Hot Stove Digest: Nationals not likely to pursue Ian Desmond
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.
WE’RE GOOD: James Wagner writes that the Nationals have moved on from Ian Desmond and emphasizes his point by adding that ‘ship has sailed.” [Washington Post]
RESIGNED: The Marlins are reportedly “resigned to losing” Jose Fernandez at some point. [Miami Herald]
PROGRESS: Albert Pujols has been cleared to resume hitting off a tee following November foot surgery. His status for opening day is still considered questionable. [Fox Sports]
FOLLOWING DEXTER: The Cubs and White Sox remain interested in free agent outfielder Dexter Fowler. [CBS Chicago]
EXTENSION TALK: Catcher Francisco Cervelli is open to an extension with the Pirates, but seeks a three-year deal worth $39 million. [Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
BONUS: Yoenis Cespedes received a $10 million signing bonus from the Mets and will earn a $17.5 million salary in 2016. [@KenDavidoff]
HOMER HISTORY: The Stew’s new series continues with MLB Network’s Lauren Shehadi recalling Cal Ripken Jr’s Iron Man homer. [The Stew]
REMOVED: The Dodgers outrighted right-hander Brandon Beachy off the 40-man roster, but he will still come to the spring camp. [MLB Trade Rumors]
REQUEST: MySpace co-founder wants Tim Lincecum back in a Giants uniform, and he’s willing to help them pay. [The Stew]
FUN READ: Jon Morosi tells us who has the ball from the final out of the 2015 World Series, and why. [Fox Sports]
MINOR DEAL: The Angels acquired corner infielder Jefry Marte from the Tigers in exchange for second baseman Kody Eaves. [Angels]
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