Although Max Scherzer and James Shields remain unsigned, Monday brought some minor news rumblings within Major League Baseball. With fans awaiting the Hall of Fame announcement Tuesday, a few teams made some under-the-radar moves that will have impacts on the 2015 campaign.
Marlins trying to trade Dan Haren, Rockies sign Nick Hundley and more MLB news
The Marlins are hoping to ship away Dan Haren, with the right-hander preferring to pitch for a team on the West Coast.
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Marlins shopping Haren
Dan Haren has made no secret of his desire to return west, and the Marlins are reportedly hoping to fulfill his wishes by dealing the veteran right-hander, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com.
Haren arrived in Miami in December via a trade with the Dodgers but informed the Marlins he wanted to pitch closer to his family on the West Coast. A 12-year veteran, Haren finished 2014 with a 4.02 ERA and 4.09 FIP over 32 starts, striking out 145 batters and walking 36 in 186 innings.
The 34-year-old Haren will earn $10 million in the final year of his contract next season, making him a solid option for any team in need of rotation depth.
Rockies ink Hundley
The Rockies and catcher Nick Hundley agreed to terms on a two-year, $6.25 million deal Monday afternoon, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
Hundley had a disappointing campaign in 2014 after the Padres traded him to the Orioles in the middle of the season. He batted .243/.273/.358 in 233 plate appearances, his third straight season with a sub-.300 on-base percentage. Hundley will compete with incumbent Wilin Rosario for playing time in Colorado.
Rangers bring back Rosales
The Rangers re-signed utility man Adam Rosales to a one-year, $900,000 deal Monday, making room on the team's 40-man roster by designating pitcher Matt West for assignment, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.
Rosales played in 56 games for Texas last season, batting .262/.328/.378 in 181 plate appearances while playing every infield position.
Red Sox take a chance on Boggs
The Red Sox signed reliever Mitchell Boggs to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, according to Peter Gammons.
Injuries have derailed Boggs' career, and the 30-year-old missed all of 2014 (and most of 2013) after undergoing surgery to remove a hernia. Before getting hurt, Boggs was a solid reliever for the Cardinals from 2010 to 2012, compiling a 3.08 ERA and 158 strikeouts in 201⅓ innings pitched.
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