Hot Stove Digest: Who is going to sign 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.
WHO’S NEXT? The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros may turn their attention to Yoenis Cespedes now that Justin Upton is off the market. [@BNightengale]
MAKING CHANGES: MLB owners will discuss possible changes to the slide rule at second base during the upcoming owners meetings. [Fox Sports]
NOT READY: Even after adding Chris Davis, the Baltimore Orioles have work to do, writes Ken Rosenthal. [Fox Sports]
LET HIM GO: Jonathan Lucroy would welcome a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers. [The Stew]
STILL OUT THERE: Of the 20 free agents to receive qualifying offers at the start of the offseason, only four remain. [@jcrasnick]
COME TOGETHER: The New York Yankees and pitcher Nate Eovaldi avoided arbitration. [@JonHeyman]
NOT YET: The Los Angeles Angels want to stay under the luxury tax and aren’t expected to go after outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. [@Alden_Gonzalez]
DONE DEAL: The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Joe Blanton. [@JeffPassan]
LET GO: The Angels designated first baseman Efren Navarro for assignment. [@BillShaikin]
DONE DEAL: Outfielder Jordan Danks agreed to a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers. [@JonHeyman]
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