Weekly Roundup (12/24-12/30)

It wasn’t a very exciting week for baseball, but there were a few moves made; most moves lacking big impact. Anyways, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Monday : 

• No moves worth noting, but Merry Christmas Eve.

Tuesday : 

• Merry Christmas! What’d you get?

Wednesday :

• Matt Diaz agrees to a deal with the New York Yankees.
• The Mariners designate Mitchell for assignment; make room for Raul Ibanez.
• The Pirates let go of Chad Beck.

Thursday :

• Hideki “Godzilla” Matsui  to announce retirement ends his 20-year career.
• Laffey, Mets agree to a minor-league deal.
• Left-handed relief pitcher Hisanori Takahashi agrees to minor-league deal with the Cubs.

Friday :

• The Brewers signed left-hander Mike Gonzalez to a one-year deal.
• Miami is not interested in Cuban outfielder Dariel Alvarez.

Saturday:

• The latest news on the Red Sox/Mike Napoli deal.
  
• Adam LaRoche is seeking a three-year deal.

Sunday:

• The Marlins are listening to offers for Giancarlo Stanton but are not shopping him.