Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Braves signed 1B Freddie Freeman to an eight-year extension. They also signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a two-year deal.
- The Diamondbacks agreed to sign SP Bronson Arroyo to a two-year deal with an option for 2016.
- The Mariners agreed to sign RP Fernando Rodney to a two-year deal.
- The Athletics signed OF Coco Crisp to a two-year extension for 2015 and 2016 that includes a vesting option for 2017.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Marlins – IF Jeff Baker (two years) and RP Carlos Marmol (one year)
- Dodgers – SP Paul Maholm (one year)
- Brewers – RP Francisco Rodriguez (one year)
- White Sox – P Mitchell Boggs (one year)
- Astros – SP Jerome Williams (one year)
Retired
- RPs Dan Wheeler and Joel Zumaya (link)
- OF Ryan Spilborghs (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Marlins – OF Jimmy Paredes (link)
- Astros – 1B Brett Wallace (link)
- Brewers – P Donovan Hand (link)
Key Minor-League Signings
- Nationals – RP Luis Ayala (link)
- Marlins – RP Chaz Roe (link)
- Dodgers – IF Justin Turner (link)
- Athletics – OF Sam Fuld (link)
- Mets – RP Kyle Farnsworth (link)
- Red Sox – OF Corey Brown (link)
- Cardinals – RP Pat Neshek (link)
Neshek
I hadn’t realized how much action Neshek saw last year. Added him, thanks.
What about Marlins-Marmol
It’s on there.
Already there.
Uh, please someone explain what differentiates a key move from a signed/agreed to terms. Because they’re all signed/agreed to terms. Who dictates what is a key move? The author of the post? And key to what? Immediate success? Long term success? What?
Add Chris Resop on a MiLB deal by Boston yesterday