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The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent outfielder Scott Hairston to a two-year contract, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.

Negotiations on a contract extension for R.A. Dickey are the only thing holding up a trade between the Mets and Blue Jays, FoxSports.com has reported, citing unnamed sources.

R.A. Dickey's rise from journeyman to first-time All-Star at age 37 and NL Cy Young winner may soon have another twist -- a new employer.

Former Reds and Nationals GM Jim Bowden described the Mets front office as treating David Wright negotiations in a similar fashion to the way things went with Jose Reyes. Still, the ESPN.com writer predicted Wright ultimately would agree to an extens...

A year ago, Jose Reyes' agents indicated they did not want to discuss an extension in-season. Instead, they wanted Reyes to be able to focus on baseball, and they wanted the opportunity to test the free-agent waters. David Wright #5 3B New ...

Buster Olney writes that when Yadier Molina signed with the Cardinals for five years and $75 million, he set the table for other elite catchers, like Brian McCann. Soon, the Braves will have to decide what price they are willing to pay McCann.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

While their negotiations will differ greatly, the common refrain from Cole Hamels, Matt Cain and Zack Greinke is that the current teams shouldn't expect any hometown discounts. As the three top pitchers of the 2012 free-agent class, the Philadelph...

Blog | March 16, 2012

Negotiations remained ongoing between the Red Sox and Cubs for Theo Epstein's services Friday, but Red Sox owner John Henry spoke as if Epstein will be gone.

We've discussed scouting out the top free agents this week, but what about the people representing those free agents? Here's a scouting report on the agents who will play an integral part in negotiations for four big free agents this offseason. Ma...

Blog | September 02, 2011

The Mets and prospective minority partner David Einhorn have parted ways. Here is the statement from the team: The New York Mets' Owners announced today that their period of exclusive negotiations with David Einhorn regarding a minority, non-opera...

As part of Insider's continued look ahead toward free agency, Ben Lindbergh of Baseball Prospectus strives to answer the biggest health questions regarding Jose Reyes and how they may impact his negotiations this winter.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2011

David Einhorn's deal to buy a minority stake in the Mets is dead.

Here's the press release from the Mets: The New York Mets today announced that David Einhorn has been selected as the team's preferred partner and that the Mets and Mr. Einhorn have entered into exclusive negotiations with respect to a minority, n...

Based on the time parameters Albert Pujols has laid down, less than two weeks remain for him and the Cardinals to come to some kind of agreement. Similarly, Michael Young is set for his own showdown with the Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2011

The lawsuit accusing the Mets of ill-gotten gains from the Bernie Madoff scheme could become public as soon as Friday.

The agent for Pedro Feliciano says that he is making progress with the Yankees on a deal.