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Braves acquire Luis Ayala from Orioles

Posted by Darren Kritzer under Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Trades And Signings on Apr 10, 2013

Pittsburgh Pirates v Baltimore Orioles

The Atlanta Braves added depth to their bullpen on Wednesday, acquiring reliever Luis Ayala from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league left-hander Chris Jones.

Ayala, a nine-year veteran, has appeared in two games this season for the Orioles, allowing two runs on four hits. Last season, the 35-year old right-hander appeared in 66 games for Baltimore, posting a 2.64 ERA, 3.67 FIP with 6.1 K/9. The Orioles had been trying to deal him since spring training.

The Braves have been short in regards to bullpen options after learning set-up man Jonny Venters would be out for the first four weeks of the season with a elbow injury. Currently the Braves bullpen consists of Jordan Walden, Eric O’Flaherty, Luis Avilan, Cory Gearrin, Cristhian Martinez and closer Craig Kimbrel. Combined they have a 1.88 ERA and 6.4 K/9 in 24 innings pitched this season.

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All Goldschmidt Everything: Arizona Extends First Baseman for 5 Years, $32 Million

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Arizona Diamondbacks, Paul Goldschmidt, Trades And Signings on Mar 29, 2013

Colorado Rockies v Arizona Diamondbacks

How’s that for a Good Friday? Jim Bowden of ESPN and other things first reports the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Paul Goldschmidt to a five-year, $32 million deal which buys up one of the big first baseman’s free agent years. Ken Rosenthal adds that the deal includes an option for 2019, keeping Goldy in the Snakes fray for a long, long time.

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Pirates Acquire John McDonald From Diamondbacks

Posted by Darren Kritzer under Pittsburgh Pirates, Trades And Signings on Mar 20, 2013

Arizona Diamondbacks v. San Francisco Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired utility infielder John McDonald from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Ken Rosenthal.

With Willie Bloomqvist expected to start at short and Cliff Pennington, who was acquired this off-season from the Athletics, to begin the season as his backup, the D’Backs likely had no room on their 25-man roster for the 14-year veteran.

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St. Louis Extends Allen Craig

Posted by Drew Fairservice under St. Louis Cardinals, Trades And Signings on Mar 08, 2013

2011 World Series Game 7 - Texas Rangers v St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals are just rubbing it in now. As if compiling oodles of young talent to go with the bevy of established stars on their roster isn’t enough, now the Cardinals feel the need to buy off the free agency years of said talented young players.

Allen Craig is the latest Cardinals player to sign a long-term contract extension, inking a five-year deal worth $31 million with an option for a sixth, keeping Craig in St. Louis until 2017. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Craig will make $1.75 million this year, $2.75 million in 2014, $5.5 million in 2015, $9 million in 2016 and $11 million in 2017. The 2018 option is $13M with a $1MM buyout.

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Red Sox Acquire Little Carp (as in Mike)

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Trades And Signings on Feb 20, 2013

Seattle Mariners v New York Yankees

Your pulse-quickening news of the day. The Boston Red Sox acquire first base/outfield/DH guy Mike Carp from the Seattle Mariners, just days after the M’s DFA’d the 26-year old.

Given the glut of guys who do the exact same thing as Carp, he was the odd man out. In Boston he will be the 25th man, slotting in to spell the Napoli’s and Papi’s of the world. As a cheap fill-in for a slightly oldish team, you could do worse than Carp. It is easy to forget that Mike Carp was actually quite good as recently as 2011, when he posted a 123 wRC+ with 12 homers in 300 plate appearances.

Carp always hit well in the minors, though any and all PCL warning flags might fly high over this .853 career OPS at Triple-A. The Mariners receive a player to be named later or cash considerations, whichever comes first.

Carp told Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times that Boston is “a better opportunity” for him as he stands to get more ABs in Boston. Not many more, but some. That’s all a quad-A guy can ask for at this point of his career, I suppose.

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Breaking: Cleveland Signs Michael Bourn?!?

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Trades And Signings on Feb 11, 2013

San Francisco Giants v Atlanta Braves

So much for Drew Stubbs! According to Jon Heyman, public face of Boras Corp, Scott Boras client Michael Bourn agrees to terms with the Cleveland Indians on a four-year deal worth $48 million, with an option for a fifth year that would push the deal to $60 million total.

Scott Boras always gets his man even if it is for less than previous anticipated.

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Indians Sign Daisuke Matsuzaka

Posted by Darren Kritzer under Cleveland Indians, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Trades And Signings on Feb 10, 2013

Boston Red Sox v Tampa Bay Rays

The Cleveland Indians have signed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor-league deal, according to Jon Heyman. Yesterday, the team added Jason Giambi to a similar deal that will pay the veteran $750,000 if he makes the team.

Dice-K, who underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2011, pitched in 11 games for the Red Sox last season, compiling a 1-7 record with a 8.28 ERA, 5.94 FIP and 4.84 xFIP. He did however show signs of his former self in his sixth start, throwing seven innings against the Royals in late August, allowing just one unearned run while striking out six.

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