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Several signings
Nick Martinez (Rays), Erick Fedde (White Sox), and Chris Paddack (Marlins) are all pitchers who have recently found new teams.
With pitchers and catchers reporting tomorrow for a half-dozen teams, players are flying off the board. This morning alone, deals that have been finalized, per sources:
RHP Nick Martinez to the Rays
RHP Erick Fedde to the White Sox
RHP Chris Paddack to the MarlinsMore to come.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 9, 2026
Hey boy
The White Sox misspelled Munetaka Murakami's name in the locker room.
The White Sox misspelled their new star Japanese player's name. pic.twitter.com/C0tlwOubwn
— Brett Taylor (@Brett_A_Taylor) February 9, 2026
Minor league signing
Gio Urshela has signed a minor league deal with Minnesota.
Gio Urshela is headed back to the Twins on a minor league deal with an invite to camp pic.twitter.com/bC2vMWqI6g
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 9, 2026
How to maximize Masataka Yoshida?
People in Boston are wondering about that.
Craig Breslow says he and Alex Cora will discuss the best ways to get Masataka Yoshida playing time in spring training (Just DH or DH and OF)
— Gabrielle Starr (@gfstarr1) February 9, 2026
Besides, since the Red Sox replaced Alex Bregman with Caleb Durbin, they'll need other guys to step up and provide some power.
Breslow says Red Sox feel power will emerge from the group they have. Mentions Anthony, Abreu, Contreras as guys who can provide it.
On not adding that power bat: “At the same time, we have to adapt to the market… It's important we adapt and evolve.”
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) February 9, 2026
The Pirates' limit
Has it been reached with Marcell Ozuna?
The Pirates are likely out on Isaac Paredes after giving $12M to Marcell Ozuna, says @Ken_Rosenthal.
“They're probably at their payroll limit, or at least close to it.” pic.twitter.com/OybIRBMjOu
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) February 9, 2026
The guys are hungry
The Yankees want to win.
“The guys we have in this locker room are hungry.”
Cody Bellinger is ready to bring a World Series win back to the Bronx!@Yankees | #Yankees
https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/zmiDqxF6do
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 8, 2026
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