Hot Stove Digest: Nationals have discussed Carlos Gonzalez trade
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.
CARGO UPDATE: After missing out on free agent Jason Heyward, the Washington Nationals have joined the list of teams expressing interest in Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. [Pete Kerzel]
NO DEAL: The Nationals recently offered Gio Gonzalez to the Marlins for Christian Yelich. The Marlins said no. [Jon Heyman]
DONE DEAL: Steve Cishek signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Mariners. [The Stew]
NEXT UP: The Yankees were targeting Steve Cishek for bullpen help, but will have to turn their attention elsewhere. [New York Post]
GOOD READ: Michael Cuddyer formally announced his retirement in a piece for the Players Tribune. [Players Tribune]
The Orioles offer to Chris Davis that was pulled off the table this week was for seven years at $154 million. Davis and agent Scott Boras are still hoping for a $200 million deal. [Heyman]
NOT ENOUGH:DONE DEAL: The Phillies added another veteran starter, acquiring Charlie Morton from the Pirates. [The Stew]
SOMETHING’S UP: The Pirates have been shedding salary of late and could be lined up to make “multiple moves.” [Rob Biertempfel]
IT’S OFFICIAL: The Ken Giles trade to Houston was made official on Saturday, and it included some new details. Former No. 1 pick Mark Appel is now headed to Philadelphia. [The Stew]
NO THANKS: The Nationals have no current interest in trading for Aroldis Chapman due to his domestic dispute allegations. [William Ladson]
FUN READ: Basketball wizard Steph Curry is a big Boston Red Sox fan and he’s happy with their offseason so far. [WEEI]
INTERESTING: According to his agent, Johnny Cueto really wanted to play for the Boston Red Sox because of his idol Pedro Martinez. [Peter Gammons]
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