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Source: Victorino, Red Sox near $39M, 3-yr deal

CNNSI.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Free agent outfielder Shane Victorino and the Boston Red Sox are close to completing a three-year deal worth $39 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday

Thomas Harding, MLB.com

The Rockies acquired right-hander Wilton Lopez and a player to be named or cash from the Astros on Tuesday night for righty starter Alex White and Minor League right-hander Alex Gillingham.

Evan Drellich, MLB.com

Less than a week after the Astros nearly dealt Wilton Lopez to the Phillies, Houston traded the reliever to the Rockies on Tuesday for right-handers Alex White and Alex Gillingham.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Free agent Eric Hinske agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ken Gurnick, MLB.com

The Dodgers made a long-term offer to Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin on Tuesday, but it was rejected by agent Scott Boras. "Predictably, it fell a tad short," said general manager Ned Colletti.

Mike Bauman, MLB.com

The notion that Zack Greinke isn't emotionally equipped to pitch for a big-market club, such as the Dodgers, seems either arbitrary or basically incorrect.

Corey Brock, MLB.com

The Padres have spent that last few years going to great lengths to improve their Minor League system. As you might expect, parting with such young, controllable talent isn't something that excites the front office.

CNNSI.com

T&R: Do Dodgers have the prospects to land Dickey?