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David Robertson rejects qualifying offer from Yankees

Nov 10, 2014

American League, American League East, Headlines, New York Yankees

According to Jack Curry of YES, David Robertson rejected a $15.3-million qualifying offer from the New York Yankees, and has become a free agent to the open market. David Robertson has turned down the Yankees ...

Angels News: Angels agree to terms with Vinnie Pestano on 1-year deal

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Nov 10, 2014

Contract, Headlines, Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angles Angels have agreed to ink Vinnie Pestano with a one-year deal, thus avoiding arbitration, according to the team's official website on Monday. Pestano will earn $1.15 million for his services. He ...

MLB News: Ervin Santana rejects qualifying offer from Braves

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Nov 10, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines

Ervin Santana has rejected a $15.3 million qualifying offer from the Atlanta Braves, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. At 5:00 PM Eastern Time, he will become a free agent and is open to the market. The B...

MLB Rumors: Russell Martin seeking 5-year deal worth up to $80M

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Nov 10, 2014

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, National League, National League Central, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

Teams pursuing Russell Martin were informed that he is seeking a five-year deal worth up to $80 million, according to Jeff Blair of Rogers Sportsnet. The Blue Jays will take a shot at signing free-agent catche...

MLB Rumors: Braves aggressively shopping Evan Gattis to AL teams

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Nov 10, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, National League, National League East, Rumors

Another Atlanta Braves catcher could be headed to the American League this offseason. That catcher being Evan Gattis, according to Joel Sherman. Word is #Braves pushing Gattis hard. AL teams interested since h...

Mariners to pursue Victor Martinez; showing interest in Hanley Ramirez

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Nov 10, 2014

American League, American League Central, American League West, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Seattle Mariners

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Seattle Mariners are making it a priority to pursue designated hitter Victor Martinez in an effort to bolster the club's offense. They are also looking to fill the ...

New York Yankees do not expect A-Rod to play 3rd base next season

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Nov 9, 2014

American League, American League East, Headlines, New York Yankees

Alex Rodriguez will be a member of the New York Yankees in 2015, having completed his suspension. However, the Yankees are reportedly not exploring the idea of releasing him, but rather benching him. According...

Dodgers Aggressively Trying To Move Kemp, Crawford or Ethier

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Nov 9, 2014

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Rumors

According to Ken Rosenthal from FOX Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are aggressively trying to move Matt Kemp, Carl Crawford or Andre Either. They are willing to include anything from no money to significant mo...

Francisco Liriano Considering Pirates And Other Options

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Nov 9, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League Central, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

Monday is the deadline to accept qualifying offers and according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, Francisco Liriano is still deciding if he will accept the Pittsburgh Pirates' $15.3 million qualifying offer. He ...

MLB Chooses Players For The Japan All-Star Series In Japanese Cities

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Nov 9, 2014

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On Friday, the Major League Baseball announced that players have been chosen to take on a trip to Japan for seven total games to take on players from the Japanese All-Star squad, according to ESPN. This is the ...

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