Welcome to Tuesday night at the Winter Meetings, where a whole lotta stuff is trickling out, and I’m hitting a wall, so I’m gonna fire this stuff off rapidly …
Sources: #Astros, facing difficult payroll choices, have considered trading Carlos Correa. Story: https://t.co/MOy1UomqoC
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2019
The Padres have been trying to deal for Whit Merrifield, per source. The Royals have been very reluctant to deal Merrifield; here’s what Dayton Moore told KC beat writers on Monday. pic.twitter.com/ry6N9fiC1Q
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 10, 2019
The Nationals remain interested in Josh Donaldson, according to multiple people, and are ready to pivot to Donaldson as a replacement for Anthony Rendon at third base.
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) December 10, 2019
The Phillies are out on free agent third baseman Anthony Rendon after landing shortstop Didi Gregorius
— TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) December 11, 2019
Source: Rangers have also checked in on Nicholas Castellanos. Daniels acknowledged that Rangers could still pursue high-profile free agents at positions other than 3B.
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) December 11, 2019
#Padres showing interest in LHP Kwang-hyun Kim, who was posted by SK Wyverns of the KBO, source says. San Diego won the posting rights to Kim five years ago but failed to reach an agreement. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 11, 2019
I'm hearing the Astros and Giants are the likely mystery teams for Cole, though multiple sources have major doubt either will be a serious player for the ace. Yankees, Angels and Dodgers still appear to be the most likely destinations for Cole.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 11, 2019
Dodgers, very disciplined in free agency in recent years, are willing to make an exception for Cole and are thought heavily into the bidding. Hard to say who’s favored but they are perennial winners with deep pockets and seeming resolve in this case. NYY, LAA, others in.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 11, 2019
Japanese CF Shogo Akiyama is meeting with teams at the winter meetings. Dick Williams said Reds are interested in him but declined to comment whether they had a meeting with him. #Reds
— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) December 10, 2019
The #STLCards have long-standing interest in David Price and are one potential suitor if #RedSox trade him. The Cardinals were runners up when Price signed with Boston four years ago. @JeffPassan reported today multiple teams are targeting Price in trade talks. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 11, 2019
Shapiro: "The flexibility we have right now is among the best in the game. It might be the best, but we are very well positioned. The combination of young talent along with the lack of future commitments. It will never be this again, it's just in this moment." #BlueJays
— Gregor Chisholm (@GregorChisholm) December 11, 2019
So… this Angels Reddit account called Zack Cozart getting traded FIVE hours ago and had all of this to say, so take literally all of this with a grain of salt (https://t.co/Sg0WywKjX7) pic.twitter.com/8MnAJkXN63
— Max Wildstein (@MaxWildstein) December 10, 2019
Billy Eppler says the #Angels can afford to add multiple players who each make more than $20M. He wouldn’t answer any more when asked about multiple 25M players
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) December 11, 2019
Specifically, Mets open to moving Brandon Nimmo per sources
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 11, 2019
Adam Jones’ deal with Orix, per sources: Two years, $8M, with club option for ‘22. Chance to make additional $2M in incentives. Max-out number is $15.5M if Orix exercises option and Jones reaches all his incentives. Jones, 34, did not sign with #DBacks until March 11 last season. https://t.co/DRxYtUdAV3
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2019