Week In Review

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

• The Giants re-signed pitcher Tim Lincecum to a two-year, $35MM deal.
• The Dodgers signed Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero. To clear space for him on their 40-man roster, they designated pitcher Peter Moylan for assignment.
• The Nationals will hire Matt Williams to be their manager.
• The Reds hired Bryan Price to be their new manager.
• The Red Sox acquired outfielder Alex Castellanos from the Dodgers for outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker and cash considerations. To clear space on their 40-man roster, the Sox designated pitcher Pedro Beato for assignment.
• The Padres designated pitchers Tommy Layne and Colt Hynes for assignment.
• The Nationals outrighted first baseman Chris Marrero.
• The Brewers outrighted pitchers Santo Manzanillo, Jesus Sanchez and Josh Ravin.
• The Twins outrighted outfielder Wilkin Ramirez.
• The Athletics re-signed infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima.
• Astros outfielder Trevor Crowe became a free agent.
• White Sox pitcher David Purcey became a free agent.

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• The White Sox agreed to sign Cuban first baseman Jose Dariel Abreu to a six-year, $68MM deal.
• Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan retired.
• Dodgers manager Don Mattingly will return in 2014.
• The Rockies signed manager Walt Weiss to a three-year extension.
• The Red Sox will sign Cuban pitcher Dalier Hinojosa.
• The Rays sent infielder Ben Kline and pitcher Sean Bierman to the White Sox to complete the Jesse Crain trade.
• The Diamondbacks signed pitcher Matt Reynolds to a one-year deal with a club option, avoiding arbitration.
• The Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Baxter from the Mets. To make room on their roster, they designated outfielder Alex Castellanos for assignment.
• The Angels claimed pitcher Robert Carson from the Mets.
• The Rangers claimed pitcher Edwar Cabrera from the Rockies.
• Rangers infielder Jeff Baker became a free agent after the team designated him for assignment.
• The Rockies outrighted pitchers Jeff Manship and Manny Corpas, who both became free agents.
• The Phillies outrighted pitcher John Lannan, who then opted for free agency. The Phillies also outrighted outfielders Casper Wells and Roger Bernadina and pitchers Cesar Jimenez and J.C. Ramirez. Wells, Bernadina and Ramirez also became free agents.
• The White Sox outrighted pitcher David Purcey.
• The Astros outrighted outfielder Trevor Crowe and pitcher Jorge De Leon.
• The Mets outrighted pitchers Greg Burke and Sean Henn.
• The Marlins outrighted outfielder Alfredo Silverio.
• The Indians re-signed reliever Matt Capps.

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• The Yankees re-signed manager Joe Girardi.
• The Rockies exercised their option on pitcher Jorge De La Rosa.
• Qualifying offers will be worth $14.1MM this offseason.
• The Cubs re-signed outfielder Ryan Sweeney to a two-year deal.
• The Rangers re-signed reliever Jason Frasor to a one-year deal.
• The Mariners claimed outfielder Travis Witherspoon off waivers from the Angels.
• The Rangers designated infielder Jeff Baker for assignment.
• Royals infielder Jamey Carroll became a free agent after rejecting his outright assignment.
• Mariners catcher Henry Blanco became a free agent after rejecting his outright assignment.
• The Cardinals outrighted pitcher Victor Marte.
• The Cubs outrighted six players, including outfielder Darnell McDonald and pitcher Rafael Dolis.
• The Angels outrighted pitchers Robert Coello, Brandon Sisk and Andrew Taylor.
• The Marlins outrighted pitchers Kevin Slowey and Zach Phillips and catcher Koyie Hill.
• The Indians outrighted pitcher Clay Rapada.
• The Twins signed infielder Doug Bernier to a minor-league deal.

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR.

• The Reds fired manager Dusty Baker.
• After being fired by the Cubs, Dale Sveum joined the Royals' 2014 coaching staff. The Royals also signed manager Ned Yost to an extension.
• The Twins signed manager Ron Gardenhire to an extension.
• The Mets signed manager Terry Collins to an extension.
• The Twins acquired pitcher Duke Welker from the Pirates to complete the Justin Morneau trade.
• Major League Baseball cleared Cuban pitcher Yenier Bello to sign.
• The Indians claimed pitcher Tyler Cloyd from the Phillies, designating pitcher Clay Rapada for assignment in the process.
• The Diamondbacks claimed pitcher Alex Sanabia off waivers from the Marlins.
• The Angels claimed pitcher Josh Wall off waivers from the Marlins.
• The Cardinals claimed outfielder Joey Butler from the Rangers.
• The Cubs claimed infielder Mat Gamel from the Brewers.
• The Astros claimed pitcher Raul Valdes from the Phillies. They also declined their 2014 option on pitcher Philip Humber.
• The Cardinals designated pitcher Victor Marte for assignment.
• The Blue Jays outrighted pitcher Ricky Romero and catcher Mike Nickeas.
• The Marlins outrighted pitchers Steve Ames and Jose Ceda, first baseman Joe Mahoney and shortstop Gil Velazquez.
• The Diamondbacks outrighted pitcher Matt Langwell and outfielder Keon Broxton.
• The Phillies outrighted pitchers Zach Miner and Mauricio Robles, infielder Pete Orr, and utilityman Michael Martinez.
• The Twins outrighted outfielder Clete Thomas and pitchers Josh Roenicke, Cole De Vries and Shairon Martis. The Twins also outrighted infielder Doug Bernier.
• The Brewers outrighted infielder Taylor Green, outfielder Josh Prince and pitcher Nick Bucci.
• The Orioles outrighted pitcher Eric Beaulac.
• The Padres outrighted catcher Chris Robinson.
• The White Sox outrighted pitcher Ramon Troncoso and catcher Bryan Anderson. They also outrighted catcher Miguel Gonzalez.
• Yankees pitcher Mike Zagurski became a free agent.
• White Sox pitcher Brian Omogrosso became a free agent.
• Astros catcher Matt Pagnozzi became a free agent.
• Orioles catcher Taylor Teagarden and pitcher Jairo Asencio became free agents.

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• MLB commissioner Bud Selig announced his retirement.
• The Giants signed outfielder Hunter Pence to a five-year extension.
• The Marlins fired president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest. They promoted GM Michael Hill to president of baseball operations, and assistant GM Dan Jennings to GM.
• MLB declared Cuban slugger Jose Dariel Abreu to be a free agent.
• Eric Wedge informed the Mariners that he would not manage them in 2014. The Mariners will, however, retain GM Jack Zduriencik.
• The Marlins signed infielder Greg Dobbs to a one-year extension.
• The Rays outrighted pitcher J.D. Martin.
• The Brewers outrighted C/1B Blake Lalli.
• The Angels outrighted pitchers David Carpenter and Daniel Stange.
• The Orioles released utilityman Wilson Betemit.
• The Reds released pitcher Kyle Lotzkar.

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• Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero retired.
• Todd Helton of the Rockies will retire after the season.
• Pitcher Kip Wells retired.
• Chase Headley would like to stay with the Padres.
• The Phillies aren't planning to fire GM Ruben Amaro, Jr.
• The Dodgers are close to a deal with Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero.
• Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta left the ACES agency for SFX.
• The Yankees acquired shortstop Brendan Ryan from the Mariners for a player to be named later.
• The Astros acquired pitcher David Paulino from the Tigers to complete the Jose Veras deal.
• The Rockies acquired pitcher Yoely Bello from the Yankees to complete the Chris Nelson trade.
• The Brewers claimed pitcher Jose De La Torre from the Red Sox.
• The Yankees designated pitcher Jim Miller for assignment.
• The Astros outrighted pitcher Hector Ambriz.
• The Orioles outrighted third baseman Alex Liddi.
• The Yankees signed reliever Mike Zagurski.
• Former Pirates pitcher James McDonald turned down his outright assignment and became a free agent.

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• The Padres signed outfielder Will Venable to a two-year, $8.5MM contract extension.
• The Cubs claimed pitcher Daniel Bard from the Red Sox.
• The Nationals claimed infielder Mauro Gomez from the Blue Jays.
• The Astros claimed outfielder Eric Thames from the Orioles.
• The Astros acquired catcher Matt Pagnozzi from the Braves for cash considerations.
• The Mets signed pitcher Aaron Harang to a minor-league deal.
• The Pirates designated pitcher James McDonald for assignment.
• The Cubs designated infielder Cody Ransom for assignment.
• The Orioles designated third baseman Alex Liddi for assignment.
• The Astros designated pitcher Hector Ambriz for assignment.
• The Rockies outrighted outfielder Tyler Colvin.
• The White Sox outrighted reliever Jhan Marinez.
• The Indians outrighted outfielder Tim Fedroff and shortstop Juan Diaz.
• The Giants outrighted pitcher Dan Runzler.
• The Cubs outrighted pitchers Michael Bowden and Eduardo Sanchez, along with outfielders Cole Gillespie and Dave Sappelt.
• The Rangers outrighted outfielder Joe Benson.
• The Marlins outrighted 1B/OF Jordan Brown.
• The Royals outrighted third baseman Edinson Rincon.
• The Astros outrighted pitcher Edgar Gonzalez.
• The Athletics outrighted pitcher Hideki Okajima.
• The Reds outrighted pitcher Pedro Villarreal.
• The Orioles outrighted catcher Taylor Teagarden.
• The Reds released pitcher Justin Freeman.
• The Giants released outfielder Kensuke Tanaka.
• The Athletics released catcher Luke Montz.
• Pitcher Mark Lowe opted out of his contract with the Nationals.
• Pitcher Mike Zagurski opted out of his contract with the Athletics.
• With the expansion of active rosters, a number of top prospects were promoted to the big leagues for the first time, including James Paxton of the Mariners and Billy Hamilton of the Reds.

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR.

• The Pirates acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd, catcher John Buck and cash from the Mets for reliever Vic Black and second baseman Dilson Herrera. The Bucs also acquired first baseman Justin Morneau from the Twins for outfielder Alex Presley and a player to be named.
• The Dodgers acquired infielder Michael Young and cash from the Phillies for pitcher Rob Rasmussen.
• The Phillies officially signed Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez.
• The Cardinals acquired reliever John Axford from the Brewers for reliever Michael Blazek.
• The Orioles acquired outfielder Mike Morse from the Mariners for outfielder Xavier Avery.
• The Indians acquired outfielder Jason Kubel and cash from the Diamondbacks for pitcher Matt Langwell.
• The Red Sox acquired infielder John McDonald and cash from the Phillies for pitcher Nefi Ogando. They also acquired outfielder Quintin Berry from the Royals for pitcher Clayton Mortensen.
• The Dodgers signed pitcher Edinson Volquez.
• The Mariners promoted top prospect Taijuan Walker.
• The Athletics designated catcher Luke Montz for assignment.
• The Rangers designated outfielder Joe Benson for assignment.
• The Orioles designated outfielder Eric Thames and catcher Taylor Teagarden for assignment.
• The Cubs designated reliever Eduardo Sanchez for assignment.
• The Reds designated pitcher Justin Freeman for assignment.
• The Indians designated outfielder Tim Fedroff and infielder Juan Diaz for assignment.
• The Red Sox designated pitcher Daniel Bard for assignment.
• The Brewers outrighted pitcher Mark Rogers.
• The Pirates outrighted utilityman Russ Canzler.
• The Rockies outrighted pitcher Edgmer Escalona.
• The Athletics outrighted reliever Pat Neshek.
• The Blue Jays outrighted pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.
• The Angels outrighted pitcher Billy Buckner.
• The Rays outrighted outfielder Jason Bourgeois.
• The Mariners released pitcher Aaron Harang.
• The Yankees released outfielder Melky Mesa.
• The Rangers released reliever Justin Miller.
• The Indians released pitcher Brett Myers.
• The Marlins released first baseman Casey Kotchman.
• The Twins released pitchers Tim Wood and Luis Perdomo.
• The Orioles released outfielder Lew Ford.
• First baseman David Cooper opted out of his deal with the Indians.
• The Angels acquired minor-league utilityman Rusty Ryal from the Dodgers.
• The Orioles signed first baseman Dan Johnson to a minor-league deal.
• The Indians signed catcher Kelly Shoppach to a minor-league deal.
• The Royals signed first baseman Carlos Pena to a minor-league deal.
• The Mets signed pitcher Cory Wade to a minor-league deal.

Here's a look back at this week at MLTBR:

• The Nationals acquired outfielder David DeJesus from the Cubs for a player to be named, then shipped him to the Rays for another PTBNL.
• The Athletics acquired catcher Kurt Suzuki from the Nationals for minor-league pitcher Dakota Bacus and cash.
• The Braves acquired pitcher Freddy Garcia from the Orioles for cash.
• The Cubs acquired pitcher Neil Ramirez from the Rangers to complete the Matt Garza trade.
• The Mets signed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka after the Indians released him.
• The Red Sox promoted top prospect Xander Bogaerts.
• The Braves claimed infielder Elliot Johnson off waivers from the Royals.
• The Padres designated pitcher Edinson Volquez for assignment. They also outrighted pitcher Sean O'Sullivan.
• The Rockies designated pitcher Edgmer Escalona for assignment.
• The Angels designated pitcher Billy Buckner for assignment.
• The Rays outrighted outfielder Jason Bourgeois.
• The Astros outrighted pitcher Wade LeBlanc.
• The Giants released outfielder Jeff Francoeur.
• The Yankees released infielder Luis Cruz.
• The Rays signed outfielder Delmon Young and pitcher Jared Mortensen to minor-league deals.
• The Blue Jays signed outfielder Ryan Langerhans to a minor-league deal.
• The Rangers signed infielder Brendan Harris to a minor-league deal.
• The Phillies signed outfielder Roger Bernadina to a minor-league deal after the Nationals released him.
• Pitcher Cody Eppley opted out of his minor-league deal with the Twins.
• The Mets signed Dominican outfielder Ricardo Cespedes.
• The Padres acquired pitcher Arturo Lopez from the Mexican League.
• The Diamondbacks released pitcher Garrett Mock.
• The Red Sox released pitcher Jose Contreras.

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• The Phillies fired manager Charlie Manuel and replaced him with Ryne Sandberg.
• Cuban first baseman Jose Dariel Abreu defected.
• The Yankees signed infielder Mark Reynolds.
• The Royals acquired infielder Emilio Bonifacio from the Blue Jays for a PTBNL or cash.
• The Rangers acquired pitcher Travis Blackley from the Astros for a PTBNL and cash.
• The Rays acquired reliever Wesley Wright from the Astros for cash.
• The Twins acquired minor-league pitcher Miguel Sulbaran from the Dodgers to complete the Drew Butera trade.
• The Phillies released outfielder Delmon Young.
• The Mets promoted catcher and top prospect Travis d'Arnaud.
• The Cardinals promoted second baseman and top prospect Kolten Wong.
• Major League Baseball suspended Royals infielder Miguel Tejada for 105 games for Adderall use.
• The Rangers claimed infielder Adam Rosales from the Athletics.
• The Rays outrighted infielder Ryan Roberts.
• The Athletics outrighted infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima.
• The Giants outrighted catcher Guillermo Quiroz.
• The Royals outrighted catcher Brett Hayes.
• The Phillies released outfielder Laynce Nix.
• The Yankees designated infielder Luis Cruz for assignment.
• The Royals designated infielder Elliot Johnson for assignment.
• The Athletics signed reliever Mike Zagurski to a minor-league deal.
• The Braves released infielder Blake DeWitt. They also signed infielder Tyler Greene to a minor-league deal after the White Sox released him.
• The Rangers released former star outfielder Manny Ramirez.
• The Pirates acquired pitcher Doug Mathis from the Marlins for a PTBNL or cash. 
• Catcher Ronny Paulino was assigned outright to the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo.
• The Pirates signed reliever Kyle Farnsworth and catcher Kelly Shoppach to minor-league deals.
• The Indians signed first baseman David Cooper to a minor-league deal.
• The White Sox signed infielder Tommy Manzella to a minor-league deal.
• The Diamondbacks signed utilityman Jake Fox to a minor-league deal.
• The Nationals signed Dominican third baseman Anderson Franco.
• The Cubs signed Taiwanese pitcher Jen-Ho Tseng.
• The Astros signed first baseman Japhet Amador and outfielder Leonardo Heras out of the Mexican League.
• The Diamondbacks signed outfielder Joash Brodin to a minor-league deal.