Monday, November 6, 2017

Red Sox pass on qualifying offer for Moreland

The Red Sox chose not to make a qualifying offer for Mitch Moreland.

Wellington Castillo Joins Free Agent Pool

Wellington Castillo has declined the mutual option with the Baltimore Orioles to become a free agent.

Ultimate MLB News November 5

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Chen remains with Marlins

Wei-Yin Chen exercised his player option to remain with the Miami Marlins.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Either becomes a Free Agent

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined to use their club option on Andre Either making Either a free agent.

Hollands chooses free agency

Greg Holland declined his player option to become a free agent and the Rockies declined the club option for Alexi Amarista.

Ultimate MLB News November 4

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Cueto Remains A Giant

Johnny Cueto announced that he will not opt out of his contract and will remain a Giant.

Ian Kennedy chooses to stay with Royals

Ian Kennedy chose not to opt out of his contract and stay with the Royals.

Jose Bautista's Time In TO Over

The Blue Jays have declined to pick up Jose Bautista's mutual option making Jose Bautista a free agent.

Saturday, November 4, 2017

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Mariners part ways with Iwakuma

The Seattle Mariners claimed Zach Vincej from the Cincinnati Reds and Andrew Romine from the Detroit Tigers and declined the club options for Hisashi Iwakuma and Yovani Gallardo.

A's retain Jed Lowrie

The Oakland Athletics exercised Jed Lowrie's club option.

Justin Upton stays with Angels

Justin Upton chose to stay with the Angels and not opt out of his contract.

Altuve remains with Houston

The Houston Astros exercised their options to pick up the contracts of Jose Altuve and Marwin Gonzalez.

Twins lose three

The Chicago Cubs claimed Randy Rosario off the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox claimed Daniel Palka off the Minnesota Twins, and Niko Goodrum's contract was outrighted. 

Royals lose Minor

Mike Minor declined his player's option with the Kansas City Royals.

Tigers lose 2

Andrew Romine was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers also declined the club optionn for Anibal Sanchez.

Indians bring back Brantley

The Cleveland Indians have exercised their club options for Michael Brantley and Josh Tomlin.

White Sox claim slugger

The Chicago White Sox claimed Daniel Palka off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

Rays keep Eovaldi

The Tampa Bay Rays decided to exercise their contract option on Nathan Eovaldi.

Mashahiro stays with Yankees

Mashahiro Tanaka decided to stay with the Yankees by not opting out of his contract.

Red Sox secure Sale and Kimbrel

The Boston Red Sox exercised their options on Chris Sale and Craig Kimbrel.

Orioles and Hardy part ways

The Baltimore Orioles declined club options for JJ Hardy and Wade Miley.

Arizona brings back Descalso

The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised their option to bring back Daniel Descalso

Pirates Bring Back McCutchen

The Pittsburgh Pirates exercised Andrew McCutchen's club option contract for $14.5 million and declined the club option contracts of Chris Stewart and Wade LeBlanc.  The Pirates sent Wade LeBlanc to Triple A.

Cincinnati Reds lose players to waivers

Zach Vincej was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.  Chad Wallach was also claimed off waivers by only by the Miami Marlins.

Cubs claim relief pitcher

The Chicago Cubs claimed RP Randy Rosario off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

Nationals and Adam Lind Part Ways

Adam Lind and the Washington Nationals parted ways as his option contract was mutual declined.

New York Mets pick up Asdrubal Cabera's option

The New York Mets have used their options on siging Asdrubal Cabrera and Jerry Blevin.

Ichiro becomes free agent

The Miami Marlins have decided not to pick up the club option for the contract of Ichiro Suzuki making Suzuki a free agent.  The Marlins also claimed Chad Wallach off of waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

2017 - 2018 MLB Off Season:

National League East:
Atlanta Braves Free Agents:
R.A. Dickey SP
Jason Motte RP
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Miami Marlins:
Wei-Yin Chen SP
Dustin McGowan RP
A.J. Ellis C
Mike Aviles SS
Ichiro Suzuki OF
Claimed:
Chad Wallach C From Cincinnati Reds
Signed:
Came In Via Trade
Left Via Trade:
Left due to waivers:
New York Mets:
Jerry Blevins RP
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Jose Reyes SS
Claimed:
Signed:
Jerry Blevins RP
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Came In Via Trade
Left Via Trade
Left Due To Waivers
Philadelphia Phillies:
Clay Buchholz SP
Andres Blanco 3B
Hyun Soo Kim OF
Daniel Nava OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Washington Nationals:
Matt Albers RP
Joe Blanton RP
Brandon Kintzler RP
Oliver Perez RP
Edwin Jackson SP
Jose Labaton C
Matt Wieters C
Adam Lind 1B
Stephan Drew SS
Alejandro De Aza OF
Howie Kendrick OF
Ryan Raburn OF
Jayson Werth OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
National League Central:
Chicago Cubs:
Wade Davis RP
Brian Duensing RP
Koji Uehara RP
Jake Arrieta SP
John Lackey SP
Alex Aliva C
Rene Rivera C
Jon Jay OF
Clamed:
Randy Rosario RP From Minnesota Twins
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Cincinnati Reds:
Drew Storen RP
Bronson Arroyo SP
Scott Feldman SP
Zack Cozart SS
Claimed:
Signed
Came In Via Trade
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Chad Wallach C To The Marlins
Zach Vincej SS To The Mariners
Milwaukee Brewers:
Anthony Swarzak RP
Carlos Torres RP
Matt Garza SP
Neil Walker 2B
Quintin Berry OF
Claimed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade
Left Due To Waivers
Pittsburgh Pirates:
Joaquin Benoit RP
Chris Stewart C
Andrew McCutchen OF
John Jaso OF
Claimed:
Signed
Andrew McCutchen OF
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade
Left Due To Waivers:
ST Louis Cardinals:
Zach Duke RP
Juan Nicasio RP
Seung Hwan Oh RP
Lance Lynn SP
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
National League West:
Arizona DIamondbacks:
Jorge De La Rosa RP
David Hernandez RP
Fernando Rodney RP
Chris Iannetta C
Daniel Descalso 3B
Adam Rosales SS
Gregor Blanco OF
JD Martinez OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Daniel Descalso 3B
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Colorado Rockies:
Greg Holland RP
Jake McGee RP
Pat Neshek RP
Tyler Chatwood SP
Jonathan Lucroy C
Ryan Hanigan C
Mark Reynolds 1B
Alexi Amarista SS
Carlos Gonzalez OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Los Angeles Dodgers:
Brandon Morrow RP
Tony Watson RP
Yu Darvish SP
Logan Forsythe 2B
Chase Utley 2B
Andre Ethier OF
Curtis Granderson OF
Franklin Gutierrez OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
San Diego Padres:
Jordan Lyles RP
Craig Stammen RP
Jhoulys Chacin SP
Erick Aybar SS
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
San Francisco Giants:
Madison Bumgarner SP
Matt Cain SP
Johnny Cueto SP
Matt Moore SP
Tim Federowicz C
Nick Hundley C
Michael Morse 1B
Jae-Gyun Hwang 3B
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
American League East:
Jeremy Hellickson SP
Ubaldo Jimenez SP
Wide Miley SP
Chris Tillman SP
Welington Castillo C
Pedro Alverez 1B
Ryan Flaherty 2B
JJ Hardy SS
Craig Gentry OF
Seth Smith OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Boston Red Sox:
Fernando Abad RP
Blaine Boyer RP
Craig Kimbrel RP
Reed Addison RP
Robbie Ross JR RP
Doug Fister SP
Chris Sale SP
Mitch Moreland 1B
Eduardo Nunez 2B
Josh Rutledge SS
Rusney Castillo OF
Rajai Davis OF
Chris Young OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Chris Sale SP
Craig Kimbrel RP
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
New York Yankees:
Jaime Garcia SP
Michael Pineda SP
CC Sabathia SP
Mashahiro Tanaka SP
Eric Kratz C
Todd Frazier 3B
Matt Holliday DH
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Tampa Bay Rays:
Steve Cishek RP
Nathan Eovaldi RP
Tommy Hunter RP
Sergio Romo RP
Lucas Duda 1B
Logan Morrison 1B
Trevor Plouffe 3B
Peter Bourjos OF
Colby Rasmus OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Nathan Eovaldi RP
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Toronto Blue Jays:
Cesar Valdez RP
Brett Anderson SP
Miguel Montero C
Darwin Barney 2B
Jose Bautista OF
Michael Saunders OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Chicago White Sox:
Mike Pelfrey SP
Geovany Soto C
Clamed:
Daniel Palka OF from Twins
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Cleveland Indians:
Craig Breslow RP
Boone Logan RP
Bryan Shaw RP
Joe Smith RP
Josh Tomlin SP
Carlos Santana 1B
Michael Brantley OF
Jay Bruce OF
Austin Jackon OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Michael Brantley OF
Josh Tomlin SP
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Detroit Tigers:
Anibal Sanchez SP
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Andrew Romine SS was claimed by the Mariners
Kansas City Royals:
Mike Minor RP
Peter Moylan RP
Trevor Cahill SP
Ian Kennedy SP
Jason Vargas SP
Eric Hosmer 1B
Mike Moustakas 3B
Alcides Escobar SS
Melky Cabrera OF
Lorenzo Cain OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Minnesota Twins:
Matte Belisle RP
Dillon Gee RP
Glen Perkins RP
Bartolo Colon SP
Hector Santiago SP
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Randy Rosario RP claimed by the Cubs
Daniel Palka OF claimed by the White Sox
American League West:
Tyler Clippard RP
Luke Gregerson RP
Francisco Liriano SP
Jose Altuve 2B
Cameron Maybin OF
Carlos Beltran DH
Clamed:
Signed:
Jose Altuve 2B
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Los Angeles Angels:
Andrew Bailey RP
Bud Norris RP
Yusmeiro Petit RP
Fernando Salas RP
Houston Street RP
Cliff Pennington 2B
Brandon Phillips 2B
Yunel Escobar 3B
Ben Revere OF
Shane Robinson OF
Justin Upton OF
Eric Young JR OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Justin Upton OF mutual option
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Oakland Athletics:
Jed Lowrie 2B
Clamed:
Signed:
Jed Lowrie 2B Club option exercised
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Seattle Mariners:
Yovani Gallardo SP
Hisashi Iwakuma SP
Carlos Ruiz C
Yonder Alonso 1B
Danny Valencia 1B
Gordon Beckham 2B
Jarrod Dyson OF
Clamed:
Zach Vancej SS from the Cincinnati Reds
Andrew Romine SS from the Detroit Tigers
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers:
Texas Rangers:
Tony Barnette RP
Jason Grilli RP
Andrew Cashner SP
Miguel Gonzalez SP
Mike Napoli 1B
Carlos Gomez OF
Clamed:
Signed:
Came In Via Trade:
Left Via Trade:
Left Due To Waivers: