Hot Stove Digest: Salvador Perez, Royals trying to rework contract
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.
RENEGOTIATING: Salvador Perez says his agents are currently working to renegotiate his team-friendly contract. [MLB.com]
DISCUSSIONS: The Royals and Mike Moustakas have discussed a two-year deal to buy out his arbitration years. [@FlannyMLB]
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TRADE: The Diamondbacks got their infielder, acquiring Jean Segura from the Brewers. [The Stew]
VERSATILITY: Howie Kendrick has expressed a willingness to play some third base, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts [@McCulloughTimes]
DONE DEAL: The Royals signed outfielder Travis Snider to a minor-league deal. [Royals]
THE END: Andruw Jones expects to retire soon, rather than pursue an MLB gig in 2016. [@DOBrienAJC]
HOMER HISTORY: Al Toby remembers the time David Ortiz crushed the Detroit Tigers [The Stew]
DONE DEAL: Veteran left-hander Jonathan Sanchez, who tossed a no-hitter in 2009, agreed to a minor-league deal with the Reds. [MLB.com]
ICYMI: Corey Seager was named baseball’s No. 1 prospect by MLB.com. [The Stew]
ALL DONE: Twins general manager Terry Ryan confirms that Joe Mauer’s catching days are over. [Twin Cities Pioneer Press]
DONE DEAL: Veteran infielder Maicer Izturis has a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays. [@LottOnBaseball]
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