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Week In Review: 12/6/14 – 12/12/14

By charliewilmoth | December 13, 2014 at 11:40am CDT

Here’s a look back at a wild week at MLBTR. The following is a listing of confirmed transactions that doesn’t include moves that appear to be close, like the Dodgers’ reported trade for Jimmy Rollins or signing of Brandon McCarthy.

Key Moves

  • The Cubs signed P Jon Lester to a six-year deal with a vesting option.
  • The Padres agreed to acquire OF Matt Kemp, C Tim Federowicz and cash from the Dodgers for C Yasmani Grandal, P Joe Wieland and P Zach Eflin.
  • The White Sox agreed to acquire P Jeff Samardzija and P Michael Ynoa from the Athletics for INF Marcus Semien, P Chris Bassitt, C Josh Phegley and INF Rangel Ravelo.
  • The Marlins acquired 2B Dee Gordon, P Dan Haren, INF Miguel Rojas and a PTBNL or cash from the Dodgers for P Andrew Heaney, INF Enrique Hernandez, P Chris Hatcher and C Austin Barnes.
  • The Dodgers acquired 2B Howie Kendrick from the Angels for Heaney.
  • The Red Sox acquired P Rick Porcello from the Tigers for OF Yoenis Cespedes, P Alex Wilson and P Gabe Speier.
  • The Marlins acquired P Mat Latos from the Reds for P Anthony DeSclafani and C Chad Wallach.
  • The Cubs acquired C Miguel Montero from the Diamondbacks for P Zack Godley and P Jeferson Mejia.
  • The Indians acquired 1B/OF Brandon Moss from the Athletics for 2B Joe Wendle.
  • The White Sox signed P David Robertson to a four-year deal.
  • The Twins signed P Ervin Santana to a four-year deal.
  • The Pirates re-signed P Francisco Liriano to a three-year deal.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

  • Cubs – P Jason Hammel (two years with club option)
  • Astros – P Luke Gregerson (three years), P Pat Neshek (two years)
  • Royals – DH Kendrys Morales (two years)
  • Red Sox – P Justin Masterson (one year)
  • Cardinals – INF Mark Reynolds (one year)
  • Rangers – P Kyuji Fujikawa (one year with club option)
  • Mets – OF John Mayberry Jr. (one year)
  • Braves – OF Dian Toscano (link)

Trades

  • Tigers – acquired P Alfredo Simon from Reds for INF Eugenio Suarez and P Jonathon Crawford
  • Red Sox – acquired P Wade Miley from Diamondbacks for P Rubby De La Rosa, P Allen Webster and INF Raymel Flores
  • Red Sox – acquired P Zeke Spruill from Diamondbacks for P Myles Smith
  • Angels – acquired INF Josh Rutledge from Rockies for P Jairo Diaz
  • Pirates – acquired P Antonio Bastardo from Phillies for P Joely Rodriguez
  • Rangers – acquired P Ross Detwiler from Nationals for P Abel De Los Santos and INF Chris Bostick
  • Marlins – acquired P Andre Rienzo from White Sox for P Dan Jennings
  • Angels – acquired C Drew Butera from Dodgers for a PTBNL or cash
  • Rays – acquired P Buddy Borden from Pirates to complete the Sean Rodriguez trade

Avoided Arbitration

  • Padres – P Joe Wieland (link – Padres later traded Wieland to Dodgers)

Claimed

  • White Sox – C Rob Brantly (from Marlins – link)
  • Blue Jays – INF/OF Chris Colabello (from Twins – link)
  • Angels – INF/OF Marc Krauss (from Astros – link)
  • Rangers – P Scott Barnes (from Orioles – link)

Designated For Assignment

  • Diamondbacks – P Eury De La Rosa (link)
  • Pirates – P Josh Lindblom (link)
  • Athletics – INF Shane Peterson (link), P Jorge De Leon (link)
  • Tigers – P Melvin Mercedes (link)
  • Dodgers – C Ryan Lavarnway (link)
  • Indians – P Bryan Price (link)

Outrighted

  • Orioles – P Pat McCoy, INF Steve Lombardozzi (link)
  • Red Sox – INF Jemile Weeks (link)
  • Pirates – P Angel Sanchez (link)
  • Braves – INF Ramiro Pena (elected free agency)

Other

  • More than a dozen players changed teams in the big-league portion of the Rule 5 Draft.
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AL Notes: Cespedes, Mariners, Orioles, Howard
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Central Notes: Lester, Reds, Simon, Moss, Masterson
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