Hot Stove Digest: The Rays are willing to trade their pitchers
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.
AVAILABLE? The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in “many” trade conversations involving their pitchers. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
DONE DEAL: The Miami Marlins agreed to a five-year deal with pitcher Wei-Yin Chen. [The Stew]
GONE FISHING: The Marlins also picked up veteran infielder Chris Johnson. [@flasportsbuzz]
GETTING CLOSE: The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to a multi-year deal with Cuban pitcher Yaisel Sierra. [@JeffPassan]
DONE DEAL: The Seattle Mariners acquired pitcher Joe Wieland from the Dodgers. [@JeffPassan]
WHAT’S THE DEAL? Jerry Crasnick attempts to explain why Justin Upton remains on the market. [ESPN]
DONE DEAL: The Colorado Rockies have agreed to sign outfielder Gerardo Parra to a three-year deal. [The Stew]
MAKING DEALS: The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Tyler Olson and infielder Ronald Torreyes from the Dodgers. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
WHAT’S NEXT: Now that Parra is on the club, the Rockies could put one of their other outfielders on the market. The team has already been in touch with the Baltimore Orioles. [@jonmorosi]
THEM TOO: The Detroit Tigers have also reached out to the Rockies regarding their outfielders. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
LOCK HIM UP: The Marlins are still trying to work on a long-term deal with second baseman Dee Gordon. Gordon is still eligible for arbitration, but the team would like to lock him up long-term if possible.[@Ken_Rosenthal]
NOT HAPPENING: Gavin Floyd was asked to throw at the Orioles mini-camp, but declined. [@ChrisCotillo]
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