My head was already spinning from the usual onslaught of news and rumors that this week brings, and then the Shohei Ohtani elbow injury news? I gotta sit down.
I am already sitting down. I gotta lay down. After I do some more typing …
Rangers are talking to the D-backs about starting pitching and Zack Greinke could be in play. Any potential deal is not close but the two teams have been talking
— TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) December 13, 2017
A lot must happen for the Rangers to get Greinke but the discussions with the D-backs are real and on-going
— TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) December 13, 2017
Confirming @Sullivan_Ranger report on #Rangers' interest in Zack Greinke. The Rangers would need the deal with Arizona to include Shin-Soo Choo and the $63 million he's owed the next three seasons to offset the $138.5 million owed to Greinke the next four.
— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilson_FWST) December 13, 2017
Tommy Hunter’s two-year deal with #Phillies expected to be in $18M range, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 13, 2017
Multiple #MLB sources tell #Denver7, #Rockies still in mix for Wade Davis and Greg Holland. The signing of Shaw for 3 year, $27 million would not preclude them from adding closer. Again plan has to been to add 2-3 pen arms this winter.
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) December 13, 2017
As #RedSox prepare to sit down with J.D. Martinez, it’s becoming clearer that he’s at top of their list. Story, via @ESPN: https://t.co/TdiwYtJmmp
— Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) December 13, 2017
Source says Red Sox 90-10 in their pursuit of J.D. Martinez vs. other(s). Makes sense: he’s the best free agent bat available in terms of production, no qualifying offer.
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) December 12, 2017
While cards are in on Marcell Ozuna they have company. The dreaded mystery team has entered the picture.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 13, 2017
#Nationals not close on any reliever, but among teams interested in free-agent closer Wade Davis, sources tell The Athletic. Connection with new manager Dave Martinez from days with #Cubs. #Rockies, #STLCards also on Davis. Rox, as reported earlier, seeking multiple relievers.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 13, 2017
The Yankees are one of the teams that has expressed interest in Manny Machado. There would be major questions about whether the two division rivals would actually conclude a deal, but Orioles are listening, Yankees have a loaded farm system. White Sox also interested.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 12, 2017
Old school mentality on possible Yankees-O's Machado trade: You never deal an All-Star within your division. New school: Of course you consider it, if the Yankees — with a loaded farm system — could give you the most talent and set you up the best, moving forward.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 12, 2017
Industry evaluators convinced the Pirates are prepared to move Gerrit Cole, if they can find the right match. Arguably best available starting pitcher in the market.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 12, 2017
#Brewers talked to Pirates today. Pittsburgh is listening on Gerrit Cole but not sure they want to deal him. Doing it inside division might be tough to do. But #Brewers do like to think big. Interesting.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) December 12, 2017