The Twins signed reliever Jared Burton to a contract extension on Thursday. The two-year deal is worth $5.5 million and includes a club option for 2015.
Less-heralded moves at Meetings could be pivotal
Which deals made so far this offseason have the potential to have big impacts next season?
Stewart, Cubs reunite with reported one-year deal
The Cubs re-signed third baseman Ian Stewart to a one-year contract on Thursday, less than a week after non-tendering him.
Wright, Mets donating $250K to NYC Mayor’s Fund
Having grown up in Virginia, an area that’s seen its share of hurricane damage, Mets third baseman David Wright could speak with authority on the topic when he returned to New York on Thursday, about a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the city.
Meetings wrap with Hot Stove still warming up
The Winter Meetings ended Thursday without the blockbuster deals that have characterized gatherings in the past, meaning that clubs around the league still have work to do.
With Haren locked up, Nats focus on LaRoche
The Nationals went to the Winter Meetings determined to re-sign first baseman Adam LaRoche. The problem is, they still differ on the length of the contract. LaRoche wants a three-year deal, but the Nats don’t want to give him more than a two-year deal.
Pieces fall into place for Rays as Meetings wrap
Unlike recent Winter Meetings in which the Rays did more talking about deals than pulling the trigger, they acquired two critical pieces for 2013 during this year’s event.
Pieces fall into place for Rays as Meetings wrap
Unlike recent Winter Meetings in which the Rays did more talking about deals than pulling the trigger, they acquired two critical pieces for 2013 during this year’s event.
Trade sends Twins out of Meetings on high note
After a quiet start to the Winter Meetings, the Twins made a big splash on the final day on Thursday.
Trade sends Twins out of Meetings on high note
After a quiet start to the Winter Meetings, the Twins made a big splash on the final day on Thursday.
No big splash, but Rangers appear on verge
While the Rangers did not make any major announcements at the Winter Meetings, they were certainly stirring up the rumors and at least appearing to be on the brink of doing something big.
No big splash, but Rangers appear on verge
While the Rangers did not make any major announcements at the Winter Meetings, they were certainly stirring up the rumors and at least appearing to be on the brink of doing something big.
Braves wrap up Meetings with Johnson signing
Braves general manager Frank Wren proved to be correct with his assumption that he would not make an impact transaction during this year’s Winter Meetings. But Wren was able to bring back outfielder Reed Johnson on a one-year deal Thursday to bolster the club’s bench.
Braves wrap up Meetings with Johnson signing
Braves general manager Frank Wren proved to be correct with his assumption that he would not make an impact transaction during this year’s Winter Meetings. But Wren was able to bring back outfielder Reed Johnson on a one-year deal Thursday to bolster the club’s bench.
Strong already, AL West can up the ante
The American League West is where the power resides now, with all due respect to the reigning World Series champions in San Francisco and the Giants’ eternal rivals down south.
Strong already, AL West can up the ante
The American League West is where the power resides now, with all due respect to the reigning World Series champions in San Francisco and the Giants’ eternal rivals down south.
Red Sox add to bullpen with veteran Uehara
The Red Sox continued to make moves on the final day of the Winter Meetings on Thursday, reaching a a deal with free-agent reliever Koji Uehara, according to a Major League source.