According to an ESPN.com report, the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year
contract with right-hander Shaun Marcum, pending a physical.
The 31-year old Marcum will fill the void left after R.A. Dickey was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Marcum went 7-4 with a 3.70 ERA in 21 starts last season for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nyjer Morgan update
Outfielder Nyjer Morgan signed to play with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Central League. Morgan is set to earn a reported $1.6-million.