Only two free agent signings have occurred over the first week of free agency, but countless rumors have been swirling. Here's a roundup:
-Blue Jays signed IF Maicer Izturis to a 3 year, $9 million deal with a $3 million option for 2016. Izturis, 32, played for the Angels from 2005 to 2012 and projects as a utility infielder for the Blue Jays.
-Red Sox signed C David Ross to a 2 year, $6.2 million deal, as was reported first by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Because of this, many speculate that the Sox will be willing to deal Jarrod Saltalamacchia, possibly for a starter or outfielder.
-The Dodgers won negotiating rights with Korean pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, paying $25.7 million to negotiate with him. The sides will have 30 days to work out a deal. Ryu projects as a starter in the major leagues.
-After rumors swirled about an imminent Justin Upton trade early in the week, talk has cooled down as the GM meetings came to a close. The Yankees and Red Sox, who were early favorites, no longer are heavily involved in talks. The Diamondbacks will still likely trade the outfielder, and the Rangers, Rays, Tigers, and Braves are interested in a trade.
-The top free agent hitter on the market, Josh Hamilton, has an interesting free agent case and is being pursued by many teams. The Rangers have stated they are only willing to give him a three-year deal, which means Hamilton's time in Texas is likely over. The Mariners, Orioles, Brewers, and Yankees have all been linked to the outfielder so far this winter.
-Michael Bourn, widely regarded as the second best outfielder on the market, is drawing interest from the Nationals, Phillies, Red Sox, Reds, and Braves.
-Shane Victorino is drawing interest from the Indians, Reds, Red Soxx, and Rangers.
-Ryan Dempster, who may be available for a cheap price, is being pursued by the Twins, Brewers, and Red Sox.
-The Twins are keeping busy with free agent pitchers, and are interested in Dempster, Anibal Sanchez, Brandon McCarthy, Joe Blanton, and Brett Myers.
-Anibal Sanchez, one of the top pitchers on the market, has set his asking price at 6 years, $90 million, and is being pursued by the Dodgers, Tigers, Twins, and Red Sox.
-Nick Swisher, whose asking price is currently very high, is being courted by the Rangers, Mariners, Orioles, Phillies, Giants, and Braves.
This week should be a busy one in baseball, as teams begin to jockey for position in the hot stove race. Stay here or follow me on Twitter @TradeDeadliner for the latest updates.
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