2014 – The Red Sox complete a trade to acquire P Wade Miley from Arizona that was rumored to be in the works for a few days; Ps Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster head to the desert in return. In another trade, the Rangers get P Ross Detwiler from Washington for minor leaguers Chris Bostick and Abel De Los Santos

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2014 – The Red Sox complete a trade to acquire P Wade Miley from Arizona that was rumored to be in the works for a few days; Ps Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster head to the desert in return. In another trade, the Rangers get P Ross Detwiler from Washington for minor leaguers Chris Bostick and Abel De Los Santos

Teams also hold the annual Rule V Draft. Arizona, drafting first, selects C Oscar Hernandez from Tampa Bay with the top pick while the Rangers take the player with the most raw talent, OF Delino DeShields Jr., from the Astros.

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Teams also hold the annual Rule V Draft. Arizona, drafting first, selects C Oscar Hernandez from Tampa Bay with the top pick while the Rangers take the player with the most raw talent, OF Delino DeShields Jr., from the Astros.

The annual winter meetings, taking place in San Diego, CA, conclude with a flurry of deals, some of which still need to be confirmed. The Reds trade two members of their starting rotation, with Mat Latos going to Miami for prospects Anthony DeSclafani and Chad Wallach and Alfredo Simon headed to Detroit for Eugenio Suarez and Jonathon Crawford. The Tigers, in turn, send P Rick Porcello to Boston for OF Yoenis Cespedes and Ps Alex Wilson and Gabe Speier. The Dodgers clear their outfield logjam by sending Matt Kemp and C Tim Federowicz to San Diego for C Yasmani Grandal, Joe Wieland and Zach Eflin. Finally, Miami GM Dan Jennings trades his namesake, P Dan Jennings, to the White Sox for another pitcher, Andre Rienzo. There are also a number of free agent signings, with Boston repatriating P Justin Masterson, the Cardinals adding 1B Mark Reynolds, the Royals inking DH Kendrys Morales, the Mets signing OF/1B John Mayberry, and the Twins rumored to have reached a four-year deal with P Ervin Santana worth $54 million.

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The annual winter meetings, taking place in San Diego, CA, conclude with a flurry of deals, some of which still need to be confirmed. The Reds trade two members of their starting rotation, with Mat Latos going to Miami for prospects Anthony DeSclafani and Chad Wallach and Alfredo Simon headed to Detroit for Eugenio Suarez and Jonathon Crawford. The Tigers, in turn, send P Rick Porcello to Boston for OF Yoenis Cespedes and Ps Alex Wilson and Gabe Speier. The Dodgers clear their outfield logjam by sending Matt Kemp and C Tim Federowicz to San Diego for C Yasmani Grandal, Joe Wieland and Zach Eflin. Finally, Miami GM Dan Jennings trades his namesake, P Dan Jennings, to the White Sox for another pitcher, Andre Rienzo. There are also a number of free agent signings, with Boston repatriating P Justin Masterson, the Cardinals adding 1B Mark Reynolds, the Royals inking DH Kendrys Morales, the Mets signing OF/1B John Mayberry, and the Twins rumored to have reached a four-year deal with P Ervin Santana worth $54 million.

In other trades, the Pirates acquire P Antonio Bastardo from Philadelphia for Joely Rodriguez, while the Astros add a couple of relief pitchers in free agents Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek.

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In other trades, the Pirates acquire P Antonio Bastardo from Philadelphia for Joely Rodriguez, while the Astros add a couple of relief pitchers in free agents Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek.

The Dodgers make a couple of trades at the winter meetings in San Diego, CA. First, they send P Dan Haren, 2B Dee Gordon and IF Miguel Rojas to Miami for Ps Andrew Heaney and Chris Hatcher and utility players Austin Barnes and Enrique Hernandez. They then flip Heaney to the Angels for 2B Howie Kendrick, and rumors circulate that they are about to acquire SS Jimmy Rollins from the Phillies.

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The Dodgers make a couple of trades at the winter meetings in San Diego, CA. First, they send P Dan Haren, 2B Dee Gordon and IF Miguel Rojas to Miami for Ps Andrew Heaney and Chris Hatcher and utility players Austin Barnes and Enrique Hernandez. They then flip Heaney to the Angels for 2B Howie Kendrick, and rumors circulate that they are about to acquire SS Jimmy Rollins from the Phillies.

Chicago Cubs Sign John Lester 6 years $155M

Chicago Cubs Sign John Lester 6 years $155M

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One day after their south side rivals, it’s the Cubs’ turn to steal the headlines at the winter meetings in San Diego, CA. First, they sign highly sought-after free agent P Jon Lester to a six-year deal worth $155 million, and then they acquire C Miguel Montero from Arizona for minor leaguers Jeferson Mejia and Zack Godley.

The Veterans Committee fails to elect anyone to the Hall of Fame from the “Golden Era” of 1947-1972, although three candidates come very close: with 12 of 16 votes needed, Tony Oliva and Dick Allen miss election by one vote, and Jim Kaat falls two votes shy.

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The Veterans Committee fails to elect anyone to the Hall of Fame from the “Golden Era” of 1947-1972, although three candidates come very close: with 12 of 16 votes needed, Tony Oliva and Dick Allen miss election by one vote, and Jim Kaat falls two votes shy.

The White Sox make a big splash at the winter meetings in San Diego, CA as they sign closer David Robertson from the Yankees for four years and $46 million and are also rumored to have acquired P Jeff Samardzija from Oakland for 3B Marcus Semien, P Chris Bassitt and another prospect. That trade will be finalized on December 9th, with P Michael Ynoa also headed to Chicago, while C Josh Phegley and 1B Rangel Ravelo go to Oakland.

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The White Sox make a big splash at the winter meetings in San Diego, CA as they sign closer David Robertson from the Yankees for four years and $46 million and are also rumored to have acquired P Jeff Samardzija from Oakland for 3B Marcus Semien, P Chris Bassitt and another prospect. That trade will be finalized on December 9th, with P Michael Ynoa also headed to Chicago, while C Josh Phegley and 1B Rangel Ravelo go to Oakland.

The Yankees make a couple of moves today. First, they sign reliever Andrew Miller for four years and $36 million, then they acquire SS Didi Gregorius from Arizona as the heir apparent to the retired Derek Jeter, parting with P Shane Greene, with the Tigers also involved in the deal.

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The Yankees make a couple of moves today. First, they sign reliever Andrew Miller for four years and $36 million, then they acquire SS Didi Gregorius from Arizona as the heir apparent to the retired Derek Jeter, parting with P Shane Greene, with the Tigers also involved in the deal.