Yankees ship McCann to Houston

The New York Yankees have taken another step in their rebuilding process, sending veteran catcher Brian McCann and cash considerations to the Houston Astros in exchange for prospects Albert Abreu and Jorge Guzman. Houston is expected to take on roughly $22-23 million on the remaining two years of McCann's contract. 

Neil Walker accepts $17.2 million qualifying offer

Walker will return to the Big Apple for at least one more season

Today was the deadline for players to accept or decline their qualifying offers, and second baseman Neil Walker waited until the last possible minute to make a decision. The 31 year old will accept the offer made by the New York Mets, and will earn $17.2 million in 2017. Walker joins Phillies pitcher Jeremy Hellickson as the only other player this off-season to take the one year contract. 

Mets bring back Bruce, Reyes, decline Niese's option

The Mets were expected to retain Bruce

Yesterday, the New York Mets announced that they will pick up the team options for outfielder Jay Bruce and infielder Jose Reyes. Bruce will earn $13 million next year while Reyes will receive the league minimum of about $500,000. New York also declined pitcher Jon Niese's 2017 Team Option, choosing to give him a $500,000 buyout instead of the $10 million salary.