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White Sox acquired OF Casper Wells from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations.

Wells was designated for assignment over the weekend for the third time in the last month. He'll serve as an extra outfielder for the Palehose.

Apr 29 - 10:14 PM

Cubs acquire OF Ruggiano from Marlins

Cubs acquired OF Justin Ruggiano from the Marlins for OF Brian Bogusevic.

Ruggiano is coming off a down year in which he batted .222/.298/.396 in 128 games, but he hit 15 out of his 18 home runs on the road. The opportunity for playing time should be there with the Cubs and he could rebound in a more hitter-friendly environment.

Dec 12 - 9:44 AM

Indians, Rangers, Royals interested in Marcum

ESPN's Jayson Stark hears that Indians, Rangers and Royals are among the teams showing interest in free agent right-hander Shaun Marcum.

Marcum was limited to just 78 1/3 innings with the Mets this past season prior to undergoing thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, but he's said to be doing well in his recovery. He'll likely have to accept an incentive-laden deal.

Source: Jayson Stark on Twitter

Dec 12 - 9:31 AM

Report: Marlins set to trade Justin Ruggiano

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald hears that the Marlins are about to trade Justin Ruggiano.

No word on where he's headed or what the Marlins will get in return. Ruggiano, who is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, batted .222/.298/.396 with 18 homers and 15 stolen bases this past season.

Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter

Dec 12 - 9:29 AM

Astros tab Schuster at top of Rule 5 draft

Astros selected LHP Patrick Schuster from the Diamondbacks with the No. 1 pick in the 2013 Rule 5 Draft.

Schuster is reportedly ticketed to San Diego as part of Wednesday's Anthony Bass trade. The Padres will get a 23-year-old that they hope can be a LOOGY in 2014. Schuster, Arizona's 13th-round pick in 2009, likely still holds the affection of A.J. Hinch and Josh Byrnes, who lead San Diego's front office. Schuster is a low-angle southpaw -- which helps him torment left-handed hitters -- who once threw four straight no-hitters in high school.

Dec 12 - 9:28 AM

Twins making progress in talks with Pelfrey

According to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Twins are making progress on a two-year contract with right-hander Mike Pelfrey.

The Twins initially offered Pelfrey a two-year, $10 million deal, but the two sides have continued to negotiate. Neal writes that something could get done as soon as Thursday, but a deal might not be finalized until next week. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 5.19 ERA and 101/53 K/BB ratio over 152 2/3 innings this past season with Minnesota.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Dec 12 - 9:15 AM

Rodney wants $10M/year on multi-year pact

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman hears that Fernando Rodney wants at least $10 million per season on a multi-year contract.

Heyman writes that he's looking for at least two years and maybe three. Rodney wasn't nearly as effective this year as he was in 2012, but he still finished with a 3.38 ERA and 37 saves while averaging a career-high 11.1 K/9. The Mariners are known to have interest.

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Dec 12 - 8:56 AM

M's make Montero, Smoak available in trades

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Mariners are letting teams know that Jesus Montero and Justin Smoak are available in trades.

Montero and Smoak are both expendable now that the Mariners have added Corey Hart and Logan Morrison. Both players are top prospects who have disappointed so far at the major league level, but someone might take a chance on them as change of scenery candidates.

Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter

Dec 12 - 8:46 AM

Benoit seeking $7-10 million per season

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that Joaquin Benoit is seeking $7-10 million per season.

It's not an unreasonable request after Benoit saved a career-high 24 games with the Tigers this past season while posting a 2.01 ERA and 73/22 K/BB ratio over 67 innings. Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reported late Wednesday that teams believe the Indians, Cubs, Mariners, Padres and Yankees are his most likely landing spots.

Source: Buster Olney on twitter

Dec 12 - 8:28 AM

Yanks among teams on Phillips' no-trade list

The Yankees are one of the teams on Brandon Phillips' no-trade list, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

That explains why Phillips was rumored to have asked for more money in any potential deal to the Yankees. Phillips still has four years and $50 million left on his deal, and it's unclear how much more he might ask for to waive the limited no-trade clause. It may be just one of many reasons the Reds end up holding onto the 32-year-old.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 11 - 11:57 PM

Rangers haven't made seven-year offer to Choo

The Rangers have not made a seven-year offer to Shin-Soo Choo, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

There was a previous report that the Rangers had offered Choo a deal for seven years and around $130 million, but Wilson says that is false. The Rangers' interest in the 31-year-old is very real, though, so it doesn't mean the team isn't still in on Choo. For his part, Choo is said to be asking for an eight-year deal.

Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter

Dec 11 - 8:36 PM

Orioles have not made an offer to Nelson Cruz

Contrary to reports, the Orioles have not made an offer to free agent Nelson Cruz, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports said the team has made an offer in the range of four years and $60 million to the 33-year-old, but multiple team sources say that's untrue. Kubatko said he was told earlier in the week that the Orioles' interest in Cruz was exaggerated.

Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter

Dec 11 - 8:23 PM