This is the January 11, 2013 news archive. View today's AL East news and rumors.

AL East News and Rumors

Loveable lovers? Cubs' Epstein has bigger goals

CNNSI.com

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein says he understands the ballclub's culture better now than he did when he first arrived in Chicago.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Toronto Blue Jays and catcher Henry Blanco have agreed to terms on a one-year, $750,000 non-guaranteed contract.

Paul Casella, MLB.com

The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Nolan Reimold, agreeing Friday to a one-year deal with the outfielder.

MLB.com

The Orioles selected left-hander T.J. McFarland from the Indians during the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings, and while it's typically easier to retain those players by stashing them in the bullpen, the plan remains to give the 23-year-old a look as …

Brittany Ghiroli, MLB.com

For Orioles center fielder Adam Jones, it was a no-brainer when invited to play for Team USA in this spring's World Baseball Classic.

Bryan Hoch, MLB.com

Hal Steinbrenner said the Yankees' desire to avoid a luxury tax penalty will not impact their commitment to fielding a championship-caliber team.