Phil Hughes, who will be competing for the final spot in New York's rotation, can earn more via incentives.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Phil Hughes Will Make $3.2M In 2012
A's Acquire Seth Smith From Rockies
The Rockies have traded outfielder Seth Smith to the Athletics for right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and left-hander Josh Outman.
DeWitt: Cardinals Did Their Best To Re-Sign Pujols
Albert Pujols left St. Louis to sign a 10-year contract with the Angels.
Red Sox Still Talking To Oswalt
The Red Sox could sign Roy Oswalt to the same kind of deal that the Yankees gave Hiroki Kuroda.
Damon May Be Option For Yankees At DH
With Jesus Montero sent to the Mariners for pitcher Michael Pineda, Johnny Damon could find a home back with the Yankees as they search for a designated hitter.
Nationals Seriously Pursuing Prince Fielder
The Nationals are still seriously pursuing free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder, according to an unidentified source.
Red Sox, Saltalamacchia Reach One-Year Deal
The Red Sox and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia have reached an agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Jays, Rasmus Agree To One-Year Deal
The Blue Jays and Colby Rasmus have agreed to a one-year, $2.7M deal.
Joel Zumaya Agrees To Deal With Twins
The Twins have agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Joel Zumaya, according to a Major League source.
Carpenter: Pujols Should Be Praised, Not 'Beat Up'
Cardinals postseason hero Chris Carpenter doesn't believe the team's fans should be so negative about the departure of longtime first baseman Albert Pujols.
Phillies, Pineiro Agree On Minor-League Deal
The contract includes an invitation to Spring Training.
Nationals Agree To Multiyear Deal With Gonzalez
The new deal stretches through the 2016 season and allowed the two sides to avoid arbitration.
Source: Colon Agrees To Join A's
Bartolo Colon has agreed to a one-year contract with the A's, according to a Major League source.
Nats Still In Running For Fielder, Unwilling To Offer 10-Year Deal
The Nationals won't give Prince Fielder a 10-year contract, but they are willing to give him a no-trade clause.
Wainwright On Track For Typical Spring Training
Adam Wainwright is on track for a normal Spring Training after undergoing Tommy John surgery nearly 11 months ago.
Burnett, Hughes, Garcia Now Competing To Be No. 5 Starter For Yankees
The Yankees have a top end rotation that includes CC Sabathia, Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda and Ivan Nova.
Brewers Swap Proposals With Aoki
Milwaukee has until Tuesday to come to terms on a deal with Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki.
Rangers, Darvish Disagree Over Length Of Contract
The sticking point in talks between the Rangers and Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish isn't money, but rather the length of a contract, according to Major League sources.
Hamilton Isn't Worried About Rangers' Flirtation With Fielder
Josh Hamilton said it would be "amazing" to play with Prince Fielder, but that he isn't worried about any impact it could have on his contract talks.
Ricketts: Wood Deal Could Have Been Done Sooner
Kerry Wood was close to undergoing a physical with another team before the Cubs swooped in to ensure he would re-sign.
Kinsler's Ailing Ankle Feels 100 Percent Healthy
Ian Kinsler said the ankle had been bothering him for two seasons.
Oakland Talking With Bartolo Colon
The Athletics are negotiating with free-agent starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, according to a report.
Valentine, Red Sox Unconcerned By Yankees' Moves
New York signed Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal and acquired Michael Pineda for Jesus Montero in a trade with Seattle.
Carlos Pena Could Be Next Target For Yankees
After trading young hitter Jesus Montero on Friday night, the Yankees are now in need of a regular designated hitter.
Rangers Characterize Talks With Fielder As 'Very Preliminary'
The Rangers met with free-agent Prince Fielder on Friday, but executive Nolan Ryan was quick to downplay the development on Saturday.
Royals, Kouzmanoff Agree To Deal
Kevin Kouzmanoff will earn a base salary of $1 million if he makes the major league roster.
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