Hot Stove Digest: The Orioles made an offer for 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.
SHIFTING GEARS: The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly made an offer to free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. [@masnRoch]
NEW DIRECTION: The Orioles may have moved toward Cespedes because the team is upset about Chris Davis’ demands. [@jcrasnick]
DONE DEAL: The San Diego Padres signed shortstop Alexei Ramirez to a one-year deal. [The Stew]
NOT FOR YOU: The Miami Marlins don’t appear any closer to working out a long-term extension with pitcher Jose Fernandez. [@JonHeyman]
GOOD READ: Dave Cameron tries to make sense of the optimistic projection for the Boston Red Sox.[FanGraphs]
AVAILABLE: Cuban outfielder Alexei Bell will work out for MLB teams soon. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
NEW ROLE: The Los Angeles Dodgers plan on making outfielder Jordan Schafer a pitcher. [@jonmorosi]
MAKING MONEY: The Orioles avoided arbitration with slugger Mark Trumbo. [@jcrasnick]
LISTEN UP: The Cincinnati Reds are listening to trade offers involving outfielder Jay Bruce. [@jcrasnick]
SIGN HIM UP: The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to an extension with catcher Chris Stewart. [@ChrisCotillo]
HE’S BACK: Ryne Sandberg has joined the Chicago Cubs as an ambassador. [@GDubCub]
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