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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

Red Sox sign Mujica to 2-yr, $9.5M contract

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Red Sox have signed Edward Mujica to a two-year, $9.5 million deal.

The deal is only pending a physical, which is scheduled for Thursday. Mujica fell apart down the stretch for the Cardinals this fall, but he was unhittable for most of the summer and the Red Sox will hope that he can recapture the magic on his split-change. Mujica joins closer Koji Uehara, Junichi Tazawa and Craig Breslow in what could be a very good Boston bullpen again in 2014.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Dec 5 - 11:51 AM

Royals trade for Brewers OF Norichika Aoki

Royals acquired OF Norichika Aoki from the Brewers for LHP Will Smith.

Aoki is set to earn just $1.95 million in 2014 and has hit .287/.355/.399 with good speed and decent power in his first two major league seasons. He's a nice pickup for the Royals and his fantasy value should remain strong in the Kansas City lineup. Smith, 24, posted a 3.24 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 43/7 K/BB ratio in 33 1/3 innings (one start and 18 relief appearances) this past season for the Royals. Milwaukee will presumably try him as a starter.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

Dec 5 - 11:02 AM

Rangers, Indians, Jays interested in Carroll

Ben Nicholson of Sportsnet.ca reports that the Rangers, Indians, Rays, Red Sox and Blue Jays are among the teams with interest in free agent Jamey Carroll.

Carroll is 39 years old and batted just .211/.267/.251 in 249 plate appearances this past season, but it sure sounds like he'll find a guaranteed major league contract. Carroll can play all around the infield. Talks are expected to heat up at next week's Winter Meetings.

Source: Sportsnet.ca

Dec 5 - 10:44 AM

Scott Feldman wants three years, $30 million

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, free agent Scott Feldman wants at least three years, $30 million.

The price for starting pitching is high this winter and Feldman is trying to cash in after posting a solid 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 132/56 K/BB ratio in 181 2/3 innings this past summer between the Cubs and Orioles. Baltimore is said to have interest in re-signing him.

Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

Dec 5 - 10:35 AM

Talks between Mets, Granderson heating up

Negotiations between the Mets and Curtis Granderson have heated up, according to a source close to Newsday's Marc Carig.

A move isn't imminent, Carig writes, but the Mets are growing increasingly optimistic they'll land the 32-year-old. The terms of any potential deal are still unknown, but a three-to-four year deal worth at least $15 million per year was what one industry executive guessed. That would likely be within the Mets' range, and Granderson could be the team's best option at landing an impact bat this offseason. The White Sox and Mariners have also been reported as teams interested in the outfielder.

Source: Newsday

Dec 4 - 11:02 PM

Rangers, Jays discussed deal for Arencibia

The Rangers attempted to acquire J.P. Arencibia from the Blue Jays before the Jays non-tendered him, a source tells MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.

It stands to reason, then, that the Rangers will make a play for the 27-year-old now that he's a free agent. The catcher doesn't bring much defensively and owns a career .212 batting average, but he hit 21 home runs this past season and would be a nice power option off the bench for the Rangers. The team is also considering Kurt Suzuki as a potential backup to starting catcher Geovany Soto.

Source: MLBlogs.com

Dec 4 - 10:42 PM

Mariners, Dodgers among teams in on LHP Price

The market for David Price is expected to begin heating up later this week, sources tell Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.

The Mariners, Dodgers, Angels, Pirates, Rangers, Diamondbacks and Blue Jays are among the teams showing interest in the Rays' ace. Passan said the Mariners are believed to be a strong candidate for his services, with the team possibly being willing to part with top prospect Taijuan Walker in a deal. It'll take that kind of package to lure Price away from the Rays, as the team isn't forced to deal him this offseason if a deal isn't to their liking. Price's name will likely be a popular one at next week's winter meetings, assuming he's still in Tampa Bay at that point.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Dec 4 - 8:48 PM

Kemp 'in play' for Red Sox in potential deal

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Matt Kemp is "in play" for the Red Sox.

Cafardo also says the Dodgers would be willing to pick up some of Kemp's contract in the right deal -- Kemp is still owed around $130 million. The question is whether the Red Sox would want to pay Kemp while also parting with some pieces to acquire him. The Mariners have also been said to be suitors for the oft-injured 29-year-old outfielder.

Source: Nick Cafardo on Twitter

Dec 4 - 8:40 PM

Rakuten might not post Tanaka this offseason

The Rakuten Golden Eagles are now "leaning against" posting right-hander Masahiro Tanaka this offseason, according to Peter Gammons of MLB Network.

The new posting system proposal between MLB and NPB includes a $20 million limit for posting fees, a number that could convince some owners in the NPB that it's not worth posting their players, both now and in the future. It would be a huge loss for Tanaka and MLB, as the 25-year-old is viewed by many as the biggest catch among pitchers on the open market. It's a situation certainly worth monitoring in the coming weeks.

Source: Peter Gammons on Twitter

Dec 4 - 8:19 PM

Arruebarruena will host showcase this week

Cuban defector Erisbel Arruebarruena will host a showcase this weekend for major league teams.

The Mets and Yankees are among the clubs sending scouts. Arruebarruena, a 23-year-old shortstop, played six years in Cuba's Serie Nacional before defecting to the Dominican Republic in November. He's known mostly for his defense and will likely need some time in the minor leagues, but bids should pour in for him.

Source: New York Daily News

Dec 4 - 5:34 PM

Cubs to listen on Samardzija at Winter Mtngs

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick hears that the Cubs "plan to do some serious listening" on right-hander Jeff Samardzija at next week's Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida.

Which is an indication that the Cubs and Samardzija's reps have made no progress on a long-term contract extension. Samardzija posted a disappointing 4.34 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 2013 for Chicago, but he struck out 214 batters in 213 2/3 innings and will at times flash ace-like stuff. A difficult guy to put a monetary value on, the 28-year-old starter is under club control through the 2015 season.

Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

Dec 4 - 4:41 PM