Hot Stove Digest: Korean star Seung-hwan Oh lands with Cardinals
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.
OH, YES: Korean reliever Seung-hwan Oh has one of the best nickname’s in sports, and he’s reportedly on his way to the St. Louis Cardinals. [@DanielKimW]
UPGRADES: A.J. Cassavell looks at the 10 most impactful upgrades among players that have changed uniforms this winter. [MLB.com]
KEEPER: New Marlins manager Don Mattingly and hitting coach Barry Bonds are urging the team to keep Marcell Ozuna. [Boston Globe]
STICK AROUND: Cubs owner Tom Ricketts says he’s had extension talks with Theo Epstein. The Cubs team president is entering the final season of a five-year, $18.5 million deal. [@670TheScore]
NEW HOME?: The Rays are awaiting a vote next week that they hope will allow them to look at stadium sites in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg. [@MLBNetworkRadio]
SLEEPERS: The Red Sox could emerge as suitors to sign free agent Justin Upton. [Boston Globe]
MIXED REVIEWS: Reports suggest teams came away with mixed feelings about Cuban outfielder Lazaro Armenteros’ upside after his showcase on Jan. 8. [@longenhagen]
HOLDING THE ACE: According to general manager Billy Beane, the A’s have resisted aggressive suitors for ace Sonny Gray. [@MLBNetworkRadio]
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