MLB rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency and more
By Brian Rauf, Chat Sports
The MLB off-season is still in it's infancy, but there’s already a litany of rumblings and rumors around the league about contract situations and upcoming forays into free agency.
Check out the latest MLB news and rumors below.
• The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners have had discussions about a trade centered around Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
• The Yankees announced they traded catcher John Ryan Murphy to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Aaron Hicks.
• Chat Sports: Three free agents the Yankees could sign this off-season
• The Atlanta Braves are listening to trade offers for shortstop Andrelton Simmons, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
• The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly talked to the Cincinnati Reds about a potential trade for closer Aroldis Chapman.
• The Braves have signed free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
• The Kansas City Royals are interested in free-agent pitcher Darren O’Day, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney.
• Chat Sports: Three free agents the Royals could sign this off-season
• The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they have hired former Nationals manager Matt Williams as their third base coach.
• Hall of Fame outfielder Lou Brock had his left leg amputated just below the knee due to an infection, reports Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
