MLB rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency and more
By Justin Lee, Chat Sports
The winter meetings are over, but plenty of deals remain to be made. Rumors are still flying around as some of the biggest free-agent bats still don’t have homes.
Check out the latest MLB news and rumors below.
• The Baltimore Orioles have taken their seven-year offer to slugger Chris Davis off the table, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney.
• Miami Marlins president Michael Hill says the team will not trade starting pitcher Jose Fernandez, reports MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro.
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• The Washington Nationalstraded infielder Yunel Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels for pitcher Trevor Gott, reports CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman.
• The Oakland Athleticstraded third baseman Brett Lawrie to the Chicago White Sox for minor league prospects, the White Sox announced.
• The New York Mets have agreed to a two-year, $18.5 million deal with free agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
• The Kansas City Royalssigned relieverJoakim Soria to a three-year, $25 million deal, the team announced.
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• Outfielder Jason Heywardsigned with the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple reports.
