After seeing Andrelton Simmons traded Thursday and Craig Kimbrel traded Friday, there was no big trade Saturday. There was a trade, just not a blockbuster. Bummer. There’s still plenty of offseason left though, plus the Winter Meetings are only three weeks away. Those are always fun.
On Saturday we looked at the extremely thin free agent third base market. We also looked at the Giants and their potential for a big free agent spending spree this winter. Here is a recap of Saturday’s hot stove news from around the league.
ROSTER MOVES & TRANSACTIONS
Indians: Re-signed utility man Michael Martinez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the team announced.
Mets: Signed IF Ty Kelly to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the team announced.
Phillies: Acquired RHP Jeremy Hellickson from the Diamondbacks for minor league RHP Sam McWilliams, the team announced.
COACHING STAFF & FRONT OFFICE NEWS
Padres: Will name Doug Bochtler their new bullpen coach. Bochtler previously worked as a pitching coach in in Arizona’s farm system. (San Diego Union Tribune)
RUMORS & NEWS
RHP Blaine Boyer: Has received interest from multiple teams, including the Royals. Boyer is interested in returning to the Twins. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
IF Cliff Pennington: Close to signing with an unknown team. Pennington is looking at one and two-year offers. (ESPN)
Diamondbacks: GM Dave Stewart said he is “keeping a close watch” on Hiroshima Carp RHP Kenta Maeda, who is expected to be posted later this offseason. (ESPN)
Dodgers: Hired 27-year-old Joe Davis to be their road play-by-play announcer. He is seen as a candidate to be Vin Scully’s successor.
Giants: Doing “background preparation” on LHP David Price. (ESPN)
Marlins: Have already expressed interest in re-signing C Jeff Mathis. (MLB.com)
Nationals: GM Mike Rizzo wants to make OF Bryce Harper a “National for life.“
Reds: GM Dick Williams confirmed the Red Sox inquired about LHP Aroldis Chapman before acquiring RHP Craig Kimbrel Friday. A deal was never close, however. (WCPO)
Rockies: GM Jeff Bridich is open to trading prospects for pitching. “When I say we’re open to whatever, I mean it,” said Bridich. “I don’t think we’ll ever be in a ‘sell the farm’ mode. I don’t think that’s a wise decision for us. But you have to be open minded to things that can improve your ballclub.” (Denver Post)
Tigers: Interested in RHP Yovani Gallardo. (ESPN)
The Giants are doing background work on David Price. (USATSI)
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