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Yesterday was the first big day of the offseason where we can all point to and say, THERE. That feels like hot stove season, baby!
Now that we're here and the Winter Meetings are barreling toward us faster than you can say "THREE HUNDRED AND TEN MILLION US DOLLARS" it might be easy to lose your place in the panic.
No worries, though. Here is a quick recap of everything that just happened:
Signings
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Royals sign Francisco Pena - The Kansas City Royals have signed catcher Francisco Pena to a major league deal and added him to their 40-man roster, according to an announcement from the team. Pena was a minor league free agent after spending his entire career in the Mets' organization, and has never appeared in the major leagues.
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Yankees to sign Brendan Ryan, Derek Jeter replacement - New York has agreed to terms on a contract to bring shortstop Brendan Ryan back for the 2014 season.
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Phillies re-sign Carlos Ruiz to three-year, $26 million contract - The contract will pay Ruiz $8.5 million in each of the next three seasons, and includes a $4.5 million option or $500K buyout for 2017. Ruiz has a limited no-trade clause, and Stark adds that it allows him to block trades to four clubs.
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Giants sign Tim Hudson to two-year, $23 million contract - The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year, $23 million contract with right-handed starter Tim Hudson. We rounded up the expert reactions and they mostly agree: Good deal for both sides.
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Reds agree to two-year deal with Skip Schumaker - The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a two-year contract with infielder/outfielder Skip Schumaker, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
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Rockies sign LaTroy Hawkins to one-year, $2.5 million deal - The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million contract with reliever LaTroy Hawkins, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The deal is pending a physical, and also includes a $2.25 club option or $500K buyout for 2015, bringing the guaranteed value to $2.5 million.
Rumors
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MLB Free Agency: Bryce Harper and Ruben Tejada could challenge Super-Two status rule - Both players could end up filing grievances concerning the super-two arbitration rules for very different reasons.
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MLB Trade Rumors: Matt Wieters wants Joe Mauer money - The Orioles have approached catcher Matt Wieters about a possible extension, but his asking price is hardly a bargain.
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Rangers rumors: Should Texas move Kinsler? - The Rangers could use more power in their lineup, but should they trade Kinsler to free up money for a big ticket signing?
Minor moves
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Dodgers sign Clint Robinson to minor league deal - The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed first baseman Clint Robinson to a minor league contract, a source has confirmed to MLB Daily Dish. The contract includes an invitation to major league spring training.
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Diamondbacks sign Ryan Rowland-Smith to minor league deal - The left-hander had offers from two other teams before signing with the D-Backs.
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Minor moves: Brendan Harris, Kelvin De La Cruz, Chris Valaika, Matt Kennelly - A collection of Monday's minor moves from around the league.