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  Source: Brewers, reliever agree to deal

  December 28, 2012, 2:28 PM EST

  The Brewers have agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal with free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez, according to a source.

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• Saying no to 'roids in HOF, for now

  December 28, 2012, 2:19 AM EST

  Steroid-era Hall ballot leaves this voter torn.
• Sources: Boston talking to LaRoche

  December 27, 2012, 12:05 AM EST

  The Boston Red Sox are still giving no official comment on what the heck is going on with Mike Napoli. But their actions — perhaps — speak louder than words.
• Source: Yanks, Diaz agree to terms

  December 26, 2012, 6:28 PM EST

  The New York Yankees agreed to terms with Matt Diaz on a minor league contract, according to a source. Diaz will receive an invitation to major league spring training.
• Pirates, Red Sox both score in deal

  December 26, 2012, 4:10 PM EST

  The Red Sox, seeking greater certainty in the closer's role, made an understandable decision in acquiring Joel Hanrahan from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Swisher headed to Cleveland

  December 23, 2012, 11:09 AM EST

  The Cleveland Indians finally landed a top free agent Sunday, reaching agreement with right fielder Nick Swisher on a four-year, $56 million contract.
• Ibanez headed back to Mariners

  December 22, 2012, 8:30 PM EST

  The Seattle Mariners added another proven hitter officially announcing their one-year, $2.75 million deal with free agent Raul Ibanez.
• Red Sox acquire closer Hanrahan

  December 22, 2012, 2:34 PM EST

  The Boston Red Sox, moving to further deepen their bullpen, have acquired right-hander Joel Hanrahan from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a six-player deal.
• D-backs, Ross agree on 3-year deal

  December 22, 2012, 1:48 PM EST

  The Diamondbacks reached agreement Saturday on a three-year contract with free-agent outfielder Cody Ross.
• Questions mount in Napoli deal

  December 21, 2012, 8:22 AM EST

  It has been 18 days since the Red Sox reached agreement with free agent Mike Napoli on a three-year, $39 million free-agent contract, but the deal still is not official.
• Rangers complete Pierzynski deal

  December 20, 2012, 5:40 PM EST

  The Texas Rangers have completed a one-year deal with catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
• Sources: Cubs, Jackson agree to deal

  December 20, 2012, 3:36 PM EST

  The Cubs reached agreement Thursday with free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson on a four-year, $52 million contract, according to major-league sources.
• Sources: Indians in mix for Jackson

  December 19, 2012, 8:36 PM EST

  First baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher isn’t the only significant free agent that the Cleveland Indians are pursuing. The Indians also are making a run at right-hander Edwin Jackson, but probably cannot sign both him and Swisher, according to major-league sources.
• Source: Cubs, Villanueva close to deal

  December 19, 2012, 7:02 PM EST

  The Chicago Cubs, continuing to add depth to their pitching staff, are close to signing free-agent right-hander Carlos Villanueva, according to a major-league source.
• M's need big bat, must get creative

  December 18, 2012, 11:18 PM EST

  Mariners must get creative to land big bat they need.
• Making sense of Dickey trade

  December 18, 2012, 4:24 PM EST

  The R.A. Dickey trades makes perfect sense for both the Jays and Mets.