Rockies Sign Justin Morneau
2013/12/rockies-to-sign-justin-morneau.htmlFRIDAY: Todd Helton will be a tough act to follow in Denver, but former American League MVP Justin Morneau will be tasked with filling his shoes.
Twins Sign Jason Kubel
2013/12/twins-to-sign-jason-kubel.htmlFRIDAY: The Twins announced today that Jason Kubel is once again a part of their organization.
Orioles’ Deal With Grant Balfour In Jeopardy
2013/12/orioles-to-sign-grant-balfour.htmlMore word about this setback could come on Friday.
Seeking Part-Time Writers For New NFL Rumors Website
2013/12/seeking-part-time-writers-for-new-nfl-rumors-website.htmlWriters covering Monday through Friday evenings will change week to week, but we'd also like people to regularly take specific weekend daytime shifts.
Reactions To Shin-Soo Choo Signing
2013/12/reactions-to-shin-soo-choo-signing-1.htmlIf he can master that, it will really help him.” The Rangers and Boras worked well into Friday night and Saturday morning to put together the deal, writes Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports.
Twins’ Colabello Rejects Offer To Play In South Korea
2013/12/twins-considering-sending-chris-colabello-to-korea.htmlFRIDAY: Berardino now indicates that the Twins are asking for "possibly upwards of $1MM." FRIDAY: The Twins could send 1B/OF Chris Colabello to play in Korea, Berardino notes (citing a Korean news report).
Orioles, Three Others Showing “Significant” Interest In Rodney
2013/12/orioles-turning-attention-to-fernando-rodney.htmlFRIDAY: With the Grant Balfour decision in limbo, the Orioles are turning their attention to Fernando Rodney, an industry source tells Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun (via Twitter).
MLBTR Regular Features
2013/12/mlbtr-regular-features.htmlBaseball Blogs Weigh In - Every Friday, I feature some of the best writing from baseball blogs around the web.
Astros Sign Jesse Crain
2014/01/astros-sign-jesse-crain.htmlFRIDAY: Crain's one-year deal with the Astros is worth $3.25MM, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
Phillies Agree To New TV Contract
2014/01/phillies-agree-to-new-tv-contract.htmlFRIDAY, 1:38pm: The Phillies' new deal with Comcast SportsNet is for 25 years, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
Poll: Which Team Will Sign Stephen Drew?
2014/01/poll-which-team-will-sign-stephen-drew.htmlOn Friday, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes looked at where free agent shortstop Stephen Drew could help the most, including teams like the Astros, Marlins, Twins, Royals and Yankees.
Rodriguez May Not Challenge Shorter Suspension
2014/01/rodriguez-may-not-challenge-shorter-suspension.htmlA ruling on Rodriguez's grievance proceeding could come as soon as Friday, according to Matthews.
Masahiro Tanaka Rumors: Thursday
2014/01/tanaka-in-united-states-to-meet-with-teams.htmlJon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that Tanaka's camp could meet with as many as a dozen by Friday.
Mets Sign Taylor Teagarden
2014/01/mets-sign-taylor-teagarden.htmlFRIDAY: Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports (on Twitter) that Teagarden will earn $725K if he makes the Major League roster and can earn $25K for appearing in 60 and 80 games.
Justin Masterson, Indians To Discuss Extension
2014/01/justin-masterson-indians-to-discuss-extension.htmlWith Masahiro Tanaka's situation stalling pitching signings, Rowley may not have gotten the information he hoped to receive, but Masterson and the Indians are set to exchange arbitration figures next Friday.
Daniels On Cruz, Tanaka
2014/01/daniels-on-cruz-tanaka.htmlSpeaking at a luncheon in Fort Worth on Friday, Rangers GM Jon Daniels emphasized that his team is unlikely to re-sign Nelson Cruz or sign Masahiro Tanaka, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Rodriguez Suspension Decision May Be Imminent
2014/01/rodriguez-suspension-decision-may-be-imminent.htmlFRIDAY: This weekend, arbitrator Fredric Horowitz could reach a decision on Alex Rodriguez's suspension, Ronald Blum of the Associated Press reports.
Quick Hits: Twins, O’s, Pirates, Phillies, CarGo
2014/01/quick-hits-twins-os-pirates-phillies-cargo.htmlHaving an ownership stake in the entity allows a team to avoid exposure to revenue-sharing rules, according to Boras, who…
Free Agent Notes: Tanaka, Santana, Reynolds, Baker, Guerrier
2014/01/free-agent-notes-tanaka-santana-reynolds-baker-guerrier.htmlAnother former Twin who spent time with the Cubs last year, right-handed reliever Matt Guerrier, is set to throw off of a mound on Friday as he rehabs from an elbow injury suffered late last year, Wolfson tweets.
Derek Holland Expected To Be Out Until All-Star Break
2014/01/derek-holland-out-until-midseason.htmlFRIDAY: Rangers starter Derek Holland is out until midseason after a left knee injury that took place Tuesday, according to a team release.
146 Players File For Salary Arbitration
2014/01/146-players-file-for-salary-arbitration.htmlBut with the announcement, the clock is now ticking down to Friday at noon central, when players and teams will formally exchange and submit salary figures.
Dodgers Trying To Extend Kershaw This Week
2014/01/dodgers-trying-to-extend-kershaw-this-week.html"I am hopeful that, by the [arbitration exchange] deadline Friday morning, we can work something out," Kasten said in reference to Kershaw.
NL Notes: Cardinals, Nationals, Betancourt, Coffey
2014/01/nl-notes-cardinals-nationals-betancourt-coffey.htmlFourteen teams were on hand for Todd Coffey's showcase on Friday, tweets Cotillo.