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Brewers Reach Deal With Mike Gonzalez

Sep 14, 2014 12:25 AM

The Brewers have reached an agreement on a contract agreement with Mike Gonzalez, according to two sources.

The deal, which is not expected to be finalized until next week, is expected to be for one year.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports was first to report the agreement on Friday afternoon, and ESPN's Jim Bowden added that Gonzalez will earn $2.25 million plus incentives.

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Report: Yankees Agree To Terms With Matt Diaz

Sep 12, 2014 7:09 AM

The Yankees may have found a fit in their search for a right-handed-hitting outfielder, reportedly agreeing to terms on a Minor League deal with veteran Matt Diaz.

The New York Daily News reported on Wednesday that the Yankees will extend a Spring Training invitation to Diaz, who turns 35 in March and had his 2012 season with the Braves cut short due to injury.

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Swisher Agrees To $56M Deal With Indians

Oct 31, 2014 9:24 AM

Nick Swisher has agreed to terms with the Indians on a four-year, $56 million contract, according to a report.

A vesting option for a fifth year at $14 million could increase the value of the deal to $70 million.

The option is based on plate appearances in 2016.

Mark Feinsand/New York Daily News (via Twitter)

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Ibanez, Mariners Agree To $2.75M Deal

Oct 1, 2014 8:54 PM

Raul Ibanez and the Mariners have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The deal allows Ibanez to earn an additional $1.25 million in performance bonuses.

Ibanez returns to the team he began his big league career with from 1996-00, then rejoined from 2004-08.

 

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Report: Indians, Kazmir Agree To Minor League Deal

Sep 13, 2014 2:54 PM

Pitcher Scott Kazmir has reached a minor league deal with the Indians that includes an invitation to the big league camp, according to a report by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The 28-year-old left-hander spent last season with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League and currently is pitching in the Puerto Rican Winter League.

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Sources: Pierzynski Joins Rangers

Jul 14, 2014 12:40 PM

Catcher A.J. Pierzynski has agreed to terms with the Rangers on a one-year deal, pending a physical, sources confirmed.

Pierzynski, who turns 36 on Dec. 30, batted .278 with 27 homers and 77 RBIs this past season for the White Sox. He played in 135 games, starting 121 at catcher.

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Source: Cubs Add Edwin Jackson, Carlos Villanueva

Sep 15, 2014 8:42 PM

The Cubs and pitcher Edwin Jackson agreed to terms on a four-year, $52M deal, a source told ESPN's Jim Bowden on Thursday.

Jackson, 29, was 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA in 31 starts (189 2/3 innings) with the Nationals in 2012. 

The Cubs added another right-handed pitcher in Carlos Villanueva, who has agreed to a two-year contract, a major league source told ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. The deal is pending a physical.

 

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Sources: Gorzelanny To Join Brewers

Sep 25, 2014 8:26 PM

The Brewers agreed to terms with left-hander Tom Gorzelanny on a two-year deal pending a physical exam, two sources confirmed Thursday.

The club did not comment on an agreement first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The contract is expected to be made official on Friday.

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Source: Polanco Agrees With Marlins

Oct 15, 2014 6:35 PM

Free-agent third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to a one-year contract with the Marlins, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.com.

The deal is worth $2.75M, according to the Miami Herald.

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Giants Agree To Deal With Santiago Casilla

Sep 29, 2014 8:14 PM

The Giants agreed to terms on a three-year deal with right-hander Santiago Casilla on Monday. Casilla, who saved 25 games last season, was entering his final season of arbitration.

The deal includes a club-vesting option for a fourth year and is pending a physical. The Associated Press reports the deal is for $15M over three years.

San Jose Mercury News

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Report: Shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima To Join A's
The A's have agreed to a two-year, $6.5M deal with shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima.

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Cubs Reach One-Year Deal With Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart is guaranteed $2 million if he makes the opening-day roster and can earn another $500,000 in incentives.

Associated Press

Carlos Pena Signs $2.9M Deal With Astros
Carlos Pena is expected to share the first base and designated hitter spots with Brett Wallace.

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Dickey, Jays Agree To $25M Extension
Reigning NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey has agreed with the Blue Jays on a two-year extension, worth $25M.

Sources: Drew Agrees To Join Red Sox
Shortstop Stephen Drew has agreed to a one-year, $9.5M deal with Boston.

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Source: Pelfrey Agrees To Join Twins
Mike Pelfrey has agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins.

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Phillies Reach $18M Deal With Mike Adams
The Phillies have reached a three-year, $18 million deal with Mike Adams, who will be their setup man.

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Royals, Xavier Nady Reach Agreement
Xavier Nady is a .270 career hitter with 101 home runs and 406 RBIs during 11 seasons in the majors.

Associated Press

Wigginton, Cardinals Reach Two-Year Deal
Ty Wigginton, who will make $2.5 million annually, has hit 15 or more homers six times during 11 big league seasons.

Associated Press

Giants Agree To One-Year Deal With Torres
Andres Torres spent three seasons with the Giants before they traded him to the Mets last December to acquire center fielder Angel Pagan.

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Jack Hannahan, Reds Finalize Contract
The Reds have finalized a two-year, $4 million contract with Jack Hannahan, giving them depth at third base.

Associated Press

Source: Red Sox, Dempster Reach Two-Year Deal
The Red Sox have reached an agreement with Ryan Dempster on a two-year, $26.5 million.

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Source: Yankees Sign Youkilis
The Yankees will sign Kevin Youkilis to a one-year, $12 million deal, according to a source.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Ludwick Gets $15M From Cincinnati
The contract agreement that Ryan Ludwick reached with the Reds on Friday is worth $15 million over two years, according to a source.

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A's Lose Brandon McCarthy To D-Backs
A Phoenix radio station is reporting that free agent pitcher Brandon McCarthy has agreed to a two-year, $15.5M deal with the Diamondbacks.

San Jose Mercury News

Gardner, Yankees Avoid Arbitration With One-Year Deal
Brett Gardner was arbitration-eligible for the second time and earned $2.8 million in 2012.

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Japanese Reliever Kyuji Fujikawa Joins Cubs
The Cubs have agreed to a deal with Japanese pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa.

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Burton Gets Two-Year Deal from Twins
Reliever Jared Burton and the Twins have agreed to a two-year, $5.5M contract.

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Source: Koji Uehara Agrees To Deal with Red Sox
The Red Sox and free-agent reliever Koji Uehara have agreed on a one-year deal.

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Report: Jason Bay Agrees To Join M's
The Mariners and outfielder Jason Bay have agreed on a one-year deal.

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