Hot Stove Digest: Lazaro Armenteros is drawing serious interest
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.
WAITING GAME: As many as nine teams are interested in Cuban outfielder Lazaro Armenteros, and he’s willing to wait until the international signing period begins on July 2 to find the right deal. [@JesseSanchezMLB]
DONE DEAL: Jeurys Familia avoided arbitration with the Mets, agreeing to a one-year, $4.1 million deal. [@JonHeyman]
FRESH START: Ken Rosenthal details why a fresh start in Arizona may be exactly what Jean Segura needs. [Fox Sports]
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TRADE: The Pirates acquired left-hander Jesse Biddle from the Phillies in exchange for right-handed reliever Yoervis Medina. [@MattGelb]
FIVE THINGS: The Mariners signed Korean slugger Dae-ho Lee to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Here are five things you need to know. [The Stew]
MUST READ: Jeff Passan on how the free agency landscape changed 40 years ago today. [Yahoo Sports]
CRAZY CARDS: The Stew crew looks at the strangest baseball cards they own. [The Stew]
TARGET DATE: The Mets are hoping Zack Wheeler will return from Tommy John surgery by July 1. [@AdamRubinESPN]
TWO-SPORT STARS: Here are 13 great major leaguers who were also stars on the gridiron. [MLB.com]
JAPAN BOUND: Frustrated by free agency in MLB, Jonny Gomes is headed to Japan to play for the Rakuten Golden Eagles. [The Stew]
DONE DEAL: The Orioles signed veteran left-hander Hideki Okajima to a minor-league deal. [@EddieInTheYard]
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