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Here’s a roundup of everything happening in the American League West.
- The Angels sign Kole Calhoun to a 3-year, $26M extension because they’re in vogue right now.
- The Blue Jays and Bautista have kissed and made up blah blah blah he signed a one-year contract, honestly if you are shocked please stand up (please stand up, please stand up).
- The Tigers acquire Mikie Mahtook from the Rays.
- Brandon Guyer has inked a two year extension to stay in Cleveland.
- The Diamondbacks signed Gregor Blanco to a minor league deal because NOSTALGIA.
- Ryan Dempster is set to pitch for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, which would be very exciting if this was like six years ago.
- The Mariners have done the most this offseason...no really, they’re taking “extra” to a whole new level.
- MLB higher ups are way too smart to sign Mark Trumbo. Can I get a TrumNO?
- Speaking of fuzzy feelings of yesteryear, Josh Hamilton and Dillon Gee have signed minor league contracts with the Rangers.
- YOUR 2017 HALL OF FAME CLASS IS HERE AND WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT IT NEEDS CAPS.
- Apparently nobody likes Mike Mussina or Curt Schilling and I’m going to try to get past the irony on this one.
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Today in baseball: On January 19th, Jonathan Papelbon inks a deal with the Red Sox for $9.35M, one-year contract to continue to be the team's closer.