Hot Stove Digest: NL team making push to acquire R.A. Dickey
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.
INTEREST IN R.A.: Though nothing appears imminent, at least one NL team has serious interest in acquiring former Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey from Toronto. [@SNJeffBlair]
GOOD READ: Jon Wiseman writes about Yasiel Puig’s unpredictable production and his expectations moving forward. [Dodger Insider]
DONE DEAL: Edwin Jackson has a one-year deal with Miami worth $507,500. The deal includes a full no-trade clause. [@JonHeyman]
MORE MARLINS: Ken Rosenthal reports the Marlins are also looking at free agent left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. [Fox Sports]
HOT PURSUIT: Several teams are in on Cuban free agent Yaisel Sierra. And yes, the Marlins are among those interested in the 25-year-old right-hander. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
IN TOUCH: The Indians have reached out to veteran infielder Juan Uribe. [Cleveland Plain Dealer]
GOOD READ: Ted Berg looks at possible reasons why the White Sox have been good at preventing injuries. [For The Win]
TIME SHARE: The Royals aren’t convinced Omar Infante can hold up physically for 162 games, meaning World Series hero Christian Colon should get regular playing time. [MLB.com]
GOOD TALK, SON: Kelly Johnson’s six-year-old son Cole pushed for his return to Atlanta. [Yahoo Sports]
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