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Hideki Okajima has elected free agency.

Okajima had been removed from the Athletics' 40-man roster last month. He had been slated for free agency after the season, anyway, but now he'll get an early start. The lefty appeared in just five games at the big league level this season.

Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter

Oct 18 - 1:44 PM

Rockies, Logan nearing multi-year contract

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies are close to signing Boone Logan to a multi-year contract.

Renck doesn't have the particulars but estimates based on other deals handed out to relievers this winter that Logan "is in line for around a three-year, $15 million contract." The Rockies had been on J.P. Howell, as well, but it appears they've settled on the former Yankees reliever. Logan posted a 3.38 ERA with 202 strikeouts across 176 innings over the last four seasons for the Yankees.

Source: Denver Post

Dec 12 - 9:40 PM

Royals, Blue Jays have talked Butler trade

Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail reports that the Blue Jays have discussed a trade with the Royals involving Billy Butler.

Blair says Toronto would receive "prospects plus Butler," but the talks haven't "moved beyond the discussion stage." It's not clear what Kansas City would receive in the deal. With Edwin Encarnacion and Adam Lind already on the roster as first base/DH options, the Blue Jays seem likely to trade for Butler only if they can also deal Lind.

Source: Jeff Blair on Twitter

Dec 12 - 8:22 PM

Padres the favorites to land Joaquin Benoit

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Padres are the "front runner" over the Indians to sign Joaquin Benoit.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports has reported that both teams have offered a two-year, $14 million deal. Benoit would seem to have a better chance of closing with the Indians than the Padres, but he must just like the San Diego weather better. The veteran reliever put up a 2.01 ERA and 73/22 K/BB ratio over 67 innings with the Tigers in 2013.

Source: Buster Olney on Twitter

Dec 12 - 6:28 PM

Reds 'quite interested' in FA 2B Omar Infante

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Reds are "quite interested" in free agent Omar Infante.

But a Brandon Phillips trade would have to happen first and the Reds haven't made much progress on that front. Infante is also drawing serious interest from the Yankees and Royals, and is said to be seeking a four-year contract worth around $40 million. The 31-year-old second baseman hit .318/.345/.450 with 10 home runs and 51 RBI in 118 games this past season for the Tigers.

Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter

Dec 12 - 4:30 PM

Red Sox among teams monitoring Ryan Madson

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Red Sox are among many teams who have recently scouted free agent reliever Ryan Madson.

Madson hasn't pitched in the majors since 2011, as he had Tommy John surgery in 2012 and sat out all of 2013 after suffering numerous setbacks. However, it's easy to understand why teams are monitoring his progress. No word on whether anything is imminent.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 12 - 3:26 PM

Nationals finalize two-year deal with McLouth

Nationals signed OF Nate McLouth to a two-year, $10.75 million contract.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported news of an agreement last week while Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun passed along the details of the contract, which is said to include an option for a third year. McLouth, 32, batted .258/.329/.399 with 12 homers and 30 stolen bases for the Orioles this past season and should be an active fourth outfielder in Washington. However, it could be tough for him to carve out value in most mixed fantasy leagues.

Dec 12 - 3:21 PM

Mets looking to trade for a young shortstop

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes that the Mets would like to trade for a young shortstop.

Rosenthal names the Diamondbacks' Chris Owings and Didi Gregorius and the Mariners' Brad Miller and Nick Franklin (who is admittedly more of a second baseman) among the possible targets. The Mariners are said to be "preoccupied" with talks to acquire David Price from the Rays, with Miller and Franklin likely to be involved, so a possible match with the Mets might be on the backburner. However, it's clear that the Mets are looking at alternatives to giving Stephen Drew a big contract.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 12 - 3:09 PM

Braves interested in Cubs' Jeff Samardzija

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Braves "could be leading suitors" Jeff Samardzija if the Cubs decide to trade him.

The Braves won't trade No. 1 prospect Lucas Sims, but O'Brien believes the club could put together an appealing package without depleting their minor league system. The Cubs are loaded with position prospects, so moving Samardzija would be one way to infuse some young pitching into their organization. The Cubs haven't ruled out re-signing the 28-year-old, but they'll have plenty of suitors if they decide to deal him.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dec 12 - 2:22 PM

Rangers could reunite with Michael Young

Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com was told by a source that a reunion between the Rangers and Michael Young can't be ruled out.

The source conceded that it would have to be a perfect situation for both sides in order for there to be a match. Young, the Rangers' all-time leader in hits, batted .279/.335/.395 with eight homers and 46 RBI in 147 games this past season between the Phillies and Dodgers. He turned 37 years old in October.

Source: Jesse Sanchez on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:42 PM

Report: Tigers to sign Joba Chamberlain

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Tigers will sign free agent reliever Joba Chamberlain.

No word on the terms involved. Chamberlain had an ugly 4.93 ERA and 38/26 K/BB ratio over 42 innings this past season, but he's still only 28 years old and hasn't lost any velocity. The Tigers will hope that a change of scenery will do him some good.

Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:37 PM

Rangers comfortable with 5 years for Choo

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Rangers "appear comfortable" giving a five-year deal to Shin-Soo Choo.

Meanwhile, Choo's agent, Scott Boras, continues to ask for a seven-year deal. T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reported Wednesday night that the Rangers had offered seven years to the free agent outfielder, but that appears inaccurate. At least for now.

Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:22 PM