Hot Stove Digest: Ben Zobrist might be close to making his decision
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.
DECISION MADE? Ben Zobrist is reportedly close to making a decision about where he’ll play next season. [@TBTimes_Rays]
WHAT’S THE DEAL? No one really knows whether the Miami Marlins are willing to trade Jose Fernandez.[The Stew]
GOOD READ: Kris Bryant and Maikel Franco have filed grievances regarding service time manipulation. [Jeff Passan]
LISTEN IN: The Milwaukee Brewers are willing to listen for offers on catcher Jonathan Lucroy. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
TOUGH CALL: A number of teams have contacted the Philadelphia Phillies looking to acquire reliever Ken Giles. [@ToddZolecki]
GET PAID: The Marlins met with second baseman Dee Gordon’s agent regarding a possible extension. [@JonHeymanCBS]
ON THE BLOCK: The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly considering trading pitcher C.J. Wilson. [@BNightengale]
COME BACK: At least 15 teams have shown interest in 37-year-old pitcher Cliff Lee. [@JonHeymanCBS]
ANOTHER OPTION: If the Baltimore Orioles can’t bring back Chris Davis, Pedro Alvarez might be an option. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
IN THE WORKS: The Tampa Bay Rays have talked to the Chicago Cubs about infielder Javier Baez. [@TBTimes_Rays]
ON THE MOVE: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers will discuss a trade involving first baseman Mitch Moreland. [@BiertempfelTrib]
GIVING UP: The Detroit Tigers are no longer pursuing Yoenis Cespedes or Alex Gordon. [@BNightengale]
METS MEETING: The New York Mets talked to Bartolo Colon’s agents Monday. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
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