NEWS
The White Sox have hired former MLB player Aaron Rowand to be their minor league outfield and base running instructor. Rowand had an 11 year career with 3 different teams and was an All-Star in 2007 with the Phillies.
The Tigers have hired former Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon to be their manager at Triple A Toledo.
Tim Lincecum is hoping to return to health from his hip surgery in September to put on a showcase in January.
TRANSACTION
The Mariners have signed C Chris Iannetta to a 1 year/$4.25 million contract plus incentives and 1 option year.
The Braves have signed RHP David Carpenter to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The White Sox have acquired RHP Tommy Kahnle from the Rockies. The Rockies will receive minor league RHP Yency Almonte.
The Angels have signed C Geovany Soto to a 1 year/$2.8 million contract.
The Pirates have acquired RHP Allen Webster from the D-Backs. The D-Backs will receive cash considerations.
The A’s have acquired SS Jed Lowrie from the Astros. The Astros will receive minor league RHP Brendan McCurry.
The White Sox have signed C Alex Avila 1 year/$2.5 million contract.
The Cubs have acquired LHP Rex Brothers from the Rockies. The Rockies will receive minor league LHP Wander Cabrera.
The Braves have signed RHP Bud Norris to a 1 year/$2.5 million contract.
The Blue Jays have signed LHP J.A. Happ to a 3 year/$36 million contract.
The Tigers have signed RHP Jordan Zimmermann to a 5 year/$110 million contract pending physical.
RUMORS
The Orioles have interest in bringing back OF Gerardo Parra.
Several executives expect the Mariners to trade 1B/OF Mark Trumbo this winter.
The Angels are considering a pursuit of OF Jason Heyward.
The Giants are another team that have interest in RHP John Lackey.
The Yankees are open to trading RHP Ivan Nova.
The Mariners are working on a trade involving Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna.
The Orioles have expressed interest in RHP Yovani Gallardo.
The A’s are likely to trade 3B Brett Lawrie this offseason.
The Twins and Korean slugger Byung-Ho Park are likely to complete deal soon.
The Indians have reached out to OF Shane Victorino.
The Red Sox are shopping OF/1B Hanley Ramirez.
The Mets #1 target is UT Ben Zobrist.
The Pirates are actively listening on RHP Mark Melancon.
The Blue Jays have interest in RHP Ryan Madson.
Johnny Cueto reportedly turned down a 6 year/$120 million contract offer from the D-Backs.