Hot Stove Digest: Jonathan Papelbon updates his no-trade list
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.
DIRTY DOZEN: Jonathan Papelbon can be traded to 12 teams without his permission based on his new no-trade list. Both the Red Sox and Phillies are among those 12. [Jerry Crasnick]
STANDSTILL: The proposed Brandon Phillips trade to Washington is at a standstill and could fizzle out if advancements aren’t made soon. [ESPN]
VERSATILITY: Matt Holliday has been working out at first base on his own accord at the Cardinals’ spring training complex in Florida. He’s hoping to extend his career beyond his outfield days. [CBS Sports]
LOCKED IN: The White Sox signed reliever Nate Jones to a three-year, $8 million contract extension. The deal also includes club options for 2019 and 2020 and a mutual option for 2021. [@jcrasnick]
STAYING PUT: Hisashi Iwakuma’s deal with the Dodgers fell apart Thursday, and now he’s headed back to Seattle. [Yahoo Sports]
HE’S BACK: After 34 months in prison, former No. 1 pick Matt Bush is back in baseball signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers. [The Stew]
GALLARDO’S MARKET: The slow developing market for free agent starter Yovani Gallardo remains as such. The Astros and Orioles are still believed to be his most aggressive suitors. [Fox Sports]
RETURN: Right-hander Ryan Vogelsong returned to the Pirates on Friday, signing a one-year deal. He spent the last five seasons with San Francisco. [Pirates]
GOOD READ: From painting on a canvas to painting the corners, read the remarkable story of Blake McFarland. [Yahoo Sports]
DONE DEAL: The Tigers have a one-year deal with utilityman Mike Aviles. [Buster Olney]
STICK AROUND: The Rangers are close to bringing back Colby Lewis on a one-year deal worth $6 million. [Fort Worth Star-Telegram]
BACKUP BACKSTOP: Jeff Mathis is staying with the Marlins as their backup catcher. He signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. [@JoeFrisaro]
BUSY BLUE JAYS: In addition to signing Brad Penny, the Blue Jays have also signed pitcher Roberto Hernandez and claimed outfielder Junior Lake off waivers. [Blue Jays]
THANK YOU: Brewers owner Mark Attanasio wrote a letter to fans thanking them for their patience as the team continues through its rebuilding process. [Brewers]
MINOR DEAL: The Indians have acquired reliever Dan Otero from the Phillies for cash considerations. Otero was claimed by Philadelphia off waivers from Oakland last month. [Ken Rosenthal]
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