Hot Stove Digest: Ozzie Guillen returns to managing in Venezuela
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.
HE’S BACK: Ozzie Guillen will manage Los Tiburones de La Guaira, a team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, during the 2016 season. [Chicago Tribune]
GOOD READ: Will Yovani Gallardo continue producing despite diminishing stuff? [The Stew]
CONSIDERING: If the Orioles land Gallardo, they may also pursue outfielder Dexter Fowler to complete their lineup. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
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TRADE TARGET: Ken Rosenthal also reports the Orioles have considered outfielder Jay Bruce as a trade target. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
DONE DEAL: Veteran reliever Carlos Torres signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves. He’ll be invited to spring training. [@AdamRubinESPN]
TRADE: The Phillies acquired infielder Taylor Featherston, who was designated for assignment last week, from the Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. [@M_Montemurro]
DONE DEAL: Brandon Belt avoided arbitration with the Giants, signing a one-year, $6.2 million deal. [@hankschulman]
HOMER HISTORY: Yahoo’s Max Thompson recalls David Eckstein’s improbable walk-off grand slam for St. Louis during the 2005 season. [The Stew]
COMPETITION: Roberto Osuna and Drew Storen will compete for the Blue Jays closer’s job this spring. [@bnicholsonsmith]
MINOR DEAL: The Angels have signed veteran right-hander Javy Guerra to a minor-league deal. Guerra served a 50-game drug suspension in 2015. [@MikeDiGiovanna]
IN MEMORY: Baseball lost a great writer this week with the untimely death of Tom Singer. [MLB.com]
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