Brian Wolfe signs with Ham Fighters in Japan

According to an article in the Kyodo News, former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Brian Wolfe has signed with the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan. Wolfe becomes the third U.S. Major League pitcher to sign in Japan this offseason and the second player in the last 24 hours.

In 2009 Wolfe posted an 8.22 ERA in 14 games with the Jays and had a 5.05 ERA in 34 games at Triple-A Las Vegas. He also pitched in the big leagues with Toronto in 2007 and 2008 in the blue jays jersey, giving him a lifetime Major League ERA in 72 games.

Yankees' Bautista is suspended

It is reported that Yankees Minor Leaguer Rony Bautista was one of three players to receive a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball for testing positive for substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

According to the Commissioner's Office, Bautista, a pitcher assigned to the Dominican Summer League roster, tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone. Bautista did not play professionally for the Yankees in 2009. Pitcher Roberto Toribio of the Angels' organization and outfielder Miguel Negron of the White Sox organization were the other players who had suspensions last week. It seems that Bautista have to take off his yankees jersey for a period.

Dodgers agree to sign Repko

According to a FOXSports.com report, the Dodgers have agreed to term with outfielder Jason Repko on a one-year deal worth $500,000. Repko, who will compete in Spring Training on the Opening Day roster as a fourth outfielder, appeared in just 10 games in the dodgers jersey last season, going hitless in five at-bats.

Repko was selected 37th overall in the 1999 First-Year Player Draft, and his professional career stoped due to his ankle and hamstring injuries. Having made his big league debut with Los Angeles in 2004, Repko has hitted .226 with 11 homers, 47 RBIs and 11 steals in 230 games.

Forward Chris Kunitz will have a surgery on Wednesday

It is reported that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz will undergo surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle and will be sidelined for four to six weeks. Dr. William C. Meyers will perform the surgery in Philadelphia. "Chris has played with this injury for an extended period of time and although it is always difficult to lose a very talented player, we all believe this is the best decision for him," said the Penguins Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero. "We are confident that he will come back strong after this surgery. In the meantime, we’ll look to our other forwards to step up in his absence."

Kunitz has collected six goals and 20 points in 30 contests in his pittsburgh penguins jersey this season. He has appeared in 365 career games in the NHL and got 230 points.

Colorado Rockies may sign Olivo

A report on Wednesday indicated that the Rockies were attempting to sign a deal with Olivo to be the primary backup. In December Iannetta signed a three-year extension with the team worth $8.3 million. Olivo hit .249 with 23 home runs and 65 RBIs in 2009 with the Kansas City Royals. He also has played parts of three seasons with the Padres and Marlins.

The Rockies' decision to add Olivo means the end of Yorvit Torrealba's run in Colorado. Torrealba was seeking a two-year deal worth $6 million to return to Colorado Rockies. Last month Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd told the paper that he was not optimistic about being reached to retain Torrealba. Hope Olivo can put on the rockies jersey successfully.

Mets sign Kelvim Escobar

The New York Mets announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher Kelvim Escobar, one of five active pitchers who have made 200 or more starts and saved 50 or more games to a one-year Major League contract. Escobar was 18-7 with a 3.40 ERA in 30 starts for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2007. Injuries and surgery limited him to one Major League start over the last two seasons.

Escobar, who saved 38 games for Toronto in 2002, underwent right labrum surgery on July 29, 2007. He made one start in 2009 with the Angels on June 6, allowing four hits, two runs, earned, with four walks and five strikeouts at Detroit. He also made three rehabilitation appearances last season, two for Rancho Cucamonga of the California League and one for Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League.

Escobar has posted double figures six times during his career and has struck out 1,310 batters in 1,507 innings. In addition to Escobar, the four other active pitchers who have started 200 more games and saved 50 more games are Derek Lowe, John Smoltz, Ryan Dempster and Tom Gordon. Hope Escobar can play well in the new mets jersey.

Justin Williams has broken his right leg

Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams was taken off the ice with a broken right leg early in the first period in Saturday game with the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale. Williams fell backward with his right leg trapped underneath his torso and dropped onto his back. He remained on the ice as play continued. He was taken off by stretcher after a lengthy delay at the first period.

"I haven't been told, other than that it's a broken leg," Kings coach Terry Murray said. "I can't play doctor. I can't predict. I have no idea. It's not good We'll take him back on the flight with us tonight, he will see our team doctor and we'll get the word out tomorrow." Williams has 8 goals and 16 assists in the los angeles kings jersey in 33 games.