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MLBTR Originals

By edcreech | December 22, 2013 at 7:00pm CDT

A look back at the original reporting and analysis found on MLBTR this past week, as we check our list to see who's been naughty or nice in the waning hours before St. Nick's arrival:

  • Charlie Wilmoth updated the status of the top ten remaining free agents on MLBTR's 2014 Top 50 Free Agents list (posted prior to Grant Balfour's deal-no deal with the Orioles).
  • Tim Dierkes examined the pool of unsigned free agents and noted the limited number of available players who could be considered regulars.
  • The agent for Kevin Youkilis confirmed to MLBTR his client's decision to play for the Rakuten Golden Eagles in 2014. Joe Bick of Pro Star Management, Inc. also explained the opportunity to spend a year in Japan was a "life experience that was too good to pass up" for Youkilis and his family. 
  • Zach Links spoke with Giants Vice President and Assistant General Manager Bobby Evans about the team's offseason.
  • Damon Lapa, the agent for Jeff Karstens, told Zach he expects at least a dozen teams to attend the right-hander's workout in mid-to-late January.
  • Tim was the first to report Jordany Valdespin switched agencies leaving ACES to join Metis Sports Management. 
  • MLBTR broke the news of catcher Kyle Skipworth being designated for assignment by the Marlins.
  • Agent Burton Rocks told MLBTR he has spoken with four or five teams about an unique proposition involving right-hander Juan Rincon: a minor league contract, ideally with an invitation to Spring Training, with an eye towards mentoring young pitchers and continuing in that role as a scout upon his retirement.
  • Steve Adams hosted this week's live chat.
  • Zach assembled the best of the baseball blogosphere for you in Baseball Blogs Weigh In.
  • There are many ways to enjoy MLB Trade Rumors. Here's a refresher on how to use the apps, features, and functions on MLBTR.
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