The first day of the MLB winter meetings brought some trades (including the Aroldis Chapman deal that is on hold, possibly due to an alleged domestic violence controversy), a few free-agent signings and plenty of rumors.

Several players changed teams, as Boston dealt starting pitcher Wade Miley to the Mariners while the Red Sox bolstered their bullpen with Carson Smith. Crafty right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma signed a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers to try to help fill the void left by stud Zack Greinke, who’s now in Arizona. 

Let’s see what Day 2 of the MLB winter meetings brings us.

Will any star free agents sign deals? Which big names in baseball will be dealt?

Stay right here, as I’ll be constantly updating this page with the latest news, rumors and analysis from the world of baseball.

 

Day 2 of the MLB Winter Meetings Highlights

Done Deals:

  • Diamondbacks officially announce they have signed SP Zack Greinke to a six-year deal.
  • Cubs officially announce they have signed SP John Lackey to a two-year deal.
  • Tigers officially announce they have signed RP Mark Lowe to a two-year deal. 
  • Padres trade Jedd Gyorko and $7.5M to the Cardinals for Jon Jay.
  • Rockies sign Jason Motte and Chad Qualls to two-year deals.

 

Notes and Rumors:

  • The Cubs and Yankees are talking about a trade involving infielder Starlin Castro.
  • The Giants are interested in defensive-minded outfielders Jason Heyward and Alex Gordon.
  • The Dodgers have tried to rope in a third team into their discussions for Marlins ace Jose Fernandez.
  • The Indians are considering signing OF Rajai Davis to a one-year deal.
  • Japanese starter Kenta Maeda will be posted at a $20M fee.
  • The Cubs are out of the running for Braves starter Shelby Miller.
  • The Angels are having “ongoing conversations” with OF Justin Upton and have considered signing Jayson Heyward.
  • The Tigers are seeking a left-handed reliever (Tony Sipp/Antonio Bastardo?)
  • Ben Zobrist has a 4-year, $80 million offer on the table. A decision could come soon.
  • Rangers “surveying” others’ interest in Prince Fielder.
  • Shelby Miller “could be traded soon.”
  • The Orioles are trying to trade for Adam Lind, also look at Mitch Moreland.
  • There’s a mystery team making a “very strong” push for Marlins ace Jose Fernandez.
  • Johan Santana wants to attempt yet another comeback.
  • Cubs talks with Rays have “cooled,” but they’re still working on a SP and Heyward.
  • A’s are shopping Brett Lawrie.
  • Cliff Lee seeks a one-year deal.
  • Reds’ Jay Bruce and Todd Frazier drawing interest.
  • Mike Leake market still chirping, with Cardinals and Diamondbacks still in.
  • Javier Baez linked in talks with the Rays.
  • Adam Lind “as good as gone” from Milwaukee.
  • Giants a favorite for Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda.

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