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The Chicago White Sox are close to trading Jesse Crain in a "complicated" deal involving two teams adidas nmd xr1 cz , including the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a source.


Crain is on the disabled list with a sore shoulder and has not pitched since June 29.


The third interested team is unknown.

Rangers Could Return Ogando To Rotation - RealGM Wiretap The Rangers are looking to add a starting pitcher ahead of next week's trade deadline, but they also have an internal candidate. Ron Washington says the club has discussed the possibility of returning Ogando to the rotation, particularly if Texas can find bullpen depth easier to acquire on the trade market than starting pitching. "I would say don't be surprised if that happens down the line adidas nmd cz ," Washington said. Miguel Cabrera Voted Top Player By Peers - RealGM Wiretap

Miguel Cabrera has been voted Player of the Year by his Major League peers.


"It makes you feel proud and makes you feel like you've got to work harder, you've got to work to get better," he said. "You've got to get better every year."


Cabrera beat out Andrew McCutchen and Mike Trout for the honor.

Morton Gets $21M Extension From Pirates - RealGM Wiretap

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Charlie Morton to a three-year, $21 million contract extension adidas nmd dámské , according to a source.


The guaranteed contract will pay Morton $4 million in 2014. His salary will increase to $8 million in 2015 and 2016, according to the source.


A club option for 2017 could increase the overall value of Morton's contract to $30 million.



Talks Between Phillies Hamels Entering Sensitive Phase - RealGM Wiretap The Phillies and representatives for Cole Hamels expect to ramp up the pace of contract talks this week as they approach a "sensitive" stage of negotiations on an extension. The two sides took a brief hiatus over the weekend, as Hamels pitched against San Francisco on Saturday in Philadelphia and agent John Boggs was traveling. With only eight days left until the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, the Phillies need to save themselves a window to re-engage with potential trade partners if they can't reach a deal with Hamels. .