Hot Stove Digest: White Sox keeping outfield offers to three years
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.
THREE’S A CHARM: The White Sox are interested in signing free agent outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Alex Gordon, but only for three years or less. [@BNightengale]
ICYMI: The Dodgers reached a contract agreement with free agent Kenta Maeda on Thursday. [Yahoo Sports]
DETAILS: Christopher Meola, who broke the news of the Maeda signing, reports that the deal is for eight years and a total of $24 million. The contract will include $10-$12 million in incentives each season. The Dodgers and Maeda have yet to confirm. [@DFineNrmLC]
BIG PLANS: The Rockies are still shopping outfielders Carlos Gonzalez, Charlie Blackmon and Corey Dickerson. To fill the potential void, Colorado is making a strong push for Gerardo Parra. [CBS Sports]
GOOD READ: Jim Callis looks at ten prospects with potential to breakout in 2016. [MLB.com]
BARGAIN HUNTERS: The Marlins are looking for bargain rotation additions, which could include Doug Fister, Cliff Lee and Edwin Jackson [Miami Herald]
DONE DEAL: Kyle Kendrick has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Braves. He was the Rockies opening day starter in 2015. [@DOBrienAJC]
WINTER BALL: Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo will join Criollos de Caguas for the Puerto Rican League playoffs. [WEEI]
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NOTABLE PERSON: Jerry Crasnick argues that Royals general manager Dayton Moore was baseball’s most notable figure in 2015. [IN PURSUIT: Speaking of Moore, he continues pursuing rotation additions. [@Buster_ESPN]
DONE DEAL: The Astros added veteran outfielder Eury Perez on a minor-league deal. [MLB Trade Rumors]
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