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 The deal, if completed, would be the largest in major-league
history. The largest current contract is the 10-year, $292 million
deal the Tigers gave to Miguel Cabrera.
The reported numbers on Stanton's expected deal keep rising. On
Thursday, the Marlins and Stanford were discussing a 10-year, $300
million deal. Friday morning, it was up to 12 years and $320
million.
Stanton, 25, still has two seasons remaining on his current
contract. Assuming the new contract covers the two remaining years,
Stanton would be locked in until he is 37 years old in 2027.
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Right-handed pitcher A.J. Burnett, who had declined a $12.75 million
option with the Phillies after the season so he could become a free
agent, signed a one-year deal with Pirates for $8.5 million,
HardballTalk.com reported.
Burnett, 38, was 8-18 with a 4.59 ERA this past season with the
Phillies.
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The Chicago Cubs will host the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 major
league season opener on Sunday night, April 5, to start the Joe
Maddon era.
The game will mark the first Opening Night in Wrigley Field history.
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Designated hitter Victor Martinez signed a four-year contract with
the Detroit Tigers reported to be worth $68 million.
The 35-year-old Martinez completed one of the best years of his
career in 2014, batting .335 with 32 home runs and 103 RBIs for the
Tigers. He also had an American League-best .409 on-base percentage.
The Tigers told veteran outfielder Torii Hunter that he is not in
their plans, MLB.com reported.
"We probably won't re-sign Torii," Tigers general manager Dave
Dombrowski told MLB.com. "I called Torii and his representative
today and told them that."
Hunter, 39, hit .286 with 17 homers in 142 games in 2014.
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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with utility player Kevin
Frandsen on a one-year, $1 million deal, avoiding salary
arbitration.
Frandsen will get a slight raise from last year in the deal that
includes $300,000 in incentives based on plate appearances.
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Major League Baseball announced the suspension of two minor league
players for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment
Program.
San Francisco Giants minor league left-handed pitcher Adelberto
Mejia received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for
Sibutramine, a stimulant. Free agent minor league right-handed
pitcher Luis Morel received a 72-game suspension after testing
positive for a metabolite of Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing
substance.
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The Texas Rangers made official that general manager Jon Daniels and
assistant general manager Thad Levine have been given three-year
contract extensions. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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