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Rangers Reportedly Offered Joey Gallo Massive Extension

Jul 29, 2021 4:52 PM

Before he was traded to the New York Yankees, the Texas Rangers offered Joey Gallo a massive contract extension.

The Athletic's Jim Bowden reports that the Rangers had "a ridiculously overpaid" extension on the table for Gallo.

Jim Bowden/The Athletic

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Byron Buxton, Twins Unable To Reach Extension

Jul 26, 2021 10:08 AM

The Minnesota Twins and Byron Buxton have been unable to agree on a contract extension, according to sources.

The Twins offered Buxton around $80 million over seven years, per the report.

It was previously reported that Minnesota could trade Buxton if an extension wasn't reached. The center fielder can become a free agent after the 2022 season.

Buxton is currently on the injured list with a fractured left hand.

Mark Feinsand/MLB.com

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Marlins' Starling Marte Rejects Extension, Likely To Be Traded

Jul 20, 2021 8:47 AM

Starling Marte recently rejected an extension offer from the Miami Marlins and there is now a "great chance" he will be traded prior to the July 30 deadline, according to a report.

Pittsburgh offered Marte a three-year, $30 million deal.

It was reported earlier this month that Marte was seeking $50 million over three or four years.

Marte is hitting .290/.391/.449 in 207 at bats this season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Miami Marlins, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Lance Lynn, White Sox Agree To Two-Year, $38M Extension

Jul 17, 2021 3:39 PM

The Chicago White Sox and Lance Lynn have agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension. 

Lynn is 9-3 with a 1.99 ERA this season.

Lynn was set to be a free agent in the offseason after joining the White Sox in a trade from the Texas Rangers in December.

"We are thrilled to be able to keep Lance in a White Sox uniform for the next several seasons," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement. "He very quickly proved himself to be not only an All-Star caliber addition to the front of our rotation but also the positive clubhouse presence that we envisioned at the time of the acquisition. We look forward to Lance continuing to be a big part of what we're hoping to accomplish not just in 2021 but now beyond."

ESPN

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Twins Looking To Extend Byron Buxton

Jul 16, 2021 8:14 AM

The Minnesota Twins are looking to sign Byron Buxton to a contract extension, according to sources.

Minnesota is prepared to trade Buxton if the two sides can't come to terms on a long-term deal.

According to the report, the offer is "in excess of the $70 million the [New York] Yankees awarded center fielder Aaron Hicks" in February 2019 and features a number of escalators and incentives.

Buxton, 27, is entering his final year of arbitration in 2022 and will be an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2023 season.

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

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Angels Sign Adam Eaton

Jul 15, 2021 10:01 AM

The Los Angeles Angels have signed Adam Eaton, just a few days after he was unconditionally released by the Chicago White Sox.

Eaton, 32, was in his second stint with the White Sox after signing a one-year, $8 million deal that included a team option for 2022.

ESPN

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Cole Hamels To Hold Showcase For Teams Friday

Jul 15, 2021 1:27 AM

Cole Hamels will hold a showcase for interested Major League clubs on Friday, according to a report.

It has been reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will be in attendance for the showcase.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

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Looking For Depth, Cleveland Signs Wilson Ramos

Jul 7, 2021 7:53 AM

The Cleveland Indians have signed Wilson Ramos and assigned the veteran catcher to Triple-A Columbus.

Ramos, 33, spent the first six weeks of the season with the Detroit Tigers. He was released in June after he hit just .200 and went on the injured list twice was lower back issues.

Associated Press

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