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Pirates avoided arbitration with RHP James McDonald by agreeing to a one-year, $3.025 million contract.

The two sides settled at the midpoint of figures exchanged earlier this month. McDonald, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time, posted a 4.21 ERA with 151 strikeouts over 171 innings last season.

Jan 31 - 6:46 PM

Uehara to begin season as Red Sox closer

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington indicated Saturday that he expects Koji Uehara to begin the 2014 season as the Red Sox closer.

It's no surprise considering the 38-year-old is coming off one of the most dominating seasons of any reliever in major league history, posting a 1.09 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and unbelievable 101/9 K/BB ratio over 74 1/3 innings. Cherington also noted that he "would love to have more than one closer on the team", referring to the recently signed Edward Mujica who should be considered as a handcuff to Uehara in fantasy drafts.

Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter

Dec 7 - 2:09 PM

Yanks willing to listen to offers on Gardner

Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Yankees are willing to listen to trade offers on Brett Gardner.

They have already received significant interest in Gardner since Friday's signing of Carlos Beltran, and though they aren't actively shopping him, the Yankees outfield is extremely crowded and he could net a useful return. The Bombers currently boast an outfield contingent of Gardner, Jacoby Ellsbury, Beltran, Alfonso Soriano, Ichiro Suzuki and Vernon Wells.

Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter

Dec 7 - 1:20 PM

Hanley Ramirez extension could be imminent

A contract extension for Hanley Ramirez could be imminent after he posted a picture of himself on Instagram with the caption ""To Los Angeles…. Good news!!!!" on Friday.

The two sides have been in the process of negotiating a long-term extension, and the belief is that the only reason Ramirez would be flying to Los Angeles would be to sign on the dotted line. The deal is rumored to be in the range of six years and more than $100 million.

Source: Hanley Ramirez on Instagram

Dec 7 - 11:18 AM

Yankees, Beltran agree to three years, $45M

Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports reports that the Yankees agreement with Carlos Beltran is for three years and $45 million.

It sure didn't take the Yankees long to replace Robinson Cano's bat in the middle of the lineup. With Beltran, Jacoby Ellsbury, Alfonso Soriano, Brett Gardner and Ichiro Suzuki, the Yankees now possess a crowded but extremely talented outfield.

Source: Tim Brown on Twitter

Dec 6 - 10:02 PM

Red Sox sign Napoli for 2-years, $32 million

Sean McAdam of CSN New England reports that Mike Napoli's agreement with the Red Sox is for two years and $32 million.

The deal was first reported by Rob Bradford of WEEI. It's a nice raise for Napoli who earned just $5 million on a one-year pact from the Red Sox in 2013 after hip issues caused his original deal to fall through. Napoli will continue to function as the Red Sox primary first baseman, but unfortunately for most fantasy formats will no longer possess his catcher eligibility.

Source: Sean McAdam on Twitter

Dec 6 - 9:28 PM

Red Sox, Brewers inquire on Logan Morrison

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Red Sox and Brewers are among the teams that have checked in with the Marlins regarding Logan Morrison.

Morrison is as good as gone following the Garrett Jones signing, it's just a matter of where he lands. The Pirates would also make sense as a destination, though it's not clear if they're interested. Morrison has been limited to a total of 178 games over the past two summers due to injuries and is projected by MLBTradeRumors.com to make $1.7 million in his first year of arbitration.

Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter

Dec 6 - 6:00 PM

Cubs considering John Axford as closer

Patrick Mooney of CSNChicago.com reports that there is "mutual interest" between the Cubs and John Axford.

Axford was non-tendered by the Cardinals earlier this week, but his agent, Dan Horwits, said Wednesday that his client has already received interest from 14 teams. Not only is Axford an intriguing bounce-back candidate, but the team that signs him would also have control of him through 2016. That kind of interest could lead to someone giving him a shot as a closer, and it sounds like the Cubs could be that club.

Source: CSNChicago.com

Dec 6 - 5:43 PM

Nats ink Nate McLouth to two-year contract

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Nate McLouth.

Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun says the deal is for $10.75 million and also includes an option for a third season. The Nats don't have a starting spot for McLouth, but he can play all three outfield positions and is expected to get more playing time than your average fourth outfielder. The 32-year-old batted .258/.329/.399 with 12 homers and 30 stolen bases for the Orioles in 2013.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 6 - 4:53 PM

Astros make Feldman's $30M deal official

Astros signed RHP Scott Feldman to a three-year, $30 million contract.

The deal was reported earlier Friday and now been officially announced. After being shuffled back and forth between the rotation and bullpen during his time in Texas, Feldman was used exclusively as a starter in 2013 with the Cubs and Orioles. He responded with the best season of his career, posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while continuing to get a bunch of ground balls. While he's more of a back-end guy, Feldman figures to get the ball on Opening Day for the Astros.

Dec 6 - 4:13 PM

Phillies trying to trade Jonathan Papelbon

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Phillies are trying to trade Jonathan Papelbon.

Papelbon has two years and $26 million left on his contract that also contains a vesting option for a third year. He also had a career-low 8.3 K/9 ratio in 2013 and saw his velocity dip for the second straight season. It's possible the Phillies will be able to convince someone to take him off their hands, but they might have to eat some money in the process. Another issue is that Papelbon has a limited no-trade clause that allows him to stipulate 12 teams to which he will accept a trade.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 6 - 3:42 PM

Marlins 'closing in' on 1B Garrett Jones

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Marlins are "closing in" on a deal with Garrett Jones.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald says Jones will get $7-8 million on a two-year deal. Jones hit only .233/.289/.419 across 440 plate appearances in 2013, but he's not a bad platoon guy with a career .271/.337/.489 line against right-handed pitching. Once Jones is officially aboard with the Fish, expect Miami to go all out in pursuing a trade of Logan Morrison.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 6 - 1:49 PM