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Shin-Soo Choo Targeted by Yankees, Tigers and Reds
Now that Jacoby Ellsbury has signed with the New York Yankees, fellow Scott Boras client Shin-Soo Choo is the most highly regarded outfielder remaining on the free agent market. Media reports indicate that the Yankees still could pursue... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Aggressively Pursuing Robinson Cano
The Seattle Mariners may have topped the New York Yankees‘ offer to free agent second baseman Robinson Cano according to Anthony McCarron. Cano has dropped his asking price into the $250 million range, but that is still... More of this article »
Angels Look For Pitching Without Trading Mark Trumbo
The Los Angeles Angels are looking to add two starters to a rotation that includes Jered Weaver, C.J. Wilson and Garrett Richards, and if GM Jerry Dipoto has his way trading Mark Trumbo won’t be a part of that process. The... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Reach Agreement with Justin Morneau
The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with free-agent first baseman Justin Morneau on a two-year deal worth approximately $13 million, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports Morneau hit .259/.323/.411 with 17 homers in 2013 with... More of this article »
Jacoby Ellsbury Rumors and Likely Destinations
Where will Jacoby Ellsbury occupy the leadoff spot and patrol center field in 2014 and beyond? That question appears closer to being answered, according to Major League Baseball insider Jon Heyman. Today, Heyman told a Boston radio... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Close to An Agreement With Brian Wilson
The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in to a contract agreement with reliever Brian Wilson. The former Giants closer spent the final two months of the 2013 season with Los Angeles and reestablished himself after undergoing Tommy John... More of this article »
Rays Acquire Ryan Hanigan, Heath Bell in Trade With Reds, D-Backs
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Ryan Hanigan in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Arizona Diamondback have surfaced as a third team in the deal. The Reds will acquire left-hander David Holmberg from the Diamondbacks. Reliever... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Close Deal On Closer Joe Nathan
The Detroit Tigers reached an agreement on a two-year deal with the top free-agent closer on the market, Joe Nathan, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Nathan had been seeking a multiyear deal worth at least... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Reach Agreement With A.J. Pierzynski
The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Pierzynski hit .272 with a .297 OBP and .425 slugging mark along with 17 homers in 134 games for the Rangers in 2013. Pierzynski, made $7.5 million this... More of this article »
Yankees Rumors Heating Up: Hiroki Kuroda, Robinson Cano
Now that Brian McCann is under contract in the Bronx, this week has brought additional rumors to the remainder of the offseason. The following is a review of some of the current rumors swirling around the Bronx. The New York Yankees... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Swindle Detroit Tigers, Grab Doug Fister
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Doug Fister from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi, lefty reliever Ian Krol, and pitching prospect Robbie Ray. The deal was originally reported... More of this article »
Oakland Athletics Reach Agreement with Scott Kazmir
The Oakland Athletics signed free agent pitcher Scott Kazmir to a two-year deal worth $22 million. An all-star pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006 and 2008, Kazmir had fallen on hard times from 2009-12. Arm injuries had robbed... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays Reach Agreement With Dioner Navarro
The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with catcher Dioner Navarro on a two-year deal worth $8 million. The deal is pending a physical according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Navarro had one of his best seasons in 2013... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins Reach Agreement With Phil Hughes
The Minnesota Twins and free agent right-hander Phil Hughes have agreed to a three-year contract worth $24 million. The deal is pending a physical. Hughes went 4-14 with a 5.19 ERA and a 2.88 K/BB in 145 2/3 innings across 29... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement with Ryan Vogelsong
The San Francisco Giants have reached an agreement Ryan Vogelsong and will the re-sign free agent to a one-year deal worth approximately $5 million but through incentives can earn $6.5 million. The deal is pending a physical. Vogelsong,... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Will Re-Sign Juan Carlos Oviedo
The Tampa Bay Rays will re-sign righthander Juan Carlos Oviedo, the pitcher formerly known as Leo Nuñez, according to Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays declined a $2 million club option at the end of the season. Oviedo... More of this article »
Reds Reach Agreement With Manny Parra
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement with left-hander Manny Parra on a two-year deal worth $5.5 million. The deal calls for Parra to earn $2 million on 2014 and $3.5 million in 2015. Parra... More of this article »
Yanks Sign McCann, Rays Sign Molina and So it Goes
Two teams in the American League East needed catchers this off season and both filled the need within a day of each other last week, albeit using vastly different strategies. The New York Yankees signed free-agent Brian McCann to... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Finalize Deal With David Murphy
The Cleveland Indians announced that they had finalized an agreement with free-agent outfielder David Murphy on a two-year deal that includes a club option for 2016. The deal is reportedly worth $12 million. The deal was contingent... More of this article »
Dodgers Will Sign Dan Haren to One-year Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement with free agent Dan Haren on a one year $10 million deal, pending a physical. The deal includes an option for 2015 that vests with 180 innings pitched. Haren, 33, went 10-14 with a... More of this article »
Rays Reach Agreement With Jose Molina on Two-year Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with catcher Jose Molina on a two-year deal worth $4.5 million according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Earlier this week it was reported that the Rays and Molina were working on a deal to... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Reach Agreement with Jhonny Peralta
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with Jhonny Peralta. The four-year deal is worth slightly more than $52 million. The deal is pending a physical. Peralta, 31, hit .303/.358/.457 with 30 doubles, 11 homers and... More of this article »
New York Yankees Reach Agreement With Brian McCann
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement on a five-year $85 million deal with free-agent catcher Brian McCann. The deal includes a vesting option for sixth year which could bring the total to $100 million. The deal is pending... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Send David Freese to Angels in Four Player Trade
The St. Louis Cardinals sent former World Series MVP third baseman David Freese and pitcher Fernando Salas to the Los Angeles Angels for center fielder Peter Bourjos and outfielder Randal Grichuk. Freese, who was an All-Star in... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Will Trade David Price Only If…
When the Tampa Bay Rays extended Evan Longoria through 2022 for an additional $100 million, essentially the trade clock on David Price started ticking a little louder. Longoria became the face of the franchise and the first player... More of this article »
Rangers, Tigers Agree to Prince Fielder, Ian Kinsler Trade
The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a deal that would send Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler. Both players would have to pass physicals. Since there is a significant amount of cash in... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement with David Murphy
The Cleveland Indians have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder David Murphy on a two-year deal worth $12 million. According to John Heyman the deal includes an option for third-year. The deal is contingent on Murphy passing... More of this article »
Padres Sign Josh Johnson – One-year Deal, $8 million
The San Diego Padres reached an agreement with free-agent starter Josh Johnson on a one-year guaranteed $8 million deal. The deal includes an additional $1.25 million in performance bonuses and Johnson makes 26 starts. Johnson did... More of this article »
Why the Yankees Should Part Ways With Robinson Cano
In order to prove to yourself the New York Yankees should pass on Robinson Cano, it takes one story from five years ago. I still remember the winter after the 2008 baseball season. Frustration over so many injuries, disappointment... More of this article »
Phillies Re-sign Carlos Ruiz to three-year, $26M Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with free-agent catcher Carlos Ruiz on a three-year $26 million deal. There is a fourth-year option on the deal worth $4.5 million with a $500,000 buyout and includes a limited... More of this article »
Pirates Andrew McCutchen Wins National League MVP
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was named the NL Most Valuable Player after leading his team to the postseason for the first time in two decades. He received 28 of 30 first place votes to beat out second place... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera Goes Back-to-Back With MVP’s
Miguel Cabrera limped through the last month of the season with a variety of ailments but the first five months of his season were enough for him to earn his second consecutive American League Most Valuable Player award. He outpointed... More of this article »
Francona, Hurdle Named 2013 Managers of the Year
The Cleveland Indians Terry Francona and Pittsburgh Pirates Clint Hurdle were honored as the top managers in baseball by the BBWAA. Francona led the Indians to a 24 game improvement , the largest improvement in franchise history... More of this article »
Avoid Ervin Santana – Breaking Down The Numbers
Free agent pitcher Ervin Santana is seeking a $100 million deal. That’s unlikely to happen. For various reasons, Santana is the riskiest pitcher in the free agent market. Pitchers tend to be risky, especially those on the wrong... More of this article »
Marlon Byrd, Phillies Reach Agreement on Two-year Deal
Marlon Byrd turned in a career year at age 36 and parlayed that performance into a two-year, $16 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to published reports. Byrd started he season with the New York Mets before being... More of this article »
Jose Fernandez Named 2013 National League Rookie of the Year
Miami Marlins right hander Jose Fernandez was named the 2013 National League Rookie of the Year picking up 26 of 30 first-place votes. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig finished second got the other four first-place votes. St.... More of this article »
Wil Myers Named 2013 American League Rookie of the Year
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Wil Myers has been voted American League Rookie of the Year for 2013 by the BBWAA and in doing so took 23 of 30 first-place votes. Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias finished second and Myers’ teammate... More of this article »
Ervin Santana Seeking $100 Million Deal – Yeah Okay
Ervin Santana is reportedly seeking a $100 million dollar contract when he signs his next deal, likely using that number as an opening to negotiation and trying to capitalize after a revival 2013 campaign with the Kansas City Royals. Of... More of this article »
Cubs Hire Renteria, Dodgers Mattingly Talks Extension
Three years ago Don Mattingly was just starting out in Los Angeles and Rick Renteria was a bench coach in San Diego. On Thursday, Mattingly started negotiation talks for an extension and Renteria took over the helm in Chicago. Both... More of this article »
Qualifying Offers Roulette: Perfect Offseason Approach for Yankees
The New York Yankees are one of just two teams who extended three qualifying offers this off season. Hiroki Kuroda, Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano are all in QO limbo right now and all three, most recently, are unlikely to accept. The... More of this article »
A-Rod Tested Positive in 2006: Here’s Why We Still Care
Alex Rodriguez allegedly failed a drug test for a banned stimulant in 2006, a good three years after he previously claimed he had stopped taking PEDs. Granted, the details behind the stimulant are unclear and it’s yet another... More of this article »
Brian McCann Likely Headed to a Big Market
Brian McCann is going to have his share of suitors as the top catcher in Free Agency and the baseball purist certainly chose a great off season to capitalize. Big market teams such as: Toronto, Boston, New York and Texas would seem... More of this article »
BBWAA Awards: Rays Myers, Archer Finalists For AL ROY
The annual Baseball Writers’ Association of America, BBWAA awards finalists were announced and the Tampa Bay Rays have two finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year. Chris Archer and Wil Myers were named along with... More of this article »
Lloyd McClendon Named Seattle Mariners New Manager
The Seattle Mariners announced Lloyd McClendon as their next manager, the third manager hired by General Manager Jack Zduriencik. He takes over for Eric Wedge who walked away format he job after the season citing differences with... More of this article »
Edwin Encarnacion’s Fantastic Year for Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays 1B/DH Edwin Encarnacion had another great year with the bat in 2013. He posted a .272/.370/.534 line with a 148 wRC+ that was 6th in the AL. This was on the heels of a 2012 season where Encarnacion managed a 151... More of this article »
Cano, Ellsbury, Lead List of Players With Qualifying Offers
Thirteen players were extended qualifying offers on Monday and will have one week to accept or decline a one year salary of about $14.1 million dollars. If a player denies their qualifying offer, any team who signs that player and... More of this article »
David DeJesus, Rays Reach Agreement on Two-Year Deal
After exercising an option on David DeJesus on Sunday the Tampa Bay Rays went a step farther today when it was announced they had reached an agreement on a two-year deal with David DeJesus that will cover the 2014-15 seasons and include... More of this article »
Yankees Re-Sign Derek Jeter – 1-year $12 Million Deal
The New York Yankees announced that they have re-signed shortstop Derek Jeter to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal helps with the team goal of reaching a payroll under $189 million for 2014. The Yankees have been laser focused... More of this article »