The Astros trade OF Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for 3B Luis Valbuena and P Dan Straily. The deal opens the way for top prospect Kris Bryant to start at third base for the Cubs.

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The Astros trade OF Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for 3B Luis Valbuena and P Dan Straily. The deal opens the way for top prospect Kris Bryant to start at third base for the Cubs.

Reports circulate that the prime free agent of this off-season, P Max Scherzer, has agreed on a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of the deal released the next day indicate it is worth $210 million.

Reports circulate that the prime free agent of this off-season, P Max Scherzer, has agreed on a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of the deal released the next day indicate it is worth $210 million.

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2015 – Reports circulate that the prime free agent of this off-season, P Max Scherzer, has agreed on a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of the deal released the next day indicate it is worth $210 million.

The Pirates sign South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang to a four-year deal worth $11 million after submitting the winning bid for his rights through the posting system.

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The Pirates sign South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang to a four-year deal worth $11 million after submitting the winning bid for his rights through the posting system.

The Puerto Rican League issues its 2014-2015 awards. Gigantes de Carolina right fielder Anthony García is named MVP after leading the league in homers and RBI, while ERA record-setter Iván Maldonado is both Pitcher of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. Infielder T.J. Rivera wins Rookie of the Year and Alex Cora is Manager of the Year.

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The Puerto Rican League issues its 2014-2015 awards. Gigantes de Carolina right fielder Anthony García is named MVP after leading the league in homers and RBI, while ERA record-setter Iván Maldonado is both Pitcher of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. Infielder T.J. Rivera wins Rookie of the Year and Alex Cora is Manager of the Year.

At the last owners meeting chaired by outgoing Commissioner Bud Selig, owners decide to use a pitch clock during minor league games at the AA and AAA level this season in an experiment to quicken the pace of games.

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At the last owners meeting chaired by outgoing Commissioner Bud Selig, owners decide to use a pitch clock during minor league games at the AA and AAA level this season in an experiment to quicken the pace of games.

Media reports, which will be confirmed quickly, indicate that the Braves have traded C Evan Gattis to Houston for three prospects, Ps Mike Foltynewicz and Andrew Thurman and IF Rio Ruiz. P James Hoyt accompanies Gattis to Houston.

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Media reports, which will be confirmed quickly, indicate that the Braves have traded C Evan Gattis to Houston for three prospects, Ps Mike Foltynewicz and Andrew Thurman and IF Rio Ruiz. P James Hoyt accompanies Gattis to Houston.

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Houston acquires slugger Evan Gattis, along with reliever James Hoyt, from Atlanta for pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and two minor leaguers. Gattis would go on to lead the Astros in home runs (27) and RBIs (88) that season. 

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Houston acquires slugger Evan Gattis, along with reliever James Hoyt, from Atlanta for pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and two minor leaguers. Gattis would go on to lead the Astros in home runs (27) and RBIs (88) that season. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Cuban pitching prospect Yoan Lopez to a bonus of $8.27 million, the highest ever for an international amateur signing. The 21-year-old defected from Cuba in 2014 and established residency in Haiti before being declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in November.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks sign Cuban pitching prospect Yoan Lopez to a bonus of $8.27 million, the highest ever for an international amateur signing. The 21-year-old defected from Cuba in 2014 and established residency in Haiti before being declared a free agent by Major League Baseball in November.

2015 – Two of the teams that have been the busiest this offseason, the Rays and the Athletics, complete another trade. Super utility player Ben Zobrist and SS Yunel Escobar head to Oakland, in return for C John Jaso, whose career began in Tampa, and prospects Boog Powell and Daniel Robertson.

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2015 – Two of the teams that have been the busiest this offseason, the Rays and the Athletics, complete another trade. Super utility player Ben Zobrist and SS Yunel Escobar head to Oakland, in return for C John Jaso, whose career began in Tampa, and prospects Boog Powell and Daniel Robertson.