AL East Notes: Moreland, Cano, Napoli, Sox, Orioles
Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that the Rays have some interest in Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland, who could be deemed expendable in the wake of Texas' acquisition of Prince...
View ArticleNational League Non-Tenders
Major League clubs have until 11pm CT tonight to tender contracts to players for the 2014 season. We'll run down the list of National League non-tenders here. Remember that you can track all of the...
View ArticleMarlins Nearing Deal With Garrett Jones
1:52pm: The two sides are close on a $7.5MM deal that would pay Jones $2.5MM in 2014 and $5MM in 2015, per Juan C. Rodriguez of the Miami Sun-Sentinel (on Twitter). 12:46pm: The Marlins are closing in...
View ArticleMarlins Exploring Morrison Trades; Interested In Garrett Jones
5:35pm: The Red Sox and Brewers are two of the teams who have checked in on Morrison, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports (Twitter link). 12:13pm: The Marlins will listen to offers for first baseman and...
View ArticleMarlins Sign Garrett Jones
TUESDAY: The Marlins have officially announced the signing. MONDAY 10:22am: Jones will earn $7.75MM over the life of his contract, tweets Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. He will be paid $2.75MM in...
View ArticleMarlins Seek First Base Upgrade Via Trade
The Marlins are “determined to upgrade” their first base position and have started looking into the trade market as a means of doing so, according to a report from Barry Jackson and Clark Spencer of...
View ArticleNL Notes: Marlins, Diamondbacks, Braves
For many Winter Meetings participants, baseball transactions are the last thing on their mind; the event also includes a trade show and job fair. As MLB.com’s Corey Brock writes, some number of job...
View ArticleNL East Notes: Stanton, Jones, Kang, Mets Pen
Marlins president David Samson rejected the recent comments of Pirates president Frank Coonelly regarding the team’s expectations for the Giancarlo Stanton contract, as Juan C. Rodriguez of the...
View ArticleMarlins Acquire Martin Prado From Yankees
3:15pm: GM Brian Cashman told reporters that the Yankees are including $6MM in the deal – $3MM this year and $3MM next year – to help cover Prado’s salary, according to Marc Carig of Newsday (on...
View ArticleEast Notes: Phillies, McGehee, Eovaldi, Mets, Yankees
The Phillies could get involved in the bidding for infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, but they would need to clear some payroll first, ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick tweets. The Phillies, of course, recently traded...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Greene, Jones, Drew, Rodriguez, Davis
Tigers starter Shane Greene was never a highly touted prospect or big bonus guy, writes Eno Sarris of ESPN (Insider required). However, Greene’s path to the majors is an interesting story of...
View ArticleYankees Designate Garrett Jones
The Yankees announced they have designated first baseman/outfielder Garrett Jones for assignment. The team also outrighted lefty Chris Capuano and reinstated outfielder Slade Heathcott from the 60-day...
View ArticleYankees Re-Sign Garrett Jones
The Yankees have re-signed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Jones, Jack Curry of the YES Network tweets. New York is expected to move a pitcher off the active roster to create space. Jones was recently...
View ArticleAL East Notes: Gillick, Dipoto, Yankees, Jones, Jennings
Earlier today, it was reported that former Angels GM Jerry Dipoto had joined the Red Sox‘ front office on an interim basis to serve in an advisory capacity in the offseason. That came from Peter...
View ArticleYankees Release Garrett Jones
AUG. 22: The Yankees have unconditionally released Jones, per GreedyPinstripes.com (via Twitter). AUG. 12: The Yankees announced on Wednesday that first baseman/outfielder Garrett Jones has been...
View ArticleYomiuri Giants Sign Garrett Jones
First baseman/outfielder Garrett Jones has inked a one-year contract to play with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, according to a report from Nikkan Sports (via NPB Tracker’s...
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