Hot Stove Digest: Howie Kendrick is on the Diamondbacks’ radar
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.
STAYING IN TOUCH: Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart tells Nick Piecoro that he’s been in contact with free agent second baseman Howie Kendrick. [Arizona Republic]
GOOD ENOUGH: Meanwhile, the Dodgers are seemingly out on Howie Kendrick. General manager Farhan Zaidi says the club feels “pretty set at second base” with Chase Utley and Enrique Hernandez splitting playing time. [@trueblueLA]
ICYMI: The Dodgers signed veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir to strengthen their rotation. [Yahoo Sports]
STILL IN PLAY: Alex Gordon has made it clear that the Royals still have a shot to re-sign him. Recent reports suggest Kansas City’s offer was far below Gordon’s asking price. [Lincoln Journal Star]
NOT HAPPY: The leader of the New York City Council scolded the Yankees decision to trade for Aroldis Chapman. [Yahoo Sports]
HERE TO WIN: On the other hand, Andrew Miller says the Chapman trade is “fine by me.” He signed up with the Yankees to win. [New Jersey Advance]
DONE DEAL: The Nationals agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with veteran infielder Stephen Drew. [@JonHeymanCBS]
BENCH OPTIONS: Chelsea Janes looks at the Nationals bench situation following the Stephen Drew signing. [Washington Post]
NEED MORE: Daryl Van Schouwen says the White Sox need to keep adding on offense even after trading for Todd Frazier and Brett Lawrie. [Chicago Sun-Times]
DONE DEALS: The Rangers signed catcher Michael McKenry and left-handed pitcher Donnie Veal to minor-league contracts. McKenry’s deal included a spring training invite. [@RangerBlake]
DONE DEAL: The Braves signed left-handed reliever Alex Torres to a minor-league deal. [@mlbbowman]
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