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Rafael Soriano Retires After a Fine Career

Mar 18, 2016

Rafael Soriano announced his retirement after trying to make the Toronto Blue Jays' roster out of spring training, ending a stellar career in the bullpens of several major league teams. He has a career 2.89 ERA...

Cubs Call Up Rafael Soriano, DFA Edwin Jackson

Robert Villarreal

Jul 20, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Transactions

In a move that has many Chicago Cubs fans saying "It's about time", former starting pitcher-turned rarely used bullpen arm Edwin Jackson has been designated for assignment by the club to make room for Rafael So...

Rafael Soriano agrees to minors deal with Cubs

Justin Levine

Jun 9, 2015

American League, Chicago Cubs, Contract, Fantasy, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media, Minor League Baseball, National League Central

After two long months of waiting, Rafael Soriano has finally found himself a home for the 2015 season. Soriano has agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to a club announcement....

Report: Marlins no longer in on Rafael Soriano

Robert Murray

May 13, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, National League East, Rumors

Yesterday, it was reported by Joe Frisaro of MLB.com that the Miami Marlins were "very much engaged" in contract discussions with free agent right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano. While that was true, talks have ...

Report: Miami Marlins expressing interest in Rafael Soriano

Daniel Sherriff

May 12, 2015

Headlines, Miami Marlins, Rumors

The interest in former all-star closer Rafael Soriano is growing. The team with perhaps the strongest interest to date is the Miami Marlins. Reports are that the Marlins have contacted Soriano's agent Scott B...

Rafael Soriano talk is heating up

Shawn McFarland

Apr 23, 2015

Rumors

Per Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe, super-agent Scott Boras said that calls on free agent relief pitcher Rafael Soriano are picking up. Agent Scott Boras said calls on free-agent reliever Rafael Soriano are ...

Washington Nationals Sign Casey Janssen

Nick Delahanty

Feb 2, 2015

Headlines

The Washington Nationals and right-hander Casey Janssen have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, as reported by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Janssen will earn $3.5 MM in 2015, and can earn an additiona...

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