Hot Stove Digest: Cliff Lee is looking to make a comeback
Welcome to The Stew’s Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you’ll find a recap of all the day’s action and other fun stuff from around the Internet.
HE’S BACK: After sitting out the entire 2015 season, 37-year-old Cliff Lee is hoping to return to the majors next year. [Jon Heyman]
PREVIEW: Arizona Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart talked to The Stew about what goes on at the winter meetings. [The Stew]
SECOND CHOICE: The San Francisco Giants are targeting both Jeff Samardzija and Mike Leake if Zack Greinke turns them down. [Ken Rosenthal]
NEW BLOOD: The Toronto Blue Jays have hired their next general manager. [The Stew]
COME BACK: The White Sox also brought back pitcher Jacob Turner on a one-year deal. [Passan]
NOT SO FAST: The Miami Marlins are saying ace Jose Fernandez is not on the trading block this winter. [AP]
GETTING PAID: Darren O’Day is reportedly looking for a contract similar to the one Andrew Miller received. [Jerry Crasnick]
RUNNER UP: The St. Louis Cardinals offered $180 million to David Price before Boston got their man. [Bob Nightengale]
TRAVELING: Joe Torre and Dave Winfield will represent MLB on a goodwill tour of Cuba. [AP]
ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Clayton Kershaw and Yasiel Puig are also expected to be included on that goodwill trip to Cuba. [Tim Brown]
ON THE BLOCK: The San Diego Padres are reportedly shopping pitcher James Shields. [Buster Olney]
GOOD READ: New Tampa Bay Rays catcher Hank Conger had issues throwing out runners last season. [August Fagerstrom]
HERE TO STAY: It looks like the Atlanta Braves may just hold on to pitcher Shelby Miller. [Crasnick]
TIME TO SHOP: The Washington Nationals will try to deal infielder Yunel Escobar at the winter meetings. [Rosenthal]
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