Week In Review: 3/23/14 – 3/29/14

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)