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Source: Martin leaves Yanks for Pirates

CNNSI.com

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The New York Yankees were in no hurry to re-sign catcher Russell Martin. The Pittsburgh Pirates swept in when they had the chance.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract.

Andrew Marchand, ESPN.com

The Pittsburgh Pirates have outbid the New York Yankees for Russell Martin, according to sources.

Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com

The Blue Jays have already gone all in this offseason, but issues with depth remain. Good thing Alex Anthopoulos has plenty of trade chips at his disposal.

Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com

Blue Jays prospect Anthony Alford was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and charged with aggravated assault for allegedly using a weapon in a threatening manner.

Gregor Chisholm, MLB.com

Josh Johnson knew his time with the Marlins was likely coming to an end. He just didn't know it would it would happen so quickly.

ESPNBoston.com, ESPN.com

Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino on Thursday morning urged fans to stay patient, signaling the team wouldn't be handing out any seven- or eight-year deals to free agents this offseason.

Timothy Burke, deadspin.com

While Notre Dame may be the original bandwagon team, it's tough to argue with the global force of the New York Yankees. Sports fans are likely to find Yankee gear anywhere in the world, as we spotted yesterday in Germany during a match between SC Freibu…