MLB rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency and more
By Brian Rauf, Chat Sports
We're already a month and a half into the MLB off-season, and there has already been plenty of movement on the free-agent market.
Check out the latest MLB news and rumors below.
• Pitcher David Price has agreed to a seven-year, $217 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, reports Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe.
• The Minnesota Twins have signed Korean first baseman Byung-Ho Park to a four-year, $12 million deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
• Barry Bonds will reportedly accept the Miami Marlins’ offer to be the team’s hitting coach, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
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• The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent outfielder Nori Aoki, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
• The Baltimore Orioles are nearing a trade that would send catcher Steve Clevenger to the Mariners for first baseman/outfielder Mark Trumbo, reports Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune.
• Pitcher Joba Chamberlain has signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians, the team announced.
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• The Kansas City Royals announced they have acquired catcher Tony Cruz in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for infielder Jose Martinez.
