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BoSox finalize one-year deal with Mike Napoli

Red Sox signed 1B/C Mike Napoli to a one-year, $5 million contract.

Nearly two months later, it's finally official. Napoli originally agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with the Red Sox, but he had to settle for a reduced deal after a pre-signing physical reportedly revealed an issue with one of his hips. The 31-year-old will serve as Boston's primary first baseman in 2013 after batting .227/.343/.469 with 24 homers and an .812 in 108 games last season. He should continue to carry significant fantasy value due to his eligibility at catcher.
Jan 22 - 2:38 PM
Mariners 'have real opportunity' with Price

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Dodgers and Rangers general managers "suggest" a deal for David Price is unlikely.

Heyman adds that the Mariners "have a real opportunity" to land the left-hander. He reported Monday night that the M's believe Price "would be theirs" if they agree to include Taijuan Walker in a trade, but to this point they're squeamish to do so. They're also hesitant to include James Paxton in a deal, preferring to build a package around position players. However, the Rays really have no reason to budge unless Seattle agrees to give up Walker.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Dec 10 - 11:42 PM
Brewers 'working to secure' Corey Hart

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Brewers are "working to try to secure a return" of Corey Hart.

Adam McCalvy of MLB.com has reported that Hart could make a decision as soon as Tuesday night, and Jim Duquette of SiriusXM has reported that the Brewers are now out on Ike Davis, who was viewed as the club's backup plan. In other words, things are trending towards Hart re-signing with the Brew Crew soon. An announcement could be forthcoming.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Dec 10 - 11:27 PM
Blue Jays shopping Rasmus for rotation help

Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun reports that the Blue Jays have offered Colby Rasmus to two teams in hopes of getting starting pitching in return.

Elliott doesn't list which teams the Jays have talked to. MLBTradeRumors.com projects Rasmus to earn $6.5 million in what will be his final year of arbitration. It's not a bad salary for a guy that batted .276/.338/.501 with 22 homers in 2013, but the Jays would take some pitching help in exchange for a guy nearing free agency.
Source: Toronto Sun
Dec 10 - 11:04 PM
Red Sox no longer pursuing Matt Kemp

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Red Sox "have determined Matt Kemp isn't a fit at this time."

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi has reported that the Tigers are "unlikely" to land Kemp, so that leaves the Rangers and Mariners as the main suitors for the outfielder. The Dodgers are willing to eat part of Kemp's contract as long as they receive ample talent in return.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Dec 10 - 10:55 PM
Yankees considering reliever Joaquin Benoit

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Yankees "have had lots of internal discussions" about Joaquin Benoit.

Nightengale says the Yanks "would love to grab two relievers," and Benoit appears to be at or near the top of their list. It's unclear whether they'd allow him to compete with David Robertson for the closing job or if they'd view him more in a setup role. Benoit put up a 2.01 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 73/22 K/BB ratio in 67 innings of work for the Tigers in 2013.
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter
Dec 10 - 9:22 PM
Tigers, Red Sox, M's considering Matt Kemp

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi report that the Tigers, Red Sox and Mariners have all had conversations with the Dodgers this week regarding Matt Kemp.

Rosenthal adds that the Dodgers' "primary concern" is to acquire quality in a deal, which means they're willing to eat some of Kemp's contract to get something done. Morosi says it's "unlikely" Kemp would go to Detroit, as it would likely involve dealing Austin Jackson. Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reported Monday that the Red Sox were on the periphery of the Kemp talks, but perhaps their interest has increased. There seems to be a good chance Kemp is dealt sometime this winter.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Dec 10 - 8:14 PM
Giants could consider Sandoval extension

Giants general manager Brian Sabean said Tuesday that the club hasn't ruled out approaching Pablo Sandoval about an extension, provided he shows up to spring training in shape.

A recent photo that Sandoval posted on Twitter suggests that he's indeed worked hard this offseason to get himself into shape. Not coincidentally, he's entering his walk season. "Position players, especially a switch-hitter with run-producing capability, are hard to find," Sabean said. "He’s not going to be short on suitors, trust me, no matter what his weight is."
Source: San Jose Mercury News
Dec 10 - 7:59 PM
Gennett penciled in as Brewers' starting 2B

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that Scooter Gennett is penciled in as the team's starting second baseman in 2014.

General manager Doug Melvin also said earlier this offseason that Gennett had "an edge right now" over Rickie Weeks for the job. It's not a surprise after Gennett batted .324/.356/.479 with six home runs and 21 RBI over 230 plate appearances in 2013. Weeks is coming off year where he batted just .209/.306/.357 with 10 homers, but he's obviously shown more than that in the past. With an $11 million salary for 2014 and no experience at any other position than second base, the Brewers seem likely to shop him.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Dec 10 - 7:31 PM
D'Backs could consider SP Matt Garza

Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that the Diamondbacks could pursue Matt Garza if a trade for a starter doesn't work out.

Arizona has talked to the Cubs about Jeff Samardzija and the Indians about Justin Masterson, but they could always turn to the free agent route. General manager Kevin Towers has said that he expects to leave the Winter Meetings with a new starter. Garza will likely require at least a four-year contract.
Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter
Dec 10 - 7:24 PM
Mark Mulder to attempt a comeback in 2014

Mark Mulder will attempt a comeback in 2014.

Mulder, 36, decided to give it a shot after he saw Dodgers reliever Paco Rodriguez on TV and picked up something in Rodriguez's delivery that he could emulate. Mulder, who retired after the 2008 season following a pair of shoulder surgeries, recently threw for three clubs and was clocked in the 89-90 mph range. "The best way to describe it is, the ball is coming out of my hand better now than at any point when I was in St. Louis," Mulder said. "I wouldn't be trying this is if I didn't think the stuff I was throwing was good enough [to pitch in the big leagues]."
Source: ESPN.com
Dec 10 - 7:20 PM
White Sox fielding inquiries on OF De Aza

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the White Sox will be fielding trade inquiries on Alejandro De Aza following the acquisition of Adam Eaton.

Eaton will take over in center field, leaving De Aza without a position. De Aza is projected by MLBTradeRumors.com to make $4.4 million in his second year of arbitration this winter. It's not a bad price to pay for a guy that's batted .278/.343/.421 with 30 homers and 58 steals over his last two and a half seasons.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Dec 10 - 6:57 PM



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