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Royals, Brandon Moss Agree On Two-Year, $12M Deal

Jan 31, 2017 8:22 AM

First baseman Brandon Moss has agreed to sign with the Royals, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden and multiple reports.

Yahoo! Sports first reported that it will be a two-year deal for $12 million, and ESPN has confirmed the terms. The contract agreement is pending a physical, which is scheduled for this week.

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Stephen Drew Agrees To $3.5M Deal With Nationals

Jan 27, 2017 7:52 AM

Stephen Drew has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Washington Nationals.

Drew has a chance to earn up to $1.25 million more in performance bonuses tied to the number of games he plays.

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Scott Feldman Will Compete For Rotation Spot With Reds

Jan 27, 2017 8:19 AM

The Cincinnati Reds have signed Scott Feldman to a one-year, $2.3 million deal.

Feldman can earn an additional $2.2 million through incentives.

The Reds have two open spots in their rotation, but Feldman has experience as a reliever as well.

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Dodgers To Sign Brandon Morrow

Jan 26, 2017 7:58 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a minor league deal with Brandon Morrow.

Morrow is expected to compete for a spot on the roster as a reliever.

He will earn $1.25 million for anytime spent in the major leagues.

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Phillies, Ryan Hanigan Agree To Minor League Deal

Jan 26, 2017 7:53 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a minor league contract with Ryan Hanigan and invited him to spring training.

Hanigan will earn $1.25 million if added to Philadelphia's 40-man roster.

He also has the chance to earn $375,000 in performance bonuses based on starts at catcher.

Hanigan played the last two seasons with the Boston Red Sox.

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Austin Jackson Agrees To Minors Deal With Indians

Jan 25, 2017 4:12 PM

The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league deal with Austin Jackson, according to sources.

Jackson signed with the Chicago White Sox last offseason, but played less than three months before having season-ending knee surgery.

The outfielder gives the Indians some outfield depth and insurance in case Michael Brantley isn't ready for the start of the season.

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Rockies Reach Deal With Greg Holland

Jan 27, 2017 8:19 AM

The Colorado Rockies have reached an agreement on a deal with Greg Holland, a source has confirmed.

Holland, 31, underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in October 2015 and missed all of last season.

According to multiple reports, Holland's deal is for one guaranteed year with a second-year vesting option.

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Luis Valbuena, Angels Finalize Two-Year, $15M Deal

Jan 25, 2017 6:46 AM

The Los Angeles Angels have finalized a two-year, $15 million deal for Luis Valbuena, who will play at both first and third base.

Valbuena will fill in for Albert Pujols, who is likely to miss time at the start of the season due to foot surgery.

"I feel good, because I like that team," Valbuena said. "I wanted to be here because I've got a good relationship with a couple of guys on the team."

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Giants, Nick Hundley Agree To One-Year, $2M Deal

Jan 26, 2017 8:04 AM

The Giants have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with Nick Hundley to serve as the backup catcher to Buster Posey.

Hundley passed a physical, and his deal was announced Tuesday.

He batted .260 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs in 83 games for Colorado last season, starting 77 games behind the plate.

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Report: Giants Working On Deal With Infielder Jae-gyun Hwang

Jan 24, 2017 7:51 AM

The San Francisco Giants were working Monday to finalize a minor league contract with South Korean infielder Jae-gyun Hwang, who could provide some insurance at third base.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Monday the deal is not yet complete and would include an invitation to big league spring training if Hwang passes a physical.

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Brett Anderson Agrees To Deal With Cubs
Free-agent pitcher Brett Anderson is coming off his second back surgery in three years, and was limited to just four appearances with the Dodgers last season.

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Joba Chamberlain To Sign Minors Deal With Brewers
Joba Chamberlain will sign a minor league contract with the Brewers that will pay him $1.375 million if he makes the major league roster.

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Rangers Agree To Minor League Deal With James Loney
James Loney will compete with several players to replace Mitch Moreland and Prince Fielder at first base.

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Braves, Kurt Suzuki Agree Upon $1.5M Deal For 2017
Kurt Suzuki has the ability to earn an additional $2.5 million based on incentives.

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Braves, Kurt Suzuki Agree On One-Year Deal
Catcher Kurt Suzuki is a .256 career hitter over 10 major league seasons.

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Santiago Casilla Returns To A's On Two-Year Deal
The A's could use Casilla as a late-inning options, including a possible role in the ninth inning.

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Orioles, Mark Trumbo Agree To Three-Year, $37.5M Contract
Mark Trumbo led the major leagues with 47 home runs in 2016.

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Neftali Feliz Signs One-Year Deal With Brewers
Neftali Feliz is expected to close games for the Brewers in 2017.

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Kole Calhoun Signs Three-Year Extension With Angels
The two sides reached an agreement on a one-year, $6.35 million deal to avoid arbitration last week, but came to terms on the longer deal to keep Kole Calhoun under contract through 2019.

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Jose Bautista Returning To Blue Jays On One-Year, $18M Deal
The Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal with Jose Bautista, according to sources.

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Royals Sign Danny Duffy To Five-Year, $65M Contract
Danny Duffy was eligible for arbitration and would have become a free agent after the 2017 season.

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Phillies, Michael Saunders Agree Upon $9M Deal
The contract also reportedly features a club option worth $11 million that increases to as much as $14 million.

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Mets Give Familia Raise Despite Uncertainty
Mets closer Jeurys Familia will make $7,425,000 next season, according to reports.

Padres Sign Wil Meyers To Six-Year, $80M Deal
Wil Myers, who primarily played first base in 2016, had been eligible for arbitration.

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Cubs, Jake Arrieta Agree To One-Year, $15.64M Deal
The Cubs and pitcher Jake Arrieta have avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year deal on Friday.

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Nolan Arenado, Rockies Agree Upon Two-Year, $29.5M Deal
Nolan Arenado has agreed to a two-year, $29.5 million deal with the Rockies, which leaves him with one year of arbitration left following the 2018 season.

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Bryce Harper To Make $13.6M Next Season
Bryce Harper, who is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2018 season, will reportedly seek a deal north of $400 million.

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Jean Segura Agrees To $6.2M Contract With Mariners
The Mariners acquired Jean Segura from the Diamondbacks in late November and he is projected to play shortstop and hit leadoff.

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Angels, Danny Espinosa Reach $5.4M Deal To Avoid Arbitration
The Angels have avoided arbitration with Danny Espinosa by agreeing to a $5.4 million deal for 2017.

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Tigers, Andrew Romine Agree To $1.3M Deal
The Tigers have avoided arbitration with Andrew Romine by agreeing to a one-year, $1.3 million deal for 2017.

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