Spring training buzz: Position battles, trade candidates, more - ESPN
Spring training games begin Thursday, and our MLB insiders are ready to break down the biggest questions, latest news and notable early buzz across the industry.
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Sources - Geraldo Perdomo, D-backs reach 4-year, $45M extension - ESPN
Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a four-year, $45 million contract extension that also has a club option, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Royals, Cole Ragans agree to 3-year extension, sources say - ESPN
Left-hander Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a three-year, $13.25 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Friday, guaranteeing the ace's salary up until a year before he reaches free agency.
Sources - Padres, RHP Nick Pivetta agree to 4-year, $55M deal - ESPN
The San Diego Padres filled a clear need in their starting rotation Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a four-year, $55 million contract with veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner - Spending like Dodgers 'difficult for most' owners - ESPN
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner weighed in on the Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason spending spree, saying it will be even more «difficult» to keep up with the reigning World Series champions.
Cubs to acquire reliever Ryan Pressly from Astros, sources say - ESPN
CHICAGO — The Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, pending medical review, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
Sources - Blue Jays, Anthony Santander reach 5-year deal - ESPN
The Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Anthony Santander are in agreement on a five-year contract worth more than $90 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, giving the team one of the best hitters available this offseason after failed attempts to land a marquee free agent in recent years.
Dodgers land closer Tanner Scott with 4-year, $72M, sources say - ESPN
Closer Tanner Scott and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.