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12-23-2013, 04:38 AM
Week In Review: 12/15/13 - 12/21/13
Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:
The Rangers agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/shin-soo-choo-reaches-seven-year-deal-with-rangers.html) outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/choosh01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a seven-year deal.
The Diamondbacks acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/diamondbacks-acquire-addison-reed.html) reliever Addison Reed (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/reedad01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the White Sox for infielder Matt Davidson (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/davidma02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Orioles acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/royals-acquire-danny-valencia.html) outfielder David Lough (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/loughda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Royals for infielder Danny Valencia (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/valenda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Braves acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/braves-acquire-ryan-doumit-for-sean-gilmartin.html) catcher Ryan Doumit (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/doumiry01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Twins for pitcher Sean Gilmartin (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=gilmar001sea&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Rockies acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/rockies-acquire-franklin-morales.html) pitcher Franklin Morales (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moralfr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Red Sox for infielder Jonathan Herrera (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/herrejo03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).They also acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/rockies-acquire-drew-stubbs.html) outfielder Drew Stubbs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stubbdr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Indians for pitcher Josh Outman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/outmajo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Astros acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/astros-acquire-jesus-guzman.html) OF/1B Jesus Guzman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=guzmaje01,guzman004jes&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Padres for infielder Ryan Jackson.
The Dodgers agreed to re-sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/dodgers-to-sign-jp-howell.html) reliever J.P. Howell (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/howeljp01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year deal with a mutual option for 2016.
The Diamondbacks signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/diamondbacks-to-extend-brad-ziegler.html) pitcher Brad Ziegler (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/z/zieglbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year extension with a club option for a third year. The Diamondbacks also re-signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/diamondbacks-to-sign-eric-chavez.html) infielder Eric Chavez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chaveer01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Padres agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/padres-to-sign-joaquin-be**it.html) reliever Joaquin Be**it (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/be**ijo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year deal.
The Yankees agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-to-sign-matt-thornton.html) reliever Matt Thornton (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/thornma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year deal.
The White Sox agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/white-sox-to-sign-scott-downs.html) reliever Scott Downs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/downssc01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal with a vesting option.
The Cubs agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/cubs-to-sign-jose-veras.html) reliever Jose Veras (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=verasjo01,veras-003jos,veras-002jos&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal with an option.
The Astros signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/astros-to-sign-matt-albers.html) pitcher Matt Albers (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alberma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal with an option.
The Indians agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/indians-to-sign-john-axford.html) pitcher John Axford (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/axforjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Angels agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/angels-to-sign-raul-ibanez.html) outfielder Raul Ibanez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/ibanera01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Twins agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/twins-to-sign-kurt-suzuki.html) catcher Kurt Suzuki (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/suzukku01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Yankees agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-to-sign-brian-roberts.html) infielder Brian Roberts (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/roberbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Braves signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/braves-to-sign-gavin-floyd.html) pitcher Gavin Floyd (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/floydga01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Phillies signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/phillies-to-sign-roberto-hernandez.html) pitcher Roberto Hernandez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=hernaro01,carmofa01&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Mariners signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-to-sign-franklin-gutierrez.html) outfielder Franklin Gutierrez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gutiefr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Marlins signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/marlins-to-sign-casey-mcgehee.html) infielder Casey McGehee (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcgehca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Braves signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/braves-avoid-arbitration-with-brandon-beachy.html) pitcher Brandon Beachy (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/beachbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
The Athletics signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-avoid-arbitration-with-daric-barton.html) infielder Daric Barton (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bartoda02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
The Mariners signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-sign-charlie-furbush-to-one-year-deal.html) pitcher Charlie Furbush (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/furbuch01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal, potentially avoiding arbitration.
The Athletics claimed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-claim-chris-gimenez.html) catcher Chris Gimenez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gimench01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Rays, releasing pitcher Pedro Figueroa (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/figuepe01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) in the process.
The Astros claimed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/astros-claim-collin-mchugh.html) pitcher Collin McHugh (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mchugco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Rockies.
The Giants designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/giants-designate-eric-surkamp-for-assignment.html) pitcher Eric Surkamp (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/surkaer01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment.
The Indians designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/indians-designate-trey-haley-for-assignment.html) pitcher Trey Haley (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=haley-001cur&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment.
The Yankees designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-designate-brett-marshall-for-assignment.html) pitcher Brett Marshall (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marshbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment.
The Mariners designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-designate-chance-ruffin-for-assignment.html) pitcher Chance Ruffin (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ruffich01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment. They also outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-van-den-hurk-ishikawa-martinez.html) outfielder Travis Witherspoon (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=wither001tra&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Marlins outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-navarro-kulik.html) catcher Kyle Skipworth (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/skipwky01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Phillies outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-navarro-kulik.html) catcher Sebastian Valle (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=valle-001seb&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Tigers outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-jared-goedert.html) pitcher Luis Marte (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=martelu01,marte-005lui,marte-004lui&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) and infielder Danny Worth (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/worthda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Athletics acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-acquire-corey-brown.html) outfielder Corey Brown (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brownco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Nationals for cash considerations.
The Marlins agreed to terms (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/marlins-valdespin-agree-to-mi**r-league-deal.html) with utilityman Jordany Valdespin (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/valdejo02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) on a mi**r-league deal.
The Orioles signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/orioles-to-sign-xavier-paul.html) outfielder Xavier Paul (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/paulxa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a mi**r-league deal.
The Cubs signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/cubs-sign-tsuyoshi-wada.html) pitchers Tsuyoshi Wada (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=wada--001tsu&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) and (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/cubs-sign-jonathan-sanchez.html) Jonathan Sanchez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sanchjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to mi**r-league deals.
The Reds signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/reds-sign-chien-ming-wang.html) pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wangch01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a mi**r-league deal.
The Indians signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/indians-sign-shaun-marcum-to-mi**r-league-deal.html) pitcher Shaun Marcum (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marcush01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a mi**r-league deal.
Infielder Kevin Youkilis (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/youklke01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) agreed to terms (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/rakuten-golden-eagles-to-sign-kevin-youkilis.html) with the Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan.
Outfielder Luke Scott (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/scottlu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/luke-scott-signs-with-korean-team.html) with SK Wyverns in Korea.
Infielder Brett Pill (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pillbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) agreed to terms (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/brett-pill-reaches-agreement-with-kia-tigers.html) with the KIA Tigers in Korea.
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Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:
The Rangers agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/shin-soo-choo-reaches-seven-year-deal-with-rangers.html) outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/choosh01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a seven-year deal.
The Diamondbacks acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/diamondbacks-acquire-addison-reed.html) reliever Addison Reed (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/reedad01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the White Sox for infielder Matt Davidson (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/davidma02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Orioles acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/royals-acquire-danny-valencia.html) outfielder David Lough (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/loughda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Royals for infielder Danny Valencia (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/valenda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Braves acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/braves-acquire-ryan-doumit-for-sean-gilmartin.html) catcher Ryan Doumit (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/doumiry01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Twins for pitcher Sean Gilmartin (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=gilmar001sea&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Rockies acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/rockies-acquire-franklin-morales.html) pitcher Franklin Morales (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moralfr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Red Sox for infielder Jonathan Herrera (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/herrejo03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).They also acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/rockies-acquire-drew-stubbs.html) outfielder Drew Stubbs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stubbdr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Indians for pitcher Josh Outman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/outmajo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Astros acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/astros-acquire-jesus-guzman.html) OF/1B Jesus Guzman (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=guzmaje01,guzman004jes&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Padres for infielder Ryan Jackson.
The Dodgers agreed to re-sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/dodgers-to-sign-jp-howell.html) reliever J.P. Howell (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/howeljp01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year deal with a mutual option for 2016.
The Diamondbacks signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/diamondbacks-to-extend-brad-ziegler.html) pitcher Brad Ziegler (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/z/zieglbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year extension with a club option for a third year. The Diamondbacks also re-signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/diamondbacks-to-sign-eric-chavez.html) infielder Eric Chavez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chaveer01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Padres agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/padres-to-sign-joaquin-be**it.html) reliever Joaquin Be**it (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/be**ijo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year deal.
The Yankees agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-to-sign-matt-thornton.html) reliever Matt Thornton (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/thornma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a two-year deal.
The White Sox agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/white-sox-to-sign-scott-downs.html) reliever Scott Downs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/downssc01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal with a vesting option.
The Cubs agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/cubs-to-sign-jose-veras.html) reliever Jose Veras (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=verasjo01,veras-003jos,veras-002jos&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal with an option.
The Astros signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/astros-to-sign-matt-albers.html) pitcher Matt Albers (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alberma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal with an option.
The Indians agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/indians-to-sign-john-axford.html) pitcher John Axford (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/axforjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Angels agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/angels-to-sign-raul-ibanez.html) outfielder Raul Ibanez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/ibanera01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Twins agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/twins-to-sign-kurt-suzuki.html) catcher Kurt Suzuki (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/suzukku01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Yankees agreed to sign (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-to-sign-brian-roberts.html) infielder Brian Roberts (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/roberbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Braves signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/braves-to-sign-gavin-floyd.html) pitcher Gavin Floyd (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/floydga01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Phillies signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/phillies-to-sign-roberto-hernandez.html) pitcher Roberto Hernandez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=hernaro01,carmofa01&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Mariners signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-to-sign-franklin-gutierrez.html) outfielder Franklin Gutierrez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gutiefr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Marlins signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/marlins-to-sign-casey-mcgehee.html) infielder Casey McGehee (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcgehca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal.
The Braves signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/braves-avoid-arbitration-with-brandon-beachy.html) pitcher Brandon Beachy (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/beachbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
The Athletics signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-avoid-arbitration-with-daric-barton.html) infielder Daric Barton (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bartoda02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
The Mariners signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-sign-charlie-furbush-to-one-year-deal.html) pitcher Charlie Furbush (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/furbuch01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a one-year deal, potentially avoiding arbitration.
The Athletics claimed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-claim-chris-gimenez.html) catcher Chris Gimenez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gimench01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Rays, releasing pitcher Pedro Figueroa (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/figuepe01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) in the process.
The Astros claimed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/astros-claim-collin-mchugh.html) pitcher Collin McHugh (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mchugco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Rockies.
The Giants designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/giants-designate-eric-surkamp-for-assignment.html) pitcher Eric Surkamp (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/surkaer01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment.
The Indians designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/indians-designate-trey-haley-for-assignment.html) pitcher Trey Haley (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=haley-001cur&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment.
The Yankees designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-designate-brett-marshall-for-assignment.html) pitcher Brett Marshall (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marshbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment.
The Mariners designated (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-designate-chance-ruffin-for-assignment.html) pitcher Chance Ruffin (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ruffich01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) for assignment. They also outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-van-den-hurk-ishikawa-martinez.html) outfielder Travis Witherspoon (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=wither001tra&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Marlins outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-navarro-kulik.html) catcher Kyle Skipworth (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/skipwky01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Phillies outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-navarro-kulik.html) catcher Sebastian Valle (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=valle-001seb&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Tigers outrighted (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mi**r-moves-jared-goedert.html) pitcher Luis Marte (http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?results=martelu01,marte-005lui,marte-004lui&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) and infielder Danny Worth (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/worthda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com).
The Athletics acquired (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-acquire-corey-brown.html) outfielder Corey Brown (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brownco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) from the Nationals for cash considerations.
The Marlins agreed to terms (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/marlins-valdespin-agree-to-mi**r-league-deal.html) with utilityman Jordany Valdespin (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/valdejo02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) on a mi**r-league deal.
The Orioles signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/orioles-to-sign-xavier-paul.html) outfielder Xavier Paul (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/paulxa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a mi**r-league deal.
The Cubs signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/cubs-sign-tsuyoshi-wada.html) pitchers Tsuyoshi Wada (http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi**rs/player.cgi?id=wada--001tsu&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) and (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/cubs-sign-jonathan-sanchez.html) Jonathan Sanchez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sanchjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to mi**r-league deals.
The Reds signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/reds-sign-chien-ming-wang.html) pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wangch01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a mi**r-league deal.
The Indians signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/indians-sign-shaun-marcum-to-mi**r-league-deal.html) pitcher Shaun Marcum (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marcush01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) to a mi**r-league deal.
Infielder Kevin Youkilis (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/youklke01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) agreed to terms (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/rakuten-golden-eagles-to-sign-kevin-youkilis.html) with the Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan.
Outfielder Luke Scott (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/scottlu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) signed (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/luke-scott-signs-with-korean-team.html) with SK Wyverns in Korea.
Infielder Brett Pill (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pillbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.typepad.com) agreed to terms (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/brett-pill-reaches-agreement-with-kia-tigers.html) with the KIA Tigers in Korea.
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