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[Jocephus]

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Diamondbacks have signed infielder Nick Punto.
No word yet on the terms involved. Punto, 37, was released by the Athletics last month after batting just .207/.296/.293 over 73 games in 2014. He figures to function as a utility infielder with Arizona.
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Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 7 - 12:46 PM

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Blaine Boyer - R - Twins

Twins signed RHP Blaine Boyer to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Boyer, 33, posted a 3.57 ERA and 29/8 K/BB ratio over 40 1/3 innings with the Padres last season. He will attempt to win a spot in Minnesota's bullpen in the spring.
Jan 7 - 11:18 AM

[Jocephus]

Rick Ankiel has joined the Nationals' minor league staff as a "life skills coordinator."
It might sound like a silly job title, but Ankiel went through many ups and downs throughout his childhood and baseball career so it really is a perfect fit. The 35-year-old officially retired from baseball last summer after 11 major league seasons. He went from a top pitching prospect to a 25-homer outfielder. Incredible stuff.
Source: Andrew Simon on Twitter
Jan 8 - 12:19 PM

[jim]

Mark Grudzielanek will be managing team down the road from me - Kane County Cougars (low A- Diamondbacks).

[sighyoung]

The super fragile Rafael Furcal tore his hamstring in the Dominican league. Either that dude is very broke, or really really enjoys playing baseball.

I keep thinking that Mary Poppins was somehow singing SuperfragiFurcal'slistedhealthisnowatrocious.

[Socnorb11]

The super fragile Rafael Furcal tore his hamstring in the Dominican league. Either that dude is very broke, or really really enjoys playing baseball.

I keep thinking that Mary Poppins was somehow singing SuperfragiFurcal'slistedhealthisnowatrocious.

[Jocephus]

Royals sent INF Ryan Jackson outright to Triple-A Omaha.
Jackson had been designated for assignment, but he cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 26-year-old was limited to just 11 games in the minors last season due to wrist surgery.
Jan 9 - 8:44 AM

[sighyoung]

Joeybombs is taking his talents to the Bay--Tampa Ray, which signed him to a minor-league contract. https://twitter.com/MattEddyBA/status/5 ... 1429163009

[Schlich]

I thought that was Joe Mather.

[MrCrowesGarden]

I thought that was Joe Mather.

You are correct.

But speaking of Mather, he was just named manager of the Missoula Osprey, the Diamondbacks' rookie ball affiliate.

[Jocephus]

Finch K's Pujols

01/09/15 | 00:01:15

Softball superstar Jennie Finch makes baseball superstar Albert Pujols look like a tee-baller, easily striking out the slugger

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http://m.mlb.com/video/v37118593/finch- ... -with-ease