The Blue Jays signed three players — right-handed pitcher Wilton Lopez, outfielder Caleb Gindl and infielder Jake Fox — to Minor League contracts Friday, with each receiving invites to Major League Spring Training.
Will Yanks turn over closer duties to Betances?
The Yankees will be employing their fourth full-time closer in four seasons when the 2015 campaign begins, a statement that would have been nearly unthinkable just a few years ago. If the challenge falls upon Dellin Betances, he vows to be prepared.
Masterson aiming to prosper with healthy 2015
Justin Masterson is not only amped to be returning to the Boston Red Sox, his original franchise, but the right-hander can’t wait to prove how well he can rebound from a tough 2014 season.
Fujikawa reportedly near deal to join Rangers
The Rangers are working to sign free-agent right-handed reliever Kyuji Fujikawa, according to a Major League source, but the deal is still pending a physical. Fujikawa is expected to sign a one-year contract with a team option for 2016.
Heaney, Rutledge experience wild ride in flurry of moves
Lefty prospect Andrew Heaney was dealt twice in a span of minutes, first to the Dodgers and then to the Angels. Infielder Josh Rutledge went to sleep as a member of the Rockies and woke up as the prime candidate to replace Howie Kendrick in Los Angeles.
Borden acquired as final piece of Rodriguez trade
The Rays have acquired Minor League pitcher Buddy Borden from the Pirates as the player to be named in the trade for Sean Rodriguez. The team also signed three players to Minor League contracts with invitations to Major League Spring Training: catcher Bobby Wilson, outfielder Corey Brown and infielder/outfielder Eugenio Velez.
Which 10 teams have the most work left to do?
There’s still good stuff left. Yeah, even after that finishing flurry in San Diego. Places to go, things to see. Here are 10 teams that still have important business to conduct.
Prime free agents still available after busy Winter Meetings
After one of the busiest Winter Meetings in years, there are still many valuable free-agents remaining on open market, including starting pitchers Max Scherzer and James Shields.
Hammel re-introduced after signing 2-year deal with Cubs
Jason Hammel officially returned to Chicago on Friday, as the Cubs introduced the right-hander at a news conference at their offices across from Wrigley Field. Hammel, who signed a one-year deal worth $6 million with the Cubs last offseason, this time inked a two-year, $18 million contract with a club option for 2017 that includes a $2 million buyout, according to FoxSports.com.
‘Sir Didi’ not afraid to follow captain’s reign
Didi Gregorius, who has been knighted in his native Curacao, isn’t afraid to step into Derek Jeter’s huge shoes at shortstop.
Wish list: What do the 30 teams need, post-Winter Meetings?
The 2014 Winter Meetings were among the most active in recent memory, with a number of names — both big and small — on the move. Here’s a quick look at what every team still needs to accomplish this offseason, with a link to each club’s complete offseason breakdown.
Front-office hopefuls aim to make dreams a reality
For those who hope to one day land a position in a club’s front office, the path often starts with an entry-level internship, as many hopefuls hope to get a foot in the door and work their way up.
Heaney tops 10 best prospects in Meetings trades
In addition to big league stars changing addresses during the Winter Meetings, a number of talented prospects also found new homes. Below is our ranking of the 10 best prospects who got swapped at the Winter Meetings, starting with one so coveted he got swapped twice: Andrew Heaney.
Dombrowski: No talks with Scherzer
On Thursday, one day after agent Scott Boras said that the pursuit of Max Scherzer “is not church bingo,” GM Dave Dombrowski suggested that Detroit is not playing the game.
Winter Meetings scorecard
For all but a few clubs in Major League Baseball, the Winter Meetings were a wild, action-packed week full of dramatic changes. Here’s a team-by-team look at who’s going where from the very busy week in San Diego.
Red Sox land Porcello from Tigers for Cespedes
The Red Sox have traded the power bat of Yoenis Cespedes to the Tigers for a key rotation piece in right-hander Rick Porcello, completing a frenzied 24-hour period in which general manager Ben Cherington acted quickly after free-agent left-hander Jon Lester opted to sign with the Cubs.
Rotation takes center stage as Winter Meetings end
It was a whirlwind four days at the Winter Meetings for the Red Sox, who arrived with hopes of reacquiring Jon Lester but then swiftly made alternative moves once the lefty went to the Cubs.