Julio Lugo

The Cleveland Indians have signed Julio Lugo to a minor deal with an invite to Spring Training, Dionisio Soldevila of the AP reports. Last season with the Braves, Lugo hit .136 avg in 136 plate appearances. In 2005, Lugo posted a career year with the Rays where he hit .295 in 616 plate appearances while posting a [...]

The Atlanta Braves have released Julio Lugo, according to a Tweet by Mark Bowman of MLB.com.  The move was done when the team activated Jack Wilson from the disabled list. Lugo had a base salary of $650,000 with the Braves when he signed a contract with the club in May.  While in the Minor Leagues, he [...]

According to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com, the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a deal with infielder Julio Lugo. The 35-year old will make $12,000 a month in the Minors and a $650,000 base salary if in the Majors adds Rojas. Back in March, we learned that Lugo wanted to play this season, and that he received a [...]

Infielder Julio Lugo is still a free agent, but according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com, he is still waiting for the right situation. “I want to play, I’m healthy and I won’t lose my hopes that somebody will call me at any moment,” said Lugo. “I’ve been working out everyday to be ready if somebody [...]

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to add some infield help according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, and he says that one name to keep in mind is Felipe Lopez. Topkin adds that if they sign somebody it would be to a Minor League deal. Other free agents that they makek look at are Pedro [...]

Suspected murderer, Alfredo Simon, admitted to the shooting and killing of Michael Esteban Castillo, but he explained that it was an accident, according to CNN. “In truth that young man was my friend, like a brother,” he said of the 25-year-old victim . “It wasn’t a thing like we began arguing and I started shooting. It was [...]

According to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun, he reports that San Francisco Giants’ shortstop Miguel Tejada is paying for the legal representation of suspected murderer and former teammate Alfredo Simon. Additionally, former infielder Julio Lugo may help out with the costs as well.  Tejada, Simon and Lugo are all from the Dominican Republic. “Alfredo is [...]

As you read this posting, it’s quite possible that it’s already out of date. Free agents have been moving quickly over the last few days, but if your favorite team has not made its move yet – don’t be down in the dumps.  There are several good free agents left.  Here’s a list of some [...]

John Paul Morosi of FOXSports does a team-by-team review of what each club should do by the July 31st trade deadline. Here are the highlights: American League New York Yankees (Buyers): Oakland Athletics’ Ben Sheets is one possibility for rotation help. The team is also looking at Blue Jays’ reliever Scott Downs. Tampa Bay Rays (Buyers): Philadelphia Phillies’ [...]

6/19 23:28: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says the Rockies may make a move to get a replacement for the injured Tulowitzki. However, the team may only sign someone like former Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett as insurance in Triple-A. 6/19 10:53: Buster Olney of ESPN speculates on possible infield trade targets for the Colorado Rockies. The [...]