The World Series champions had the third-highest payroll in baseball this past season.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Red Sox Missed Luxury Tax By $225K
Stephen Drew May Still Return To Red Sox
The Red Sox don't need to re-sign Stephen Drew, but if he comes at the right price they could use him for infield depth.
Mariners Expected To Compete For Tanaka
The Mariners would like to pair Masahiro Tanaka with Felix Hernandez atop their rotation.
Orioles Prefer Veteran Starter To Expensive, Long-Term Option
The Orioles are more likely to target a veteran with a stable track record like A.J. Burnett or Bronson Arroyo.
Yankees Have Reached Out To Tanaka
The Yankees began their pursuit of Masahiro Tanaka on the first day Major League clubs were allowed to start negotiating.
Red Sox Will Take Nightly Approach To Repeating
It has been more than 10 years since a team repeated as World Series champions, but that won't stop the Red Sox from trying in 2014.
Former Oriole Paul Blair Dies At 69
Blair was an eight-time Gold Glove winner that helped the Orioles win two World Series.
Choo Passes Physical, Joins Rangers
Shin-Soo Choo has passed his physical and will be introduced by the Rangers on Friday afternoon.
Teams Expect Tanaka To Have Immediate Impact
Teams will likely have to shell out more than $100 million dollars over as many as seven years to sign Masahiro Tanaka.
Moscoso To Sign With Japanese Team
The Yokohama Bay Stars have agreed to sign Guillermo Moscoso.
Drew Stubbs Felt There Was 'Decent Chance' He'd Be Traded
The Rockies acquired Drew Stubbs from the Indians earlier this month, a move the outfielder felt was possible.
Deadline To Sign Tanaka Set For Jan. 24
The bidding to sign Masahiro Tanaka began on Thursday morning.
Could Rangers Make Play For Tanaka?
Masahiro Tanaka will be pitching in the Major Leagues this coming season.
Samardzija Hopes To Remain With Cubs
Jeff Samardzija has been mentioned in trade rumors and he appears to be in line for a potential contract extension as well.
Tanaka To Be Represented By Casey Close
Masahiro Tanaka, who will be posted as a Major League free agent, has chosen to be represented by agent Casey Close.
Tommy Hunter Open To Closing For Orioles
The Orioles have a vacancy at closer and Tommy Hunter appears to be the leading in-house candidate for the job.
Yankees, Matt Daley Agree To Minor League Deal
New York non-tendered the 31-year-old right-hander earlier this month.
Longtime Indians Broadcaster Mike Hegan Dies
Mike Hegan, a former Major League player who was a longtime broadcaster with the Indians has died at 71.
Masahiro Tanaka To Be Made Available To MLB Teams
The Rakuten Eagles have reversed their earlier rejection, and have decided to release Masahiro Tanaka through the posting system.
Blue Jays Re-Sign Munenori Kawasaki
Kawasaki reportedly had been weighing at least one offer to play in Japan.
Phillies, Madson Have Interest In Reunion
The Phillies are interested in a reunion with Ryan Madson and the feeling is mutual, according to sources.
Royals Medical Staff Named Best In Baseball
Kansas City's medical staff has been named best in baseball by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society.
Trumbo Hangs Around For Holiday Party With Angels Fans
Mark Trumbo was traded to the Diamondbacks, but asked the Angels if he could still attend the team's scheduled holiday party.
Source: Mark Reynolds Nearing Contract Agreement
The Yankees have had conversations with Mark Reynolds, but a source has indicated that he is nearing an agreement with another club.
Cubs Showing Interest In Jesse Crain
The Cubs are one of many teams looking into the reliever's medical records.
Giants Have Spoken To Grant Balfour
San Francisco's talks with Grant Balfour haven't been categorized as serious.
Source: Yankees Aren't Looking For Big-Money Closer
The Yankees are comfortable with David Robertson moving from the set-up role to closer as Mariano Rivera's replacement.
Source: Yankees Looking At Balfour
Over the last two seasons, Grant Balfour has converted 62 of 67 save chances.
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