Central Notes: Pirates, Royals, White Sox
2013/12/central-notes-pirates-royals-white-sox.htmlBeltran ended up going to the Yankees for three years and $45MM.
Orioles Not Expected To Sign High-Priced Starter
2013/12/orioles-not-expected-to-sign-high-priced-starter.html"It's not going to come from high-priced free agents.
White Sox Looking To Trade Starter
2013/12/white-sox-looking-to-trade-starter.htmlJoel Sherman of the New York Post spoke with an executive that has been in regular contact with the Sox regarding Sale (Twitter link) and was told: "We have asked million times about Sale and never felt they would trade him." Likewise, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune spoke with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf who said that while the only untradeable player he's seen in his time as chairman of the White Sox and Bulls was Michael Jordan, the team isn't looking to move Sale and sees him as a big part of its success going forward.
Brett Gardner Rumors: Monday
2013/12/brett-gardner-rumors-monday.htmlWith Jacoby Ellsbury locked into a long-term deal with the Yankees, Gardner doesn't have a role in center field in the Bronx going forward, so it sounds like the team is willing to listen to offers.
NL East Links: Izturis, Mets, Colon, Arroyo, O’Flaherty
2013/12/nl-east-links-izturis-mets-nats-braves.htmlThere's a lot more going on in the NL East though, and here's a rundown of some news from today...
Blue Jays Rumors: Lind, Loney, Moreland, Morrison
2013/12/blue-jays-rumors-lind-loney-moreland-morrison.htmlGM Alex Anthopoulos didn't comment specifically on whether the Blue Jays would bid on Masahiro Tanaka, but said, "I think it’s safe to say any good starter that’s out there we’re going to be active, we’ll try to be involved and see if it makes sense for us." Anthopoulos added that the Jays are "having some dialogue" on a smaller deal that would add a right-handed bat to the team's bench.
Quick Hits: Diaz, Francoeur, Pie, Beltran, O’s
2013/12/quick-hits-diaz-francoeur.htmlThe Twins pursued a catcher before the market dried up, but had no interest in going to three years for any of the free agents they targeted, tweets Mike Berardino of the St.
Overnight Links: Braves, Uribe, Red Sox, Nationals
2013/12/overnight-links-braves-uribe-red-sox-nationals.htmlRed Sox GM Ben Cherington was noncommittal when asked about the possibility of the team going into luxury tax territory, suggesting that to even consider that option, the club would need to have a "really compelling reason." Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com has the details.
AL East Notes: Rays, Price, Orioles, Red Sox
2013/12/al-east-notes-rays-price-orioles-red-sox.htmlBased on yesterday's comments, Rangers GM Jon Daniels doesn't sound as though he's going to make a big play for Price.
Tigers, Rajai Davis Agree To Two-Year Deal
2013/12/tigers-rajai-davis-agree-to-two-year-deal.htmlThat number continues a surprising increase in the going rate for a fourth outfielder, as Nate McLouth recently signed for $10.75MM over two years with the Nationals.
Indians Told Masterson He Won’t Be Traded
2013/12/yankees-targeting-justin-masterson.html3:00pm: MLB.com's Jordan Bastian tweets that Terry Francona called Masterson to tell him that he isn't going to be traded this offseason.
NL East Rumors: Zimmermann, Mets, Blevins, Braves
2013/12/nl-east-rumors-zimmerman-mets-blevins-braves.htmlHe was initially shocked because, unlike our readers, he did not pay attention to any of the trade rumors going on.
Quick Hits: Diaz, Benoit, Axford, Feldman, Ibanez
2013/12/quick-hits-diaz-benoit-axford-feldman-ibanez.html"Let's put it this way: I can predict that a few of the Cuban players that sign between now and Spring Training are going to contribute in the big leagues in the 2014 season and their contribution is going to be significant." More from around baseball..
Blue Jays Agree To Sign Tomo Ohka
2013/12/blue-jays-agree-to-sign-tomo-ohka.htmlEarlier this offseason, we heard that the Orioles were among the clubs with interest, but it appears that he'll be going to another AL East team.
NL Central Notes: Cubs, Cards, Weeks, Carpenter
2013/12/nl-central-notes-cubs-cards-weeks-carpenter.html"We’re not going to get into a war of words with Scott other than to say the folks who work for the Cubs probably have a better understanding of our situation than he does," Epstein said, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Overnight Links: Padres, Rule 5, Rockies, Iglesias
2013/12/overnight-links-padres-rule-5-rockies-iglesias.htmlA number of scouts are going directly from the winter meetings to Mexico to watch a showcase for Cuban right-hander Raicel Iglesias, tweets Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports.
Winter Meetings Review: Day 3
2013/12/winter-meetings-review-day-3.htmlHowever, Terry Francona says he called Masterson this week to tell him he's not going anywhere.
AL Notes: Twins, Pelfrey, O’s, Yankees, Royals
2013/12/al-notes-twins-pelfrey-os-yankees-royals.html"I don't know if that's going to happen.
Tigers Have Serious Interest In Joba Chamberlain
2013/12/astros-interested-in-joba-chamberlain.htmlAssuming he can reduce his control issues going forward, he looks like a solid bounceback candidate.
Shin-Soo Choo Rumors: Thursday
2013/12/shin-soo-choo-rumors-thursday.htmlJon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (via Twitter) that the Rangers appear comfortable going to five years for Choo, but agent Scott Boras wants a seven-year deal.
Blue Jays Notes: Rasmus, Samardzija, Anthopoulos
2013/12/blue-jays-notes-rasmus-bautista-anthopoulos.html“We’re not going to close the door on the fourth,” the GM said.
AL West Notes: Wilson, Young, Angels, Morrison
2013/12/al-west-notes-russell-wilson-morrison-anderson.htmlBefore going on to NFL stardom, Wilson was selected by the Rockies as a second baseman in the fourth round of the 2010 draft, and Colorado retained its rights to Wilson until this morning.
David Ortiz, Red Sox Talking Extension
2013/12/david-ortiz-red-sox-talking-extension.htmlAs long as I feel good I’m going to want to play.
Mike Napoli On Re-Signing With Red Sox
2013/12/mike-napoli-on-re-signing-with-red-sox.html"I'm not going to give any specifics but it ultimately came down to, I told my agent, I wanted to come back to Boston and play there and get something worked out." This year's go-round through free agency went a whole lot smoother for Napoli than it did last year.
James Loney To Rays Further Thins First Base Market
2013/12/james-loney-signing-further-thins-first-base-market.htmlThere may be a feeling around baseball that they waited too long, however, with Mike Puma of the New York Post recently tweeting that a source recently told him the Mets were going to "sell low" on Davis.