Hot Stove Digest: Ian Desmond is talking to the Padres

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.

JUST TALKING: Ian Desmond’s representatives will talk to the San Diego Padres this week, but nothing is imminent. [@JonHeyman]

MOVE ALONG, NOTHING TO SEE HERE: No progress on talks between the Orioles and slugger Chris Davis. [@Britt_Ghiroli]

UGGLA, UP IN HERE: Dan Uggla is reportedly talking to three or four teams. [@ChrisCotillo]

JOHNSON BACK? Kelly Johnson in talks to return to the Atlanta Braves. [@MLBBowman]

BASTARDO TALKS: Mets are Orioles are among the teams interested in lefty reliever Antonio Bastardo. [@Buster_ESPN]

GOOD READ: Trivia about the some of the first-timers on the Hall of Fame ballot. [New York Times]

THE WAITING GAME: Still no timetable on MLB’s investigation into Jose Reyes’ arrest on domestic violence charges. [@PSaundersDP]

MINOR MOVE: A’s trade right-handed pitcher Arthur Leon to the Blue Jays for cash or a player to be named later. [Yahoo Sports]

MINOR MOVE: Texas Rangers sign lefty Cesar Ramos to minor-league deal with an invite to big-league spring training. [Yahoo Sports]

GOOD READ: Are Curt Schilling’s politics really costing him Hall of Fame votes? Maybe so. [Bloomberg]

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