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Category Archives: Free Agency
Padres Not Done Yet, Reportedly Targeting Yoan Moncada
The ink has barely dried on the four-year pact the Padres made with James Shields, but general manger A.J. Preller is already working on his next move. The newest target appears to be free agent Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada. That’s … Continue reading
James Shields Signs Four-Year Pact with the San Diego Padres
It took him the entire offseason to find the right deal, but James Shields finally landed a new contract. Shields and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a four-year, $75 million pact that will allow him to pitch close … Continue reading
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Trying to Find a Team for Dayan Viciedo
Dayan Viciedo was released by the White Sox on Wednesday after the club designated him for assignment the week prior. Viciedo, 25, should – in theory – be an interesting option for a number of clubs. He’s young, he’s still … Continue reading
Ranking the Top Landing Spots for James Shields
It’s been a very long and – undoubtedly – very disappointing offseason for James Shields, but it appears as though it is finally reaching a conclusion. Jon Morosi of FoxSports is reporting that Shields has a number of offers in … Continue reading
Game On: Yoan Moncada is a Free Agent
Yoan Moncada has been waiting for quite some time, but – as of today – he is officially a free agent. The star prospect is now free to sign with any Major League Baseball team and make lots and lots … Continue reading
Marlins to Sign Veteran Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki
The Marlins are putting the finishing touches on a very busy offseason and are reportedly working to finalize a deal with outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. It was rumored that Miami had offered the 41-year-old a one year, $2 million deal and … Continue reading
Giants Bring Back Veteran Starter Ryan Vogelsong
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a one-year, $4 million with Ryan Vogelsong. Vogelsong, 37, is coming off a 2014 season where he posted a 4.00 ERA, 1.278 WHIP, and a 151/58 K/BB ratio over 184.2 innings … Continue reading
Braves and Jonny Gomes Agree on One-Year Deal
The Atlanta Braves continued plugging holes for the 2015 season with the signing of outfielder Jonny Gomes to a one-year, $4 million deal with a vesting option. Gomes, 34, had a rough 2014 hitting just .234/.327/.330 with eight doubles, six … Continue reading
White Sox Add Veterans Jesse Crain and Geovany Soto
The Chicago White Sox continued their offseason overhaul today by signing reliever Jesse Crain and catcher Geovany Soto to minor league deals. Both veterans receive an invite to big league camp as part of their pacts with Chicago. Crain, 33, … Continue reading
Atlanta Braves Reunite with Kelly Johnson
The Atlanta Braves signed former first-round draft pick Kelly Johnson to a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp. Johnson, 32, is coming off the worst season of his career where he hit .215/.296/.362 with 14 doubles, … Continue reading
Johan Santana’s Latest Comeback Bid Halted by Shoulder Pain
Johan Santana’s comeback has hit another speed bump. Last week we covered Santana’s return to the mound for the Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League. Santana looked good, pitching two perfect innings against and facing a number of … Continue reading
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Houston Astros Sign Outfielder Colby Rasmus
The Astros and free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus have agreed on a one-year, $8 million deal for the 2015 season. The signing comes just one day after Houston traded center fielder Dexter Fowler to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for … Continue reading
Update: Max Scherzer’s Deal with Washington Reportedly Worth $210 Million
Mad Max is getting some mad money. The financial details of Max Scherzer’s seven-year pact with the Washington Nationals are finally rolling in and they are…unique. The contract is still – as we reported earlier – a seven-year pact, but … Continue reading
Mr. Scherzer Goes to Washington
It is official; Max Scherzer has reached an agreement with the Washington Nationals. The deal comes amid rampant speculation Sunday evening that the two-time All-Star was nearing a deal with the Nationals. At the time we knew Scherzer had a … Continue reading
Max Scherzer Reportedly Nearing Seven-Year Deal
The Max Scherzer sweepstakes may soon reach a conclusion. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting that Scherzer has a seven-year offer on the table and the Washington Nationals are believed to be in the mix, with at least one … Continue reading
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