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GM: Napoli deal puts Rangers at spending limit

GM Jon Daniels says Mike Napoli's deal puts the Rangers a their spending limit.
Via ESPN  |  14 hours ago

RHP Iwakuma, Mariners kick off spring training

Spring training is officially under way with Seattle holding its first workout, and the team's newest import from Japan got plenty of attention.
Via ESPN  |  15 hours ago

Rangers, Napoli agree to terms on 1-year deal

Catcher Mike Napoli and the Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $9.4 million, according to sources.
Via ESPN  |  19 hours ago

Sources: Yanks, Pirates work on Burnett trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees have a framework in place for a possible A.J. Burnett deal and were working through conditions in that framework Sunday, according to baseball sources.
Via ESPN  |  19 hours ago

Sources: Napoli, Rangers agree to 1-year deal

Catcher Mike Napoli and the Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $9.4 million, according to sources.
Via ESPN  |  1 day ago

Red Sox skipper Valentine says little on rivalry

Bobby Valentine has learned a lot of things across his many years as a manager.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Royals agree with 12 ahead of spring training

The Royals have agreed to terms with 12 players who will be making their way to Arizona for the start of spring training later this month.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

O's issue apologies to S. Korean organizations

The Baltimore Orioles have apologized to two South Korean baseball organizations upset with the club over its contract with a local high school pitcher.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Royals agree to terms with Hosmer, Moustakas

The Royals have agreed to terms with 12 players who will be making their way to Arizona for the start of spring training later this month.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Ozzie: Sox's Dunn had problems from Day 1

Ozzie Guillen knew the Chicago White Sox had a problem with Adam Dunn from the first day of spring training last year.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Marlins' Ozzie: It's 'gambling' to sign Cespedes

New Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen calls Yoenis Cespedes "pretty impressive," but he said it's no slam dunk that the Cuban defector ends up in Miami.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Cabrera, Indians agree on $4.55 million deal

All-Star infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a $4.55 million, one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Filing: Wilpons rejected warnings about Madoff

A former executive for a hedge fund started by the owners of the New York Mets warned them that Bernard Madoff had to be doing something illegal to gain such high returns, new court documents allege.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Source: Youkilis gets engaged to Brady's sister

Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is engaged to marry the sister of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, according to a Red Sox team source.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

Cubs' GM: Soriano likely starts '12 in Chicago

Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Thursday that it's unlikely Alfonso Soriano will start the season with another team, and he also said there could be discussions about locking up Matt Garza to a long-term deal.
Via ESPN  |  2 days ago

O's scouts banned for signing S. Korean teen

South Korea's amateur baseball governing body has banned Baltimore Orioles scouts from attending its games for prematurely signing a local highschool pitcher.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Picard asks court to deny Mets owners' request

The trustee suing the Mets owners for $386 million on behalf of victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme filed papers Thursday asking the court to deny a defense request to have the case tossed.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Gordon, Royals agree to 1-year deal at $4.7M

The Royals and outfielder Alex Gordon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $4,775,000.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Giants complete deal with righty reliever Mota

The San Francisco Giants have finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with free agent reliever Guillermo Mota to bring him back for a third season.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Even GM pokes fun at Mets' financial problems

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson poked fun at the team's finances on Twitter.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Rangers, Cruz agree to two-year, $16M deal

Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, according to a source.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Reds finalize contracts with Ludwick, Francis

The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, finalizing a $2.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Ludwick and a minor league deal with left-handed starter Jeff Francis.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Artibrators rule for Orioles on Bergesen salary

The Baltimore Orioles have defeated Brad Bergesen in salary arbitration, giving clubs a 3-2 lead over players this year.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Cespedes might return to Dominican Thursday

Yoenis Cespedes, who met with the Marlins and toured their new ballpark on Wednesday, could head back to the Dominican Republic as early as Thursday, said his agent, Adam Katz.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago

Breslow, Diamondbacks agree, avoid hearing

Left-handed reliever Craig Breslow and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoided salary arbitration.
Via ESPN  |  3 days ago
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