The Sandy (M.U.S. – moves under Sandy) - (Taka-update)

10-31-10:
- Offered P Hisanori Takahashi only a one-year contract to remain with the team


11-1-10:

-All coaches and scouts officially become free-agents

- Released official names of free agents:

Henry Blanco: - savings: $ 750,000

Elmer Dessens:- savings: $ 700,000

Kelvim Escobar:- savings: $1,250,000

Pedro Feliciano:- savings: $2,900,000

Fernando Tatis:- savings: $ 850,000 ( - $6,450,000)



11-2-10: -

Advance scout, Bob Johnson, has resigned and has accepted a scouting job 

Scout Russ Bove’s contract was not renewed.

Scout Duane Larson’s contract was not renewed

Special Assistant Sandy Johnson has left the organization

Coach Razor Shines has not been retained

J.P. Ricciardi has been hired as an Assistant to the General Manager



11-3-10: -

Released: - RHP Sal Aguilar, RHP Jake Goldberg, RHP Brian Needham, RHP Trey Rackel, C Michael Moras, OF Charlie Hinojosa, OF John Semel

RP Manny Alvarez was placed on the 40-man roster

SS Jose Reyes’ contract option was picked up for the 2011 season



11-4-10: -

Clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels suspended.
Dropped from 40-man roster and sent to Buffalo (AAA):

RP Eddie Kunz

P Raul Valdez

1B Mike Hessman

OF Jesus Felicano

C Omir Santos

2B Joaquin Arias was picked up on waivers by Kansas City - Savings: $20,000

11-5-10:

P Hisanori Takahashi delared free agency - savings:  $1,000,000.00

Total Savings to Date: $7, 470,000