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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.

Tue, Jan 22, 2013 02:38:00 PM

Report: SP Santana prepared to delay signing

Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports that Ervin Santana hasn't set a deadline and is prepared to wait "days" before signing with a team.

Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes passed along earlier in the day that Santana was deciding between the Blue Jays (who reportedly offered a one-year, $14 million deal) and the Orioles (who reportedly offered a one-year deal worth $13 million plus incentives). The free agent right-hander was said to be looking to consummate a deal immediately so that he could begin work with his new club, but perhaps a "mystery team" has entered the fray and given him more options.

Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter

Mar 8 - 5:08 PM

Ervin Santana debating between O's and Jays

Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that Ervin Santana is debating between accepting offers from the Blue Jays and Orioles.

The Blue Jays have apparently offered a one-year, $14 million deal, while the O's are said to be on the table with a one-year deal worth $13 million plus incentives. Santana remains eager to get into camp and start pitching, so expect a deal to get done soon one way or the other.

Source: Enrique Rojas on Twitter

Mar 8 - 2:30 PM

Victorino could ditch switch-hitting for 2014

Red Sox manager John Farrell indicated Saturday that Shane Victorino is seriously considering ditching switch-hitting for the 2014 season.

The 33-year-old outfielder was forced to hit almost exclusively from the right side late in the 2013 season due to a leg injury, and the results were encouraging as he hit .300/.386/.510 with six homers and 14 RBI in 100 at-bats as a right-handed hitter against same-handed hurlers.

Source: Tim Britton on Twitter

Mar 8 - 11:58 AM

Cards lock up Carpenter for six years, $52M

Cardinals signed INF Matt Carpenter to a six-year, $52 million contract extension.

The deal also includes an $18.5 million option for 2020. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported Friday that the team was close to the deal, and confirmed the two sides reached an agreement early Saturday. It's a nice reward for the 28-year-old who's coming off a brilliant 2013 season in which he slashed .318/.392/.481 with 11 homers, 78 RBI, and a league-high 126 runs scored. He'll be shifting to third base full-time in 2014 to make room for Kolten Wong at second.

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Mar 8 - 9:24 AM

D'Backs sign Oliver Perez to two-year deal

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Diamondbacks and left-handed reliever Oliver Perez have agreed to a two-year contract, pending a physical.

John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 reports that the deal is worth $4.5 million. While his career flopped as a starter, the 32-year-old has reinvented himself as a quality left-handed reliever. He'll be yet another weapon in a deep Arizona bullpen.

Source: CBS Sports

Mar 7 - 10:54 PM

Chris Heisey homers twice to pace Reds in win

Chris Heisey paced the Reds offensive attack with a pair of homers on Friday, powering the Reds to a 10-9 victory over the Mariners.

The veteran outfielder has now knocked three balls over the boards early in Cactus League play where he's hitting .316 (6-for-19). He's a fine reserve outfielder, but won't hold much in the way of fantasy value unless injury strikes in the Reds outfield.

Mar 7 - 9:31 PM

Tulowitzki blasts two homers to lead Rockies

Troy Tulowitzki blasted a pair of home runs on Friday, powering the Rockies to a 7-2 victory over the Angels in Cactus League play.

Tulowitzki got the Rockies on the board in the first inning when he deposited the first Joe Blanton offering he saw deep onto lawn beyond the left field wall. He topped that shot with an even longer drive left-center when he squared off against Blanton again in the third inning. While he carries significant injury risk, he remains one of the truly elite offensive options at shortstop provided he can remain on the field.

Mar 7 - 7:16 PM

Scutaro's (back) Cactus debut pushed back

Marco Scutaro's (back) Cactus League debut has been pushed back.

Scutaro had begun hitting soft-toss but has evidently suffered a setback with his chronically injured back. He had been set to make his spring debut on Sunday or Monday, but now when he'll be cleared for game action is totally up in the air. Giants manager Bruce Bochy admitted that if Scutaro isn't playing in games by the end of next week, the club will have to find another Opening Day second baseman. Right now the top internal options are Tony Abreu and Joaquin Arias.

Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter

Mar 7 - 5:58 PM

Luke Hochevar to undergo Tommy John surgery

Royals manager Ned Yost announced Friday that Luke Hochevar will undergo Tommy John surgery.

It's unfortunate but also the right decision, as Hochevar had little chance of successfully pitching through a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. The Royals' bullpen is deep, but losing Hochevar hurts after he dominated in relief last year with a 1.92 ERA while striking out 82 over 70 1/3 innings. It's also poor timing for the pitcher, as Hochevar will be a free agent this winter. He'll now likely have to settle for an incentive-laden, one-year deal. Hochevar should have a shot to be ready for the beginning of the 2015 season.

Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter

Mar 7 - 2:08 PM

Royals release veteran righty Brad Penny

Royals released RHP Brad Penny.

Penny was in camp on a minor league deal but receives his walking papers after allowing seven runs on thirteen hits and a walk over his first four Cactus League innings. Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com says the Royals informed the veteran that he was unlikely to make the team, so they released him now so he'd have time to catch on with another club. Penny is attempting a comeback this season after sitting out all of 2013.

Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter

Mar 7 - 1:04 PM

Bronson Arroyo (back) receives epidural

Bronson Arroyo has been given an epidural for the bulging disc in his back.

Arroyo won't travel with the Diamondbacks to Australia for their two games on March 22-23, but he expects to be available when the team returns to the states. The veteran right-hander has yet to spend a day on the disabled list in his career, so it would take a significant setback for him to not be ready.

Source: Jack Magruder on Twitter

Mar 7 - 12:54 PM