The Seattle Mariners have made Michael Morse very available via trade.
The New York Yankees were interested in Morse this past offseason when the Washington Nationals looked to move him.
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Brian Wilson To Sign With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will sign Brian Wilson, according to a source.
Wilson had three Major League offers on the table.
He will begin in the minors.
Pirates, Diamondbacks Front-Runners For Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson has contract offers from five teams, four National League and one American League, after a recent workout.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks are considered the front-runners for the reliever.
Phillies Focusing On Extension For Utley
The Philadelphia Phillies have told inquiring teams that Chase Utley is unavailable as they seek a contract extension with him.
They consider him their "franchise player" and there is hope that an extension will get done because of Utley's love for Philadelphia.
Phillies Reach $48M Deal With Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with Cuban right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, according to a source.
The deal is for six years and is worth $48 million in guaranteed money. It includes a vesting option for the seventh year at $11 million.
Soriano Left Money On Table To Win With Cubs In 2006
Alfonso Soriano's tenure with the Chicago Cubs is over.
Chicago traded Soriano to the New York Yankees on Friday morning. He signed a $136 million deal with the Cubs prior to the 2007 season.
Soriano admitted that he felt he was leaving money on the table to be part of something special in Chicago. There was at least one team that told his agent to let it beat any other offer before letting Soriano sign.
"I said, no, I just want to sign with Chicago because I want to be a champion in Chicago," he said.
Phillies Have No Comment On Utley Extension Talks
Ruben Amaro, Jr. has refused to comment on possible extension talks between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chase Utley.
"We don't talk about that," Amaro said.
Utley will be eligible for free agency after the season.
A person with knowledge of the situation claims that the two sides have discussed a new pact and that Philadelphia is not shopping Utley.
Pedroia's Extension With Red Sox Worth $110M Over Eight Seasons
The Red Sox have finalized what has become an eight-year, $110 million contract extension with Dustin Pedroia.
Pedroia had been signed for 2014 at $10 million under his old deal.
The deal calls for a signing bonus of $1 million, according to a source. It carries yearly salaries of $12.5 million for 2014 and 2015, $13 million in 2016, $15 million in 2017, $16 million in 2018, $15 million in 2019, $13 million in 2020 and $12 million on 2021.
Some of this money is deferred.
Phillies Will Send Scout To Watch Brian Wilson
The Philadelphia Phillies will be one of a handful of teams to send a scout to watch Brian Wilson throw in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Wilson is recovering from Tommy John surgery and has not pitched since 2012.
"No stone unturned," Ruben Amaro, Jr. said.
Brian Wilson Throws For Giants
Brian Wilson threw a session off a mound on Monday in front of Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti, according to a source.
San Francisco bullpen coach Billy Hayes caught Wilson.
The right-hander looked impressive and game ready 15 months after having Tommy John surgery to reconstruct his right elbow.
Wilson is expected to showcase his arm for multiple teams in another session in Los Angeles later this week.
Pedroia, Red Sox Reach $100M Extension
The new deal begins in 2015 and runs through the 2021 season.
Orioles 'Tapped Out' Financially After Feldman Trade
After acquiring Scott Feldman from the Cubs earlier this month, the Orioles are out of the financial resources to make another significant move.
Dodgers Could Offer Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez $50M
A rival general manager says: "word is the Dodgers will go five years, close to $50 million for Miguel [Alfredo] Gonzalez."
Morneau Would Be Happy To Remain With Twins
Justin Morneau has drawn some trade interest as the Twins remain out of contention in the American League.
Red Sox, Pedroia Discussing $100M Extension
The Red Sox made a formal extension offer to Dustin Pedroia and his New York-based agents over the All-Star break, according to a source.
Orioles Reach Deal With Cuban Prospect Alvarez
A right-handed hitter who played for Camaguey in Serie Nacional in Cuba, Alvarez defected from the island last summer.
Agent: Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Could Sign Soon
Jaime Torres thinks his client can help a major league team this year and expects to have the right-hander signed by next week.
Pirates Release Jose Contreras
In seven appearances with Pittsburgh this season, Jose Contreras had a 9.00 ERA.
Cuban Pitcher Misael Siverio Defects
Misael Siverio has defected to the United States and is going to try to make it to the major leagues.
Injury Makes Granderson More Likely To Re-Sign With Yankees
An agent and two executives predicted that Granderson will have to take less than the $15 million annually he is earning under his current contract.
Travis Wood Open To Extension With Cubs
Wood has a 2.79 ERA with Chicago and would love to be a part of the team's rebuilding core.
Cano's Dad Expects Him To Re-Sign With Yankees
Robinson Cano and the Yankees could reach an agreement before he hits the open market.
Orioles Aren't Focused On Extensions For Davis, Wieters
Scott Boras says the Orioles aren't focused on potential contract extensions for Chris Davis and Matt Wieters at this time.
Tigers, Scherzer Won't Discuss Contract Until Offseason
The Tigers won't discuss a contract extension with Max Scherzer during the season, according to agent Scott Boras.
Astros Sign Altuve To Extension Through 2017
Jose Altuve is hitting .280 with 15 doubles, three homers and 28 RBIs.
Twins Expected To Approach Morneau About Extension
Minnesota wants to see how much it would cost to extend Justin Morneau's contract before exploring possible deals later this month.
Cubs Nearing Deal With Jen-Ho Tseng
Jen-Ho Tseng is expected to command a bonus just north of $1.5 million.
Mets Ask To Unconditionally Release Lyon
Brandon Lyon has a 4.98 ERA and 23 strikeouts in more than 34 innings this season.
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