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Red Sox Reportedly Have Deal With Ogando

Jan 30, 2015 5:49 PM

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.5 million deal with Alexi Ogando, according to a report.

The club has not confirmed the deal, which is reportedly pending a physical.

Ogando posted a 3.12 ERA across 156 appearances (48 starts) from 2010-13 with the Texas Rangers.

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Brewers Agree To $3M Deal With Neal Cotts

Jan 30, 2015 5:43 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3 million deal with Neal Cotts.

Cotts, 34, was 2-9 with a 4.32 ERA and two saves in a career-high 73 relief appearances for the Texas Rangers last season, a year after going 8-3 with a 1.11 ERA in 58 games.

Associated Press

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Red Sox, Nava Reach $1.85M Deal

Jan 30, 2015 8:29 AM

The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with Daniel Nava by agreeing to a one-year, $1.85 million deal.

Nava, 31, was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time in his career.

He hit .270 with 21 doubles and four home runs over 113 games with the Red Sox last season.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Rays Work Out Yoan Moncada

Jan 30, 2015 8:26 AM

The Tampa Bay Rays worked out Cuban free agent Yoan Moncada at Tropicana Field this week.

It remains unlikely that they will sign the highly coveted 19-year-old prospect.

Moncada, a switch-hitting infielder, could receive a signing bonus between $30 million and $40 million, a high price for any club but particularly for the Rays.

"We try not to leave any stone unturned, and he's someone who has great intrigue and we're eager to see what he can do," Matt Silverman said on MLB Network Radio. "Given our financial situation, I wouldn't expect us to be the winners of an auction, but that doesn't mean we're not going to do our due diligence, make sure we evaluate the player and put our best foot forward.

"If we happen to be in a position to acquire him, great. But if not, we've done the work and know that we've checked the boxes."

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Source: Chamberlain Has Rejected Multiple Contract Offers

Jan 30, 2015 8:17 AM

Joba Chamberlain remains unsigned because he has rejected multiple offers from teams he did not want to join, according to a source.

The right-hander is considering a one-year offer with a relatively low base salary and incentives.

Chamberlain made $2.5 million with the Detroit Tigers last season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

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Phillies Sign Chad Billingsley

Jan 30, 2015 8:10 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Chad Billingsley to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

Billingsley spent all of last season on the disabled list for the Los Angeles Dodgers while he recovered from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

The deal with the Phillies includes performance bonuses.

Associated Press

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Mets, Mejia Settle On $2.595M Contract

Jan 29, 2015 8:13 AM

The New York Mets and Jenrry Mejia have settled on a one-year, $2.595 million contract for the 2015 season.

The 25-year-old appeared in 63 games for the Mets in 2014 and posted a 3.65 ERA. The right-hander also struck out 98 batters in 93 2/3 innings.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Marlins Went Extra Mile To Impress Ichiro

Jan 30, 2015 8:31 AM

The Miami Marlins flew five team executives 18 hours to Japan to welcome Ichiro Suzuki to the club.

Suzuki, 41, said the gesture was both humbling and energizing as he prepares for perhaps the final chapter of his Major League career.

He signed a one-year, $2 millioon deal with the Marlins on Tuesday night.

"I felt the incredible enthusiasm," Suzuki said in Japanese. "My feeling then was that somehow I really wanted to respond to their enthusiasm. ... That's also a very good driving force to be a good player for this team. Now what I need to do is prepare for this great season I'm anticipating."

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Giants Release Marco Scutaro

Jan 29, 2015 8:04 AM

The San Francisco Giants have released Marco Scutaro.

Scutaro was designated for assignment by the Giants last week.

The Giants will use his roster spot on the recently-signed Nori Aoki.

MLB

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Angels, Freese Agree To $6.425M Deal

Jan 29, 2015 7:58 AM

The Los Angeles Angels have avoided arbitration with David Freese by agreeing to a one-year, $6.425 million deal.

This is the final season of arbitration eligibility for the third baseman.

The 31-year-old is entering his second season with the Angels.

Mike Perchick/WAPT

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Blanton Planning Comeback, With Audition Next Week
Joe Blanton is planning a Major League comeback and will audition for clubs on Feb. 4 in Nashville.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox Bring Beckham Back On $2M Deal
Chicago traded Gordon Beckham to the Angels in August, but decided to bring the infielder back.

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Nationals Reportedly Add Casey Janssen
Casey Janssen has signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Nationals, according to reports.

ESPN

Braves Sign Cuban Outfielder Toscano
The Braves have signed Dian Toscano to a four-year, $6 million contract.

Associated Press

Angels Open To Extensions With Iannetta, Richards, Street
The Angels plan to begin negotiating a contract extension with Huston Street and have already discussed the possibility with him personally, according to a source.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Shields' Price Tag Hasn't Dropped Enough To Interest Angels
L.A. general manager Jerry Dipoto was asked Tuesday if the right-hander's supposed declining price had the club interested.

Jeff Fletcher/Orange-County Register

Royals Agree To $1.225M Deal With Dyson
Jarrod Dyson has avoided arbitration with the Royals by agreeing to a one-year, $1.225 million contract for 2015.

ESPN

Brewers Could Bring Back Francisco Rodriguez
The Brewers had been linked to Jonathan Papelbon in trade talks.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Astros 'Looking At' Kevin Correia
Houston is looking to add depth to the back of their rotation after missing out on Ryan Vogelsong.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Braves Sign John Buck To Minor League Deal
The veteran catcher is expected to open the season at the Triple-A level.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Bud Norris, Orioles Agree To $8.8M Deal
The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Bud Norris, agreeing to a one-year, $8.8 million deal.

Associated Press

Report: Moncada Works Out For Dodgers
The Dodgers "remain a significant threat because of deep pockets," per Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Reds Sign Mesoraco To Four-Year Extension
The Reds have signed Devin Mesoraco to a four-year extension worth $28 million, according to a source.

ESPN

Indians Have Wiggle Room To Increase Payroll
The Indians are expected to operate with a payroll in the $83-84 million range this season.

Jordan Bastian/MLB

Butler Already Thinking About Possible Return To Royals
Billy Butler signed a three-year deal with the Athletics this offseason, but he's looking towards a return to the Royals late in his career.

Tod Palmer/Kansas City Star

Mariners Moving Towards Deal With Gutierrez
Franklin Gutierrez missed all of last season with severe gastrointestinal issues.

Bob Dutton/News-Tribune

Marlins Still Considering Run At Shields
The market for James Shields remains unclear, but his value appears to be lower than initially believed.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Giants, Vogelsong Agree To $4M Contract
Ryan Vogelsong, 37, is 49-57 with a 4.42 ERA in 10 seasons with the Giants and Pirates.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Ichiro, Marlins Working On Contract
The veteran outfielder is expected to earn $2 million in 2015, although final details are still being worked on.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Price Open To Extension Talks With Tigers
David Price has enjoyed his time with the Tigers and is open to discussing an extension with the club.

Jason Beck/MLB