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Winter Meetings In Review: National League

By Zachary Links | December 6, 2012 at 10:08pm CDT

Here’s a look back at what went down during the Winter Meetings in the National League..

Braves:

  • If the Braves add an outfielder and move Martin Prado to third base, they could trade Juan Francisco.
  • The Braves have interest in Emilio Bonifacio and have learned that he could be available.
  • The Braves signed Reed Johnson to a one-year deal.
  • Atlanta exercised their option on manager Fredi Gonzalez.

Brewers:

  • The Brewers have considered the idea of trading Corey Hart. 
  • Milwaukee likes Ryan Dempster but won’t go to three years for him. 
  • They’ve been in contact with the Rangers about Derek Holland.
  • The Brewers were one of several teams to be in on Jason Grilli.

Cardinals:

  • The Cards signed lefty reliever Randy Choate to a three-year, $7.5MM deal.
  • St. Louis was rumored to be in on Marco Scutaro before he signed with the Giants but their interest may have been overstated.
  • The Cardinals and infielder Skip Schumaker are open to a trade.

Cubs:

  • Chicago entered the Jason Grilli sweepstakes and are interested in Mark Reynolds.
  • The Cubs were in on Jeff Keppinger and Eric Chavez before they signed with the White Sox and Diamondbacks, respectively.
  • A reunion with Ryan Dempster appears unlikely.
  • On Wednesday, the Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with Nate Schierholtz.
  • The Cubs re-signed Ian Stewart to a non-guaranteed deal.

Diamondbacks:

  • The Diamondbacks’ are discussing blockbuster deals with several teams involving Justin Upton.  Several three- and four-team possibilities have been talked about with the Rangers, Indians, and Rays in the mix.
  • The D’Backs are also talking about trading Jason Kubel.  The Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, Rangers, Rays and Mariners could all be in on Kubel.
  • Arizona checked in with the Mets on R.A. Dickey.
  • Arizona inked Eric Chavez and catcher Wil Nieves.

Dodgers:

  • The Dodgers were long considered the frontrunners for Zack Greinke but are considering pulling out and moving on to other pursuits.
  • The Indians and Mariners like Dee Gordon.
  • Ned Colletti & Co. are still working to hammer out a deal with Ryu Hyun-Jin.
  • There were no takers for Juan Uribe.

Giants:

  • Second baseman Marco Scutaro agreed to a three-year, $20MM deal.
  • The Giants inked Angel Pagan to a four-year, $40MM contract.  The center fielder ranked 11th on MLBTR’s list of this winter’s top 50 free agents.
  • The Giants exercised options on Bruce Bochy and Brian Sabean.

Marlins:

  • Yunel Escobar was shipped to the Rays for middle infield prospect Derek Dietrich.
  • The Marlins are interested in the Braves’ Francisco.
  • The Marlins told teams that Ricky Nolasco is staying put.
  • Miami is one of five clubs with genuine interest in Jack Hannahan.

Mets:

  • The Mets finalized their extension with third baseman David Wright, their only major action of the week.  The deal gives him seven years and $122MM in new money, which can be considered an eight-year, $138MM deal if the value of Wright’s previously-exercised 2013 club option is included.
  • The Mets are trying to hammer out a contract extension with R.A. Dickey while also listening to offers from interested clubs.  The sticking point appears to be dollars rather than years between the two sides.  
  • Miguel Olivo will be at the top of their list if they pursue a catcher.
  • The Mets and Scott Hairston are optimistic that a deal can be worked out.

Nationals:

  • Dan Haren agreed to a one-year, $13MM deal.  The signing likely took them out of the mix for  Greinke.
  • The Nats remain confident on Adam LaRoche.  The club is pushing for a two-year deal while LaRoche wants three.
  • Mike Morse could be moved if they re-sign LaRoche.
  • The Nats were in contact with the Rays about their starters prior to signing Haren.
  • On Monday they re-signed Zach Duke and signed Bill Bray.

Phillies:

  • The Phillies acquired outfielder Ben Revere from the Twins in exchange for starting pitcher Vance Worley and pitching prospect Trevor May.  Revere, 24, hit .294/.333/.342 in 553 plate appearances for the Twins this year.
  • The Phillies are also working on a deal for the Rangers’ Michael Young.  Young has a no-trade clause and is currently weighing his options.
  • The Phillies are interested in Raul Ibanez along with two other teams and are still in the mix for Scott Hairston.

Pirates:

  • The Pirates acquired lefty Andrew Oliver from the Tigers for catcher Ramon Cabrera.

Reds:

  • The Reds have a two-year offer out to Ryan Ludwick and are waiting on an answer.
  • The Reds have spoken with Homer Bailey about a contract extension, and they plan to do the same with Mat Latos.

Rockies:

  • Colorado agreed to a one-year deal with Jeff Francis.
  • The Rockies acquired Wilton Lopez and a player to be named later or cash from the Astros for starter Alex White and minor leaguer Alex Gillingham.
  • The Rockies are likely to get additional pitching via trade.

Padres:

  • The Pads aren’t likely to work out an extension with Chase Headley.
  • Jason Marquis agreed to a one-year, $3MM deal.
  • The Padres called the Indians regarding both Justin Masterson and Ubaldo Jimenez.
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