The Marlins trade P Burke Badenhop to the Rays in exchange for C Jake Jefferies and then sign veteran OF Aaron Rowand to a minor league contract assorted with an invitation to spring training.

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The Marlins trade P Burke Badenhop to the Rays in exchange for C Jake Jefferies and then sign veteran OF Aaron Rowand to a minor league contract assorted with an invitation to spring training.

The Brewers make a change at third base, trading incumbent Casey McGehee to Pittsburgh for P Jose Veras, and then signing free agent Aramis Ramirez to a three-year contract.

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The Brewers make a change at third base, trading incumbent Casey McGehee to Pittsburgh for P Jose Veras, and then signing free agent Aramis Ramirez to a three-year contract.

The Blue Jays acquire OF Ben Francisco from the Phillies in return form minor league P Frank Gailey. Francisco was made redundant when the Phils acquired Hunter Pence at the trading deadline, while holding on to youngsters Domonic Brown and John Mayberry to serve as back-ups. However, it is now the Jays who have a glut of outfielders following the trade.

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The Blue Jays acquire OF Ben Francisco from the Phillies in return form minor league P Frank Gailey. Francisco was made redundant when the Phils acquired Hunter Pence at the trading deadline, while holding on to youngsters Domonic Brown and John Mayberry to serve as back-ups. However, it is now the Jays who have a glut of outfielders following the trade.

ESPN reveals that Ryan Braun, the reigning National League MVP, tested positive for PEDs during the postseason. Facing a 50-game suspension, Braun claims his innocence and announces he is appealing the test result.

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ESPN reveals that Ryan Braun, the reigning National League MVP, tested positive for PEDs during the postseason. Facing a 50-game suspension, Braun claims his innocence and announces he is appealing the test result.

The Cardinals re-sign free agent SS Rafael Furcal, whose acquisition at the trading deadline was key in pushing the team into the postseason and to a World Series title.

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The Cardinals re-sign free agent SS Rafael Furcal, whose acquisition at the trading deadline was key in pushing the team into the postseason and to a World Series title.

The Athletics trade P Trevor Cahill to Arizona, along with reliever Craig Breslow, in return for top pitching prospect Jarrod Parker, OF Collin Cowgill and P Ryan Cook.

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The Athletics trade P Trevor Cahill to Arizona, along with reliever Craig Breslow, in return for top pitching prospect Jarrod Parker, OF Collin Cowgill and P Ryan Cook.

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Jeff Luhnow’s first player move as General Manager is to select reliever Rhiner Cruz from the Mets to open the Rule V draft

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2011 – Jeff Luhnow’s first player move as General Manager is to select reliever Rhiner Cruz from the Mets to open the Rule V draft. But his best move comes later that day when he drafts pitcher Marco Duarte from the Rockies organization and then swaps him to Boston for infielder Marwin Gonzalez. The switch-hitting utility player becomes a key member of the 2017 World Championship squad. 

Three-time MVP Award-winning 1B Albert Pujols signs a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the St. Louis Cardinals after 11 seasons. He signs for 10 years and $254 million, the second-largest deal ever. Angels GM Jerry Dipoto is not done however: he also inks two-time All-Star P C.J. Wilson to a five-year deal worth $77.5 million. As a measure of comparison, Angels owner Arte Moreno bought the club for only $183 million in 2003.

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Three-time MVP Award-winning 1B Albert Pujols signs a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the St. Louis Cardinals after 11 seasons. He signs for 10 years and $254 million, the second-largest deal ever. Angels GM Jerry Dipoto is not done however: he also inks two-time All-Star P C.J. Wilson to a five-year deal worth $77.5 million. As a measure of comparison, Angels owner Arte Moreno bought the club for only $183 million in 2003.