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- Milwaukee is close to signing free agent Neftali Feliz, who has saved 99 games in his career.
- The Braves acquired Micah Johnson from the Dodgers in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
- It seems the Tigers are hoping the payroll for 2017 decreases, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.
- Ryan Dempster is set to pitch for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
- Apparently Michael Saunders is interested in remaining with the Blue Jays.
- Baltimore’s offer to Mark Trumbo was over three years and worth $40 million, according to Peter Gammons.
- Anthony Bass wants to be a starter next season, but regardless, the Tigers remain an option, per MLB.com’s Jason Beck.
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Today in baseball: On this day in 2009, Derek Lowe signed a four-year, $60 million deal with the Braves.