Hot Stove Digest: Tim Lincecum could hold his showcase soon
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.
COME BACK: Tim Lincecum’s agent will watch the right-hander throw Wednesday. At that point, he’ll determine when Lincecum will hold his showcase for MLB teams. [@JoelSherman1]
ADDITION: The Miami Marlins are still looking at available pitchers, and will monitor Lincecum.[@JoelSherman1]
DONE DEAL: The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Mat Latos. [The Stew]
NOT DONE: The White Sox also signed infielder Travis Ishikawa to a minor-league deal. [@ChrisCotillo]
EXTEND HIM: The Kansas City Royals are talking to catcher Salvador Perez about reworking his contract.[@JonHeyman]
HOMER HISTORY: Todd Helton’s walk-off blast that helped send the Colorado Rockies on an amazing run. [The Stew]
NOT ANYMORE: The Tampa Bay Rays had been considered in the hunt for shortstop Ian Desmond, but that’s no longer the case. The team wants to keep its draft pick. [@jcrasnick]
STILL LOOKING: The Rays are still looking to add pitchers on minor-league deals, and may consider Ryan Webb. [@ChrisCotillo]
GOT BEAT: The Houston Astros beat catcher Jason Castro in an arbitration hearing. Castro will receive $5 million next season. He was seeking $5.25 million. [@JonHeyman]
DECISIONS: Former New York Mets reliever Carlos Torres has offers from three MLB clubs and will make his decision soon. [@ChrisCotillo]
GOT HIM: The Seattle Mariners signed reliever Joel Peralta to a minor-league deal. [@MLBRosterMoves]
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