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Feldman Expected To Re-Sign With Orioles

Oct 3, 2014 1:21 PM

Scott Feldman is expected to re-sign with the Baltimore Orioles unless another club overpays for his services.

The Orioles acquired Feldman in a trade with the Chicago Cubs at midseason.

There is mutual interest in continuing their relationship.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

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Source: Dodgers Not Interested In Cano

Oct 31, 2014 3:47 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers have no plans to pursue Robinson Cano this winter, according to a high-ranking National League executive.

"They're not interested in Cano," the executive said.

Los Angeles has already committed more than $163 million in salaries to 14 players for 2014.

Mark Feinsand/New York Daily News

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Blue Jays May Look To Trade Relievers

Oct 31, 2014 9:16 PM

Alex Anthopoulos says it's possible that the Toronto Blue Jays will look to trade their surplus of relievers this offseason.

"The club's surplus of relievers is one area of depth we might have that could be attractive to other teams," he said. "We were asked about a lot of our guys in July and I don't know how the offseason's going to go, but it will not surprise me if maybe we use some of that depth to help the club in some other areas."

Shi Davidi/Sportsnet.ca

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Iglesias Detained Trying To Defect From Cuba

Oct 31, 2014 11:39 AM

Raicel Iglesias has been detained by Cuban authorities for attempting to defect, according to multiple sources.

The 23-year-old right-hander was hiding in the mountains of Isla de la Juventud until Thursday when he left searching for food and water.

Edward Creech/MLB Trade Rumors

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Giants Go Public With Desire To Re-Sign Lincecum

Sep 18, 2014 7:30 AM

The San Francisco Giants have publicly stated that they would like to re-sign Tim Lincecum, who can hit the open market a few days after the World Series.

"We've begun those discussions and hopefully there's an opportunity to bring Timmy back and in short order," vice president Bobby Evans said. "That's our hope. We don't intend to wait if Timmy's willing to work with us right now. And that's the impression I'm getting -- that they're willing to work with us."

Lincecum has said that he would like to explore free agency.

Andrew Baggarly/CSN Bay Area

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Donaldson Open To Long-Team Deal With A's

Oct 31, 2014 6:37 AM

Josh Donaldson might be a player the Oakland Athletics would like to sign long-term and he seems open to the idea.

Donaldson is on track to be a "super two" player, reaching arbitration after two years of service time rather than the more usual three years.

Donaldson said he and his agent, Hunter Bledsoe, have talked about the possibility of a multiyear deal "and we absolutely love it," Donaldson said. "But it has to be good for both sides. I have really enjoyed my time here."

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

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Brewers To Discuss Possible Deal With Segura

Sep 25, 2014 5:04 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to contact the agent for Jean Segura this winter to open discussions on a possible contract extension, according to Doug Melvin.

The 23-year-old is hitting .295/.330/.425 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs this season.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Giants Working On Contract With Lincecum

Sep 25, 2014 6:50 PM

Having signed Hunter Pence to a five-year deal, the San Francisco Giants have moved on to another free-agent-to-be.

The Giants are now working to sign Tim Lincecum to a contract extension.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

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Pence, Giants Reach $90M Extension

Sep 30, 2014 12:49 AM

The San Francisco Giants have reached agreement on a five-year, $90 million contract with Hunter Pence, pending a physical.

A formal announcement is expected to come on Sunday.

The Giants acquired Pence from the Philadelphia Phillies in a July 2012 trade shortly before the non-waiver deadline. They won the World Series just a few months later.

Pence is hitting .283/.340/.486 with 27 home runs and 96 RBIs this season.

Associated Press

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Giants May Be Close To Deal With Pence

Sep 19, 2014 5:19 PM

The San Francisco Giants are engaged in serious talks with Hunter Pence on a new contract.

A deal could be reached before the regular season ends on Sunday, or not at all.

"They're about to get back to me," Pence said. "We're either really close or really far away."

Asked if he got a sense the Giants wanted a deal before the final game Sunday, Pence said, "Yeah. I don't know. I'll know shortly. We'll see. We're talking."

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

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Cuba: Athletes Can Sign Overseas
The nation of Cuba has announced that its athletes will be allowed to sign contracts to compete in foreign leagues.

Associated Press

Rays Expected To Shop David Price
They can't afford to sign Price long-term and this offseason he will be two years after from free agency.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Loria Re-Signed Dobbs Without Front Office Help
Jeffrey Loria re-signed Gregg Dobbs without Larry Beinfest or Mike Hill knowing.

Juan C. Rodriguez/South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Lincecum Wants To Re-Sign With Giants, But Won't Limit Himself
Tim Lincecum may have made his final start for the Giants on Thursday night.

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle

Cano Seeking 10-Year, $305M Deal
The gap between Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees in a large one.

ESPN

Mets Expected To Target Arroyo
Industry sources have mentioned Bronson Arroyo as a potential target for the Mets this offseason.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Cuban Infielder Alexander Guerrero Could Sign Soon
Scott Boras said teams interested in the 26-year-old infielder are already very familiar with him.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Phillies Want To Re-Sign Carlos Ruiz
The Phillies are in need of right-handed hitters for 2014 and re-signing Carlos Ruiz falls in line with that.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Agent: Trout, Angels Aren't Discussing Long-Term Deal
Craig Landis says Mike Trout, whose salary this season is $510,000, will patiently wait for a lucrative contract offer.

ESPN

Amaro Insists There Is Room For Phillies To Make Big Moves
The Phillies already have a payroll hovering around $170 million.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Chen Wants To Re-Sign With Royals
Bruce Chen is 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA in 13 starts since replacing Luis Mendoza in the rotation.

Bob Dutton/Kansas City Star

Vogelsong Hopes Giants Pick Up $6.5M Option
Ryan Vogelsong has struggled this season, but hopes the Giants pick up his $6.5 million option for 2014.

Alex Pavlovic/San Jose Mercury News

Konerko Won't Decide On Future Until After Season
Paul Konerko plans to take some time to figure out whether he feels like continuing his career.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Halladay Unsure Of Future After Shortest Outing Of Career
None of the 16 pitches Roy Halladay tossed on Monday night surpassed 83 m.p.h. Only five were thrown for strikes.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies Would Welcome Halladay Back
Ruben Amaro didn't say whether or not the Phillies would definitely make an offer to re-sign Halladay.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

LaTroy Hawkins Plans To Pitch Next Season
LaTroy Hawkins notched his 100th career save on Sunday.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Pirates Will Make Strong Push To Keep Burnett
The Pirates will do "everything in our power" to keep A.J. Burnett this winter, according to Neal Huntington.

Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Giants Plan Qualifying Offers For Lincecum, Pence
Tim Lincecum and Hunter Pence are both expected to turn down the one-year, $13.8 million qualifying offer.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cubs Consider Releasing Gregg Following Tirade
Kevin Gregg told reporters he was unhappy with the way he was being treated by the Cubs after allowing four runs in the ninth inning.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Teammates Urging Choo To Re-Sign With Reds
Shin-Soo Choo figures to be one of the more coveted free agents on the market this winter.

John Fay/Cincinnati Enquirer