UPDATE: The Cubs officially announced on Twitter Friday the team’s signing of Motte to a one-year contract. It’s official: #Cubs and RHP Jason Motte (@JMotte30) have agreed to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/xY4GMtm54T — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) December 19, 2014 Just a few hours after announcing the signing of aceRead More
The annual MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up in San Diego Thursday afternoon, and the few days of the meetings were some of the busiest days in baseball history as far as trades and signings. Here’s a look at all of the trades and player signings that took place during the courseRead More
UPDATE: The Houston Astros officially announced on Twitter Friday that they have signed former Cardinal reliever Pat Neshek, along with former Oakland Athletic Luke Gregerson, to multi-year contracts. Although financial terms were not released by the team, Neshek’s contract is reportedly worth $12.5 million over two years, according to BrianRead More
UPDATE: The division rival Chicago Cubs have confirmed that they’ve signed prized free agent left-hander Jon Lester, who has completed his physical, and that a press conference to introduce Lester is scheduled for Monday. Lester’s contract is worth $155 million over six years and includes multiple options and bonuses as well. LesterRead More
Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest stories from a busy offseason day around baseball Tuesday:
It appears that veteran outfielder Torii Hunter is headed back to where it all began. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Tuesday afternoon that the 39-year-old has agreed to a one-year, $10.5-million contract with the Minnesota Twins, the team that drafted him more than 20 years ago.
In a day around baseball highlighted by the agreement to a 4-year deal between the Baltimore Orioles and free agent outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz, here’s a look at some other headlines from the day:
According to multiple reports early Monday, the Seattle Mariners and outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract worth a reported $57 million over four years.