Hot Stove Digest: The market for Yoenis Cespedes is heating up
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.
HEATING UP: The market for Yoenis Cespedes is starting to heat up and both the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles are considered strong contenders for the outfielder. [@JesseSanchezMLB]
ALSO: The White Sox are still interested in signing outfielder Alex Gordon as well. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
YOU TRIED: The Miami Marlins tried to deal from Aroldis Chapman before the New York Yankees got a deal done. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
GOOD READ: The Yankees got a good player, but may have acquired a questionable human in Chapman.[SB Nation]
SPEAKING OF: Agent Scott Boras doesn’t expect the Marlins to deal ace Jose Fernandez. [@jonmorosi]
PRETTY SOON: Teams have seen Denard Span work out, and agent Scott Boras expects the outfielder to sign fairly soon. [@jonmorosi]
PLAY ANYWHERE: Shortstop Ian Desmond is willing to take on a super utility role, and fits well with the San Francisco Giants. [@Buster_ESPN]
HE’S BACK: Joe Nathan expects to be ready to pitch in either May of June. [@jonmorosi]
DONE DEAL: The Milwaukee Brewers have signed outfielder Eric Young Jr. [@jcrasnick]
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