Sources: Tim Lincecum is deep into talks with the Texas Rangers on a one-year major league deal, and the expectation is it gets done soon. One possible plan for Lincecum: pitch out of the bullpen. And with the Rangers' closer job wide open, he's got a good shot at securing it.
The #Cubs, taking a modest gamble on former #Mariners first round pick Danny Hultzen, will have to pay him only 600k if he makes the big leagues with $150k in incentives
#Rockies remain in contact with Mark Reynolds, the top first baseman still available. Reynolds hit 30 HR with 97 RBI for Colorado last year. @MLB @MLBNetwork
As #Nats show interest in free agent catcher Jonathan Lucroy, I need to correct my earlier column and note that Pedro Severino, in fact, has one minor league option remaining. So they can add Lucroy without diminishing overall catching depth in the organization. @MLB
Rangers are hoping to sign Cuban cf jp Martinez soon after he’s eligible tomorrow. They have about 2.8M to use. JPM could wait til July 2 signing period but Texas has inside track.
Jon MorosiVerified account@jonmorosi7m7 minutes ago
Spoke with Scott Boras this morning and asked if deals were imminent for Arrieta, Moustakas, Holland or CarGo. He replied, “We’re closer to deals than we were two weeks ago. Some of those things are only a phone call away.” @MLB@MLBNetwork