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Trout Sets Record With $1M Deal

Nov 14, 2014 5:38 PM

The Los Angeles Angels have signed Mike Trout to a one-year, $1 million deal.

It's the largest pre-arbitration contract for a player, surpassing a record shared by Ryan Howard, who got $900,000 from the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007.

"It's a landmark to do a $1 million with a two-plus player," Jerry Dipoto said. "I think it's fitting and Mike's earned that and we're glad to provide that for him."

Trout also was pleased about the deal, saying, "It feels good."

Negotiations continue between the Angels and Trout, 22, on a multiyear contract.

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Yankees Agree With Andrew Bailey On Minor-League Deal

Nov 11, 2014 4:30 AM

The Yankees have agreed to terms with reliever Andrew Bailey on a minor-league deal, according to a source.

Bailey is recovering from shoulder surgery, and as a result, the contract starts on minor-league deal, according to an ESPN.com report on Saturday.

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Orioles Reach Deal With Nelson Cruz

Oct 10, 2014 3:49 PM

The Orioles have agreed to a one-year, $8M contract with free agent Nelson Cruz, ESPN and multiple media outlets are reporting.

A source told ESPNdeportes.com that Cruz's deal also includes $750,000 in incentives.

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Red Sox Sign Capuano To Minor League Deal

Oct 31, 2014 4:48 AM

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to sign Chris Capuano to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to a source.

The 35-year-old has spent all nine of his major league seasons in the National League, the past two with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Simmons Latest To Get Extension From Braves

Dec 10, 2014 12:25 PM

The Atlanta Braves continue to sign their young players to extensions.

Andrelton Simmons has signed a new seven-year deal with Atlanta reportedly worth $58 million.

The Braves have recently signed Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward, Craig Kimbrel and Julio Teheran to extensions.

Simmons, 24, is widely considered to be baseball's best defensive shortstop. He would have been eligible for salary arbitration next week.

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Brandon Belt, Giants Avoid Arbitration

Nov 4, 2014 7:37 AM

The San Francisco Giants have avoided arbitration with Brandon Belt by agreeing to a one-year, $2.9 million deal.

An arbitration hearing had been scheduled for early Wednesday. Belt was seeking $3.6 million and the Giants offered $2.05 million.

Belt, 25, batted .289 with 17 home runs and 67 RBIs in 150 games last season as San Francisco missed the playoffs a year after winning the World Series.

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Masterson, Indians Agree To $9.7M Deal

Oct 31, 2014 6:15 AM

The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year, $9.7 million deal with Justin Masterson, avoiding arbitration.

The agreement is $162,500 below midpoint of the $11.8 million he had asked for and the $8.05 million Cleveland had offered when players and teams swapped figures last month.

Masterson led the Indians in wins last year when he went 14-10 with a 3.45 ERA. He can earn additional award bonuses as part of the deal.

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Orioles, Jimenez Reach $48M Agreement

Nov 20, 2014 10:48 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a four-year, $48 million deal with Ubaldo Jimenez, according to a source.

The deal is pending a physical.

Jimenez went 13-9 with a 3.30 ERA in 32 starts for the Cleveland Indians last season. He turned down a $14.1 million qualifying offer from the Indians.

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Aaron Harang Signs With Indians

Jun 9, 2014 12:57 PM

The Cleveland Indians have signed Aaron Harang to a Minor League contract.

The right-hander will earn $1 million if he makes the club.

Harang, who will be 36 in May, pitched 143 1/3 innings for the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets in 2013, posting a 5.40 ERA.

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Red Sox Sign Francisco Cordero

Aug 31, 2014 1:51 PM

The Boston Red Sox have signed Francisco Cordero to a Minor League deal.

Cordero last appeared in the Major Leagues with the Houston Astros in 2012.

If he makes the team, the right-hander would earn $1 million.

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Braves, Kimbrel Agree To Four-Year Deal
Closer Craig Kimbrel avoided going to arbitration, agreeing to a new $42M deal with the Braves on Sunday.

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A's, Josh Reddick Agree To One-Year Deal
The A's and outfielder Josh Reddick have agreed to a $2.7 million, one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

San Jose Mercury News

M's, Justin Smoak Reach Deal
Justin Smoak and the Mariners have agreed on a new two-year contract.

ESPN.com

Braves, Julio Teheran Agree To Six-Year Extension
The terms of the contract were not revealed, but reports have indicated that the deal is worth $32.4 million.

ESPN

Orioles Add Suk-min Yoon On Three-Year Deal
The Orioles have agreed to a three-year, $5.725 million contract with Suk-min Yoon, according to a source.

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Mets Sign Valverde To Minor League Deal
Jose Valverde will battle Kyle Farnsworth and a number of young arms for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.

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Phillies A.J. Burnett Agree To $16M Deal
The Pirates paid Burnett just $13 million over the last two seasons.

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Jansen, Dodgers Agree To $5.3M Deal
The 26-year-old had sought $5.05 million while the Dodgers initially offered $3.5 million.

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Angels Sign Brandon Lyon
The Angels have signed Brandon Lyon to a Minor League contract.

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Clippard, Nationals Reach One-Year Deal
Tyler Clippard's deal means all eight Nationals players who initially filed for arbitration wound up settling before a hearing.

Associated Press

White Sox, Mitchell Boggs Agree To One-Year Deal
Mitchell Boggs and the White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year deal.

Yahoo.com

Cashner Wins In Arbitration, Pestano Loses
Pitcher Andrew Cashner will make $2.4 million tis year with the Padres.

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Samardzija Gets Deal With Cubs
Jeff Samardzija was 8-13 with a 4.34 ERA last season with the Cubs.

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Arroyo Reaches Deal With D-Backs
The Diamondbacks have confirmed that the club and free-agent Bronson Arroyo have reached agreement on a two-year deal.

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Brewers, Francisco Rodriguez Agree To Major League Deal
Rodriguez will earn $3.25 million with another $550,000 available through incentives.

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Crisp Receives Two-Year Extension From A's
Coco Crisp is now signed through at least the 2016 season.

Joey Nowak/MLB

Cardinals To Sign Pat Neshek
The 33-year-old will receive an invitation to Spring Training.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Jerome Williams To Sign With Astros
The Astros have finalized a one-year, $2.1 million deal with Jerome Williams.

Associated Press

Diamondbacks, Trumbo Settle On $4.7M Deal
The Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with Mark Trumbo.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Orioles To Pay Wieters $7.7M In 2014
Matt Wieters can become a free agent after the 2015 season.

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