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Evan Longoria - 3B - Rays

It's been revealed that Evan Longoria had minor surgery in early November to remove the Morton's neuroma condition in his left foot.

The news was actually first "reported" by pitcher David Price during a recent TV interview and has now been confirmed. Longo dealt with the nerve issue in his foot for periods of time during the 2011 season, as it caused him occasional soreness. It doesn't appear that he'll be held back at all during spring training, and it appears that it should be a non-issue. But, it's obviously something to file away.
Source: St Petersburg Times
Feb 12 - 10:40 AM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette thinks the Pirates could move Jeff Karstens to the bullpen if they acquire A.J. Burnett from the Yankees.

Karstens registered a solid 3.38 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 162 1/3 innings last season for the Pirates in 2011, though he struggled down the stretch and his ERA is likely to go up significantly in 2012. The reality is that with Charlie Morton (hip surgery) a question mark for Opening Day and Erik Bedard always a candidate for the disabled list, the Bucs should have no trouble squeezing Burnett into their rotation.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Feb 12 - 10:11 AM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Phillies president David Montgomery said the team has the necessary money to sign Cole Hamels to a long-term deal, but agreeing on the number of years will be the key.

"It'll probably come down to what we think is an appropriate length and what they think," Montgomery said. "You try to minimize risk by not going longer than necessary. And a player is looking for as much security as he can get. It's an equation that takes time to hopefully get worked out." Hamels' agent, John Boggs, has said previously that they will give the Phillies "every opportunity" to lock the lefty up on a long-term deal, but he also expects his client to be compensated as an "elite pitcher." It would be a surprise if Hamels doesn't test the free agent market next winter.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Feb 12 - 9:57 AM
A.J. Burnett - S - Yankees

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Yankees and Pirates "have a framework" of a possible A.J. Burnett deal in place and are now "working through conditions of that framework."

Olney cautions that the deal is not done, but the two sides "have a lot of common ground" and the Pirates are the "clear frontrunner" to land the right-hander. He notes that the clubs "haven't agreed on final players or dollar amount, but they're talking within that common ground to settle details." Previous reports have suggested the Yankees could require the Pirates picking up more than $10 million of the $33 million still owed to Burnett.
Related: Pirates
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Feb 12 - 9:46 AM
Stephen Drew - SS - Diamondbacks

Stephen Drew (ankle) remains "optimistic" about being ready by Opening Day.

"I'm optimistic," Drew said. "Hopefully I will start Opening Day, but I don't know. I'm not going to sit here and lie to your face and be like, 'I'll be ready for Opening Day.' I can't tell you that right now. It takes time. How much time? I don't know." Drew underwent surgery in October to repair a fracture right ankle and since July has been waking up at 5:30 AM every morning for physical therapy. He admits to having weeks where he didn't make much progress, but he feels he turned a corner three weeks ago and has been able to jog lately with no issues. Willie Bloomquist and John McDonald will handle shortstop if Drew isn't ready in time.
Source: Arizona Republic
Feb 12 - 9:04 AM
Yoenis Cespedes - OF - Player

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that "there was a lot of talk late in the week" about the Orioles being a "sleeper team" for Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.

Cafardo notes that the O's are "very aggressive in their pursuit of foreign-born players." Baltimore has been mentioned for a while as a possible suitor for Cespedes, with the Marlins, Cubs, White Sox and Tigers also in the running. The Marlins have already hosted him on a visit and reportedly have offered him a contract in the vicinity of $40 million. They're considered by most to be the favorites to land the 26-year-old.
Related: Orioles
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 12 - 8:56 AM
Wandy Rodriguez - S - Astros

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Astros have been surprised about the lack of trade interest in Wandy Rodriguez and Brett Myers this offseason.

Most any team could use either pitcher in their rotation, but their salaries are big roadblocks to any deal. With his $13 million option for 2014 becoming guaranteed if he's traded, Wandy is owed $36 million over the next three seasons. Myers' $10 million option for 2013 is likely to vest if he stays healthy in 2012, putting his price tag at $21 million over the next two years. Cafardo says the Astros "would assume a fair portion" of Rodriguez's contract in a trade, which is the opposite of what we've previously heard, but perhaps they're starting to reconsider their stance after receiving tepid interest in the left-hander.
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Source: Boston Globe
Feb 12 - 8:51 AM
Mike Napoli - C - Rangers

Rangers and C Mike Napoli avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.4 million contract.

Napoli asked for an $11.5 million salary and was offered $8.3 million by the Rangers when arbitration figures were exchanged last month. The two sides finally found a middle ground on Saturday evening. Napoli, 30, batted .320/.414/.631 with 30 homers and 75 RBI in 113 games last season for Texas. He's slated to become a free agent five days after the 2012 World Series.
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter
Feb 11 - 7:37 PM
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