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The 2009 Major League Baseball season began on April 5, 2009; the regular season was extended two days for a one-game playoff between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins for the American League Central title. The postseason began the next day with the Division Series.
On August 7, 2009, the Yankees traded for pitcher Chad Gaudin for a player to be named later. [42] They traded a player to be named later for Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Jason Hirsh. [43] They also signed several minor league free agents throughout the season such as Russ Ortiz, [42] Josh Towers, [44] Brian Peterson [45] and Yurendell ...
The 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season was the franchise's 49th season. The Angels began the season as the two-time defending American League West champions.. Perhaps the most notable player to depart in the offseason due to free agency was longtime closing pitcher Francisco Rodríguez, who signed with the New York Mets.
January 1 – Major League Baseball launches the MLB Network at 6 PM ET. Commissioner Bud Selig greets viewers at the channel's official inception. January 13 – Trevor Hoffman , the current all-time saves leader, signs a one-year $6 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers .
The Milwaukee Brewers' 2009 season was the 40th season for the franchise in Milwaukee and 41st overall. It was Ken Macha's first season as manager of the team. The Brewers failed to improve on their 90–72 record of a year ago and missed the post season, finishing with a losing record of 80–82.
Contending teams in need of pitching are certainly in luck, with David Price, Zack Greinke, Johnny Cueto and tons of ... Ranking and predicting the 25 best MLB free agents available. John Dorn.
The Rays had discussions with free agents for a designated hitter, including Jason Giambi, [5] Bobby Abreu [6] and Milton Bradley. [7] They also considered re-signing Baldelli as a full-time DH. However, on January 5, 2009, they signed ex-Phillie left fielder Pat Burrell to a two-year deal worth $16 million. [8] Gabe Kapler
Runners in the regular season will continue to get a free pass to second base to lead off extra innings. Report: MLB permanently implements extra-innings ghost runners, tweaks rule on position ...