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NL East News and Rumors

Source: Cubs offering minor league deal to Willis

CNNSI.com

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs are closing in on a minor league deal with left-hander Dontrelle Willis.

David Waldsteiin, nytimes.com

After losing Nick Swisher to the Indians in free agency, the Yankees claimed Russ Canzler off waivers from Cleveland.

Todd Zolecki, MLB.com

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. continues to make calls and send text messages and emails in search of a veteran corner outfielder. He understands it would be risky to enter the season without one.

Ben Lindbergh, deadspin.com

Originally published in Baseball Prospectus. More »

Bill Ladson, MLB.com

Armed with arguably one of the best rotations in baseball, there is a feeling around baseball that the Nationals are the team to beat in the National League East.