Hot Stove Digest: Carlos Gonzalez might workout at first base
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.
VERSATILITY: The Rockies lightened their outfield logjam by trading Corey Dickerson. Now manager Walt Weiss says Carlos Gonzalez could get some work at first base in spring training. [MLB.com]
GOOD READ: Mike Petriello thinks the Rockies have a plan, and that plan is to collect fastball specialists. [MLB.com]
DONE DEAL: Howie Kendrick is back with the Dodgers and his deal gives us a lot to think about. [The Stew]
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MOVING ON: The Phillies designated former top pitching prospect Jesse Biddle for assignment to make room for Bobby LaFromboise. [@Phillies]
REMEMBER WHEN: Yahoo’s Kevin Iole looks back at Bill Mazeroski’s World Series-winning home run from 1960. [The Stew]
LOCKED IN: The Mets and Neil Walker avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $10.55 million. [@JonHeyman]
LIMITED: Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow admits there will be an innings limit on Lance McCullers this season. [@MLBNetworkRadio]
HONORING VIN: Los Angeles has renamed the road leading to Dodger Stadium after Vin Scully. [The Stew]
INJURED: Mets’ prospect Brandon Nimmo was diagnosed with a partial tear to a tendon in his left foot. He’ll be checked again in 10 days. [@AdamRubinESPN]
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