MLB Off Season Trade News, Rumors and Signings

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According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, a Jeff Samardzija deal between the White Sox and A's has been agreed to.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that David Robertson will get $46 million over four years in his new contract with the White Sox.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal report that the Cubs are discussing a trade with the Diamondbacks involving Miguel Montero

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Robert Murray of MLB Daily Rumors reports that free agent starter Francisco Liriano has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with the Pirates.

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According to Bruce Levine of Chicago's 670 The Score, the Cubs and Diamondbacks have agreed to a trade involving catcher Miguel Montero.
It's not yet clear what the Diamondbacks will be getting in return, though Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports suggested Monday that it would be pitching prospects.

ESPN's Buster Olney writes that the Tigers' primary focus "is on retaining Max Scherzer."
Olney adds that the Detroit front office is "prepared to spend big, big dollars" to lock up the free agent right-hander.

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Jon Lester is signing with the Cubs for six years and $155 million, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan are reporting

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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Astros have signed reliever Luke Gregerson to a three-year, $18.5 million contract.
The Astros fell short in their bids for Andrew Miller and David Robertson, but Gregerson is a pretty good Plan B. The 30-year-old owns a 2.75 career ERA, including a 2.12 ERA and 59/15 K/BB ratio over 72 1/3 innings this past season.

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CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Astros have reached a deal with reliever Pat Neshek.
No word yet on the exact terms, but Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the two sides were talking about a two-year deal.

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Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers is a "done deal."
The Phillies are expected to get two young pitchers in return for their all-time franchise hits leader.

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The Dodgers and Marlins have agreed on a trade that will send Dee Gordon to the Marlins, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News.
Martino said the Dodgers will get Marlins top prospect Andrew Heaney in the deal, and there is talk that Dan Haren may also be heading east as part of the trade. Gordon is just 26 years old and had 64 steals in 2014.

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Marlins acquired 2B Dee Gordon, RHP Dan Haren, INF Miguel Rojas and a PTBN or cash from the Dodgers for LHP Andrew Heaney, INF-OF Enrique Hernandez, C Austin Barnes and RHP Chris Hatcher.

Dodgers acquired second baseman Howie Kendrick from the Angels for LHP Andrew Heaney

Angels acquired infielder Josh Rutledge from the Rockies for RHP Jairo Diaz.

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According to Dennis Lin and Kirk Kenney of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp has officially been traded to the Padres.
Kemp and catcher Tim Federowicz are headed to San Diego in exchange for catcher Yasmani Grandal, pitcher Joe Wieland, and at least one prospect. The Dodgers are also sending around $31 million to the Padres to cover part of Kemp's remaining $107 million in guaranteed salaries.

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According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Tigers have acquired Alfredo Simon from the Reds.

According to CJ Nitkowski of FOX Sports 1, Red Sox outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been traded to the Tigers for right-handed starter Rick Porcello.
Alex Wilson, a right-handed reliever, is also headed to Detroit in the deal along with low-level minor league pitcher Gabe Speier.

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Mat Latos has been traded to the Marlins, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
Anthony DeSclafani, a right-handed starter, and Chad Wallach, a 23-year-old catching prospect, will be heading to Cincinnati in return.

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Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Royals are nearing a deal with Kendrys Morales.
Cotillo says it'll be a multi-year contract. Morales batted just .218/.274/.338 with eight homers and 42 RBI in 98 games this past season between the Mariners and Twins. He'll become the Royals' new designated hitter.

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Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Twins and Ervin Santana have struck a four-year, $54 million deal.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports says the contract will also include a fifth-year vesting option.

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Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Rangers have acquired left-hander Ross Detwiler from the Nationals for two minor leaguers.