2018 – the Oakland A’s announce that they have identified a site for a new ballpark to replace the aging Oakland Coliseum. The proposed site is located on the downtown waterfront, near Jack London Square. Ownership is hopeful that this proposal is the right one, after a bid for another site next to a campus of Laney College fell through a year ago because of opposition from the school’s staff and users.

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2018 – the Oakland A’s announce that they have identified a site for a new ballpark to replace the aging Oakland Coliseum. The proposed site is located on the downtown waterfront, near Jack London Square. Ownership is hopeful that this proposal is the right one, after a bid for another site next to a campus of Laney College fell through a year ago because of opposition from the school’s staff and users.

Representatives of the Players’ Association and major league owners meet in Irving, TX to renew the Collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the week. At issue are free agent compensation and particularly the qualifying offer system, the possibility of extending the amateur draft to international players, a possible raise in the threshold for luxury tax payments, roster size, the level of the minimum salary, revenue sharing and salary arbitration.

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Representatives of the Players’ Association and major league owners meet in Irving, TX to renew the Collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the week. At issue are free agent compensation and particularly the qualifying offer system, the possibility of extending the amateur draft to international players, a possible raise in the threshold for luxury tax payments, roster size, the level of the minimum salary, revenue sharing and salary arbitration.

The Royals trade P Aaron Crow, who became a forgotten man in their run to the 2014 World Series, to the Marlins in return for Brian Flynn and Reid Redman. They then re-sign veteran reliever Jason Frasor to a one year deal for $1.8 million.

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The Royals trade P Aaron Crow, who became a forgotten man in their run to the 2014 World Series, to the Marlins in return for Brian Flynn and Reid Redman. They then re-sign veteran reliever Jason Frasor to a one year deal for $1.8 million.

2013 – It took eight months, but the Dominican Republic national team players who swept through the 2013 World Baseball Classic finally get their parade as fans line the streets of Santo Domingo to greet them after President Danilo Medina holds a reception at the National Palace where they receive their championship rings. With the tournament ending in the middle of spring training, the winning nation was unable to properly honor its heroes at the time.

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2013 – It took eight months, but the Dominican Republic national team players who swept through the 2013 World Baseball Classic finally get their parade as fans line the streets of Santo Domingo to greet them after President Danilo Medina holds a reception at the National Palace where they receive their championship rings. With the tournament ending in the middle of spring training, the winning nation was unable to properly honor its heroes at the time.

With the deadline to set the 40-man roster before next week’s Rule V Draft approaching, a number of deals are made. The Pirates acquire 1B Clint Robinson and P Vin Mazzaro from Kansas City in exchange for two young pitchers still in the Dominican Summer League, as well as P Zach Stewart from Boston for a player to be named later. The Padres trade P Cory Burns to the Rangers for future considerations and the Orioles get IF Danny Valencia from Boston, also for future considerations.

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With the deadline to set the 40-man roster before next week’s Rule V Draft approaching, a number of deals are made. The Pirates acquire 1B Clint Robinson and P Vin Mazzaro from Kansas City in exchange for two young pitchers still in the Dominican Summer League, as well as P Zach Stewart from Boston for a player to be named later. The Padres trade P Cory Burns to the Rangers for future considerations and the Orioles get IF Danny Valencia from Boston, also for future considerations.

Less than a week after obtaining the Astros from Drayton McLane, new owner Jim Crane fires GM Ed Wade and team president Tal Smith. In a statement issued by new team president and chief executive officer George Postolos, Dave Gottfried, Houston’s assistant GM, has been asked to serve as the club’s interim general manager.

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Less than a week after obtaining the Astros from Drayton McLane, new owner Jim Crane fires GM Ed Wade and team president Tal Smith. In a statement issued by new team president and chief executive officer George Postolos, Dave Gottfried, Houston’s assistant GM, has been asked to serve as the club’s interim general manager.

2011 – The Rays sign veteran C Jose Molina as a free agent, one day after trading John Jaso. Youngsters Jose Lobaton and Robinson Chirinos are expected to compete for the starting job next year, but the experienced Molina will turn out to be the most used at the position.

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2011 – The Rays sign veteran C Jose Molina as a free agent, one day after trading John Jaso. Youngsters Jose Lobaton and Robinson Chirinos are expected to compete for the starting job next year, but the experienced Molina will turn out to be the most used at the position.