Hot Stove Digest: Mets, Braves still interested in Yoenis Cespedes
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.
HOPEFUL: Where Yoenis Cespedes ends up is still anybody’s guess, but the Mets have maintained interest with hope that his demands will decrease. [@JonHeyman]
ALSO HOPEFUL: Mark Bowman notes the Braves are in a similar position with Cespedes, hoping he’ll soon show interest in a short-term contract. [MLB.com]
NOT LIKELY: Meanwhile, Ken Rosenthal reports there’s no indication yet that Cespedes will accept a short-term deal, thus keeping the Mets and Braves as long shots. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
DONE DEAL: John Mayberry Jr. is headed to the Detroit Tigers on a minor-league deal. [@JeffPassan]
SHOWCASE: Cuban outfielder Alexei Bell will be holding a showcase in two or three weeks after recently leaving Cuba. [MLB.com]
AGREEMENT: The Padres have reached an agreement on a one-year, $1.5 million deal with versatile right-hander Carlos Villanueva. [@JeffPassan]
CHANGE OF PACE: Cricket star Kieran Powell is looking to transition to MLB. [Yahoo Sports]
DONE DEALS: Yonder Alonso, Tom Wilhelmson and Freddy Galvis were among players to avoid arbitration on Wednesday. [MLB Trade Rumors]
NO THANKS: Joe Maddon declined an invitation to the State of Union to attend a Cubs’ charity event. [@CSNMooney]
ICYMI: ESPN announced changes to its television broadcasts team, including making Jessica Mendoza a regular on Sunday Night Baseball. [Yahoo Sports]
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