Here is some news from around the league for today:
- The Cubs have agreed to a deal worth $4.2 million with closer Kevin Gregg as they try to again build the long-awaited team that will end their World Series drought
- The Orioles have agreed to a big deal with Nick Markakis, worth approximately $66 million over 6 years
- Derek Jeter is on the provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic
- Felix Hernandez of the Mariners avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.8 million deal with Seattle
- Albert Pujois’ elbow seems fine after his recent surgery on it
- The White Sox and RHP Bobby Jenks have agreed to a one year, $5.6 million contract
- Ryan Madson agreed to a $12 million, three year deal with the Phillies
- New rules have been implemented concerning maple bats and many manufacturers aren’t happy
- There are also conversations about how the new bats will have different “sweet spots”