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Surkamp activated from DL; optioned to minors

Giants activated LHP Eric Surkamp from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Fresno.

Surkamp, making his way back from Tommy John surgery, posted a 2.93 ERA and a 17/3 K/BB ratio in 15 1/3 innings over five rehab starts with High-A San Jose. He'll serve as rotation depth at Triple-A for now and could be an option for a call-up during the second half.

Jun 28 - 4:05 PM

Royals/Dodgers talking Maxwell for Dee Gordon

Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune hears that the Royals are talking to the Dodgers about a Justin Maxwell-for-Dee Gordon swap.

The Royals are in the market for a second baseman, so Gordon could make some sense at the position if they feel that Omar Infante will be too expensive in free agency. While the Dodgers already have plenty of outfielders, Maxwell is a capable bat against southpaws.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

Dec 12 - 11:44 AM

Mets, Brewers meeting on 1B Ike Davis

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Mets and Brewers are meeting Thursday regarding Ike Davis.

Most executives are leaving Orlando following Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, but the Mets and Brewers are having another conversation about Davis before taking off. The Brewers remain interested in free agent first baseman James Loney, but with Logan Morrison and Corey Hart now off the board, a trade for Davis might be more attractive. The Pirates and Rays are the other known teams in the mix to acquire the 26-year-old.

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Dec 12 - 10:56 AM

Phils reach agreement with Roberto Hernandez

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that the Phillies have reached an agreement with free agent right-hander Roberto Hernandez.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. said Thursday morning that he had a deal with a free agent starter and naturally it didn't take long for news to leak. Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors hears that the deal is for one year. Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, had a 4.89 ERA and 113/38 K/BB ratio in 151 innings over 24 starts and eight relief appearances this past season with the Rays. While he's not relevant in most mixed fantasy leagues, he should hold down a spot in Philadelphia's rotation in 2014.

Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter

Dec 12 - 10:09 AM

Giants ink OF Michael Morse to one-year deal

Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com reports that the Giants have signed Michael Morse to a one-year contract, pending a physical.

No word yet on the terms involved. Morse was also drawing heavy interest from the Astros, but he'll obviously have a better chance to contend with the Giants. The 31-year-old was limited to just 88 games this past season due to injury and is coming off wrist surgery, but he should be the Giants' regular left fielder in 2014.

Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter

Dec 12 - 9:48 AM

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

Patrick Schuster picked No. 1 in Rule 5 Draft

Astros selected LHP Patrick Schuster from the Diamondbacks with the No. 1 pick in the 2013 Rule 5 Draft; traded him to the Padres to complete the Anthony Bass deal.

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. He had a 1.83 ERA and 45/18 K/BB ratio over 44 1/3 innings this year with High-A Vasalia.

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