The Red Sox acquired closer Joel Hanrahan from the Pirates on Wednesday in a six-player trade.
May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Hanrahan Traded To Red Sox In Six-Player Deal
Andruw Jones Arrested On Battery Charge, Free On Bond
Former outfielder Andruw Jones is free on bond after being arrested on a battery charge in suburban Atlanta early Christmas Day.
Gonzalez Reaching Out To L.A.'s Mexican-American Fan Base
Adrian Gonzalez, acquired from Boston on Aug. 25, seems to be a perfect fit for Los Angeles and the Dodgers.
Five Teams Looking At Derek Lowe
Derek Lowe is drawing interest from five teams, all of which want to use him as a long reliever and possible spot starter.
Frasor Leads Available Relievers In K/9
There are a number of strikeout-heavy relievers available on the market, with Jason Frasor leading the way with 10.92 Ks per nine innings in 2012.
Rays Searching For A Hitter
Andrew Friedman says the Rays are still looking for a "bat or two" to add for next season.
Betancourt Receiving Interest From Four Clubs
Yuniesky Betancourt spent 57 games with the Royals last season, posting a .228/.256/.400 batting line with seven homers.
Former Rangers Owner Corbett Dies At 75
Brad Corbett, who owned the Texas Rangers from 1974 to 1980, has died. He was 75.
Orioles Hesitant To Pursue LaRoche
The Orioles would like to add power and defense at first base, but they are considered about the draft pick compensation that is required to sign Adam LaRoche.
Rangers May Not Have Progressed With Bourn
Texas officials have asked around about Michael Bourn, who is one of the top remaining players left on the market.
Anthopoulos Assured Arencibia He Wouldn't Be Dealt
J.P. Arencibia received assurance earlier this offseason that he is not only the starter of the present, but that the Blue Jays wouldn't trade him.
Yankees Still Projecting $200M Payroll For 2013
The Yankees will enter the 2013 season with a payroll above $200 million, but the perception this offseason has been that they are cutting corners.
Maine Signs Minor League Deal With Marlins
John Maine hasn't pitched in the Major Leagues since 2010.
Ibanez Wants Leadership Role In Return To Seattle
A veteran of 17 Major League seasons, Raul Ibanez agreed to a deal with the Mariners that will ensure a third tenure with the organization.
Nationals Have No Regrets About How They Handled Strasburg
The Nationals have no regrets regarding their decision to shut down Stephen Strasburg early this past season with the playoffs looming.
Cody Ross Sounds Off On Red Sox
Cody Ross agreed to a three-year, $26 million deal with Arizona after spending one season in Boston.
Yankees Never Made Offer To Ibanez
New York's priority is to sign a right-handed outfielder, especially before they sign a left-handed designated hitter.
Dickey Bids Farewell To Mets Via Daily News
R.A. Dickey has bid farewell to the Mets in a column written for the New York Daily News.
Red Sox Preferred Keeping Draft Pick To Bidding On Swisher
The Red Sox decided against bidding on free agents that received qualifying offers this offseason, refusing to part with the compensatory pick required for signing such a player.
Hanrahan Trade Won't Be Completed Until After Christmas
Joel Hanrahan is headed to Boston, but the exact details of the trade haven't been finalized.
Astros Aren't In Active Discussions With Free Agents
Jose Lopez told reporters at a press conference in Venezuela he was closing to signing with Houston.
Fisk's Home Burglarized Of Valuable Coins
Thousands of dollars in collectible silver coins — and nothing else — were stolen from the home of Carlton Fisk recently.
White Sox May Have Interest In Jason Kubel
The Diamondbacks are believed to be shopping Jason Kubel and the White Sox may have interest in the outfielder.
Melancon Unsure If He's Part Of Hanrahan Trade
As of Sunday afternoon, Mark Melancon hadn't heard from the Red Sox front office.
Nationals, Adam LaRoche Nearing Deal
There has been "a little bit of progress" made between Adam LaRoche and the Nationals in the last week, according to a source.
Mets Leave Dickey Out Of 2012 Highlight Video
R.A. Dickey won the National League Cy Young award and 20 games for the Mets.
Swisher Agrees To $56M Deal With Indians
A vesting option for a fifth year at $14 million could increase the value of the deal to $70 million.
Ryan Freel Commits Suicide
Former utility player Ryan Freel, 36, committed suicide Saturday, according to reports.
Pirates Reportedly Getting Sands, Pimentel From Red Sox
The Red Sox have acquired Joel Hanrahan from the Pirates.
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