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Yanks open to offers on Granderson, others

Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reports that the Yankees are listening to offers on Curtis Granderson.

Phil Hughes and Ivan Nova are also reportedly being shopped. The Yankees are in serious cost-cutting mode with the hope of scooting comfortably under the luxury tax threshold prior to the start of the 2014 season. Granderson, 31, batted .232/.319/.492 with 43 home runs and 106 RBI in 160 games this summer for New York. He's owed a $15 million salary in 2013.

Source: Andrew Marchand on Twitter

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 11:13:00 AM

Gammons: Red Sox 'in' on Shin-Soo Choo

Peter Gammons of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox are "in" on Shin-Soo Choo.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported the same earlier this week. Gammons was also told by Choo's agent, Scott Boras, that the outfielder's negotiations "could move quickly." The Tigers are also in hard on Choo, and the Yankees have some interest that might escalate should they lose out on Robinson Cano. Choo should get a deal well over $100 million.

Source: Peter Gammons on Twitter

Dec 5 - 8:05 PM

White Sox ink Belisario to one-year deal

Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that the White Sox have agreed to terms with Ronald Belisario on a one-year, $3 million contract.

Belisario was non-tendered by the Dodgers earlier this week, but it didn't take him long to get scooped up. The 30-year-old has put up a 3.24 ERA over the last two seasons while striking out 118 across 139 frames. He'll help set up for Addison Reed for the Pale Hose.

Source: Chicago Tribune

Dec 5 - 7:58 PM

Mariners will offer Cano $225 million deal

David Waldstein of the New York Times was told by a source with knowledge of the Mariners' plans that the club will offer Robinson Cano a nine-year, $225 million contract.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman is reporting the same figures, saying they've bumped up their initial offer of $200 million. Heyman also notes that the Mariners "understand they have to be well above the Yankees to get him to move nearly 3,000 miles." The $225 million offer would certainly qualify, as the Yanks are at $175 million and are reportedly unwilling to approach $200 million. Cano is meeting with the Mariners' brass Thursday evening.

Source: David Waldstein on Twitter

Dec 5 - 7:48 PM

Cubs have offered Samardzija five years, $55M

Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs have offered Jeff Samardzija an extension higher than five years and $55 million.

The proposal was extended a while ago and obviously turned down by Samardzija, which is why the Cubs are considering trading him this winter. However, Levine notes that the two sides "continue to have an open amicable line of communication." Samardzija is projected by MLBTradeRumors.com to make $4.9 million in what is his second year of arbitration eligibility.

Source: Bruce Levine on Twitter

Dec 5 - 7:36 PM

Report: Nats interested in LHP O'Flaherty

Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals are interested in signing reliever Eric O'Flaherty.

O'Flaherty was limited to just 19 appearances this year prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery and likely won't be ready to contribute until mid-to-late May, but the Nationals are one of six teams who have expressed interest in the southpaw. It's easy to see why, as the 28-year-old owns a 1.99 ERA since the start of the 2009 season. The Nationals are in the market for a left-handed reliever and have also shown interest in Boone Logan, Scott Downs, J.P. Howell and Oliver Perez.

Source: Washington Post

Dec 5 - 5:09 PM

Twins' three-year deal with Hughes official

Twins signed RHP Phil Hughes to a three-year, $24 million contract.

Jim Bowden of SiriusXM reports that Hughes can also earn an addition $1 million per season in "reachable" bonuses. Hughes is coming off a season with the Yankees where he posted a 5.19 ERA, but the Twins are obviously banking on his flyball tendencies fitting in much better at Target Field.

Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter

Dec 5 - 3:14 PM

Brian Wilson agrees to terms with Dodgers

Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports that the Dodgers have signed Brian Wilson to a one-year, $10 million contract.

The deal also includes a player option for 2015 that ranges from $9-10 million, depending on how many appearances Wilson makes in 2014. "The Beard" apparently wasn't able to find a closing gig for enough money somewhere else, so he'll stick around as a high-priced setup man for Kenley Jansen. Wilson allowed just one run in 19 2/3 innings between the regular season and postseason in 2013.

Source: Tim Brown on Twitter

Dec 5 - 2:45 PM

Mets talking four-year deal with Granderson

According to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, a guaranteed fourth year is "still up for discussion" in the Mets' negotiations with Curtis Granderson.

All signs point to the two sides agreeing to a contract soon. Granderson has drawn interest from a number of teams in free agency -- including the White Sox, Mariners and Red Sox -- but the Mets seem willing to outbid all of them. Granderson was limited to 61 games in 2013 due to injuries, but he's an impact bat when healthy. The veteran outfielder will likely command around $15 million annually.

Source: Andy Martino on Twitter

Dec 5 - 1:30 PM

OAK never came close to trading Cespedes

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says the Athletics "never came remotely close" to trading outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported earlier this week that the A's and Diamondbacks had discussed a trade revolving around Cespedes, but those talks didn't progress very far. Oakland has been making upgrades this winter and moving Cespedes would only hurt the cause. The 28-year-old Cuban slugger has a .796 OPS, 49 home runs and 162 RBI through his first 264 major league games.

Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter

Dec 5 - 12:59 PM

Red Sox sign Mujica to 2-yr, $9.5M contract

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Red Sox have signed free agent right-hander Edward Mujica to a two-year, $9.5 million deal.

The contract is only pending a physical, which is scheduled for Thursday. Mujica fell apart down the stretch for the Cardinals this fall, but he was unhittable for most of the summer and the Red Sox will hope that he can recapture the magic on his split-change with a full offseason of rest. Mujica joins closer Koji Uehara, Junichi Tazawa and Craig Breslow in what could be a very good Boston bullpen again in 2014.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Dec 5 - 11:51 AM

Ryan Braun will move to right field in 2014

Ryan Braun will move to right field next season.

Braun became the Brewers' left fielder in 2008 and has played no other position since -- save for a few starts at DH -- but Milwaukee traded Norichika Aoki to the Royals on Thursday and will now make the outfield shift. Carlos Gomez is going to remain in center field and left field will be occupied primarily by Khris Davis. Caleb Gindl could also get starts there.

Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter

Dec 5 - 11:24 AM