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5:00 PM ET, January 30, 2015

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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Acquire David Hale, Gus Schlosser From Braves  —  The Rockies have acquired right-handers David Hale and Gus Schlosser from the Braves in exchange for minor league catchers Jose Briceno and Chris O'Dowd, the teams announced today.  —  Of the players involved in this trade, Hale easily has the most big league experience.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Purple Row
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Ex-Steeler Blount completes community service; drug charge withdrawn  —  Prosecutors have dropped a marijuana possession charge against New England Patriots running back and former Steeler LeGarrette Blount, his attorney said.  —  Blount completed 50 hours of community service, his attorney Casey White said.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Elian Herrera For Assignment  —  The Brewers announced that they have designated infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera for assignment in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for the newly signed Neal Cotts.  —  The 29-year-old Herrera, claimed off waivers from the Dodgers last winter …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Sign Alexi Ogando  —  3:11pm: Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets that there are an additional $1.5MM worth of roster bonuses and performance incentives in the deal.  —  3:05pm: Ogando's deal is worth a guaranteed $1.5MM, tweets Rosenthal.  He adds that Ogando can earn more via incentives.
Teddy Cahill / MLB.com:
Buxton looking to defend No. 1 slot with 2015 rankings set to be unveiled  —  MLB.com's Jim Callis previews two of the top hitters and pitchers on the list of the Top 100 Prospects for 2015  —  After an offseason filled with transactions and intrigue, Spring Training is fast approaching.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Third-base coach played for skipper in Minors, was on Gonzalez's Marlins staff  —  MLB.com Braves Reporter Mark Bowman discusses the Braves keeping Fredi Gonzalez as their skipper and hiring Bo Porter as a coach  —  ATLANTA — As Bo Porter distances himself from his days as the Astros' manager …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees To Sign Scott Baker To Minor League Deal  —  The Yankees have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with longtime Twins right-hander Scott Baker, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).  —  Baker was a mainstay in the Twins' rotation during their run at the top of the division …
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Active in the Hot Stove, Miami optimistic about competing for playoff spot  —  Ichiro Suzuki is introduced as a member of the Marlins organization in Japan, saying he's driven by the team's incredible enthusiasm  —  MIAMI — Their Hot Stove season started with the record-setting signing …
Discussion: Marlin Maniac
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
CHAMBERLAIN'S STATUS PERPLEXING AS SPRING TRAINING NEARS  —  Where have you gone, Joba Chamberlain?  —  On the scale of free-agent mysteries, Chamberlain's case isn't as perplexing as, say, James Shields'.  Still, Chamberlain at 29 is the youngest right-handed reliever on the open market.
Discussion: Bless You Boys and HardballTalk
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Center fielder looks to move past late-season struggles after being acquired by Seattle  —  9/12/14: Austin Jackson tracks down Derek Norris' sharply-hit fly ball to deep center, reaching out to make a nice catch in the 1st  —  SEATTLE — Among the items not on the Mariners' shopping list …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Chris Strauss / USA Today:
Devon Still and his daughter Leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Four-year-old Leah Still has been an inspiration to millions since she was diagnosed with a Stage 4 pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma in June.  Next month, the daughter of Cincinnati Bengals …
Bob Raissman / NY Daily News:
Bobby Ojeda splits with SNY as sides fail to agree on new contract  —  The sticking point, as it usually is, was money.  The two sides remained far apart on the financial terms of a new package for Ojeda.  —  Bobby Ojeda will not return to SportsNet New York's Mets pre and postgame studio.
 
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