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Dodgers to Re-Sign J.P. Howell
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached and agreement with left-handed reliever J.P. Howell and will re-sign the 30 year old to a two-year, $11.25 million guarantee along with a $6.25 million vesting option for a third year if... More of this article »
White Sox Trade Addison Reed to D-Backs For Matt Davidson
The Chicago White Sox agreed to trade closer Addison Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Matt Davidson. Reed posted a career-high 40 saves in 48 attempts for the White Sox in 2013 while pitching to a 3.79 ERA. He struck... More of this article »
Braves Reach Agreement With Gavin Floyd
The Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement with right-hander Gavin Floyd on a one-year deal, with a base salary of $4.4 million and incentives that can earn the 30-year-old another $4.5 million. Floyd worked just 24 1/3 innings... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement to Sign John Axford
The Cleveland Indians reached an agreement with John Axford according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Axford’s contract is believed to be a one-year deal as he has two years of arbitration eligibility after this year. Earlier... More of this article »
Cardinals Reach Agreeement With Mark Ellis on One-Year Deal
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with free-agent second baseman Mark Ellis on a one-year deal pending a physical. Ellis will likely serve as a right handed hitting compliment and insurance to Cardinals prospect Kolten... More of this article »
Twins Reach Agreement With Mike Pelfrey
The Minnesota Twins and Mike Pelfrey agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Pelfrey’s deal contains an additional $3.5 million in performance incentives. With the earlier signings of Phil... More of this article »
Dodgers Will Re-Sign Juan Uribe
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached and agreement with free-agent Juan Uribe and will re-sign the 34 year old to a two year deal. While reports began to circulate about possibly bringing in Michael Young to play third base for the Dodgers... More of this article »
Royals Reach Agreement With Omar Infante
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with second baseman Omar Infante, reports Buster Olney of ESPN. Infante’s contract is for four years and $30 million. The New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds were also... More of this article »
Rays Re-Sign James Loney – Three Year Deal $21 Million
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with free-agent James Loney on a three-year deal worth $21 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The deal is pending a physical and represents the teams most significant signing... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Interested in Juan Uribe
The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in free agent Juan Uribe according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports who said Uribe would play mostly at first base, some at second base, and could fill in for Evan Longoria at third base. Uribe,... More of this article »
Brett Gardner for Austin Jackson Makes Sense for Yankees and Tigers
The Yankees and Tigers appear to be on two separate missions this winter, but they could come together for one deal. No, the Yankees won’t be getting a starting pitcher they still need and the Tigers wouldn’t be receiving... More of this article »
Rockies Reach Agreement With Boone Logan – Three-year Deal
The Colorado Rockies went into the 2013 Winter Meetings with a goal of finding left-handed relief help for the bullpen. After their second consecutive last-place finish in the National League West, the Rockies came to the conclusion... More of this article »
Tigers Reach Agreement with Joba Chamberlain
The Detroit Tigers reached an agreement with Joba Chamberlain, signing the 28 year-old righthander to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Chamberlain’s contract contains performance... More of this article »
Marlins Trade Justin Ruggiano to Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Justin Ruggiano in a trade with the Miami Marlins for outfielder Brian Bogusevic. In 2013 Ruggiano got regular playing time and hit .222/.298/.396 in 424 at-bats and hit 18 home runs, regressing... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement With Michael Morse – One-year Deal
The San Francisco Giants have signed Michael Morse to a one-year deal reports Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area. Morse, 31, is coming off the worst year of his career. He hit .215/.270/.381 for a 78 wRC+ and -1.6 fWAR in 2013. His... More of this article »
Phillies Reach Agreement With Roberto Hernandez
The Philadelphia Phillies reached an agreement with right-hander Roberto Hernandez according to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly. The deal is pending a physical. Hernandez spent 2013 with the Tampa Bay Rays and pitched to a 4.89 ERA... More of this article »
Re-Signing Stephen Drew Could Prompt Will Middlebrooks Trade for Red Sox
Stephen Drew is regarded as the best shortstop on the free agent market, but there is debate about whether he will get the multi-year offer he is seeking or return to the Boston Red Sox on a one-year or two-year contract. At the... More of this article »
A’s Hope Drew Pomeranz Can Thrive Away From Coors Field
A day after the Oakland A’s shipped left-handed starting pitcher Brett Anderson to Colorado for left-hander Drew Pomeranz and minor league righty Chris Jensen, the club traded left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins to Washington... More of this article »
Is Shin-Soo Choo Worth a $140 Million Deal ?
With the signing of Robinson Cano and Jacoby Ellsbury, Shin-Soo Choo is the best hitter available in the free agent class. The 31 year-old outfielder is looking for a big deal, something in the range of seven years at $20 million... More of this article »
Omar Infante Unlikely In Yankees Search For Second Baseman
The New York Yankees are fresh off only its second missed postseason in 19 years and much like in the winter headed into 2005, looking to play catch up with its arch rival Red Sox, who will enter the postseason as defending champions.... More of this article »
Mets Reach Agreement With Bartolo Colon
The New York Mets have reached an agreement with Bartolo Colon on a two-year deal worth $20 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Colon was drawing interest from several teams including the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers,... More of this article »
Pirates Extend Charlie Morton, Sign Edinson Volquez
Earlier today Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement with right-hander Charlie Morton on a three-year contract extension worth $21 million that could reach $30 million in total value according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Now the... More of this article »
Mariners Reach Agreement With Corey Hart
Corey Hart will not be returning to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Seattle Mariners reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the free-agent first baseman/outfielder according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Hart missed the entire... More of this article »
Mariners Acquire Logan Morrison In Trade With Marlins
The Seattle Mariners acquired 1B/OF Logan Morrison from the Miami Marlins in a trade in exchange for right-handed reliever Carter Capps. Morrison, 25, hit .242/.333/.375 with six home runs in 85 games in 2013. Capps, 23, has a 5.04... More of this article »
Tigers Max Scherzer “Definitely in Play”
Detroit Tigers ace and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer is available for trade according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. The 29 year-old Scherzer will hit free agency next year, and is projected to earn over $13 million in arbitration... More of this article »
Blue Jays Would Trade Colby Rasmus For Pitching
Despite adding R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson last year the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a disappointing 2013 season and are in the market for starting pitching, according to Bob Elliot of the Toronto Sun. The Blue Jays... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Have Interest in Bartolo Colon
The Texas Rangers are interested in veteran free agent pitcher Bartolo Colon according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Colon would likely push Alexi Ogando to the bullpen where he has been much more effective.... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Acquire Brett Anderson in Trade With Oakland
The Colorado Rockies have acquired left-hander Brett Anderson from the Oakland A’s in exchange for left-hander Drew Pomeranz and right-hander Chris Jensen. The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Earlier... More of this article »
3 Way Trade With White Sox, Angels Sends Trumbo To D-Backs
The Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox have completed a three-way trade that will send Mark Trumbo to Arizona, centerfielder Adam Eaton to Chicago and pitchers Tyler Skaggs and Hector Santiago to Anaheim.... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates Renewing Interest in James Loney
The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly are engaged in talks about signing free-agent first baseman James Loney. Loney was thought to be the top target all along for Pittsburgh at first base, however there seems to be some difference... More of this article »
Phillies Will Listen to Offers for Hamels, Lee, Just About Anyone Else
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly looking to trade closer Jonathan Papelbon. That we knew. Now word that the team is willing to listen to offers to starters Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Reach Agreement With Rajai Davis
The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent outfielder Rajai Davis. While several teams were in the mix for Davis, the Tigers were said to be the favorites along with the Minnesota Twins. He... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Will Listen to Offers For Justin Masterson
Under Terry Francona‘s guidance in his first season along the shores of Lake Erie, they surprised baseball pundits and gained a wild card berth. They appear poised to contend for a post-season spot in 2013, but that could change... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins Pursuing Bronson Arroyo
The Minnesota Twins are interested in free-agent pitcher Bronson Arroyo, and talks are progressing according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies are also in the mix for Arroyo. The... More of this article »
Jonathan Papelbon Trade Won’t Come Easy for Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have made no secret they are looking to trade closer Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon, 33, is coming off a 2013 season in which he pitched to a 2.92 ERA in 61 2/3 innings of work and is in the category for elite... More of this article »
For Mariners Its Going to Take More Than Robinson Cano
They boast one of the best starting pitchers in baseball (Felix Hernandez) and now one of the best all-around players in the game (Robinson Cano), yet as the Seattle Mariners’ roster is currently composed, it is arguably their... More of this article »
Brett Gardner Drawing Significant Interest, Yankees Listening
According to Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger, the New York Yankees are receiving significant interest in Brett Gardner. While the club is not actively shopping Gardner, they are willing to listen to offers. With yesterday’s... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement With Carlos Beltran
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with Carlos Beltran on a three-year deal worth $45 million, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. In 145 games for St. Louis in 2013, Beltran hit .296/.336/.491 (128 OPS+)... More of this article »
Mike Napoli Re-Signs With Boston Red Sox
Earlier today we reported the market for Mike Napoli was at it peak. Tonight Napoli made his decision and will re-sign with the Boston Red Sox on a two-year deal for $32 million. The Red Sox agreed with Napoli last winter on a three-year... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sign Nate McLouth to Two-year Deal
The Washington Nationals signed veteran outfielder Nate McLouth to a two-year deal worth $10.8 million with a third-year option. Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reported the deal. McLouth revitalized his career with the Baltimore... More of this article »
Houston Astros Sign Scott Feldman to Three-year Deal
The Houston Astros signed Scott Feldman to a three-year, $30 million deal. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports was the first to report the deal. Because Feldman was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Baltimore Orioles during the middle... More of this article »
Mike Napoli Free Agency Peaking – Red Sox, Rangers, Mariners In Play
Mike Napoli talks are reaching the critical stage according to Jon Paul Morosi of CBS Sports. The Miami Marlins, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox are all in contention to sign the first baseman. Napoli played... More of this article »
Robinson Cano Signs with Mariners – 10 Years $240 Million
Just hours after talks reportedly broke down between Jay Z and his camp and the Seattle Mariners and their president, Seattle has agreed to sign Robinson Cano to a 10-year, $240 million dollar deal which will tie him for the third... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement with Hiroki Kuroda
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on a one-year deal worth $16 million according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. While Kuroda could have signed with a number of teams it really got down to... More of this article »
Texas Rangers and J.P. Arencibia Nearing A Deal
The Texas Rangers are nearing a deal with free-agent catcher J.P. Arencibia according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Arencibia was non-tendered by the Toronto Blue Jays making him a free agent and it now seems like Texas may be... More of this article »
Mariners and Robinson Cano Talks Break Down – Deal Off For Now
Talks between the Seattle Mariners and representatives for Robinson Cano took a turn for the worse late last night and reports have indicated that the Mariners are no longer in play for signing Cano. According to Mark Feinsand both... More of this article »
Stephen Drew Could Land Back in Boston
Major League teams searching for a starting shortstop saw a prime option plucked off the free agent market on Thursday when it was reported that the Miami Marlins reached a one-year deal with 36-year-old Rafael Furcal. That leaves... More of this article »
Mariners Trying to Sway Robinson Cano with $225 Million Offer
It becomes increasingly difficult to play second fiddle and leave $50 million dollars on the table in exchange for bright lights and team legacy. Those are the exact odds the Seattle Mariners are trying to play by allegedly offering... More of this article »