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Rangers Sign Jose Contreras, Two Others, to Minor League Deals
The Texas Rangers added some veteran presence to its deep farm system today, signing relievers, Jose Contreras and Nate Adcock, and outfielder, Bryan Peterson, to minor league deals. The most notable name of the trio is Conteras’,... More of this article »
Mets Getting Closer with Curtis Granderson
Talks between free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson and the New York Mets have picked up, and the club is getting optimistic about their chances of landing the lefty power bat according to Marc Carig of Newsday. The 32 year-old... More of this article »
Red Sox Reach Agreement with Edward Mujica
The Boston Red Sox and relief pitcher Edward Mujica agreed to a two-year deal with $9.5 million. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports originally reported the deal. Mujica, a 29 year-old righthander, is coming off a year where he saved 37... More of this article »
Royals Acquire Norichika Aoki In Trade With Brewers
The Kansas City Royals have acquired Norichika Aoki in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers will get left-hander Will Smith in return. Aokie, 32, hit .286/.356/.370 with eight homers and 20 stolen bases in 2013 and will... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Wesley Wright
The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with lefty reliever Wesley Wright on a one0year deal with $1.425 million. Wright spent last season with the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. He joined Tampa Bay via a waiver claim during the... More of this article »
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 »
Pittsburgh Pirates Explore Options at First Base
The Pittsburgh Pirates are exploring their options at first base. While the club thinks that Mike Napoli would be an ideal fit, they may not be able to meet his contract demands. According to Jayson Stark, the Pirates have inquired... 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 »
Paul Konerko Re-Signs with Chicago White Sox
Veteran first baseman Paul Konerko decided to put off retirement, as he signed a one-year deal worth $3 million to return to the Chicago White Sox for his 16th season. Ken Rosenthal originally reported the signing. Konerko is coming... More of this article »
Brandon Phillips May Stay With Cincinnati Reds After All
Time just has a way of mending fences and that may be what is happening with the Cincinnati Reds and second baseman Brandon Phillips. For most of the off-season many expected the Reds to deal Phillips. For their part the Reds have... More of this article »
Yankees Close on Deal With Kelly Johnson
The suddenly aggressive New York Yankees are close to an agreemen with free-agent Kelly Johnson on a one-year deal worth between $2.75 -$3 million. Johnson would serve a super utility role for the Bronx Bombers and add some insurance... 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 »
New York Yankees Reach Agreement With Jacoby Ellsbury
The New York Yankees have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Earlier we reported on likely destinations for Ellsbury and listed the the Yankees, Red Sox, Giants and Mariners as the most likely landing spots. Apparently... More of this article »
Houston Astros Acquire Dexter Fowler From Colorado Rockies
The Houston Astros have acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Brandon Barnes and right-hander Jordan Lyles. The Astros will also receive a player to be named later. Fowler hit .263... 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 »
Miami Marlins Reach Agreement with Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Catchers are flying off the free agent market. The Miami Marlins reached an agreement with Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reported the signing. Phil Mackey of 1500 ESPN reports that it is a two-year... More of this article »
Oakland A’s Acquire Craig Gentry from Texas Rangers
The Oakland Athletics acquired outfielder Craig Gentry from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Michael Choice. Jeff Passan originally reported the deal. Reliever Josh Lindblom will also go to the A’s, and minor league... 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 »
Baltimore Orioles Are Interested in Nelson Cruz
After trading closer Jim Johnson to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Jemile Weeks, the Baltimore Orioles freed up about $11 million for their 2014 payroll. The Orioles already have two solid outfielders in Adam Jones and Nick... 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 »
Washington Nationals Agree to One Year Deal With Ross Ohlendorf
The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with right-hander Ross Ohlendorf , thus avoiding salary arbitration. Ohlendorf will likely be the long man out of the bullpen for the Nats in 2014, but could compete... More of this article »
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Drawing Interest From Marlins, Twins
With the signing of A.J. Pierzynski by the Boston Red Sox expect the interest for free-agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to rise significantly as the run on catchers this off-season continues. The Miami Marlins reportedly... 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 »
Oakland A’s Acquire Jim Johnson From Orioles For Jemile Weeks
The Oakland A’s have acquired right-hander Jim Johnson from the Baltimore Orioles for second baseman Jemile Weeks and a player to be named later. The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The deal... 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 »
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 »
Rays and Jose Molina Talking About Return in 2014
The Tampa Bay Rays and veteran catcher Jose Molina are reportedly working on a deal to return in 2014 and perhaps beyond. Buster Olney reported that the two sides could be working on a two-year deal. Tampa Bay Times writer Mark... 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 »
San Francisco Giants Reach Agreement with Tim Hudson
According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle News the San Francisco Giants have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with right-hander Tim Hudson. Hudson suffered an ankle injury and missed the final two months of the... 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 »