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Russ Canzler Claimed Off Waivers by New York Yankees
Russ Canzler has been claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians by the New York Yankees. It was the third time this off-season that Canzler has been claimed on waivers. The Toronto Blue Jays claimed him in December and Cleveland... More of this article »
Lohse, Soriano, Bourn, LaRoche – Draft Pick Compensation Collateral Damage?
Lohse was 16-3 with a 2.86 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.09 in 2012 Kyle Lohse is the best free-agent starting pitcher still on the market. Rafael Soriano is the best free agent closer still on the market. Michael Bourn and Adam... More of this article »
Javier Vazquez Drawing Interest From Multiple MLB Teams
Vazquez has reportedly been touching 92 to 93 MPH with his fastball Javier Vazquez, 36, last pitched in the big leagues in 2011, when he went 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA in 192 2/3 innings for the then Florida Marlins. Over a 14-year... More of this article »
2013 San Francisco Giants Includes Formula from 2012
The 2013 edition of the Giants will look a lot like the 2012 team If you are a regular reader of Baseball News Source – and I hope that you ARE – you may have noticed there has not been many articles published about the World... More of this article »
Rangers Reach an Agreement with Reliever Jason Frasor
Frasor joins Joakim Soria and Joe Nathan in the Rangers bullpen The Texas Rangers reached an agreement with former Toronto reliever Jason Frasor on a one-year deal. Frasor, 35, was 1-1 with a 4.12 ERA in 43 2/3 innings with Toronto... More of this article »
Can the Texas Rangers Absorb Offseason Losses?
Andrus and Beltre will be back to anchor the left side of the infield First Texas lost its chance to three-peat as American League Champions. It was at the same time they were swept out of October by the A’s (taking away the... More of this article »
Pirates 2013 Opening Day Payroll to Grow, But Not Really
The Pirates have the 9th-highest local viewership of MLB’s 30 teams The Pittsburgh Pirates project to have a 2013 Opening Day payroll somewhere around $65 million, according to Pirates Prospects. While that would classify... More of this article »
Cubs Finalize Deal with Edwin Jackson
Jackson made $11 million last year with the Washington Nationals The Chicago Cubs have finalized their deal with free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson. Jackson and the Cubs reached an agreement on a four-year $52 million deal last... More of this article »
Mets Reach Agreement with Andrew Brown: Minor League Deal
The New York Mets reached an agreement with right-handed hitting outfielder Andrew Brown on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to big league spring training. Brown hit .232 with five homers in 46 games for Colorado last... More of this article »
Red Sox Watch Bobby Abreu Workout in Venezuela
Abreu has never played first base in his 17 year major league career The Boston Red Sox have been looking for a left-handed hitter off the bench to play first base and the outfield, and apparently have taken their search global. According... More of this article »
Brett Myers Reaches Agreement with Cleveland Indians
Free-agent right-hander Brett Myers has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians. The deal is pending a physical and includes a club option for 2014. Myers is 97-93 with a 4.20 ERA over 11 seasons with the... More of this article »
David Price Reaches Agreement With Rays to Avoid Arbitration
David Price is set to receive a significant increase in salary for 2013 The Tampa Bay Rays reached an agreement with 2012 American League Cy Young winner David Price on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. The deal will pay Price... More of this article »
Miguel Tejada Reaches Agreement With Kansas City Royals
Tejada will get another shot at the major leagues with Kansas City Free-Agent Miguel Tejada has reached an agreement on a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals. The deal is reportedly worth $1.1 million if Tejada makes... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles: Repeat Contenders in 2013?
Buck Showalter is reportedly nearing a multi-year agreement with Baltmore The 2012 Baltimore Orioles were good for Baseball The emergence of a once proud franchise back into playoff contention after a 15 year hiatus helped transition... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Trades That Could Be Made Before Spring Training
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has refused to part with promising prospects, but that could change… Stocked with an abundance of high ceiling prospects, the Red Sox farm system has the trade chips to yield an impact Major Leaguer. So... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Reach Agreement With Endy Chavez
Royals add outfield depth with Chavez signing The Kansas City Royals have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Endy Chavez. Terms of the deal were not immediately announced. Chavez would likely serve as a fourth... More of this article »
Giancarlo Stanton: Five Possible and In-Depth Trade Scenarios
Marlins will listen to offers, but will they make a deal? It would be silly for the Miami Marlins to trade Giancarlo Stanton. At age 22, Stanton enjoyed his consecutive 30-plus homerun season–37 homeruns to be exact–and... More of this article »
MLB Free Agents: Market for Michael Bourn Oversold?
Bourn may ring in the New Year without a new team Scott Boras is the excellent employee everyone loves to hate. Fans despise him because they blame the super agent for high player salaries and think it correlates to higher ticket... More of this article »
American League East: History Does Not Favor the Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have not reached the post-season since 1993 You can’t predict Baseball. The Yankees’ very own John Sterling always says that. And like most of the things out of the Yankees’ infamous radio announcer’s... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies 2013: Pitching Staff Preview
Hamels has pitched over 200 innings in each of the last three seasons It is no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies have been built on pitching for most of the last decade. Last season’s struggles started in the bullpen as the... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #8 – Napoli, LaRoche and Leftovers
LaRoche’s destination could be tied to Napoli’s contract situation Boston Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that appears on Baseball News Source every Friday and... More of this article »
Phillies Offseason Analysis: Good and Maybe Good
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has, hopefully, filled some holes The Philadelphia Phillies had a forgettable 2012 season, but Phillies fans seldom forget. Changes had to be made There were some obvious holes in the Phillies’... More of this article »
Intriguing Options Remain to Complete Yankees’ 2013 Roster
Diaz can play the corner outfield position and hits right-handed, but… The New York Yankees signed outfielder and occasional hitter, Matt Diaz, to a one year deal worth up to $2 million after incentives on Wednesday. At best... More of this article »
After Trading Hanrahan, Pirates Should Now Deal Garrett Jones
Pirates need to make a move on Jones, and soon The Pittsburgh Pirates just completed a 6-player trade with the Red Sox that sent P Joel Hanrahan and prospect infielder Brock Holt to Boston in exchange for OF/1B Jerry Sands, P Mark... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins’ Rotation: Has it Improved for 2013?
Scott Diamond is one of two remaining starters from 2012 In 2012, the Minnesota Twins endured their second straight ninety-plus loss season. While their hitting wasn’t spectacular (combined 99 OPS+, which was slightly below... More of this article »
Joel Hanrahan: Named New Red Sox Closer
John Farrell wasted little time in naming his new closer Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell wasted little time in deciding who will be the closer for 2013. Joel Hanrahan was chosen over incumbent Andrew Bailey, nipping in the bud... More of this article »
Who is Going to Close for the Houston Astros?
Veras appears to be the favorite for the job heading into spring The Houston Astros are in complete rebuilding mode, as they should be. Since July 2010, the Astros have traded Roy Oswalt, Lance Berkman, Matt Lindstrom, Jeff... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement with Nick Swisher: Four Years $56 Million
Swisher’s new deal with the Indians could reach $70 million The Cleveland Indians have reached an agreement with free-agent Nick Swisher on a four-year contract worth $56 million. The deal includes a $14 million vesting option... More of this article »
Red Sox, Pirates Reach Agreement on Trade for Joel Hanrahan
Hanrahan saved 76 games over the last two seasons for the Pirates The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement on a trade that would send closer Joel Hanrahan and another player to Pittsburgh for outfield/first... More of this article »
Mariners Reach Agreement With Raul Ibanez: One Year $2.75 Million
This will be the third stint with the Mariners for Ibanez The Seattle Mariners reached an agreement with veteran Raul Ibanez on a one-year deal. The deal is reportedly worth $2.75 million and allows for Ibanez to earn an additional... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Reach Agreement with Cody Ross: Three Years $26 Million
The Diamondbacks moved in with stealth like precision to sign Ross The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cody Ross reached an agreement on a new three-year deal worth $26 million. The new deal includes a club option for 2016 with a $1 million... More of this article »
2013 Yankees Roster: Missing Ingredients or Missing Luck?
Yankees: There are lots of variables accompanying an October run We’ve already reviewed the difference between the 2012 and 2009 Yankees’ teams. One installment was swept out of the championship series, embarrassed by... More of this article »
There’s Still Room for the Dodgers to Improve
Colletti said the Dodgers are never “going to be reckless with what we do.” Apparently no one told the Los Angeles Dodgers that other teams use a standard five-man rotation. But perhaps the Dodgers just aren’t like... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #7 – Bourn, Swisher, LaRoche
Bourn is the premiere center fielder left on the free agent market Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that appears on Baseball News Source every Friday and details free agent and... More of this article »
Pirates Reach Agreement with Francisco Liriano: Two Years $14 Million
Liriano looks to re-establish himself in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement with free-agent left-hander Francisco Liriano on a two-year deal worth $14 million. The deal is contingent on Liriano passing a physical. Liriano... More of this article »
Rangers Reach Agreement With A.J. Pierzynski
Pierzynski should immediately become the Rangers’ everyday catcher The Texas Rangers reached an agreement with veteran free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski on a one-year deal. The deal is pending a physical which should take... More of this article »
Cubs Reach Agreement With Edwin Jackson: Four Years $52 Million
The Cubs will be the eighth team Jackson has played for in his MLB career The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson on a four-year deal worth $52 million. After signing a one-year deal worth... More of this article »
MLB Trend: The Shrinking Closer Market
The market for high salaried closers is shifting Once upon a time, closers like Rafael Soriano were in high demand. Draft picks carried less clout, the ninth inning was critical and it took a special kind of attitude to record those... More of this article »
Brewers Reach Agreement With Tom Gorzelanny On Two-Year Deal
Gorzelanny provides veteran depth for the Brewers pitching staff The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent left-hander Tom Gorzelanny. The deal is contingent on Gorzelanny passing a physical. Gorzelanny... More of this article »
Yankees Playing Waiting Game In More Ways Than One
New York will go to battle with what they have, almost.. The difference makers are already on the roster. At least that’s what the New York Yankees are hoping for if they are to contend during the 2013 season. With Ichiro Suzuki... More of this article »
Report: Cubs and Carlos Villanueva Reach Agreement
Villanueva went 7-7 with a 4.16 ERA in 2012 The Chicago Cubs lost out on Anibal Sanchez last week, but appear to be closing in on a deal to sign free agent right-hander Carlos Villanueva and may be in pursuit of free-agent Edwin... More of this article »
Yankees Finally Re-Sign Ichiro Suzuki: Two Years $13 Million
Ichiro’s signing completes and all left-handed Yankee outfield As expected New York Yankees re-signed Ichiro Suzuki to a two-year $13 million contract. The two sides reached agreement last week and today’s signing makes... More of this article »
Angels, Mariners Trade: Kendrys Morales for Jason Vargas
Morales and Vargas are set to hit free agency after the 2013 season That was fast. Earlier today it was reported through various media outlets that the Los Angeles Angels were more inclined to trade Kendrys Morales than Peter... More of this article »
Astros Acquire John Ely From Dodgers for Rob Rasmussen
Houston will bring more than new uniforms to the American League The Houston Astros continued retooling their roster in preparation for their move to the American League West. Today the Astros announced they have acquired right-handed... More of this article »
A’s Reach Agreement with SS Hiroyuki Nakajima: Two Years $6.5 Million
Small-market teams have to seek small-market solutions to fill voids Oakland A’s reached into the international market to find a starting shortstop, signing Hiroyuki Nakajima to a two-year $6.5 million deal. Nakajima will take... More of this article »
Red Sox, Napoli Negotiations Ongoing: Possible Alternatives and Options
Red Sox continue to negotiate with Naopli It was all set, at least Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington thought so. The Red Sox and Mike Napoli agreed on a three-year, $39 million deal, and Cherington could move on to other matters,... More of this article »
Rays Reach Agreement with Roberto Hernandez: One-Year $3.25 Million
Hernandez gets a fresh start in Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreement with right-hander Roberto Hernandez. The deal is for one year and $3.25 million and includes $1.85 million in incentives, based on innings pitched,... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement With Santiago Casilla: Three Years $15 Million
Giants re-sign another from 2012 World Series Championship team The San Francisco Giants reached an agreement that will extend the contract of Santiago Casilla to three years with a club option for a fourth year that vest if he... More of this article »