Francisco Liriano can make $5.25 million this year and $8.5 million in 2014 if he pitches 200 innings a season.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Liriano Only Guaranteed $1M From Pirates
Dice-K Reportedly Signs Deal With Indians
The Indians have signed Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league contract that could be worth as much as $4 million.
Source: Arm Issue Puts Felix Extension In Jeopardy
The Mariners have grown concerned about the condition of Felix Hernandez's throwing elbow as a long-term deal is discussed.
Teams Concerned About Risk Sizemore Brings
Grady Sizemore had knee surgery in September, but it was believed that a team would sign him this offseason and wait for him to get healthy.
Lackey Feels Red Sox Misled Him About Elbow Injury
Theo Epstein encouraged John Lackey to have surgery in 2011 because he felt Lackey's subpar performance was directly related to his elbow issues, according to a source.
Cubs Quietly In On Michael Bourn
The Mets have been linked to Michael Bourn lately, but the Cubs are quietly believed to be on the 30-year-old center fielder.
Yankees Missing 112 Home Runs From 2012
The Yankees have failed to make a splash this offseason and their lineup appears to be much less powerful than we've come to expect.
Braun 'Doing Good' In Wake Of Report
Ron Roenicke has spoken with Ryan Braun about how he was linked to a defunct Florida clinic being probed by Major League Baseball in the sport's latest drug investigation.
Jon Garland Signs Deal With Mariners
Garland sat out all of last season recovering from a shoulder injury.
Verlander Could Become First $200M Pitcher
Felix Hernandez is putting the finishing touches on a seven-year, $175 million extension with the Mariners, which bodes well for Justin Verlander.
Red Sox, Pedroia Likely To Discuss Extension This Spring
The Red Sox haven't opened up extension talks with any players at this point, but it is expected that the team will discuss a long-term deal with Dustin Pedroia this spring.
Orioles Reach Deals With Johnson, Hammel
The Orioles have agreed to one-year deals with Jim Johnson and Jason Hammel, avoiding arbitration with the pitchers.
Red Sox Prospect Accidentally Shoots Himself
Bryce Brentz, an outfield prospect in the Red Sox organization, accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning a handgun two weeks ago.
Seattle's Deal With Saunders Is Worth $6.5M
Joe Saunders can earn an additional $1 million through incentives and the two sides have a mutual option for the 2014 season.
Zito Open To Contract Extension With Giants
The left-hander added that he would love to remain with San Francisco until he retires.
Lester Aware People Will Undervalue Him Amid Contract Uncertainty
Jon Lester is aware that people are going to undervalue him after a season in which he went 9-14 with a 4.82 ERA.
Cardinals Give Freese One-Year Deal
David Freese hit .283 with 20 home runs and 79 RBIs last season and earned his first All-Star appearance.
King Felix Will Skip WBC To Finalize Contract
Felix Hernandez is in the middle of negotiations on a five-year contract extension worth $135.5 million, according to sources.
Sources: Schilling's PED Claims Untrue
Curt Schilling accused Mike Reinold, let go by the Red Sox in 2012, of suggesting that he take the PEDs.
Pirates Finalize Deal With Liriano
Francisco Liriano passed his physical and the deal is finally official.
Arizona Signs Rod Barajas
The contract details haven't been released, but it is believed that he will compete with Wil Nieves for the backup job.
Chone Figgins Signs With Marlins
The Marlins have signed Chone Figgins to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Yankees Break Policy, Reach Out To Cano About Extension
The Yankees have discussed the possibility of a contract extension with Robinson Cano, who will become a free agent after the 2013 season.
Sources: Hill, Diamondbacks Agree To $35M Deal
Aaron Hill hit .302 with 26 homers, 85 RBIs and 76 extra-base hits last season.
Hal Steinbrenner Concerned About A-Rod Situation
Hal Steinbrenner is concerned about the latest drug allegations involving Alex Rodriguez, but says the matter is being looked at by Major League Baseball.
Dodgers, Kershaw Have 'Mutual Interest' In Deal
Clayton Kershaw will be eligible for free agency after the 2014 season.
Beane: Oakland's Currency Is Young Players, Not Cash
The Athletics have made three trades this offseason in which they took on the more expensive player in exchange for young prospects.
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