says Robothal:
The White Sox, looking to make another addition to their bullpen, have signed right-hander Octavio Dotel to a two-year, $11 million contract, according to a major-league source.
UPDATE: It's official. Here's the press release.
Dotel, 34, is the second major addition to the White Sox relief corps this off-season. The Sox earlier signed right-hander Scott Linebrink for $19 million over four years.
Dotel split 2007 between the Royals and the Braves, going 2-1 with a 4.11 ERA and 11 saves in 33 appearances.
Congratulations!
- Jim on Octavio Dotel.
- Troy Tulowitzki signed a 6-year, $30 million extension (with a 7th year option) with the Rockies. It's the largest contract for a player with less than two years of service time.
- Carlos Pena's ZiPS projection: .266/.385/.531 (OPS+ 139).
- Did you know there was a David Aardsma Award?