Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:
Key Moves
- The Tigers signed first baseman Miguel Cabrera to an extension for an additional eight years and $248MM.
- The Angels signed outfielder Mike Trout to a six-year, $144.5MM extension.
- The Pirates signed outfielder Starling Marte to a six-year, $31MM extension.
- The Indians agreed to terms with catcher Yan Gomes on a six-year, $23MM extension.
- The White Sox signed pitcher Jose Quintana to a five-year extension worth at least $21MM.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Mariners — P Chris Young (after being released by Nationals —link)
- Nationals — INF Kevin Frandsen (after being outrighted by Phillies – link)
- Braves — P Aaron Harang (after being released by Indians — link)
Trades
- Tigers — acquired SS Alex Gonzalez from Orioles for INF Steve Lombardozzi
- Pirates — acquired P Vance Worley from Twins for cash considerations
- Nationals — acquired P Omar Poveda from White Sox for cash considerations
- Phillies — acquired INF Jayson Nix from Rays for cash considerations
Claimed
- Rangers — C Chris Gimenez (from Athletics — link), P Seth Rosin (from Dodgers — link), INF Donnie Murphy (from Cubs — link)
- Astros — OF Alex Presley (from Twins — link)
- Orioles — INF David Adams (from Indians — link)
Designated For Assignment
- Rangers — INF Adam Rosales (link), P Michael Kirkman (link)
- Indians — P Colt Hynes, P Frank Herrmann (link), P Preston Guilmet (link)
- Giants — OF Roger Kieschnick (link)
- Athletics — OF Michael Taylor (link)
- Pirates — RP Vin Mazzaro (link)
- Cubs — P Alberto Cabrera (link)
- Mariners — INF Carlos Triunfel, OF Xavier Avery (link), P Bobby LaFromboise (link)
- Astros — P Raul Valdes (link)
- Royals — OF Carlos Peguero (link)
- Orioles — P Mike Belfiore (link)
- Marlins — P Michael Brady, OF Brian Bogusevic (link)
Outrighted
- Pirates — P Andy Oliver (link)
- Twins — P Scott Diamond (link), 1B/OF Chris Parmelee (link)
- Blue Jays — OF Matt Tuiasosopo (link)
- Orioles — C Johnny Monell (link), RP Kelvin De La Cruz (link)
- White Sox — RP Javy Guerra (after claiming him from the Dodgers — link)
- Cardinals — OF Joey Butler (link), P Angel Castro (link)
Released
- Red Sox — P Francisco Cordero (link)
- Phillies — OF Bobby Abreu (link)
- Rangers — P Tommy Hanson (link)
- Cubs — C George Kottaras (link)
- Angels — P Joe Blanton (link)
- Nationals — INF Jamey Carroll (link)
- Marlins — INF Ty Wigginton (link)
- Brewers — INF Juan Francisco (link)
- Braves — P Freddy Garcia (link)
- Astros — INF Cesar Izturis (link)
Returned
- Royals — P Patrick Schuster (to Diamondbacks after being claimed from the Padres — link)
Opted Out
- Reds — IF Chris Nelson (link)
- Cubs — UT Ryan Roberts (link)
Key Minor-League Signings
- Rangers — P Scott Baker (after being released by Mariners — link), C Chris Snyder (after being released by Nationals —link)
- White Sox — P Mitchell Boggs (re-signed after being released)
- Phillies — INF Ronny Cedeno (re-signed after being released)
- Giants — INF Tony Abreu (re-signed after being released)
- Indians — RP Mark Lowe (link)
- Yankees — P Alfredo Aceves (link)
- Rays — INF Mike Fontenot (link), P Erik Bedard (re-signed after being released)
- Nationals — RP Mike Gonzalez (re-signed after being released)
- Mets — RP Kyle Farnsworth (re-signed after being released)
- Mariners – C Humberto Quintero, OF Endy Chavez (both re-signed after being released)
- Cardinals — RP David Aardsma (link)
- Padres — OF Jeff Francoeur (link)
- Twins — RP Matt Guerrier (re-signed after being released)
- Tigers — OF J.D. Martinez (link)
