2017-18 Hot Stove League

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Bob Nightengale‏Verified account@BNightengale 29s29 seconds ago
Realmuto and Yelich understandably don't want to be the last marquee player standing in #Marlins rebuild, but #Marlins plan for both to be on opening day roster, particularly Realmuto, who is considered close to untouchable.

 

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Jerry Crasnick‏Verified account@jcrasnick 34s34 seconds ago
J.T. Realmuto's reps at CAA have spoken to the #Marlins front office and expressed his desire to play elsewhere. They think it would be the best move for all involved. #Marlins have to decide whether they want to capitalize on his value now, or keep an unhappy player.

 

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Bob Nightengale‏Verified account@BNightengale 3m3 minutes ago
The #SFGiants have keen interest in acquiring #Rays 3B Evan Longoria, but the Rays would have to take one of Giants' high-salaried players such as Hunter Pence or Denard Span to make it work.

 

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Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal

Bit of a surprise: #RedSox announce signing of free-agent 1B Mitch Moreland to a two-year contract.

 

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Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman

trade market for matt kemp believed to be virtually nonexistent. if dodgers can find a taker via trade they are magicians.

 

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Bob Nightengale
@BNightengale

The #STLCards have been pursuing #Bluejays 3B Josh Donaldson much stronger than #Orioles Manny Machado, perhaps in part because they'd have a much better chance to lock up Donaldson to long-term extension.

 

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Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN

There was industry speculation last week that Padres/Hosmer were talking in range of 6 years/$120m, but those parameters may have moved since then.

 

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Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN

So among NYY SP options, 3 very distinct price ranges: Corbin--FA after 2018, costly but not outrageous. D-Backs motivated seller. Cole--FA after 2019, probably a lot more expensive than Corbin. PIT a motivated seller. Fulmer--FA after 2022, very expensive, DET must be convinced.

 

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Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Phillies signing free-agent catcher Eric Fryer to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.

 

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Jerry Crasnick
@jcrasnick

The #Indians splurged for Edwin Encarnacion last winter, but now it's back to reality. They have $25-30M in raises due players on their roster, and that probably precludes them from adding a high-profile free agent. They're looking more Duda-Adams-LoMo-Alonso than Hosmer at 1B.

 

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Brittany Ghiroli
@Britt_Ghiroli

Nothing new and nothing imminent on Machado. But as Dan Duquette said last week, the Os are going to have to decide to "fish or cut bait" soon: (link: http://atmlb.com/2B0eFTc) atmlb.com/2B0eFTc

 

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Jon Heyman‏Verified account@JonHeyman 21s21 seconds ago
hundley got $2.5M on giants deal @hankschulman 1st

 

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Jerry Crasnick‏Verified account@jcrasnick 2m2 minutes ago
Carlos Santana's three-year, $60 million deal with the #Phillies will become official today. It includes a fourth year club option for $17.5 million.

 

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Jerry Crasnick
@jcrasnick

The #Nationals continue to express interest in Matt Adams as a lefty bench bat. They're looking for a replacement for Adam Lind, who slashed .303/.362/.513 in 301 plate appearances this season. Adams was recently non-tendered by the #Braves.

 

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Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman

Orioles aren't happy with the trade offers they've received for Machado so far. He may not be on the trading block much longer.

 

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Jerry Crasnick
@jcrasnick

The #Indians splurged for Edwin Encarnacion last winter, but now it's back to reality. They have $25-30M in raises due players on their roster, and that probably precludes them from adding a high-profile free agent. They're looking more Duda-Adams-LoMo-Alonso than Hosmer at 1B.

I kind of like LoMo at 3-$35million over Hosmer at 6-$120million

 

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There goes his trade value.

Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 11s12 seconds ago
BREAKING: Orioles closer Zach Britton ruptured his Achilles yesterday working out in California. Expected to be out at least six months.

 

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Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 44s45 seconds ago
Britton was projected to earn $12.2M in arbitration by @mlbtraderumors. Eligible for free agency at the end of the 2019 season. Trade interest in him had increased of late due to prices of free-agent relievers. Now #Orioles stuck.

 

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Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 3m3 minutes ago
Exact timetable for Britton will be determined after he undergoes surgery, per source. Minimum 4 to 6 months.

 

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Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago
#Orioles GM Dan Duquette just told @Masnroch regarding Machado trade discussions: “I’m not sure we’re going to focus on that much more after tomorrow.” Things always can change, but O’s clearly not satisfied with offers so far.

 

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Jon Heyman‏Verified account@JonHeyman 39s39 seconds ago
marlins agree to deal with rhp jacob turner

 

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Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 54s54 seconds ago


#Yankees’ talks with #Pirates on RHP Gerrit Cole have cooled since winter meetings, sources tell The Athletic.

 

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Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 30s31 seconds ago
Sources: #Rays, #SFGiants trade is imminent. Teams have been discussing Evan Longoria. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

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Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 24s24 seconds ago
#SFGiants in discussions with #Rays about Evan Longoria, with Christian Arroyo possibly headed to TB, sources tell The Athletic.

 

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Jon Heyman‏Verified account@JonHeyman 47s47 seconds ago
longoria goes to giants. span, others to rays @TBTimes_Rays 1st

Jeff Passan‏Verified account@JeffPassan 34s35 seconds ago
Source: Giants get Evan Longoria for Christian Arroyo, Denard Span, Matt Krook and Stephen Woods.