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Rockies optioned RHP Rob Scahill to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Scahill has posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 13 appearances for the Rockies this season. He should be back later this summer.

Jun 30 - 1:08 PM

Rakuten may 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

D'Backs and A's discussed Cespedes trade

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the A's and Diamondbacks discussed a Yoenis Cespedes trade.

The return package for Oakland would have included pitcher Tyler Skaggs and outfielder A.J. Pollock, but the two sides couldn't agree to the other elements of the deal and it has now been called off. Arizona is clearly searching for a power bat this offseason. The A's have loaded up in recent days and seem unlikely to move any high-impact parts.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 4 - 4:27 PM

Tigers to go with Nick Castellanos at 3B

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Wednesday that the club plans to go with top prospect Nick Castellanos as their third baseman in 2014.

Castellanos shifted to the outfield in 2012, but he's getting an opportunity at third base now that Miguel Cabrera is making the move back to first base following the Prince Fielder trade. Widely regarded as the top prospect in the Tigers' system, the 21-year-old hit .276/.343/.450 with 18 home runs and 76 RBI over 134 games this year in Triple-A before earning a call-up in September. He should be worth watching in deeper mixed fantasy leagues right away.

Source: Jason Beck on Twitter

Dec 4 - 4:11 PM

It's official: Miguel Cabrera moving to 1B

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed Wednesday that Miguel Cabrera will move from third base to first base in 2014.

That was the expectation as soon as Prince Fielder was traded to the Rangers -- and Cabrera even told a Venezuelan newspaper that he told the Tigers he wanted to move to first base -- but Dombrowski hadn't confirmed a move until now. The change will clear the way for top prospect Nick Castellanos to get a chance at the starting third base job.

Source: Jason Beck on Twitter

Dec 4 - 3:57 PM

Tigers finalize contract with CL Joe Nathan

Tigers signed RHP Joe Nathan to a two-year, $20 million contract.

The deal includes a club option for a third year. Nathan has enjoyed a late-career surge since Tommy John surgery, posting a 2.09 ERA over the past two seasons while going 80-for-86 in save chances. Joaquin Benoit was actually pretty solid after taking over the closer role for Detroit this past seson, but Nathan is a logical fit with a win-now team. He should remain one of the top fantasy closers in his age-39 season.

Dec 4 - 3:34 PM

James Loney looking for three years, $27-30M

Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports that James Loney is looking for a three-year deal worth between $27-30 million.

If that's the case, that probably takes the Rays out of the mix. Believe it or not, Passan hears that Loney began the offseason by looking for a four-year, $40 million deal. The 29-year-old earned $2 million this past season while batting .299/.348/.430 with 13 homers and 54 RBI. The Pirates reportedly have interest.

Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter

Dec 4 - 2:58 PM

Cano's reps met with Mariners on Tuesday

Robinson Cano’s representatives met with Mariners officials Tuesday in Seattle, reports Kevin Kernan of the New York Post.

"The meeting went very well," said a source. Recent chatter has the offense-starved Mariners as a serious threat to sign Cano, with one report suggesting they could be willing to offer around eight years and $200 million. Meanwhile, the Yankees continue to say they won't go over around seven years and $175 million. We're still skeptical that Cano actually wants to play in Seattle, but something will have to give eventually.

Source: New York Post

Dec 4 - 2:03 PM

Report: Red Sox haven't ruled out Granderson

Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston hears that the Red Sox haven't ruled out Curtis Granderson.

Jacoby Ellsbury landed with the Yankees, so the Red Sox are currently looking at an outfield of Shane Victorino, Jonny Gomes, Daniel Nava, and Jackie Bradley, Jr. Granderson would provide Boston with some flexibility and a legitimate power threat, but it's unclear whether they are willing to give him the dollars and years he wants. He's reportedly aiming to get a four-year deal. Still, he would come a lot cheaper than Shin-Soo Choo. The Mets are reportedly heavily involved in talks with Granderson.

Source: Gordon Edes on Twitter

Dec 4 - 1:37 PM

Yankees not looking to trade Brett Gardner

Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York was told by a source that the Yankees will not trade Brett Gardner.

Many speculated that the Jacoby Ellsbury signing could make Gardner expendable, but the Yankees aren't planning to shop him. "Absolutely not," said the source. "The whole idea is to put the two of them at the top of the lineup. The would be an electric duo." The Yankees view Shin-Soo Choo as a backup plan if Robinson Cano signs elsewhere, so while the whole scenario is unlikely, we wouldn't rule it out completely.

Source: ESPN New York

Dec 4 - 1:16 PM