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Decision 'Not Imminent' For Manny Machado

Feb 1, 2019 8:05 AM

Manny Machado's free agency could linger well into February as a decision is "not imminent," according to a report.

Machado may meet with the San Diego Padres soon as they have legitimate interest.

In 2018, Yu Darvish, Eric Hosmer and J.D. Martinez all signed nine-figure deals in February.

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Mark Reynolds Agrees To Minor League Deal With Rockies

Jan 31, 2019 7:51 AM

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a Minor League deal with Mark Reynolds.

The pact includes an invitation to Spring Training. If he's added to the 40-man roster, Reynolds will receive a one-year, $1 million contract with the possibility of another $1 million in performance bonuses.

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Greg Holland Agrees To Incentive-Laden Deal With Diamondbacks

Jan 30, 2019 3:47 PM

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden contract with Greg Holland, according to league sources.

The deal is worth $3.5 million, but Holland can earn another $3.5 million through performance bonuses.

Holland had a 4.66 ERA last season, which was split between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals.

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Yankees Haven't Made Offer To Manny Machado

Jan 31, 2019 8:03 AM

The New York Yankees still have not extended a formal offer to Manny Machado, according to a report.

The Yankees have discussed "concepts" with Machado's camp, according to a source, and the framework of a potential offer hasn't topped the $175 to $250 million offer the Chicago White Sox have on the table.

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Marlins, Neil Walker Agree Upon One-Year, $2M Deal

Jan 30, 2019 9:14 AM

The Miami Marlins are adding Neil Walker under a one-year, $2 million deal.

Walker is expected to give the Marlins flexibility in the infield and another bat.

He hit .219/.309/.354 with 11 home runs in 347 at-bats for the New York Yankees last season.

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Rangers, Shawn Kelley Agree Upon One-Year, $2.75M Deal

Jan 29, 2019 7:30 AM

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.75 million deal with Shawn Kelley, according to league sources.

The agreement includes a club option for 2020.

Kelley, 34, had a 2.94 ERA last season with the Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics.

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Mariners Sign Hunter Strickland To One-Year, $1.3M Deal

Jan 28, 2019 8:13 AM

The Seattle Mariners have finalized a one-year, $1.3 million deal with Hunter Strickland.

Strickland can earn $450,000 in performance bonuses for games as part of the deal announced Sunday: $75,000 for 25, $100,000 for 34, $125,000 for 45 and $150,000 for 50.

He can make an additional $875,000 for games finished: $50,000 for 20, $175,000 for 30, $250,000 for 40 and $400,000 for 50.

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Royals, Whit Merrifield Agree Upon Four-Year, $16.25M Extension

Jan 28, 2019 7:43 AM

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a four-year, $16.25 million contract extension with Whit Merrifield, according to a source.

Merrifield led the American League in both hits and stolen bases last season.

The extension buys out Merrifield's last pre-arbitration year as well as three years of arbitration and includes a fifth-year team option for $10.5 million.

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Cardinals Will Try To Extend Paul Goldschmidt During Season

Jan 29, 2019 7:47 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals want to sign Paul Goldschmidt to a contract extension, but negotiations won't take place soon.

They want Goldschmidt to experience St. Louis and engage with the team before trying to sign him long-term, according to a report. They'll talk during the season.

The Cardinals have a history of success in extending players after acquiring them via trade. They were successful with Mark McGwire, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds and Matt Holliday.

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White Sox GM: Don't Expect Both Machado, Harper

Jan 27, 2019 7:43 PM

The Chicago White Sox say they have a strong pitch for Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. Just don't expect them to sign both star sluggers.

General manager Rick Hahn doused that idea Saturday, saying the White Sox aren't likely to sign both premier free agents due to concerns about payroll flexibility.

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Justin Wilson, Mets Agree Upon Two-Year, $10M Deal
The contract includes $500,000 in performance bonuses each season.

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A's Reach One-Year, $4M Deal With Marco Estrada
Marco Estrada is one of just 14 starters with at least 175 innings a year from 2015-17.

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A.J. Pollock Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Dodgers
The total value of the deal is $55 million and it includes a player option for a fifth year at $10 million, with a $5 million buyout.

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Cubs, Brad Brach Agree Upon One-Year, $4.35M Deal
In addition to Brad Brach's $3 million salary, the deal includes a $1.35 million buyout option for 2020.

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Padres Have Checked In On Bryce Harper, Manny Machado
The Padres have considered a number of options this offseason and have even checked in on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, according to a report.

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Ichiro Signs Minor League Deal With Mariners
The deal will give the Mariners the ability to activate him for the team's season-opening series in Japan as a likely send-off to his career.

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Giants Agree To One-Year, $1.5M Deal With Drew Pomeranz
The deal includes $3.5 million in possible roster and performance bonuses.

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Braves Bringing Back Nick Markakis On One-Year Deal
Nick Markakis hit. 297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 43 doubles and 93 RBIs while playing in all 162 games last season.

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Rangers, Asdrubal Cabrera Agree Upon One-Year, $3.5M Deal
The Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Asdrubal Cabrera, according to league sources.

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Mike Moustakas Drawing Interest From Brewers, Padres, Phillies
Mike Moustakas is considered Philadelphia's Plan B to Manny Machado.

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Yankees Sign Danny Farquhar To Minor League Deal
The right-hander has made a recovery from a brain hemorrhage.

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Cardinals Intend To Pitch Paul Goldschmidt On Extension
Six weeks ago, John Mozeliak dodged questions about Paul Goldschmidt's future by stating that "what I'm thinking about today is 2019."

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Cardinals, Miles Mikolas Interested In Extension
Miles Mikolas is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2019 season, but the Cardinals would like to keep that from happening.

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Bryant, Longoria Frustrated That Harper, Machado Remain Unsigned
Free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado both remain unsigned with less than a month before spring training begins.

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Yankees, Adam Ottavino Agree To Three-Year, $27M Deal
The right-hander struck out 112 batters for the Rockies last season.

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Red Sox Unlikely To Spend Big On Closer
Craig Kimbrel is seeking a long-term, high-salaried contract, but the Red Sox are concerned about luxury tax.

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Angels, Cody Allen Agree Upon One-Year Deal
The Angels have agreed to a one-year deal with Cody Allen, according to league sources.

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Joe Maddon: Bryce Harper To Cubs Is 'Not Going To Happen'
The Cubs have a limited budget this offseason, but had been expected to be players for Bryce Harper for several years.

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Diamondbacks, Wilmer Flores Agree Upon One-Year Deal
The agreement includes a club option for 2020.

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White Sox Have $175M Offer On Table For Manny Machado
The White Sox have made a seven-year, $175 million offer to Manny Machado, according to sources.

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