Gerald Herbert, Associated PressThe former Mets right-hander agreed with the Minnesota Twins on a one-year deal for $4 million plus incentives.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunThe former Yankees closer has agreed to sign with the Washington Nationals for two years and $28 million (with a vesting option for a third year), according to reports.
Getty ImagesThe New York Mets sent starter R.A. Dickey (pictured) and catchers Josh Thole and Mike Nickeas to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for catching prospect Travis d'Arnaud, veteran catcher John Buck, minor league RHP Noah Syndergaard and outfielder Wuilmer Becerra.
Steve Mitchell, US PRESSWIREThe former Brewers right-hander agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Mets worth a reported $4 million.
Benny Sieu, US PRESSWIREThe former Nationals lefty reliever signed a $2.25 million, one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rick Osentoski, US PRESSWIREThe former Indians first baseman/designated hitter has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Yankees.
Steven Bisig-US PRESSWIREThe Orioles acquired outfielder Trayvon Robinson from Seattle for infielder Robert Andino.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesThe veteran infielder, most recently with the Giants in 2011, signed a one-year, minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. It's worth a reported $1.1 million if he makes the big leagues and there is an additional $400,000 in performance bonuses.
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsThe former Dodgers outfielder has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsThe former Tigers outfielder has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies with a base salary of $750,000 plus a number of performance bonuses.
Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY SportsThe former Twins reliever has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to spring training.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesThe right-hander, who pitched for the Astros and White Sox last year, has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Cleveland Indians.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY SportsThe former Rays lefty reliever has signed a one-year, $2.85 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe former Rays infielder signed with the Chicago White Sox for three years and about $12 million.
Anthony Gruppuso, US PRESSWIREThe former Blue Jays reliever agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers worth a reported $1.5 million.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsThe Boston Red Sox acquired the first baseman-outfielder from Seattle for a player to be named later.
Anthony Gruppuso, USA TODAY SportsThe former Mets infielder has agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIREThe former Dodgers and Red Sox first baseman signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays for $2 million, plus $1 million in potential bonuses.
Chris Humphreys-US PRESSWIREColorado acquired reliever Wilton Lopez from Houston for pitchers Alex White and pitcher Alex Gillingham.
Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIREThe former reds catcher signed with the Chicago Cubs for one year and $1.75 million.
Jennifer Stewart, US PRESSWIRESt. Louis traded utility man Skip Schumaker to the Dodgers for shortstop Jake Lemmerman.
Dennis Wierzbicki, US PRESSWIRESeattle traded right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley to New York for minor league outfielder Abraham Almonte.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunThe former Orioles first baseman agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians worth $6 million plus incentives.
Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY SportsMinnesota sent outfielder Ben Revere to Philadelphia for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May.
Rob Grabowski, USA TODAY SportsThe Orioles claimed the infielder/outfielder off waivers from the Yankees.
Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsThe former Nationals infielder signed a one-year, $750,000 deal with the Toronto Blue Jays with a team option for 2014.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesThe right-handed reliever, most recently with Cincinnati, signed a one-year $3.5 million contract with the Angels.
David Eulitt, Kansas City StarKansas City acquired right-handers James Shields and Wade Davis and a player to be named or cash considerations from Tampa Bay for outfielder Wil Myers, right-hander Jake Odorizzi, lefty Mike Montgomery and third baseman Patrick Leonard.
Jerry Lai-USA TODAY SportsThe former Kansas City Royals closer agreed to an $8 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers.
Hannah Foslien, Getty ImagesThe former Minnesota right-hander signed with the Chicago Cubs for one year and $5.5 million.
Scott Rovak-USA TODAY SportsThe Orioles acquired infielder Yamaico Navarro from Pittsburgh in exchange for minor league right-hander Jhondaniel Medina.
Jeff Gross, Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Angels sent 1B/DH Kendrys Morales to the Seattle Mariners for left-hander Jason Vargas.
Jared Wickerham, Getty ImagesPittsburgh sent closer Joel Hanrahan and infielder Brock Holt to Boston for outfielder Jerry Sands, infielder Ivan De Jesus Jr. and right-handed pitchers Mark Melancon and Stolmy Pimentel.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsOakland acquired outfielder Chris Young (above) and cash from Arizona for infielder Cliff Pennington and minor league infielder Yordy Cabrera. Arizona then traded Cabrera to Miami for closer Heath Bell and cash considerations.
Scott Rovak, USA TODAY SportsThe former Cardinals switch hitter has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers worth a reported $10 million.
Al Bello, Getty ImagesThe former Yankees outfielder and first baseman reached a reported four-year, $56 million agreement with the Cleveland Indians.
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsThe former Texas right-hander signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Cubs.
Greg M. Cooper, US PRESSWIREThe former Red Sox outfielder agreed to a three-year, $26 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Max Faulkner, MCTBoston first agreed to terms with the former Texas catcher/first baseman for $39 million over three years. But after a physical turned up an issue with his hip, the teams re-negotiated. He has now agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to reports.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesThe former Nationals left-handed reliever has reportedly agreed to terms with the Angels on a two-year deal worth approximately $8 million.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesTexas shipped infielder Michael Young to Philadelphia in exchange for right-handed pitchers Josh Lindblom and Lisalverto Bonilla.
Dale Zanine, US PRESSWIREThe former Braves center fielder agreed to a four-year, $48 million deal with the Cleveland Indians.
Tom Szczerbowski, US PRESSWIREThe former Orioles catcher has signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners with an invitation to major league spring training.
Joe Robbins, Getty ImagesMiami traded shortstop Jose Reyes, lefty Mark Buehrle, right-hander Josh Johnson, catcher John Buck, outfielder Emilio Bonifacio and cash to Toronto for infielders Yunel Escobar and Adeiny Hechavarria, right-handers Henderson Alvarez and Anthony DeSclafani, lefty Justin Nicolino, catcher Jeff Mathis and outfielder Jake Marisnick.
Algerina Perna, Baltimore SunThe former Orioles infielder has reportedly agreed to rejoin the New York Mets on a minor league deal.
Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY SportThe former Rangers (and Orioles) right-hander agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox for one-year and $4.25 million.
Tim Heitman, US PRESSWIREHouston sent infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Fernando Rodriguez to Oakland for first baseman Chris Carter, right-hander Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi.
Len Redkoles, Getty ImagesThe former Phillies infielder signed a one-year deal with the Miami Marlins for $2.75 million.
Daniel Shirey, US PRESSWIREThe former Rays center fielder signed with the Atlanta Braves for five years and more than $75 million.
Joy R. Absalon, US PRESSWIREThe infielder/outfielder, who played for the Orioles last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels with an invitation to major league spring training.
Jim McIsaac, Getty ImagesThe former White Sox and Red Sox corner infielder agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with the New York Yankees.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY SportsThe third baseman, who finished last season with the A's, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Debby Wong, USA TODAY SportsThe former Texas reliever has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesThe former Tigers catcher got a two-year, $3 million deal from the Atlanta Braves.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesThe former White Sox catcher signed a one-year deal worth a reported $7.5 million with the Texas Rangers.
LLoyd Fox, Baltimore SunThe former Angels infielder is headed to Toronto for $10 million over three years.
Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportMinnesota dealt center feilder Denard Span to Washington for right-hander Alex Meyer.
Anthony Gruppuso, US PRESSWIREThe Orioles have signed the former Yankees outfielder to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training.
Patrick McDermott, Getty ImagesThe former Washington Nationals right-hander agreed with the Chicago Cubs on a four-year, $52 million deal.
Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY SportsThe former Dodgers right-hander is staying in L.A., but signing with the Angels for two years and $15 million, according to multiple reports.
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsThe former Phillies outfielder signed with the Chicago Cubs for one year and $2.25 million.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe former Mets outfielder signed with the Seattle Mariners on a one-year deal worth a base salary of $1 million.
Greg Fiume, Getty ImagesThe former Phillies outfielder signed with the Miami Marlins on a one-year, $1.6 million deal.
Julian H. Gonzalez, MCTThe Arizona Diamondbacks signed the former Yankees third baseman for $3 over one year.
Brad Penner, US PRESSWIREThe right-handed reliever, who pitched for the Orioles and Diamondbacks last year, signed a one-year, $2.8 million deal with the Chicago White Sox that includes a $4 million team option for 2014.
Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIREThe former Oakland outfielder and designated hitter signed with Boston for $10 million over two years.
Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesThe former Braves backup catcher signed with the Boston Red Sox for $6.2 million over two years.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunThe former Orioles outfielder signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals with an invitation to big league spring training.
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsThe former Mets catcher signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
Alex Trautwig, Getty ImagesThe Pittsburgh Pirates signed the former Yankees catcher for $17 million over two years.
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsThe former Braves outfielder and first baseman signed with Arizona for one year and $1.35 million.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunThe former Yankees DH/outfielder is returning to Seattle on a one-year deal worth $2.75 million plus incentives.
Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesIn a three team deal, OF/1B Michael Morse goes to Seattle; C John Jaso goes to Oakland and pitchers A.J. Cole, Blake Treinen and a player to be named later are sent to Washington.
Jake Roth, US PRESSWIREArizona sent outfielder Justin Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson to Atlanta for infielder-outfielder Martin Prado, pitcher Randall Delgado, minor league shortstop Nick Ahmed, minor league pitcher Zeke Spruill and minor league third baseman Brandon Drury.
Harry E. Walker, MCTThe former Washington lefty has agreed to sign with the Philadephia Phillies for one year and a reported $2.5 million.
US PresswireIn a three-team trade, the Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder OF Shin-Soo Choo (pictured) and infielder Jason Donald, while the Cleveland Indians landed starter Trevor Bauer, outfielder Drew Stubbs, reliever Bryan Shaw and reliever Matt Albers, and the Arizona Diamondbacks got shortstop Didi Gregorius, reliever Tony Sipp and outfielder Lars Anderson.
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsThe veteran right-hander, most recently with Texas, has signed with the Boston Red Sox for two years and $26.5 million, according to multiple reports.
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsThe former Mets outfielder has reportedly reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a two-year deal.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsThe Orioles claimed the right-hander off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsThe left-handed reliever, formerly with the Dodgers, got a $7.5 million, 3-year contract from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Norm Hall, Getty ImagesFormer Pirates (and Orioles) lefty Erik Bedard agreed to a minor league deal with the Houston Astros.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunThe former Red Sox right-hander agreed to a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies with an invitation to spring training. The Phillies announced similar deals with right-handers Rodrigo Lopez and Juan Cruz.
JANE TYSKA, MCTThe former Oakland right-hander has agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year, $15.5 million contract according to multiple reports.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunThe former Red Sox right-hander has agreed ti a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians.
Anthony Gruppuso, USA TODAY SportsThe former Red Sox right-hander has reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Mets that includes an invite to major league spring training.
Sarah Glenn, Getty ImagesAtlanta traded right-hander Tommy Hanson to the Los Angeles Angels for right-hander Jordan Walden.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesThe former Angels right-hander has agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on a one-year worth $13 million, according to several reports.
Otto Greule Jr, Getty ImagesThe former White Sox right-hander was claimed off waivers by Houston.
Anthony Gruppuso, USA TODAY SportsThe former Yankees right-hander has agreed to a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsThe former Rangers outfielder joined the Los Angeles Angels on a five-year, $125 million deal.
Matt Kartozian, US PRESSWIREThe former Diamondbacks first baseman agreed with the Boston Red Sox on a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training.
Daniel Shirey, USA TODAY SportsThe former Atlanta right-hander has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Orioles worth $1.5 million and up to a total of $4 million with incentives.
Dan Honda, MCTThe former A's shortstop signed with the Boston Red Sox for a one year and $9.5 million.
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During multiple face-to-face meetings this past week, Orioles manager Buck Showalter and team principal owner Peter G. Angelos established parameters for a multi-year contract extension that would keep the popular manager with the club beyond 2013.
Although some specifics still need to be worked out, a deal is expected to be reached in January, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Showalter, who is splitting the winter between his homes in Dallas and Baltimore, was here last week to attend community and charity events and met with Angelos several times, including having lunch on Thursday in a Little Italy restaurant with Angelos and his son, Louis. Showalter left Baltimore on Friday for Dallas, but expects to be back for most of the month of January.
“Because of the trust we have in each other, [Angelos] knows I am not going anywhere,” said Showalter, whose initial contract expires after the upcoming season. “He has expressed interest in doing something and I’ve expressed interest in staying. And we think that can happen.”
Angelos could not be reached for comment.
Showalter and Angelos have developed a strong relationship since the manager was hired in 2010, meeting occasionally during the season to talk about the club.
Showalter, 56, previously said this offseason that since he is already under contract for 2013, he was not making his future employment a priority. When asked about Showalter’s future with the Orioles after the club lost to the New York Yankees in the fifth game of the 2012 American League Division Series, Angelos said “nobody’s more interested in keeping him than I am.”
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The Orioles were 93-69 this year under Showalter, making their first playoff appearance since 1997. In Showalter’s two-plus seasons in Baltimore, the Orioles are 196-185, a .514 winning percentage, which is seventh all-time for modern day Orioles managers.
In 2012, Showalter finished second in the American League Manager of the Year voting, losing a close race to Oakland’s Bob Melvin. The last Oriole to win the award was Davey Johnson in 1997. Johnson resigned on the day of the announcement in a contract dispute with Angelos.
History is not expected to repeat itself this time around.