This is the January 14, 2013 news archive. View today's NL West news and rumors.

NL West News and Rumors

Diamondbacks extend Putz's contract through '14

CNNSI.com

Reliever J.J. Putz has agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a deal that adds a $7 million salary for 2014.

CNNSI.com

Former major leaguer Enzo Hernandez has died in an apparent suicide.

Ken Gurnick, MLB.com

Signed were outfielders Deivy Castillo and Ariel Sandoval; shortstop Ravel Hernandez; and right-handed pitcher Miguel Urena. Each player is 17 years old.

Chris Haft, MLB.com

Just two years ago, Ryan Vogelsong was a non-roster invitee to the Giants' Spring Training camp. Now, the right-hander has committed to play for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

CNNSI.com

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Bob Melvin is staying put in his native Bay Area, right where he has said he wants to be well into the future.

grantland.com

The Diamondbacks negotiated a trade with the Mariners last week, one that would have netted a strong package of young talent. But when the two teams f...