If a player receives a qualifying offer, any team that signs him must surrender a draft pick to his old club as compensation.
July 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Surrendering Draft Pick Won't Keep Mets From Signing Free Agent
Phillies Could Target Beltran, Cruz
The Phillies will look to improve through free agency and two potential targets are Carlos Beltran and Nelson Cruz.
Tigers Pass On Offers For Benoit, Infante, Peralta
Detroit is interested in re-signing Joaquin Benoit as their closer, but there are many other options on the open market.
Royals Extend Offer To Ervin Santana
Ervin Santana had a 3.24 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 211 innings for the Royals in 2013.
Josh Johnson Doesn't Receive Offer From Blue Jays
After struggling mightily with injuries this season, there was concern that Josh Johnson would accept the salary for 2014.
Athletics Don't Extend Any Qualifying Offers
The Athletics did not extend offers to Bartolo Colon or Grant Balfour.
McCann Receieves Qualifying Offer From Braves
Brian McCann figures to reject the offer and sign a lucrative long-term contract on the open market.
Mariners Issue QO To Kendrys Morales
If Kendrys Morales signs with another club, Seattle will receive draft-pick compensation.
Choo Gets Qualifying Offer From Reds, Arroyo Doesn't
Shin-Soo Choo is expected to receive as much as $100 million on the open market.
Beltran Gets Qualifying Offer From Cardinals
The Cardinals aren't expecting him back, but they have offered Carlos Beltran the one-year, $14.1 million qualifying offer for 2014.
Saltalamacchia Doesn't Receive Offer From Red Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury, Stephen Drew and Mike Napoli were offered the one-year deal by the World Series champions.
Yankees Make Qualifying Offers To Cano, Granderson, Kuroda
The Yankees have extended qualifying offers to just three of their 13 free agents.
Gutierrez Will Intrigue On Free Agent Market
The Mariners have declined their $7.55 million option on Franklin Gutierrez for next season.
Granderson's Future With Yankees Remains Undecided
The Yankees haven't made a formal decision on whether or not they'll make the one-year, $14.1 million qualifying offer to Curtis Granderson.
If Cano Leaves, Yankees Might Turn To Infante
The Tigers aren't going to issue Omar Infante a qualifying offer, which decreases the price to sign the veteran infielder.
Kershaw 'Curious' About Free Agency
Clayton Kershaw will become a free agent after next season if he doesn't sign a new contract with the Dodgers, but he's "curious" after the open market.
Rockies Pursuing Carlos Ruiz
The Rockies are looking to improve their defense, while looking to get Wilin Rosario's bat in the lineup more often.
Giants Discussing New Deal With Vogelsong
The Giants aren't going to pick up their $6.5 million option on Ryan Vogelsong for next season.
Mariners Bring Three Candidates Back For Second Interview
The Mariners are looking to replace Eric Wedge, who stepped down in September.
Giants Plan To Shop For Pitching Depth
According to CSN Bay Area, the Giants will decline pitcher Ryan Vogelsong's $6.5M option.
Rays Pick Up Option On David DeJesus
The Rays have picked up a club option on outfielder David DeJesus for next season.
Report: A-Rod Failed Drug Test In 2006
The New York Times is reporting that Alex Rodriguez failed a drug test for stimulants in 2006.
Tigers Hire Ausmus To Replace Leyland
The Tigers have hired former major league catcher Brad Ausmus as their new manager.
McClendon, Hale Interview With Mariners For Second Time
Jack Zduriencik is searching for a replacement for Eric Wedge, who stepped down at the end of September.
Cubs Expected To Hire New Manager This Week
Eric Wedge, Rick Renteria, A.J. Hinch, Dave Martinez and Manny Acta have interviewed, while Torey Lovullo is expected to receive an interview this week.
Marlins Won't Make Giancarlo Stanton Available In Trade
The Marlins are considering offering Giancarlo Stanton a multi-year contract.
Rakuten Beats Yomiuri To Win First Japan Series
The Rakuten Eagles beat the Yomirui Giants 3-0 in Game 7 of the Japan Series on Sunday.
Peavy Decides To Buy Duck Boat
Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy bought one of the duck boats that carried the team through the streets of Boston on Saturday.
Giants Part Ways With Zito, Torres
The Giants formally parted ways with Barry Zito and Andres Torres on Saturday.
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