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Yankees, Aaron Hicks Agree Upon Seven-Year, $70M Extension

Feb 25, 2019 8:20 AM

The New York Yankees have agreed to a seven-year, $70 million contract extension with Aaron Hicks.

The deal includes the 2019 season, according to a report.

Hicks was scheduled to become a free agent after this season and he'll now be controlled through his age-35 season.

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Indians Sign Hanley Ramirez To Minor League Deal

Feb 24, 2019 9:12 AM

The Cleveland Indians have signed Hanley Ramirez to a minor league deal.

Ramirez was released by the Boston Red Sox last June 1st.

Ramirez could have a roster spot with the Indians at first base or designated hitter.

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Reds Sign Jose Iglesias To Minor-Leaue Deal

Feb 23, 2019 1:03 PM

The Cincinnati Reds have signed shortstop Jose Iglesias, the team announced Saturday.

The minor league deal includes an invite to big league camp.

Iglesias hit .269 with five home runs and 48 RBIs for the Detroit Tigers in 2018.

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Cardinals Sign Jose Martinez To Two-Year Deal

Feb 24, 2019 9:13 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed Jose Martinez to a new two-year deal.

Martinez led the Cardinals with a .305 batting average and 163 hits last season. He was also second on the team with 83 RBIs.

"Jose has been a key contributor to our team since his acquisition in 2016, and we're pleased to announce this new two-year deal," Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said in a statement. "Jose has proven to be a key member of our roster and he is someone who brings high energy and passion for our team and its fans."

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Twins, Marwin Gonzalez Agree Upon Two-Year, $21M Deal

Feb 22, 2019 4:39 PM

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a two-year, $21 million deal with Marvin Gonzalez, according to league sources.

The deal is worth $12 million this season and $9 million in 2020.

Gonzalez played every position except catcher and pitcher for the Houston Astros last season.

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Dan Jennings Signs Minors Deal With Angels

Feb 22, 2019 6:56 AM

The Los Angeles Angels have signed Dan Jennings to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.

The left-hander appeared in 72 games last season for the Milwaukee Brewers and had a 3.22 ERA.

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Tigers, Josh Harrison Agree Upon One-Year Deal

Feb 21, 2019 10:07 AM

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with Josh Harrison, according to a source.

The Pittsburgh Pirates declined a $10.5 million option on Harrison for 2019 back in November.

The 31-year-old had spent his entire Major League career with the Pirates.

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Manny Machado Agrees To Sign 10-Year, $300M Deal With Padres

Feb 21, 2019 10:18 AM

Manny Machado has agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres on a 10-year, $300 million deal. Machado will have an opt-out after the fifth season. The deal is the largest free agent contract in American sports history.

Machado finished last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Machado was also pursued by the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox.

Bob Nightengale reports the Padres offered Machado an eight-year deal worth between $240 million and $280 million.

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Brewers Sign Mike Moustakas To One-Year, $10M Deal

Feb 18, 2019 12:06 AM

Free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas is headed back to the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $10 million deal, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday. There is a mutual option on a second year.

The Athletic was first to report the agreement.

 

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Cubs Add Xavier Cedeno To Bullpen

Feb 14, 2019 8:45 AM

The Chicago Cubs have signed Xavier Cedeno to add another left-handed option to their bullpen, according to sources.

Cedeno, 32, went 2-0 with a 2.43 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings last season. He split it between the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.

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Phillies, Aaron Nola Agree Upon Four-Year, $45M Extension
The extension buys out Aaron Nola's three years of salary arbitration eligibility, plus his first free-agent year.

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Brett Anderson, A's Agree Upon One-Year Deal
Brett Anderson had a 4.48 ERA in 17 starts for the A's last season.

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Pirates, Melkey Cabrera Agree To Minor League Deal
Veteran outfielder Melkey Cabrera can make up to $2M in performance bonuses with the Pirates.

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Brett Lawrie Signs With Brewers
Infielder Brett Lawrie has not played since he was released before the 2017 season.

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Royals Sign Homer Bailey To Minor League Deal
The deal for pitcher Homer Bailey includes an invitation to the club's big league spring training camp.

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Rangers Sign Hunter Pence To Minor League
Hunter Pence spent the last six-plus seasons with the Giants.

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Curtis Granderson Signs Minor League Deal With Marlins
If he's added to the 40-man roster, Curtis Granderson would earn $1.75 million on his one-year deal.

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Francisco Liriano Agrees To Minor League Deal With Pirates
Francisco Liriano will make $1.8 million if he makes the Major League roster, according to a source.

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Wade Miley, Astros Agree Upon $4.5M Deal
The agreement includes an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, in $100,000 increments for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 games started and $100,000 if he reaches 25, 35, 45, 55 and 60 relief appearances

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