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Melky Cabrera reportedly decided to join the Chicago White Sox on a three-year deal Saturday night.

Multiple teams, most recently the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals, showed interest in the outfielder's services before the White Sox came out of nowhere to lock him up.

Continue for updates.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Cabrera Reportedly Chooses the White Sox

WSCR-AM's Bruce Levine has the latest report on Cabrera:

Friday, Dec. 12

Mariners Offer Cabrera 3-Year Deal

ESPN's Enrique Rojas (via Hardball Talk's Aaron Gleeman) reported the latest on Cabrera on Friday:

Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that the Mariners have made a three-year contract offer to free agent outfielder Melky Cabrera, but for now at least he’s holding out for a four-year deal.

Orioles Interested in Cabrera

Eduado Encina of the Baltimore Sun has the latest on Cabrera's search for a new team:

Monday, Dec. 8

Mariners Favorites to Land Cabrera, Royals Meet With OF's Agent

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported on the Seattle Mariners' interest in Melky Cabrera and their place for the outfielder's services:

Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports that the Royals are meeting with Cabrera's agent on Monday evening:

Sunday, Dec. 7

Rosenthal Reports on Mariners' Interest

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported the latest on Seattle's pursuit of Melky Cabrera:

Friday, Dec. 5

Mariners Increasingly Interested in Cabrera

Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports the Mariners have interest in acquiring Cabrera:

Did Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik offer a clue earlier this week regarding Melky Cabrera when asked whether the club’s pursuit of a right fielder was limited solely to right-handed hitters? “Not necessarily,” Zduriencik said. “A switch-hitter would be tremendous…Right-handed would be good, but you’re not going to walk away from a good hitter.” Cabrera, 30, is the top switch-hitting outfielder remaining on the free-agent market and, according to industry sources, is drawing increased interest from the Mariners.



Thursday, Dec. 4

Giants Enter Fray for Cabrera

According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, a new team has entered the race for Melky Cabrera:

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Multiple Teams Still Chasing Cabrera

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman has an update on the market for Melky Cabrera:

The American League champion Royals, looking for bats, have been in contact with former Royal Melky Cabrera, although ultimately their small-market budget might make that a tight fit and force them to consider something more cost attractive. Cabrera's market should be strong coming off a season in which he hit .301 with 16 home runs and 73 RBI. The Reds, another team that's shown interest, the Mariners, Orioles, White Sox and incumbent Jays also make sense for Cabrera, who resurrected his career in Toronto. Cabrera, 30, is said to be seeking at least a five-year deal, and that doesn't necessarily seem completely out of whack with Nelson Cruz, an older DH type, getting four years -- though realistically, four may be more likely. The Royals' payroll is expected to be in the $100-million range, and they may have a little room with revenues up thanks to their surprising 2014 success, and Billy Butler gone to the A's on a $30-million, three-year deal.

Heyman also broke down the Reds' interest in the outfielder:

Cincinnati was tied earlier to Aoki and Morse, but if the Reds decide to go for it, they may stretch for Cabrera. They are in an interesting spot with a tough choice whether to contend or rebuild since they have four starting pitchers who are free agents after the year.

Friday, Nov. 28

Blue Jays Still Interested After Dealing for Josh Donaldson

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman has the latest on Cabrera:

Monday, Nov. 24

Orioles Considering Cabrera

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reported Cabrera is "a 'fallback option' for the Orioles if they can't re-sign Nick Markakis. His name has been discussed. He's on the radar."

Kubatko also explained what this news means for Baltimore:

The Orioles would have to surrender a draft pick to sign Cabrera, but they could gain one if Cruz signs with another team. Also, Cabrera is projected by MLBTradeRumors.com to net a five-year deal worth close to $70 million. For now, we'll label Cabrera a 'fallback option' while monitoring how the Orioles conduct business with their own free agents this winter.

Thursday, Nov. 19

White Sox Join Melky Race

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that a new team has joined the hunt for Melky Cabrera:

The White Sox, who seek a left-handed hitter, are considering a pursuit of free-agent outfield star Melky Cabrera.

Heyman also talked about other teams pursuing the veteran outfielder:

Word is, Cabrera is taking his time looking around. The Mariners are among other teams that could make sense for Cabrera, as might the Orioles, especially if they fail to re-sign their own Nick Markakis. The Jays have engaged Cabrera in long-term talks, but it's unclear what their chances to re-sign him are now, as they've already spent $82 million on catcher Russell Martin and are pursuing third-base star Pablo Sandoval, as well. Toronto does need to sign at least one outfielder.

Monday, Nov. 17

Blue Jays Likely Won't Bring Cabrera Back

ESPN's Buster Olney reports on how Russell Martin's new deal with the Blue Jays will impact Melky Cabrera:

Thursday, Nov. 13

Cabrera's Agent Reportedly Seeking $50 Million Deal

Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun reported on Melky Cabrera's agent and the deal he's looking for in free agency:

The Blue Jays obviously know what free-agent left fielder Melky Cabrera is looking for as both sides have talked. Cabrera had told friends that the Jays made a three-year $39 million offer. The outfielder's agent is believed to be looking for a $50 million package. 'We have a sense right of the likelihood is of signing him,' said Anthopoulos who says he is sensitive to not talk about someone else's free agency or divulge negotiations. 'When a player reaches free agency, you have to start preparing for contingencies because the likelihood is when players become free agents an overwhelming percentage don't return.'

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Alex Anthopoulos Not Optimistic on Cabrera Return

Shi Davidi of Sportsnet has the latest on Cabrera and the Blue Jays:

“We’ve thought about alternatives, you have to think about alternatives all the time for any position. I can’t speak for Melky specifically other than we’d like to have him back,” said Anthopoulos. “We may have a good sense right now of what the likelihood is of signing him or not signing him, but I’m sensitive to not talking about someone else’s free agency, and not divulging negotiations or things like that. When a player becomes a free agent, you immediately have to start preparing for contingencies and alternatives because the likelihood is when players become free agents, you can look at the numbers, an overwhelming percentage don’t return. “That’s not to say we don’t want it to happen with Melky, but we’re also being real with this. There’s a good chance he doesn’t come back, we just don’t know.”

Blue Jays Looking to Offer Multi-Year Deal

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that Toronto hopes to offer Cabrera a brand new, three-year deal, because he isn't expected to accept a qualifying offer of $15.3 million:

Talks are seen as preliminary thus far, but assuming no quick deal is struck, the Blue Jays plan to extend the $15.3 million qualifying offer to Cabrera, and it is presumed he will decline that. Considering his big comeback and improving reputation (he was said to fit in well in Toronto in the two years since his PED suspension), plus an oddly weak outfield market, industry insiders wouldn't be surprised if Cabrera were to seek a five-year deal.

ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted last month that the Blue Jays would have to at least do that to keep Cabrera interested and less inclined to hit the open market:

As a member of the San Francisco Giants, Cabrera was suspended in August 2012 for 50 games due to a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. That diminished his value and allowed the Blue Jays to get him at a modest cost, and Cabrera rewarded their faith with a strong 2014 season.

Cabrera hit .301 with 16 home runs and 73 RBI in 139 games this year after a modest maiden campaign in Toronto. The numbers could have been even better if not for a season-ending broken finger in September. ESPN.com news services documented what Cabrera said after his injury.