Scott Downs will have a vesting option for 2015 worth $4.25 million.
May 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
White Sox To Sign Scott Downs
Athletics Acquire Corey Brown From Nationals
Corey Brown, who can play all three outfield positions, has played in 36 major league games in parts of three seasons.
Starlin Castro Has $3.6M Seized From Accounts
Starlin Castro has filed a countersuit after reportedly having $3.6 million seized from his bank accounts after he refused to pay three percent of his earnings to a Dominican Republic baseball school.
Kurt Suzuki Drawing Interest From Twins, Mariners
The Cubs also have some interest in the veteran catcher.
Sources: Brewers Looking At Michael Young
The Dodgers and Rockies are also in the mix for Young.
Sources: Mariners Showing Continued Interest In Santana
Ervin Santana had a 3.24 ERA in 32 starts for the Kansas City Royals in 2013.
Diamondbacks Still Targeting Elite Starter
Kevin Towers says the club is "in" on two of the following pitchers: Masahiro Tanaka, Ervin Santana and Matt Garza.
Blue Jays Engaged In Talks, But Price Remains High For Pitching
Toronto isn't willing to pay the price to acquire Jeff Samardzija or David Price.
Jonathan Sanchez Signs With Cubs
The Cubs have signed Jonathan Sanchez to a Minor League contract.
Rakuten Planning To Offer Tanaka Record Contract
Rakuten plans to offer Masahiro Tanaka a contract with a record annual value of around $7.7 million, or 800 million yen, according to a report.
Reds Sign Chien-Ming Wang To Minors Deal
If Chien-Ming Wang makes the Major League roster, he will earn $1.25 million and could reach $3 million if he reaches incentive levels.
Astros Acquire Jesus Guzman From Padres
The Astros have acquired Jesus Guzman from the Padres in exchange for infielder Ryan Jackson.
Marlins Sign Casey McGehee
The Marlins have announced a one-year deal with Casey McGehee.
Choo Turned Down $140M From Yankees
The Yankees offered Shin-Soo Choo a seven-year, $140 million deal after Robinson Cano left for the Mariners, according to sources.
Twins Trade Ryan Doumit To Braves
The Braves have acquired Ryan Doumit from the Twins in exchange for Sean Gilmartin.
Diamondbacks Reach Deal With Chavez
The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a deal with Eric Chavez.
Yankees Hit With $28M Luxury Tax
That figure pushes their total past the $250 million mark since the penalty began in 2003.
Red Sox Send Morales To Rockies For Herrera
Jonathan Herrera, 29, has played second, third and shortstop over the course of his five-year career.
Indians Get Outman From Rockies For Stubbs
Drew Stubbs is headed to Colorado in exchange for Josh Outman.
Ibanez Close To Deal With Angels
The Angels are nearing an agreement with Raul Ibanez on a one-year contract, according to sources.
Red Sox Likely To Play Jackie Bradley In Center
The Red Sox lost their center fielder when Jacoby Ellsbury signed with the Yankees.
Mariners Closing In On Deal With Gutierrez
Seattle declined a $7 million option last month on Franklin Gutierrez.
GM: Tanaka Would Easily Get $100M
It remains to be seen if Masahiro Tanaka will pitch in the Major Leagues next season.
Talks Heating Up Between Benoit, Padres
The Padres may be nearing an agreement with Joaquin Benoit.
Mariners Avoid Arbitration With Charlie Furbush
Charlie Furbush appeared in a team-best 71 games last season.
Cubs Add Jose Veras On $4M Deal
The agreement includes a $5.5 million option for 2015, including incentives.
Orioles, Balfour Agree To $14M Contract
According to multiple reports, an additional $500,000 will be deferred each year.
Pirates Have Interest In Acquiring Davis, Moreland
The Pirates have interest in acquiring Ike Davis and Mitch Moreland via trade.
Rays Asked For Huge Haul From Indians In Exchange For Price
In addition to Carlos Santana and Danny Salazar, the Rays may have asked for some prospects in a package for David Price.
Sources: Balfour Nearing Deal With Orioles
It had been reported that the market for Grant Balfour heated up on Tuesday.