By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Prince Fielder | free agent | Free Agents
The Baltimore Orioles have interest in free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers), but not at the current asking price.
1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said 1B Justin Morneau (concussion) is feeling good in the offseason. Also, SPs Scott Baker (elbow) and Nick Blackburn (forearm) are also healing.
Second Baseman
2B | Matt Kata | Texas Rangers | Transaction
The Texas Rangers re-signed 3B Matt Kata to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Thursday, Dec. 22.
Shortstop
SS | Mitchell Hilligoss | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents,
The Texas Rangers released P Kasey Kiker and SS Mitchell Hilligoss Thursday, Dec. 22.
Catcher
C | Brian Esposito | Cincinnati Reds | Transaction, Free Agents
The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent C Brian Esposito (Astros) to a minor league contract.
C | Ivan Rodriguez | free agent | Free Agents
The Houston Astros may show interest in free-agent C Ivan Rodriguez (Nationals) if they decide not to keep C Humberto Quintero.
C | Derek Norris | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Oakland Athletics traded SP Gio Gonzalez to the Washington Nationals Thursday, Dec. 22, in exchange for P A.J. Cole, C Derek Norris, SP Brad Peacock and SP Tom Milone.
C | Rob Johnson | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Mets signed free-agent C Rob Johnson (Padres) to a minor league deal Thursday, Dec. 22.
Outfielder
OF | Carlos Beltran | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the St. Louis Cardinals have signed OF Carlos Beltran to a two-year deal worth $26 million. The contract also includes a full no-trade clause.
OF | Nick Swisher | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Cleveland Indians and several other teams have called the New York Yankees to discuss the availability of OF Nick Swisher, according to major league sources. However, Swisher doesn't seem to be a realistic target for Cleveland. The Yankees are doubtful to trade Swisher to any team because they lack another major league ready right fielder.
OF | Seth Smith | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Seth Smith is drawing interest from the Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays, according to major league sources.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The New York Yankees are not expected to go after Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes when he becomes a free agent because they don't have the payroll flexibility this year. Cespedes is expected to cost around $30-35 million.
OF | Mike Stanton | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
The Miami Marlins appear to be long shots to acquire Oakland Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez in a trade this winter. Miami is not willing to part with a player such as OF Mike Stanton to land the lefty.
OF | Eugenio Velez | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction, Free Agents
The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent IF Eugenio Velez (Dodgers) and RP R.J. Swindle (Rays) to minor league contracts.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Travis Wood | Chicago Cubs | Transaction
Updating previous reports, the Chicago Cubs will receive SP Travis Wood, OF Dave Sappelt and 3B Ronald Torreyes from the Cincinnati Reds for RP Sean Marshall.
SP | Brian Burres | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Free Agents
The San Francisco Giants have signed free-agent SP Brian Burres (Pirates) to a minor league contract.
SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said SP Francisco Liriano is not expected to pitch in winter ball in the Dominican Republic.
SP | Joe Saunders | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The Miami Marlins are still looking at free-agent SP Joe Saunders (Diamondbacks) to replace SP Chris Volstad in the rotation.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SPs Ross Detwiler and Chien-Ming Wang are likely to battle for the No. 5 rotation spot in spring training. SP John Lannan is expected to be the fourth starter behind SPs Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann.
SP | Jason Marquis | Minnesota Twins | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Diamondbacks) to a one-year, $3 million deal Thursday, Dec. 22.
SP | John Danks | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team was never close to acquiring SP John Danks from the Chicago White Sox, according to a baseball official familiar with the talks.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Manuel Corpas | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs have signed free-agent RP Manuel Corpas (Rangers) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
RP | Andrew Bailey | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
The Boston Red Sox are attempting to pull off a blockbuster deal with the Oakland Athletics to acquire SP Gio Gonzalez and RP Andrew Bailey. The Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays are also trying to trade for Bailey.
RP | Francisco Cordero | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
Free-agent RP Francisco Cordero (Reds) is seeking a multi-year deal and a situation where he is the clearcut closer on a team, according to his agent, Bean Stringfellow. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would seem to be out with RP Jordan Walden in place as the closer.
RP | Luis Ayala | free agent | Free Agents,
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have yet to reach out to free-agent RPs Luis Ayala (Yankees) or Dan Wheeler (Red Sox) as they look to upgrade their bullpen.
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