Teams are typically not as active during the holidays, this is obviously for celebratory reasons. However, there were still a few notable signings that occurred within the last few days.
- The Marlins signed Ricky Nolasko to a $26.5 million extension over three years.
- The Pirates handed Garrett Atkins a minor league contract with a spring training invite. It is a one-year deal worth a reported $800k.
- The Colorado Rockies completed a trade for Matt Lindstrom with the Astros. The Astros received a couple of minor league arms, Jonnathan Aristil and Wes Musick.
- Probably the three most popular trades are all pending confirmation. Two of the deals involve a division rival, as former Mariner Arthur Rhodes and former Diamondback’s ace, Brandon Webb, are in all likelihood headed to the Texas Rangers. The third pending contract is Brad Hawpe’s deal with the Padres.
Everyone knew that the Rangers were looking to spend this offseason. In Rhodes, they’ll acquire a quality reliever which will solidify their pen. In Webb, the Mariners might have trouble. If Webb can return to health and form, he could be a potent weapon for the Rangers rotation. Every team in the AL West still has money to spend (except maybe the Mariners), so I’m predicting far more signings from this division in the future.
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