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On Monday, the San Francisco Giants claimed infielder Tony Abreu off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Abreu was designated for assignment by the Royals on January 25 when they claimed former Oakland Athletics catcher George Kottaras off waivers. The Giants claimed the utility infielder off outright waivers in hopes of possibly having him compete for a backup infielder spot ... Read More »

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have had recent discussions involving a potential trade including third baseman Chase Headley and outfielder Justin Upton, but the talks have since slowed down considerably, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.  Upton has been at the center of rumors across Major League Baseball, with the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves ... Read More »