Hot Stove Digest: Andrew Friedman is confident in Dodgers depth
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.
GOOD DEPTH: Dodgers president Andrew Friedman isn’t concerned his team has been unable to land a top flight pitcher, citing the organization’s depth. Friedman believes they have prospects who can contribute this season. [Baseball America]
STILL LOOKING THOUGH: Confidence aside, the Dodgers will continue looking at pitching. Japanese free agent Kenta Maeda reportedly made a visit to Dodger Stadium on Thursday. The 27-year-old right-hander has until Jan. 8 to sign with an MLB team. [@billplunkettocr]
MINOR DEAL: Elian Herrera is returning to the Dodgers on a minor-league deal. [Inside the Dodgers]
BEING REAL: Benjamin Hochman suggest it’s more realistic the Cardinals would target outfielders Charlie Blackmon or Corey Dickerson in a trade with the Rockies, not Carlos Gonzalez. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
WHAT GIVES?: Joel Sherman examines why the Yankees are one of six teams yet to sign a major-league free agent. [New York Post]
PHAMTASTIC CHRISTMAS: Nice shirt, Tommy Pham. [@TphamLV]
BIG SEXY: Check out these Bartolo Colon shirts that Noah Syndergaard got for his family. [Yahoo Sports]
QUACK, QUACK: Bryce Harper got a Mighty Ducks-themed jersey for Christmas. [Cut 4]
SUPER HERO: The Catch of the Year belongs to Toronto’s Kevin Pillar. [Yahoo Sports]
GOODBYE TO A LEGEND: Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Jim O’Toole has died at the age of 78. [WCPO]
PARTING SHOT: This family is pretty happy to have David Price in Boston. [@DAVIDprice24]
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