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Cubs Land Chris Denorfia

Dec 31, 2014 4:57 PM

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly reached an agreement on a one-year deal with Chris Denorfia.

Denorfia, 34, spent parts of five seasons with the San Diego Padres, mostly serving in a platoon role in the outfield, before being traded to the Seattle Mariners last season.

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Rockies Agree To Two-Year Deal With Hundley

Dec 31, 2014 4:54 PM

The Colorado Rockies and Nick Hundley have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

Hundley will earn more than $6 million over the course of the deal.

The Baltimore Sun first reported the agreement.

Hundley, 31, spent most of his seven-season career with the San Diego Padres before finishing last season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Thomas Harding/MLB

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Shields Had Career-High Velocity In 2014

Dec 31, 2014 8:38 AM

James Shields is 33, which may make him a free agent risk in some eyes, but metrics from the 2014 season indicate that he can still pitch at a very high level.

Shields had an average fastball velocity of 92.4 mph last season, the highest of his nine seasons.

His walks and strikeouts were down slightly. The right-hander has averaged 223 innings over the last eight seasons.

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Dodgers, Sergio Santos Reach Contract

Dec 30, 2014 4:46 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to sign Sergio Santos to a Minor League contract.

Santos has struggled over the past three seasons due largely to injury issues.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Rays Agree To Sign Asdrubal Cabrera

Dec 30, 2014 4:41 PM

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year deal with Asdrubal Cabrera, according to a source.

The 29-year-old agreed to the contract before Christmas, but he needed to undergo a physical.

Cabrera made $10 million in 2014.

ESPN

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Orioles Looking At Rasmus, Swisher

Dec 31, 2014 8:44 AM

The Baltimore Orioles need help in the outfield and have been linked to Colby Rasmus and Nick Swisher.

Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis both departed via free agency.

Rasmus is a free agent and could replace Markakis.

The Cleveland Indians are reportedly shopping Swisher following the acquistion of Brandon Moss from the Oakland Athletics.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

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Blue Jays Interested In K-Rod, Trade Options For Closer

Dec 30, 2014 9:12 AM

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in Francisco Rodriguez.

The club is looking for a closer and they have been monitoring the trade market as well.

Casey Janssen worked the ninth inning for the Blue Jays the last three seasons but is now a free agent.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Cabrera Drawing Interest From Jays, Rays, Royals, Yankees

Dec 30, 2014 9:21 AM

The Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees are all showing interest in Asdrubal Cabrera.

The 29-year-old infielder hit .241/.307/.387 in 616 plate appearances split between the Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals in 2014.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

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Cubs Interested In Stephen Drew

Dec 29, 2014 5:01 PM

The Chicago Cubs are among the clubs interested in signing Stephen Drew.

The 31-year-old Drew hit .162/.237/.299 in 300 plate appearances during the 2014 season.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Royals, Volquez Finalize $20M Deal

Dec 29, 2014 4:59 PM

The Kansas City Royals have agreed a two-year, $20 million contract with Edinson Volquez.

The deal includes a mutual option for the 2017 season.

Volquez will make $7.5 million in 2015 and $9.5 million in 2016 under the deal. His option year is worth $10 million with a $3 million buyout.

Associated Press

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Boras Hints 'Personal Issue' Led To Drew's Decline In 2014
The market for Stephen Drew could heat up soon as teams exhaust trade possibilities for a middle infielder.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Scherzer's Chances Of Re-Signing With Tigers Tied To Price
Max Scherzer remains on the market as January approaches, a surprise to no one given how agent Scott Boras has operated in the past.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Furcal Tears Hamstring, Comeback Bid In Jeopardy
Rafael Furcal, looking to continue his Major League career, saw his chances of doing so decrease when he suffered a torn hamstring in the Dominican Republic.

Austin Laymance/MLBlogs

Indians, Manship Agree To Minors Deal
The 29-year-old spent time with the Phillies, Twins and Rockies during the 2014 season.

William Boor/MLB

Phillies, Wandy Rodriguez Agree To Minor League Deal
Veteran pitcher Wandy Rodriguez and the Phillies agreed to a Minor League deal on Saturday.

MLB.com

Orioles, Young Agree To One-Year Deal
Delmon Young has agreed to return to the Orioles on a one-year deal, according to reports.

ESPN

Pierzynski Agrees To $2M Deal With Braves
The Braves have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with A.J. Pierzynski.

ESPN

Nationals Add Uggla On Minors Deal
The agreement includes an includes an invitation to Spring Training.

ESPN

Braves Agree To Two-Year Deal With Grilli
Jason Grilli is expected to become the setup man for Craig Kimbrel.

ESPN

Cardinals Sign Jordan Walden
The Cardinals have signed Jordan Walden to a two-year contract that includes a team option for the 2017 season.

William Boor/MLB

Giants, Peavy Finalize Two-Year Deal
The contract includes a $4 million signing bonus, a full no-trade clause and award bonuses, according to a report.

Joey Nowak/MLB

Cueto Won't Discuss Contract Once Season Begins
Johnny Cueto and the Reds have until Opening Day to work out a deal, agent Bryce Dixon said.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Marlins May Be Looking For Fourth Outfielder
Miami only has three outfielders listed on their 40-man roster.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Padres, Josh Johnson Reach $1M Deal
Bonuses can increase the value of the contract to $7.25 million.

Cash Kruth/MLB

Health Bell Agrees To Minors Deal With Nationals
Health Bell has agreed to a Minor League contract with the Nationals, according to a piece written by the reliever himself for The Players' Tribune.

The Players' Tribune

Hughes, Twins Agree To $42M Extension
Phil Hughes will make $9.2 million in 2015 and 2016 and earn base salaries of $13.2 million from 2017 to 2019.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Pirates Win Rights To Negotiate With Kang
Pittsburgh has 30 days to sign the 27-year-old, who cost a $5 million posting fee.

ESPN

Corey Hart Reaches Deal With Pirates
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with Corey Hart.

Associated Press

Breslow, Red Sox Agree To One-Year Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with Craig Breslow, addressing their need for left-handed bullpen help.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Athletics Release Nick Punto
Punto was due to make $2.75 million after his contract option for the 2015 season vested.

Associated Press