Daniel Murphy deal

WASHINGTON - The Washington Nationals and Daniel Murphy have agreed on a 3 year, $37.5M contract.

The first baseman went 16 for 38 (.421) with 7 home runs and 11 RBI during the 2015 post season for the New York Mets.

Merry Christmas !!

NORTH BAY, ONT, CANADA - Just want to extend holiday wishes to everyone who follows my blog.

I'm proud to say that North Bay is my hometown and the Canadian Headquarters for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

It is NORAD's responsibility to track Santa as he makes his way across North America ( http://www.noradsanta.org )

Have a joyous  Christmas and New Year !!

Daren

Yankees trying to move Nova ?

NEW YORK - Reportedly, the New York Yankees are trying to trade Ivan Nova.

After his return from Tommy John surgery in 2015, Nova went 6-11 with a 5.07 ERA through 94 innings.

Mike Leake Signs with Cardinals

ST. LOUIS - Pitcher Mike Leake has signed a 5-year, $80M contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

In 6 years, Leake, 28, is 64-52 with a 3.88 ERA.

Christmas stall on MLB player movement

Looks like Christmas is stalling any major moves for MLB teams for now.

Notable players yet to sign are...

Justin Upton	Alex Gordon	Chris Davis
Yoenis Cespedes	Mike Leake	Daniel Murphy
Dexter Fowler	Wei-Yin Chen	Stephen Drew
Yovani Gallardo	Tommy Hunter	Casey Janssen
Edwin Jackson	John Jaso	Cliff Lee
Colby Lewis	Joe Nathan	Alex Rios
Jarrod Saltalamacchia	Marco Scutaro

Dirt Infield in 2016 for Rogers Center ?

TORONTO - Reportedly, the Blue Jays will be moving forward with  installing a dirt infield at Rogers Center for the 2016 season.

The changes will begin in February, 2016

Okinawa Cellular Stadium - Japan