The Miami Marlins tried to acquire Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds before the New York Yankees completed a deal, according to a report.
Miami was unwilling to beat the offer New York made to Cincinnati.
June 2015 - Cincinnati Reds Wiretap
Diamondbacks, Reds Discussed Brandon Phillips Trade
The Arizona Diamondbacks may be done making big moves this offseason, but Dave Stewart is open to making the right additions.
The club explored the possibility of acquiring Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds. Talks included Aaron Hill, but the Diamondbacks reportedly didn't feel comfortable taking on as much of Phillips' 2017 salary as the Reds desired.
Stewart added that the price of bullpen help on the trade market is higher than he feels comfortable paying, particularly given that the club gave up two top prospects in the Shelby Miller trade.
Yankees Acquire Aroldis Chapman For Four Minor Leaguers
The New York Yankees have acquired Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for four minor league players.
The Reds get right-handers Caleb Cotham and Rookie Davis and infielders Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda from the Yankees.
"We felt this was an opportunity for us to add a big arm to our bullpen," said Brian Cashman, who already has Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller at the back end of his bullpen.
A baseball source told ESPN's Wallace Matthews that the Yankees made the trade knowing both Florida law enforcement officials and Major League Baseball are continuing to investigate the Oct. 30 incident in which Chapman allegedly choked his girlfriend and then fired eight shots from a handgun in the garage of his Davie, Fla., home.
Source: Brandon Phillips Trade Talks Not Advancing
The Reds and Nationals have not made progress in their Brandon Phillips trade negotiations and it's looking unlikely that a deal will be consummated unless the Reds change their demands, a club source directly involved in the negotiations said Friday.
Nationals Moving Closer To Deal For Brandon Phillips
The Washington Nationals are moving closer to acquiring Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati Reds, according to sources.
A trade can't be completed until Phillips waives his no-trade clause.
On Thursday night, he hinted that he had accepted that he will go to Washington, tweeting that he was going from the 513 (Cincinnati area code) to the 202 (Washington).
Reds, Nationals Agree In Principle To Brandon Phillips Trade
The Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals have agreed in principle to a trade centered around Brandon Phillips, according to sources.
Cincinnati would acquire multiple minor league players in the deal, pending Phillips waiving his no-trade clause.
Phillips has not approved the trade yet and is not expected to until the Reds work out fair compensation for him to waive his 10-and-5 rights.
White Sox Acquire Todd Frazier In Three-Team Trade With Reds, Dodgers
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to acquire Todd Frazier in a three-team trade with the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers. The White Sox will also acquire Trent Rosecrans.
The Dodgers will send infielder Jose Peraza, outfielder Scott Schebler and infielder Brandon Dixon to the Reds in the deal, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Heyman adds that the White Sox will send Frankie Montas, outfielder Trayce Thompson and second baseman Micah Johnson to the Dodgers.
Frazier is set to earn $7.5 million in 2016 and can be controlled via the arbitration process for the 2017 season, after which he will be eligible for free agency.
Nationals, Reds Discussing Brandon Phillips
The Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals are discussing a trade centered around Brandon Phillips, according to a report.
Phillips would have to waive his no-trade clause to make any deal a reality.
The 34-year-old is under contract for $27 million over the next two years.
Reds 'Heavily' Shopping Todd Frazier
The Cincinnati Reds are "heavily" shopping Todd Frazier, according to a report.
The most extensive interest in Frazier is coming from the American League Central, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals have all been linked to him.
Todd Frazier Trade Talks Intensifying
Trade talks centered around Todd Frazier are beginning to heat up.
The Cincinnati Reds have been listening to offers on Frazier this offseason.
The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels have all been linked to Frazier with varying degrees of interest.
Nationals Won't Pursue Chapman With Legal Case Pending
Mike Rizzo won't be seeking a trade for Aroldis Chapman while the pitcher's domestic case is pending.
Nationals Have Interest In Trading For Aroldis Chapman
The Dodgers haven't completely dropped their pursuit of Aroldis Chapman, who has had domestic abuse issues surface.
Indians, Reds Have Discussed Todd Frazier
Cincinnati has traded away a number of veteran over the last year and all indications are that they will continue to listen to offers.
MLB Inquiry Holding Up Chapman Trade
Major League Baseball is investigating an Oct. 30 domestic violence incident between Aroldis Chapman and his girlfriend, which is holding up a proposed trade of the closer to the Dodgers.
Aroldis Chapman Trade Isn't Yet Complete
The Reds have been telling other teams that they haven't finalized a trade with the Dodgers centered around Aroldis Chapman.
Source: Dodgers To Acquire Chapman From Reds For Two Prospects
Prized prospect Julio Urias, 19, is not one of the prospects headed to Cincinnati.
Source: Dodgers May Finish Trade With Reds For Chapman
Sources are reporting that the Dodgers would send prospects to the Reds for Aroldis Chapman.