MLB rumors: Latest news from the off-season on free agency and more
By Justin Lee, Chat Sports
MLB executives didn’t slow down for the holidays, as several teams made acquisitions into the new year. Multiple big-name free agents remain on the market, however, which will continue to provide plenty of rumblings and rumors in advance of Spring Training.
Check out the latest MLB rumors and news below.
• The San Francisco Giants are reportedly in close contact with outfielder Dexter Fowler, the free agent’s personal Twitter account indicated.
• Free agent infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce is seeking a two-year deal in free agency, according to CSNMidAtlantic.com’s Rich Dubroff.
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• The Washington Nationals have contacted outfielder Gerardo Parra, reports MLB.com’s Bill Ladson.
• Veteran free agent righthander Doug Fisterhas received multiple one-year and two-year contract offers, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney.
• Righthanded pitcher Edwin Jackson has signed an MLB deal with the Miami Marlins, reports Fox Sports Radio’s Deb Carson.
• Free agent center field Denard Spanposted a video on his Twitter account to show that he’s healthy after undergoing hip surgery four months ago.
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• The Arizona Diamondbacks have been in contact with free agent infielder Howie Kendrick, but the team is hesitant to part with a draft choice for him, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.
