Wang sweepstakes heat up - 棒球

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標題: [情報] Wang sweepstakes heat up
時間: Wed Feb 10 10:55:20 2010

Wang sweepstakes heat up -- 3:09 p.m.

If the Dodgers or Mets intend to sign free-agent right-hander Chien-Ming Wang,
they will need to accelerate their pursuits.

Wang, 30, has received offers from two other, unidentified clubs, according
to a major-league source. He likely will make a decision within 7 to 10 days,
the source said.

Various teams are at different points in the process with Wang. The Dodgers
are lagging, the source said, and the Mets are further behind.

Wang, recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair a tear in his
shoulder capsule last July 29, is eager to reunite with former Yankees
manager Joe Torre in Los Angeles, according to a second source.

The Mets have yet to add a starting pitcher this offseason; Wang, who is
likely to open the season on the disabled list, could represent insurance
for their questionable rotation.

The Orioles, searching for another starter, have discussed Wang; they also
pursued free-agent left-hander Erik Bedard, who is coming off surgery to
repair a torn labrum, before he signed with the Mariners.

Wang’s past success in the AL East also could make him attractive to the
Rays and Blue Jays; the Jays, too, pursued Bedard. The Nationals continue
to explore every available remaining free-agent starter, and are considering
Wang, a source said.

Several clubs have sent their trainers and/or pitching coaches to watch Wang,
who is throwing three times a week. Some teams already have given Wang
physicals; once he agrees to a deal, that part of the process will be
complete. -- Ken Rosenthal

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