White Sox Sign Mitchell Boggs
2014/02/white-sox-to-sign-mitchell-boggs.htmlThe White Sox have added some low-cost, controllable upside to their bullpen, as they officially announced on Friday the signing…
Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Orioles Finalists For Arroyo
2014/02/diamondbacks-dodgers-orioles-finalists-for-arroyo.htmlFRIDAY, 12:44pm: Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio tweets that Arroyo will end up signing with either the Dodgers or the Diamondbacks.
Free Agent Notes: Santana, Burres, Hanrahan, Madson
2014/02/free-agent-notes-santana-burres-hanrahan-madson.htmlThe Red Sox watched Ryan Madson on Friday in Arizona, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe tweets.
Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Tyler Clippard
2014/02/nationals-avoid-arbitration-with-tyler-clippard.htmlClippard, 29 on Friday, exchanged figures with the Nats last month.
Orioles Unlikely To Sign Burnett; Phillies Still In Running
2014/02/phillies-orioles-unlikely-to-sign-burnett.htmlThough there is no indication that the sides are nearing a deal, says Zolecki, the likelihood has increased since Friday.
Scouting Masahiro Tanaka
2014/02/scouting-masahiro-tanaka.htmlLast Friday, Yankees GM Brian Cashman did his best to temper expectations for Tanaka in a conversation with ESPN's Ian O'Connor.
Indians Notes: Bourn, Tomlin, Masterson, Kipnis, Jimenez
2014/02/indians-notes-bourn-tomlin-masterson-kipnis-jimenez.htmlOne of those -- the case with righty Josh Tomlin -- will be going to a hearing on Friday, reports Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
East Notes: Nationals, Madson, Mets, Orioles, Santana, Yoon, Yankees
2014/02/nl-east-notes-2.htmlHere are some notes from the game's eastern divisions: After watching rehabbing reliever Ryan Madson throw on Friday, the Nationals came away impressed, reports James Wagner of the Washington Post.
Rays, Nats Discussing Trade Involving Lobaton, Karns
2014/02/rays-nats-discussing-trade-involving-lobaton-karns.htmlAs of last night, however, Lobaton told Topkin that he had yet to hear anything and was planning to report for the spring with the Rays on Friday.
International Notes: Diaz, Despaigne, Dodgers, Caribbean Series
2014/02/international-notes-diaz-despaigne-dodgers-caribbean-series.htmlChris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish tweets that Diaz could look to choose a club as soon as Friday or Saturday of next week.
Rangers Sign Tommy Hanson
2014/02/rangers-to-sign-tommy-hanson.htmlFRIDAY: The Rangers have officially announced Hanson's deal and placed lefty Joe Ortiz on the 60-day disabled list to clear a 40-man roster spot.
NL East: Kimbrel, Burnett, Simmons, Dice-K
2014/02/nl-east-kimbrel-burnett-simmons-dice-k.htmlHere's the latest on those two deals and the rest of the division: Kimbrel's agent David Meter called Braves GM Frank Wren one week ago and the extension was finalized Friday night, according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Braves Extend Julio Teheran
2014/02/braves-extend-julio-teheran.htmlFRIDAY, 10:08am: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that the option is valued at $12MM and contains a $1MM buyout.
Rays Sign Erik Bedard
2014/02/rays-to-sign-erik-bedard.htmlFRIDAY, 7:58am: The Rays have officially confirmed the signing on Twitter.
Free Agent Notes: Zito, Perez, Gaudin, Colvin, Burnett
2014/02/free-agent-notes-zito-perez-gaudin-colvin-burnett.htmlIn case you missed it from Friday, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark provided an interesting look at the views of 23 MLB executives on the still-concluding off-season.
Orioles Sign Ubaldo Jimenez
2014/02/orioles-to-sign-ubaldo-jimenez.htmlFRIDAY: Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets the year-to-year breakdown of Jimenez's deal: he will earn $11.25MM in 2014, $12.25MM in 2015, $13MM in 2016 and $13.5MM in 2017.
Orioles Close To Deal With Nelson Cruz
2014/02/orioles-close-to-deal-with-nelson-cruz.htmlOn Friday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweeted that the Orioles were in talks with both Morales and Cruz, and a deal with one could happen soon.
Red Sox Sign Chris Capuano
2014/02/red-sox-to-sign-chris-capuano.htmlFRIDAY: WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports that Capuano's incentives are tied to games started.
Orioles Release Chris Jones
2014/02/orioles-designate-chris-jones-for-assignment.htmlFRIDAY: The Orioles have released Jones, according to the team's transactions page.
Guillermo Mota Retires
2014/03/guillermo-mota-retires.htmlMota signed a minor league deal with the Royals in January but, according to McCullough, wanted to spend more time with his family and left the club's Spring Training camp on Friday.
Quick Hits: Pineda, Lester, Rangers, Beede, Burnett
2014/03/quick-hits-pineda-rangers-beede-burnett.htmlLaw notes that on Friday night, Beede demonstrated good stuff and solid command, with 92-95 MPH velocity and a strong changeup.
Luke Hochevar To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2014/03/hochevar-out-at-least-two-to-three-months-with-sprained-ucl.htmlFRIDAY: Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters, including Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star, that Hochevar will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the season (Twitter link).
Rangers Sign Joe Saunders
2014/03/rangers-to-sign-joe-saunders.htmlFRIDAY: Saunders can earn up to $3.65MM if he makes the club and hits all of the incentives in his contract, according to the Associated Press.
West Notes: Giants, Rangers, A’s
2014/03/west-notes-giants-rangers-as.htmlThe latest out of baseball's Western divisions: The Giants and Pablo Sandoval had yet to talk extensions as of Friday, MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo tweets.
Diamondbacks Sign Oliver Perez
2014/03/diamondbacks-to-sign-oliver-perez.htmlFRIDAY: The Diamondbacks have reached an agreement with left-hander Oliver Perez on a two-year, $4.25MM deal, pending physical…