The South Florida Sun-Sentinal is reporting that a source close to Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has confirmed that the young star has agreed to the framework on a 6 year, $70 million contract extension. Florida is essentially buying out 3 years of arbitration and 3 years of free agency from Ramirez. This is, of course, is pending a physical and an official announcement.

The Minnesota Twins have announced that relief pitcher Pat Neshek was placed on the 15-day DL with an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow...   more »