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Toronto added a big bat, and the Phillies acquired Howie Kendrick. Here are this week’s top headlines.
Rockies hire Bud Black
Colorado has a new manager.
Mariners acquire Carlos Ruiz
The veteran catcher is headed to Seattle.
Rangers decline option on Derek Holland
Texas parted ways with Holland.
Matt Thornton retires
He was quietly one of the best relievers in the game.
Mets interested in Jose Bautista
New York is considering ways to replace Aroldis Chapman.
Tigers fielding calls on Cabrera, Verlander
Two of Detroit’s top players might be available.
Orioles interested in Ian Desmond
Baltimore sees Desmond as a potential replacement for Mark Trumbo.
Braves interested in Chris Archer
Atlanta could have Archer upgrade its starting staff.
Angels re-sign Homer Bailey
Bailey returns to Los Angeles on a one-year deal.
Astros considering Brian McCann trade
Houston might want to add the veteran to its lineup.
Braves sign R.A. Dickey
Dickey joins a fairly young Braves rotation.
Trevor Rosenthal might start next season
Rosenthal is a candidate to join St. Louis’ rotation.
Padres, Wil Myers will begin extension talks
A deal probably will get done.
Braves sign Bartolo Colon to one-year deal
Atlanta is relying on veterans this offseason.
Mariners interested in Cecil, Logan
Seattle is interested in a pair of veteran arms.
Blue Jays sign Lourdes Gurriel
The Cuban infielder heads to Toronto on an extensive deal.
Phillies acquire Howie Kendrick
Philadelphia didn’t have to part with Cesar Hernandez in the deal.
Orioles, Blue Jays interested in Josh Reddick
Reddick is coming off of a solid season.
Angels sign Jesse Chavez
Chavez will likely start in Los Angeles.
Nationals re-sign Chris Heisey
Washington wanted to keep the veteran outfielder.
Mariners acquire Danny Valencia
Oakland was expected to move him this offseason.