Hot Stove Digest: The Brewers are asking a lot for Jonathan Lucroy
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.
BIG ASK: The Milwaukee Brewers are asking a lot for catcher Jonathan Lucroy, which has scared some teams away. [@Haudricourt]
GOOD READ: Jessica Mendoza discusses her career, and how she deals with the trolls. [The Stew]
GOT HIM: The New York Yankees have avoided arbitration with shortstop Didi Gregorius. [@JackCurryYES]
DONE DEAL: The Texas Rangers brought back pitcher Colby Lewis on a one-year deal.[@MLBRosterMoves]
INTERESTING: At least 10 teams have shown interest in 41-year-old reliever Joe Nathan. [@ChrisCotillo]
DONE DEAL: The Kansas City Royals officially announced a two-year extension with outfielder Lorenzo Cain. [@MLBRosterMoves]
BEST FITS: Jim Bowden examines the best fits for seven of the remaining free agents. (This is an ESPN Insider article) [ESPN]
TAPPED OUT? Are the Los Angeles Dodgers avoiding $100 million contracts? [Los Angeles Times]
SIGN HIM UP: Cuban outfielder Yoel Yanqui will hold a showcase for clubs in early February. [@ChrisCotillo]
GOOD READ: Two MLB consultants examine the state of analytics in the game today. [FanGraphs]
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