Saturday, December 7, 2013

MLB Hot Stove 2013

Yankees Sign Beltran
On the same day the Yankees lose Robinson Cano, they add veteran outfielder Carlos Beltran, signing him to a three year, $45 million contract. Beltran, 36, is one of the best postseason hitters in baseball history, and hit 24 homeruns, and had 84 RBI last year for the Cardinals.
Mets Sign Granderson
The Mets sign OF Curtis Granderson to a four year, $60 million contract. Granderson, 32, suffered an injury-plagued 2013 season with the Yankees, hit an average of 42 homeruns in 2011 and 2012.
Mariners Get Cano
The biggest free agent of the off-season has a new home. And it's in Seattle, as the Mariners shell out 10 year, $240 million for the 31 year old all-star second baseman, to get him to leave the Yankees.
Yankees Sign Ellsbury
Jacoby Ellsbury becomes the latest Boston outfielder to be bought by the Bronx Bombers, as he agrees to a crazy 7 year, $153 million contract.
Rockies Sign Morneau
Colorado signs 32-year old former MVP 1B Justin Morneau to a two year, $13 million deal to replace the recently retired Todd Helton.
Yankees Sign McCann
In a bit of a shocker, the Yankees sign ex-Braves catcher Brian McCann to a five year, $85 million contract, with an option for a sixth year. The Rangers and Red Sox also had interest in the top-free agent catcher on the market.
Rangers Swap Kinsler for Fielder
In a blockbuster, the Rangers acquire 1B Prince Fielder (and his gigantic contract) and $30 million from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 2B Ian Kinsler. Fielder, who will make $168 million over the next seven years, bolsters Texas' lineup with power, while Detroit saves a bunch of money while still getting a top-5 second baseman in the game.
Angels Trade for Freese
Anaheim acquires another key member of the 2009 World Series champion Cardinals, as they get 30-year old 3B David Freese and Fernando Salas from St. Louis in exchange for outfielder Peter Bourjos and Randal Grichuk.

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