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Mets sent RHP Greg Burke outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Burke compiled a 5.68 ERA and 28/15 K/BB ratio over 31 2/3 innings this season.

Oct 17 - 5:05 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.

Rosenthal says the pact could be for two years, though the financials aren't available yet. 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

Rangers reach agreement with J.P. Arencibia

Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Rangers have reached an agreement with J.P. Arencibia.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported late Thursday that a deal was close, and now it appears a passed physical is all that it needs to be complete. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman says Arencibia will receive about $2 million from the Rangers. The Blue Jays non-tendered the free-swinging Arencibia earlier this week, but he lands in a nice situation in Texas. He'll share time with Geovany Soto.

Source: Evan Grant on Twitter

Dec 6 - 12:39 PM

M's have had 'recent conversations' w/ Napoli

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Mariners have had "recent conversations" with Mike Napoli.

Morosi's colleague, Ken Rosenthal, indicated earlier Friday that it might be down to the Red Sox and Rangers for Napoli, with the Marlins on the outside looking in. It appears the Mariners are now serious players, though, as they look to supplement the lineup around Robinson Cano. Napoli could be used at either first base or the DH spot.

Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter

Dec 6 - 12:35 PM

Feldman gets three years, $30M from Astros

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Astros have agreed to terms with Scott Feldman on a three-year, $30 million contract.

Feldman still needs to pass a physical in order to make the deal official. The big right-hander signed for $6 million last winter but is able to cash in after putting up a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 132/56 K/BB ratio in 181 2/3 innings. If the Astros don't make any other moves with their rotation, Feldman figures to be their Opening Day starter.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 6 - 11:51 AM

Mets ink Granderson to four-year, $60M deal

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets have agreed to terms with Curtis Granderson on a four-year contract.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal is saying the deal is for $60 million. Granderson had been looking for a four-year, $64 million deal, with the Mets preferring three years. Obviously, middle ground was met. Granderson was limited to 61 games in 2013 due to injuries, but he's an impact bat when healthy, possessing a pair of 40-homer seasons under his belt.

Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter

Dec 6 - 11:41 AM

Ellsbury passes physical, officially a Yankee

Yankees signed OF Jacoby Ellsbury to a seven-year, $148 million contract.

The deal also includes a $21 million option for an eighth year or a $5 million buyout, so Ellsbury will get at least $153 million and possibly $169 million. Bringing in the marquee outfielder on the market softens the blow a bit on losing Robinson Cano, but the Yankees probably aren't done. Ellsbury should see his home run total rise with the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium.

Source: Tim Brown on Twitter

Dec 6 - 11:37 AM

Mariners to go after lefty David Price next?

Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times was told by an executive that they expect the Mariners' next move to be making a trade for David Price.

It makes sense, as the Mariners have been connected to Price and now appear ready to go for broke following the Robinson Cano signing. The M's will surely have to include top prospect Taijuan Walker in any deal, along with some other pieces. Price won't be a free agent until 2016, but he's due for another big raise in arbitration and seems likely to be dealt this winter.

Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter

Dec 6 - 11:26 AM

Mariners, Cano agree on 10-year, $240M deal

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Mariners are close to a deal with Robinson Cano.

ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas is saying the deal will be for 10 years and $240 million and that Cano is scheduled for a physical on Monday in Seattle. Obviously, reports from early Friday morning that there was a blowup in negotiations between the two sides was false. The Mariners had been willing to go nine years and $225 million, but it appears caving in and giving Cano a 10th year might have sealed the deal. This could be the beginning of some other big moves by Seattle, as they're still not ready to contend for a World Series title.

Source: CBSSports.com

Dec 6 - 10:49 AM

Marlins have had 'serious' talks with Jones

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins have had "serious discussions" with Garrett Jones.

They would want him as a first baseman, which means Logan Morrison could be on his way out. Jackson says the club will explore trade options for LoMo over the next week and could flip him for a third baseman. Jones was non-tendered by the Pirates earlier this week after hitting .233/.289/.419 across 440 plate appearances in 2013.

Source: Miami Herald

Dec 6 - 10:06 AM

Yankees close to re-signing Hiroki Kuroda

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees are "getting closer" to a one-year deal with Hiroki Kuroda for about $16 million.

Kuroda was either going to re-sign with the Yankees or go back to Japan, and it appears he'll stick around in the Bronx for another year. The right-hander posted a 3.31 ERA and 150/43 K/BB ratio over 201 1/3 innings this past season. Kuroda will turn 39 in February and did really struggle at the end of the season, so it's possible he's at the end of the line. Bringing him back for one year is a worthy gamble, though.

Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Dec 6 - 9:48 AM

Orioles considering Bud Norris as new closer

Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles have "toyed" with the idea of using Bud Norris as Jim Johnson's replacement at closer.

Encina notes that Norris is still "likely" to be used as a starter, but converting him to reliever is at least a possibility. The righty is essentially a two-pitch pitcher that many have always felt would be much better as a reliever, so it's not a surprise. All but three of Norris' 130 appearances at the big league level have come as a starter.

Source: Baltimore Sun

Dec 6 - 9:40 AM