Hot Stove Week in Review Nov 7-13

GOLD GLOVES

American League

C Salvador Perez (4^th), 1B Mitch Moreland (1^st), 2B Ian Kinsler (1^st), 3B Adrian Beltre (5^th), SS Francisco Lindor (1^st), LF Brett Gardner (1^st), CF Kevin Kiermaier (2^nd), RF Mookie Betts (1^st), P Dallas Keuchel (3^rd)

National League

C Buster Posey (1^st), 1B Anthony Rizzo (1^st), 2B Joe Panik (1^st), 3B Nolan Arenado (4^th), SS Brandon Crawford (2^nd), LF Starling Marte (2^nd), CF Ender Inciarte (1^st), RF Jason Heyward (4^th), P Zack Greinke (3^rd)

SILVER SLUGGERS

American League

C Salvador Perez (1^st), 1B Miguel Cabrera (7^th), 2B Jose Altuve (3^rd), 3B Josh Donaldson (2^nd), SS Xander Bogaerts (2^nd), OF Mark Trumbo (1^st), Mike Trout (5^th), Mookie Betts (1^st), DH David Ortiz (7^th)

National League

C Wilson Ramos (1^st), 1B Anthony Rizzo (1^st), 2B Daniel Murphy (1^st), 3B Nolan Arenado (2^nd), SS Corey Seager (1^st), OF Christian Yelich (1^st), Yoenis Cespedes (1^st), Charlie Blackmon (1^st), P Jake Arrieta (1^st)

NEWS

The Cardinals have told Matt Carpenter that he will be the team’s first baseman entering the 2017 season.

The Brewers have announced a 3 year extension for manger Craig Counsell. He took over as manager of the Brewers in May 2015.

Twenty free agents have received Qualifying Offers. Jose Bautista (Blue Jays), Yoenis Cespedes (Mets), Ian Desmond (Rangers), Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays), Dexter Fowler (Cubs), Jeremy Hellickson (Phillies), Kenley Jansen (Dodgers), Mark Trumbo (Orioles), Justin Turner (Dodgers) and Neil Walker (Mets).

Some of the players added to WBC rosters: Max Scherzer (USA), Chris Archer (USA), Jung Ho Kang (South Korea), Manny Machado (DR), Adam Jones (USA), Jonathan Schoop (Netherlands), Shin-Soo Choo (South Korea), Nolan Arenado (USA).

TRANSACTIONS

The Angels have re-signed RHP Andrew Bailey to a 1 year/$1 million deal.

The Braves have signed RHP R.A. Dickey to a 1 year/$8 million deal with an option for 2018.

The Braves have also signed RHP Bartolo Colon to a 1 year/$12.5 million deal.

The Blue Jays have signed Cuban INF prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a 7 year/$22 million deal.

The Blue Jays have signed DH Kendrys Morales to a 3 year/$33 million contract pending physical.

The Phillies have acquired 2B Howie Kendrick from the Dodgers. The Dodgers will receive 1B Darin Ruf and INF/OF Darnell Sweeney.

The Angels have signed RHP Jesse Chavez to a 1 year/$5.75 million deal and can earn up to $3 million in incentives.

The Mariners have acquired INF/OF Danny Valencia from the A’s. The A’s will receive RHP prospect Paul Blackburn.

RUMORS

The Blue Jays are making a push to re-sign DH/1B Edwin Encarnacion.

The Red Sox have some level of interest in OF/DH Carlos Beltran.

The Orioles have interest in INF/OF Ian Desmond as a potential corner outfielder.

The Orioles are also pursuing OF Josh Reddick.

DH/1B Mike Napoli is drawing early interest from the Mariners.

The Astros will pursue a trade for 1B Miguel Cabrera or signing DH/1B Edwin Encarnacion.

The Braves have spoken with the Rays regarding SP Chris Archer.

The Rays will consider offers for 3B Evan Longoria this winter.

The Giants are looking to land one of the top closers on the market, Mark Melancon has already visited San Francisco.

The Yankees are exploring trading C Brian McCann and the Astros reportedly have interest.

The Twins have received interest in 2B Brian Dozier from multiple teams.

LHP Aroldis Chapman is looking for a $100 million contract.

The Astros have serious interest in OF/DH Carlos Beltran.

The Mets had preliminary talks with OF Jose Bautista and OF Dexter Fowler.

C Jason Castro reportedly has offers from three AL teams.

The Blue Jays have some interest in INF/OF Steve Pearce.

RHP Ivan Nova has at least three 3 year deals on the table.