Tigers Notes: Cabrera, Paulino, Verlander
2014/02/tigers-notes-cabrera-paulino-verlander.html"Max is his own guy....He’s going to make his own decisions, but I don’t think I need to be a…
Diamondbacks Notes: Goldschmidt, Payroll, Arroyo
2014/02/dbacks-notes-goldschmidt-payroll-arroyo.html"That's going to be a game-changer," Hall said.
Mariners Sign Fernando Rodney
2014/02/mariners-to-sign-fernando-rodney.htmlBoth the Steamer and Oliver projection systems like Rodney to produce solid results going forward, with each projecting him to post an ERA and FIP just north of 3.00.
Nationals Acquire Jose Lobaton For Nate Karns
2014/02/rays-to-acquire-nate-karns-from-nationals.htmlFor Tampa, Lobaton had no obvious role going forward after the Rays acquired Ryan Hanigan from the Reds earlier in the off-season.
Brewers Notes: Payroll, Lara, Madson, Bench
2014/02/brewers-notes-payroll-lara-madson-bench.html"No matter how you measure it, and there are a lot of different ways to measure it, I can tell you that it's going to be north of $100 million," Schlesinger said.
Jake Westbrook Retires
2014/02/jake-westbrook-retires.htmlWestbrook says he is looking forward to spending time with his four children and wife Heather: "I’m excited about the next part of my life and that’s being home with the kids and my wife Heather and spending time with them and going to all of the things I haven’t had a chance to do over the last 18 years in the spring and summertime.
AL Central Links: Ryan, Royals, Indians, Martinez
2014/02/al-central-links-ryan-royals-indians-martinez.htmlTwins general manager Terry Ryan was released from the hospital today after undergoing surgery to treat cancer discovered in his neck, the team announced.
Tommy Hanson, Jon Daniels On Deal
2014/02/tommy-hanson-jon-daniels-on-deal.html"The Rangers have a great team and we thought that was going to be the best fit for me with being able to go in and make the rotation and be a part of the team, so ultimately we thought that was the best opportunity for me." General Manager Jon Daniels was also on the line and I asked him if Hanson would be the final significant addition for him between now and Opening Day.
NL Central Notes: Latos, Bailey, Samardzija, Pirates, Neshek
2014/02/nl-central-notes-latos-bailey-samardzija-pirates-neshek.htmlFrom my past experiences, if you do well, you're going to get an opportunity.
Angels Notes: Fregosi, Ballpark, Garza, Payroll, Trout
2014/02/angels-notes-fregosi-ballpark-garza-payroll-trout.htmlIt's going to cost between $125MM and $150MM just to keep it serviceable." The team did in fact offer free agent starter Matt Garza four years and $52MM, said Moreno, slightly more than the amount that Garza ultimately signed for with the Brewers.
Free Agent Notes: Drew, Cruz, Santana, Blue Jays, Madson
2014/02/free-agent-notes-drew-cruz-santana-blue-jays-madson.html"Our reports were good when we saw him," said Amaro, "so he's going to sign somewhere." As Zolecki notes, Philly may be unwilling to give out a major league deal, especially given Madson's injury history and the recent signing of A.J.
Quick Hits: Bailey, Dodgers, Kemp, Red Sox, Orioles
2014/02/quick-hits-bailey-dodgers-kemp-red-sox-orioles.htmlIt''s obviously too early to handicap anything, but if it doesn't get separated by injury, it's going to be pretty…
Braves, Kimbrel Could Be Nearing Extension
2014/02/braves-kimbrel-could-be-nearing-extension.htmlOther notable closers going through arbitration for the first time such as Jonathan Papelbon, Bobby Jenks, John Axford, and Brian Wilson, had their stats eclipsed by Kimbrel.
East Notes: Amaro, Teheran, Miller
2014/02/east-notes-amaro-teheran-miller.htmlBut can we gauge that the man was going to blow out his Achilles? No.
AL Central Notes: Scherzer, Shields, Indians
2014/02/al-central-notes-scherzer-shields-indians.htmlBut at the same time, I’m not going to drag negotiations out into the season." Scherzer would not say whether he and his agent, Scott Boras, are currently negotiating a deal with the Tigers.
AL East Notes: Yankees, Orioles
2014/02/al-east-notes-1.html"I didn’t know that I was going to run this much," he told reporters.
Quick Hits: Sandoval, Braves, Dodgers, O’s, Tigers
2014/02/quick-hits-sandoval-braves-dodgers-os-tigers.html"I'm going into the season, right now, thinking Danny is going to play second base," Gonzalez said.
Braves, Craig Kimbrel Agree To Extension
2014/02/braves-craig-kimbrel-agree-to-extension.htmlOther notable closers going through arbitration for the first time such as Jonathan Papelbon, Bobby Jenks, John Axford, and Brian Wilson, had their stats eclipsed by Kimbrel.
MLBTR Originals
2014/02/mlbtr-originals-2.htmlZach Links participated in the conference call announcing the Rangers' signing of Tommy Hanson and reported the right-hander chose Texas because "that was going to be the best fit for me with being able to go in and make the rotation and be a part of the team." During the same conference call, Rangers GM Jon Daniels told Zach, "We don't have any other offers out there and I think that there's no definite end to the offseason anymore.
Central Notes: Samardzija, Pirates, Harang
2014/02/central-notes-samardzija-pirates-harang.htmlHe's going to get a chance to show what he can do."…
How Much Would Kimbrel Have Earned In Arbitration?
2014/02/how-much-would-kimbrel-have-earned-in-arbitration.htmlFor Meter and the Braves, one key question that had to be explored before agreeing to this deal was how much Kimbrel stood to earn in arbitration going year-to-year.
Extension Notes: Lester, Masterson, Wood
2014/02/extension-notes-lester-masterson-wood.htmlExtension season is unquestionably upon us, with several notable deals going down in recent days.
Free Agent Notes: Byrdak, Johan, Blue Jays, Martis
2014/02/free-agent-notes-byrdak-johan-blue-jays-martis.html"There were a couple of [trades] in the works that ended up falling through," said Gibbons, "and then with the free agents, there's a little bit of a bidding war out there, it's not automatic that you're going to get those guys." Gibbons declined to comment on current free agent starter Ervin Santana, other than to say that the club likes his arm.
Extension Notes: Bailey, Masterson, Samardzija, Segura, Simmons, Sandoval, Belt
2014/02/extension-notes-bailey-masterson-samardzija-segura-simmons-sandoval-belt.html"Hopefully they get resolved in the next 24 hours or else people are going to have to suit it up…… "Sometimes there is going to be a natural gap where a player values himself for what he can do and…
Homer Bailey, Reds Progressing Toward Deal
2014/02/homer-bailey-reds-progressing-toward-deal.htmlMONDAY: Bailey confirmed to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he and the Reds are getting closer to a multi-year extension, though he didn't comment on specific parameters: "We're going in the right direction.