three years, $4MM), Chad Billingsley (three years, $35MM)
- Waiver Claims: Cesar Cabral (Blue Jays from Rays), Robert Fish (Royals from Yankees), Garrett Olson (Pirates from Mariners), Cabral (re-claimed by Rays), Pat Neshek (Padres from Twins)
- Minor League Contracts: Edgar Gonzalez (Rays), Nick Johnson (Indians), Kip Wells (D'Backs), Kevin Millwood (Yankees)
- Released: Cla Meredith (Nationals), Chad Moeller (Rockies), Luis Castillo (Mets), Garrett Atkins (Pirates), Oliver Perez (Mets), Gabe Gross (Mariners), Ron Mahay (Dodgers), Carlos Silva (Cubs), Josh Wilson (Mariners), Randy Winn (Orioles), Jeff Suppan (Giants)
Wow, Nyjer Morgan was a steal for the Brewers. He may not have the same year this year as he did last, but nonetheless Morgan played a pivotal role in the Brewers winning the NL Central last year.