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Chris Iannetta to Mariners: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday they have signed veteran catcher Chris Iannetta to a one-year deal.

Contract terms weren’t disclosed, though Greg Johns of MLB.com indicated it's a major league deal:

Soft-Tossing Dallas Keuchel a Deserving Cy Young Winner in Hard-Throwing Times

As a finesse left-hander whose average fastball doesn't even crack 90 miles per hour, Dallas Keuchel has no business winning a Cy Young in this day and age.

But while we're on the topic, you'll never guess what Keuchel won Wednesday.

Rich Hill to Athletics: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

The Oakland Athletics are to sign free-agent left-handed pitcher Rich Hill to a one-year, $6 million contract, pending a physical, per Jane Lee of MLB.com.     

Jeff Banister Wins AL Manager of the Year: Voting Results, Comments and Reaction

After leading the Texas Rangers to the American League West title and a 21-win improvement from 2014, Jeff Banister was named the 2015 American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. 

The Chicago Cubs' Joe Maddon won the National League award.

Carlos Correa Already in Fast Lane to Becoming MLB's Best Shortstop

The Houston Astros stunned Major League Baseball when they drafted shortstop Carlos Correa with the first overall pick in 2012. 

Leonys Martin to Mariners in 5-Player Deal: Latest Trade Details, Reaction

After their center fielders finished 26th in WAR in 2015, per FanGraphs, the Seattle Mariners decided to upgrade their available options.

Andrelton Simmons Blockbuster Shows Angels Are Doubling Down on Win-Now Approach

The first big shot of the 2015 MLB offseason has been fired, and the Los Angeles Angels pulled the trigger.

The bullet, to stretch the analogy, is Andrelton Simmons, the slickest-fielding shortstop in the game and now a member of the Halos after Los Angeles and the Atlanta Braves swung a landscape-shifting five-player trade Thursday.

Colby Rasmus Accepts Astros' Qualifying Offer: Latest Contract Details, Reaction

Colby Rasmus reignited his career as a member of the Houston Astros in 2015, so it's no surprise that the 29-year-old has decided to extend his stay with the franchise as the team confirmed on Friday.

Eric Chavez Joins Angels Front Office as Special Assistant to GM Billy Eppler

The new Los Angeles Angels front office is working with a former adversary, as the American League West team has hired Eric Chavez

According to Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area, Chavez will work as a special assistant to new Angels general manager Billy Eppler. 

Scott Servais Reportedly to Be Named Mariners Manager: Latest Details, Reaction

Jerry Dipoto continues to put his stamp on the Seattle Mariners organization, as the new general manager is reportedly set to hire Scott Servais to succeed Lloyd McClendon as manager.  

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