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Floundering Marlins: Another major Marlins offseason overhaul comes wi…

CNNSI.com

Another major Marlins offseason overhaul comes with little hope for the future, which is why Jay Jaffe gives Miami the lowest grade yet on his winter report cards.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with five players Friday, including outfielder Jason Heyward, starting pitcher Kris Medlen and reliever Eric O'Flaherty.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2,337,500, one-year deal with left-handed starter Ross Detwiler, avoiding arbitration.

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox have agreed to one-year contracts with second baseman Gordon Beckham and outfielder Alejandro De Aza to avoid arbitration.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed with left-hander Antonio Bastardo on a $1.4 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.

Ben Lindbergh, deadspin.com

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Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

On Wednesday, veteran catcher John Jaso was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Oakland A’s as a part of the three-team, five-player deal that included the Washington Nationals. It was a fairly significant trade that featured Michael Morse as the ce…