MLB rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency and more
By Brian Rauf, Chat Sports
We’re a month and a half into the MLB off-season, and there has already been plenty of movement on the free-agent market.
Check out the latest MLB news and rumors below.
• Pitcher Johnny Cuetorejected a six-year, $120 million offer from the Arizona Diamondbacks, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
• The Detroit Tigers announced they have signed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann to a five-year contract worth a reported $110 million.
• The Miami Marlins are considering signing Barry Bonds as their hitting coach, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
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• Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is being investigated under the MLB’s new domestic violence policy after an altercation at a Miami bar on Wednesday, reports Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
• The Boston Red Sox have signed outfielder Chris Young to a two-year, $13 million deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
• Pitcher Tim Collins has signed a one-year deal to stay with the Kansas City Royals, the team announced. He missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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• The Atlanta Bravesannounced they have signed reliever Jim Johnson to a one-year deal.
• Catcher Brayan Pena has signed a two-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced.
