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Gribin: Offseason Transaction Rankings

Dec 16, 2014

It's that time again! This week I am ranking the top 10 offseason moves made so far. If you did not get the update on what the article would be about, or that it would be a day late, then you must not follow me...

Blue Jays and Ezequiel Carrera agree to deal

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Dec 3, 2014

Contract, Headlines, Offseason, Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays announced the signing of CF Ezequiel Carrera via their official twitter account. The deal is a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. The @BlueJays have agreed to term...

MLB Rumors: Indians interested in Chase Headley

Shawn Brody

Nov 26, 2014

American League, Cleveland Indians, Offseason, Rumors

Chase Headley can add another team to his list of suitors. According to Anthony Castrovince, the 30-year old is drawing interest from the Cleveland Indians—who have Lonnie Chisenhall slotted as their current th...

Predictions: Will the Mariners pass on Nelson Cruz again?

Matthew Rose

Nov 18, 2014

American League, American League West, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

Last season was a crazy one for Nelson Cruz. The thirty-four year old signed a 1yr/$8M contract with the Baltimore Orioles. When the Birds first signed the hard hitting right-hander they weren't expecting the n...

Diamondbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from the Rays

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Nov 14, 2014

American League, American League East, Arizona Diamondbacks, Headlines, National League, National League West, Tampa Bay Rays

According to Jon Heyman from CBS Sports, the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired Jeremy Hellickson from the Tampa Bay Rays. It was later reported that they Rays will be getting back two prospects. For now, we kn...

Cubs in talks with Nationals to acquire Jordan Zimmermann?

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Nov 12, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League Central, National League East, Rumors, Washington Nationals

The Chicago Cubs are attempting to bring in Washington Nationals' starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Washington, like other teams, are looking for one o...

Mets have kept their eyes on Rockies’ Tulowitzki

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Nov 10, 2014

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, National League, National League East, National League West, New York Mets, Rumors

The New York Mets have talked to the Colorado Rockies regarding four-time All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Mets aren't done. They've talked with the Rockies about T...

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...

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 ...

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...

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