Hot Stove Digest: Angels likely out on marquee free agents
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.
TIGHT BUDGET: According to owner Arte Moreno, the Angels are unlikely to make any serious offers to big named free agents. However, GM Billy Appler still sees ways to improve the team. [Orange County Register]
DONE DEAL: Todd Frazier headlined a major three-team deal on Wednesday involving the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. The All-Star third baseman is headed to Chicago. [Yahoo Sports]
DEMANDS: Magic Johnson’s former Lakers’ teammate Mychal Thompson had some demands for the Dodgers after they acquired his son, Trayce Thompson, in the three-team deal. [Cut 4]
WHAT’S NEXT?: The Dodgers involvement in the Todd Frazier deal has led to further speculation they’re loading up to trade for another ace, possibly Miami’s Jose Fernandez. [Fox Sports]
EARLY CHRISTIMAS: Bartolo Colon is headed back to the Mets on a one-year deal. [Yahoo Sports]
BLUE LIPSTICK: Jake Arrieta is pretty happy about the Cubs offseason so far. [For The Win]
HELLO, CLEVELAND: Veteran slugger Mike Napoli has agreed to a one-year, $7 million with the Cleveland Indians. The deal includes another $3 million in incentives. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
DONE DEAL: The Indians also added outfielder Rajai Davis on a one-year, $5.25 million deal to complete a busy Wednesday. [@JonHeymanCBS]
PROJECTED SALARIES: MLB teams are projected to spend around $614 million on the 184 players eligible for arbitration this winter. What does that mean for your favorite team? [MLB Trade Rumors]
PLEASE COME BACK: Royals’ fans remain hopeful for an Alex Gordon return, but talks have not progressed to the point where numbers have been exchanged. [@mellinger]
INTERNATIONAL SIGNING: The Orioles have reached an agreement with Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim on a two-year deal. [Yahoo Sports]
HOMECOMING: Returning to Cuba has been an emotional experience for Yasiel Puig. [MLB.com}
TRUE GIANT: Johnny Cueto’s deal with the Giants is official and he’s ready to roll.
SECURITY!: Toronto’s “Scooter Gang” ran into some trouble with Yankee Stadium security during the season. [Yahoo Sports]
MVP TRIBUTE: Wale has a released a song titled ‘MVP’ (Bryce Harper). [For The Win]
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