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Friday Deals: Brandon McCarthy lands in Arizona, Andruw Jones reportedly headed to Japan

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

It's the day after the winter meetings in Nashville and it's proving to be just as busy as the meetings themselves! OK, so maybe that's not saying a whole lot, but at least there has been some movement with two solid contributors coming off the board. D…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Center fielder Angel Pagan and second baseman Marco Scutaro have completed their new contracts with the San Francisco Giants.

Chris Haft, MLB.com

During their contract negotiations with the Giants, Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro proved that what happens on the field can shape what happens off the field, too.

CNNSI.com

NEW YORK (AP) - Baseball's average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million.

CNNSI.com

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Right-hander Brandon McCarthy reached agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year, $15.5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.

Tracy Ringolsby, MLB.com

The recent hunting injury of Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner is the latest in a long line of obscure offseason mishaps by Major Leaguers, and it serves as a reminder that all activities come with a risk.

CNNSI.com

While there were no blockbuster trades or nine-figure deals handed out at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, there were several clear winners and losers this week, explains Jay Jaffe.

CNNSI.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) As baseball's new Mr. Moneybags, Ned Colletti gets mentioned when almost any free agent is discussed this offseason.