Hot Stove Digest: Juan Uribe might be too expensive for Giants

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.

EXPENSIVE: The Giants have talked to Juan Uribe about a reserve role, but his current asking price is out of their range. [@Buster_ESPN]

EXTENSION TALKS: The Blue Jays will explore extensions for sluggers Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Josh Donaldson. [ESPN]

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SWEET LOU: The Reds have hired Lou Piniella to serve in a consulting capacity as a senior advisor. [@johnfayman]

DONE DEAL: Zach Britton avoided arbitration with the Orioles, agreeing to a one-year, $6.75 million contract. [@JonHeyman]

INTERESTED: The Diamondbacks have veteran reliever Tyler Clippard atop their free-agent wishlist. [@BNightengale]

ALSO INTERESTED: The Rays are also considering Tyler Clippard as a late addition to their bullpen. [@TBTimes_Rays]

HEARING RESULT: Reliever J.J. Hoover won his arbitration case agianst the Reds. He’ll earn a $1.4 million salary this season. [@JonHeyman]

HOMER HISTORY: Scott Pianowski looks back at the night Reggie Jackson cemented himself as Mr. October. [The Stew]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Take a look back at Hank Aaron’s greatest feats on his 82nd birthday. [MLB.com]

TIMMAY: The Orioles still need pitching, and Tim Lincecum is on their radar. [Baltimore Sun]

CLAIMED: The Angels claimed left-hander Christian Friedrich off waivers from the Rockies. Infielder Taylor Featherston was designated for assignment in the corresponding move. [@JeffFletcherOCR]

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