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  • • Royals Agree To Terms With Lucas Duda
    The Royals have struck a deal with free agent first baseman Lucas Duda, according to Robert Murray of Fan Rag (via Twitter). The deal, which is pending physical, promises Duda $3.5MM, per Fan Rag’s Jon Heyman (Twitter links). He can also boost that salary to nearly $5MM via incentives. It seems, then, that the veteran Duda will…...2018
  • • Report: Royals agree to terms with Lucas Duda
    The Royals have officially struck a deal with free agent first baseman Lucas Duda, as Robert Murray of Fan Rag first reported (via Twitter). The deal promises the Beverly Hill Sports Council client $3.5MM, per Fan Rag’s Jon Heyman (Twitter links).Rather achievable incentives can also boost that salary. Per MLB.com’s Jeffrey Flanagan, Duda will receive $100K upon reaching 300 plate appearances and ...2018
  • • Tim Lincecum expected to compete for Rangers’ closer job
    Tim Lincecum will sign with the Texas Rangers and is expected to have a shot at the team’s closer job, according to a report.Both Yahoo’s Jeff Passan and Fan Rag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Tuesday about Lincecum and the Rangers. They each said he could pitch out of the bullpen, with Heyman reporting that Lincecum would be likely to get a shot at the closer job.Lincecum has been a starter most of ...2018
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  • • Rangers Agree To Terms With Tim Lincecum
    The Rangers have struck a deal with righty Tim Lincecum, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). Presumably, the contract is of the MLB variety and pending a physical, though details remain unknown at this time. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter) reported the sides were nearing a deal. Texas has steadily added…...2018
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  • • Tim Lincecum Nearing Decision
    Free-agent righty Tim Lincecum is nearing a decision on where he’ll attempt his comeback, according to a report from Jon Heyman of Fan Rag. The Dodgers and Rangers are two of the final organizations being considered by Lincecum, who is said to be weighing major-league offers from those and other clubs. It has seemed for…...2018
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  • • Phillies Engaged In “Dialogue” With Jake Arrieta
    The Phillies are “having dialogue” with Jake Arrieta and his representatives, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). While there’s currently a “gap” between the sides’ bargaining positions, it seems there’s at least some real interest being explored. Philadelphia has long been cited as a possible landing spot for Arrieta, but this is…...2018

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  • • Agent Jason Wood Fired From Agency, Suspended By MLBPA
    Certified player agent Jason Wood has been fired from his post as head of the baseball division of the Career Sports Entertainment agency and suspended by the MLB Player’s Association, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports on Twitter. As Passan notes, and Robert Murray of Fan Rag Sports reports in more detail, Wood stands accused of using…...2018
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    "The Rangers have struck a deal with righty Tim Lincecum, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter)."

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    "Howard will earn at a palatable $750K annual rate if he makes it to the majors, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweets."

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    "The Rangers and Braves have agreed to a trade that will send lefty Brady Feigl and righty Tyrell Jenkins to the Rangers, according to reports from Tommy Stokke of Fan Rag (via Twitter) and Keith Law of ESPN."

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  • • Royals Agree To Terms With Lucas Duda
    2018
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  • • Report: Royals agree to terms with Lucas Duda
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  • • Rangers Agree To Terms With Tim Lincecum
    2018
  • • Tim Lincecum Nearing Decision
    2018
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  • • Phillies reportedly engaged in 'dialogue' with Jake Arrieta
    The Phillies are “having dialogue” with Jake Arrieta and his representatives, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). While there’s currently a “gap” between the sides’ bargaining positions, it seems there’s at least some real interest being explored.Philadelphia has long been cited as a possible landing spot for Arrieta, but this is the firmest indication yet that they organization is r...2018
  • • Red Sox To Sign J.D. Martinez
    4:42pm: Martinez will earn $50MM in the first two years of the deal, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). The contract includes two opt-out chances, he adds. 4:29pm: Details are still emerging, but Alex Speier of the Boston Globe hears (Twitter link) that the deal is expected to be for five years. Gomez adds on Twitter that…...2018
  • • Giants Agree To Terms With Tony Watson
    The Giants have agreed to terms on a contract with free-agent lefty Tony Watson, according to Jon Heyman and Robert Murray Fan Rag (Twitter link). Unsurprisingly, it’s said to be believed that the Boras Corporation client has signed for multiple seasons. It has been a fairly quiet winter for Watson, but it emerged recently that San Francisco was…...2018
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  • • Twins To Sign Anibal Sanchez
    The Twins have reached agreement on a MLB contract with veteran righty Anibal Sanchez, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (Twitter links). Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN noted the connection on Twitter earlier this afternoon. Sanchez will receive a $2.5MM guarantee in the arrangement, per Heyman. He’ll also have the ability to double his salary through incentives. Soon…...2018
  • • Avisail Garcia Wins Arbitration Against White Sox
    White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia has emerged victorious from his arbitration hearing with the team, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). The Mato Sports Management client will earn $6.7MM in the 2018 season. That salary represents an exact match for the arbitration projection of MLBTR and contributor Matt Swartz. As MLBTR’s 2018 MLB…...2018
  • • Avisail Garcia wins arbitration against White Sox
    White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia has emerged victorious from his arbitration hearing with the team, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). The Mato Sports Management client will earn $6.7MM in the 2018 season.That salary represents an exact match for the arbitration projection of MLBTR and contributor Matt Swartz. As MLBTR’s 2018 MLB Arbitration Tracker shows, the Chicago organizatio...2018

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  • • Orioles To Re-Sign Logan Ondrusek
    The Orioles have agreed to a one-year, $625K deal to bring back righty Logan Ondrusek, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). Baltimore also picks up a 2018 option in the agreement. Ondrusek, 31, came to the O’s in a rare mid-season acquisition from Japan. He had been producing quality results for the…...2016
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  • • Red Sox Among Teams Discussing Jose Abreu Trade Scenarios With White Sox
    The Red Sox are among the organizations “in active talks” with the White Sox regarding veteran slugger Jose Abreu, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). It is not clear at the moment which other teams might be involved or how far talks might have progressed. MLBTR’s Mark Polishuk recently examined the potential…...2017
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  • • Cardinals “Making Progress” In Contract Talks With Yadier Molina
    The Cardinals are “making progress” in extension talks with star catcher Yadier Molina, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). It’s not yet clear if the sides are likely to find common ground, but it’s notable that there’s positive momentum. Molina said over the weekend that he would not be willing to discuss a…...2017
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  • • Orioles Targeting Welington Castillo
    The Orioles’ preferred option behind the plate is free-agent backstop Welington Castillo, according to a report from Dan Connolly of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Interest had previously been reported, and Robert Murray of Fan Rag suggested yesterday that there was some momentum building towards a deal. Baltimore has continued to discuss a possible multi-year contract with Castillo’s represen...2016
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  • • Rangers Agree To Terms With Tim Lincecum
    2018
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  • • Red Sox To Sign J.D. Martinez
    2018
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  • • Braves To Sign Ryan Howard
    The Braves have agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran slugger Ryan Howard, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman (Twitter link). He’ll head to extended Spring Training before taking a minor-league assignment. Howard will earn at a palatable $750K annual rate if he makes it to the majors, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweets. Howard, 37, had a…...2017
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  • • Rangers To Acquire Tyrell Jenkins, Brady Feigl From Braves For Luke Jackson
    The Rangers and Braves have agreed to a trade that will send lefty Brady Feigl and righty Tyrell Jenkins to the Rangers, according to reports from Tommy Stokke of Fan Rag (via Twitter) and Keith Law of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Righty Luke Jackson is heading to Atlanta, Law adds on Twitter. It seems fair to…...2016
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  • • Phillies To Acquire Clay Buchholz
    10:17am: Second baseman Josh Tobias will be the piece going to Boston, per Gelb (via Twitter). There’s no cash changing hands. 10:14am: The Phillies have struck a deal to acquire righty Clay Buchholz from the Red Sox, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). A single minor-league prospect is believed to be heading back in…...2016
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  • • Padres To Sign Jered Weaver
    The Padres have agreed to terms veteran righty Jered Weaver to a one-year deal, Fan Rag’s Jon Heyman tweets. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was the first to tweet a deal was close. Weaver will receive $3MM, as Heyman tweets and SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo confirms. Weaver can also receive a $250K assignment bonus. Weaver is a client…...2017
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  • • Orioles To Sign Mark Trumbo To Three-Year Deal
    5:01pm: Trumbo will receive about $37MM in the deal, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweets, though there are also some “slight deferrals” in the arrangement. 4:57pm: The Orioles have reportedly struck agreement on a three-year contract with free-agent slugger Mark Trumbo. Jon Heyman of Fan Rag reported that a deal was all but done, via Twitter, and Eduardo…...2017
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  • • Royals Acquire Cahill, Maurer, Buchter From Padres For Strahm, Wood, Ruiz
    6:16pm: Kansas City will pay for Wood both this year and next, per Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter). 5:24pm: The Royals have announced an interesting trade with the Padres involving a whole host of pitchers, as Robert Murray of Fan Rag has first reported on Twitter. Kansas City will add starter Trevor…...2017
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  • • Cubs, Kris Bryant Agree To Record Pre-Arb Deal
    The Cubs have agreed with star third baseman Kris Bryant on a record-setting pre-arbitration salary, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag reports. Fresh off of a year in which he won the National League’s Most Valuable Player award, Bryant will take home $1.05MM. Chicago also shared some of its World Series wealth with righty Kyle Hendricks,…...2017
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  • • Blue Jays To Sign Kendrys Morales
    The Blue Jays have struck a deal to sign free agent DH Kendrys Morales, as first reported on Twitter by Chris Meola and as Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweets. The contract will reportedly cover three years and guarantee Morales $33MM. Entering the day, the sides had been connected, but not in a particularly serious…...2016
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  • • Red Sox Among Teams Discussing Jose Abreu Trade Scenarios With White Sox
    2017
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  • • Royals To Sign Travis Wood
    The Royals have agreed to a deal with free-agent lefty Travis Wood, according to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick (Twitter links). The Frontline client will receive a two-year guarantee, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (Twitter link). Financial terms remain unreported. [RELATED: Updated Royals Depth Chart] Wood, 30, is expected to receive a chance to compete for a rotation…...2017
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  • • Braves Will Forfeit Rights To Prospect Kevin Maitan
    The Braves will lose their rights to highly regarded prospect Kevin Maitan, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter), as part of the punishment for international signing violations. Other members of the 2016-17 July 2 class are also expected to be stripped from the organization, others have reported, with additional penalties perhaps also…...2017
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  • • Dodgers To Sign Franklin Gutierrez
    The Dodgers have agreed to sign outfielder Franklin Gutierrez, according to Manolo Hernandez of beisbolporgatas.com (via Twitter). He’ll earn $2.6MM and can tack on another $400K in incentives, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (Twitter link). Soon to turn 34, Gutierrez has revived his career over the past two seasons with the Mariners after a…...2017

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  • • Yankees reportedly have been in contact with Mike Moustakas
    There hasn’t been much reported about the market for free agent Mike Moustakas lately, but the New York Yankees apparently have been in touch with him.Fan Rag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees and Moustakas have been in occasional contact in recent days, though he cautions that a deal between the sides is a “longshot.”The Yankees have one of the best lineups in baseball, but third base i...2018
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  • • Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Steven Wright
    The Red Sox have avoided arbitration with right-hander Steven Wright, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). Wright is slated to earn a $1.1MM salary in his first season of eligibility. That payday slots in just below the $1.2MM that MLBTR had projected Wright to earn. The knuckler seems to be the odds-on…...2018
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  • • Mariners To Sign Micah Owings
    The Mariner have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Micah Owings, as Jesse Burkhart of Fan Rag tweets and MLBTR has confirmed. He’ll receive a big league spring training invite as part of the deal. Owings, 34, is expected to enter camp trying to pitch his way onto the Seattle roster. He has…...2016
  • • Heyman’s Latest: Archer, Gray, Shoemaker, Teheran, Vizcaino, Cubs, Mariners
    After breaking down the dismal state of the starting pitching supply on this summer’s trade market, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag goes on to provide news and notes on all thirty teams. Among those of chief relevance to the trade deadline: At least one unnamed executive thinks that Rays righty Chris Archer is a good bet to be…...2016
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