NEWS
The BBWAA elected two new Hall of Famers. Derek Jeter (99.7) and Larry Walker (77.6). The next closet were Curt Schilling (70.0), Roger Clemens (61.0), Barry Bonds (60.7), Omar Vizquel (52.6), Scott Rolen (35.3), Billy Wagner (31.7), Gary Sheffield (30.5), Todd Helton (29.2), Manny Ramirez (28.2) and Jeff Kent (27.5)
Mariners OF Mitch Haniger underwent core surgery earlier in the week and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.
TRANSACTIONS
The Phillies signed INF Neil Walker to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Walker won a Silver Slugger with the Pirates in 2014.
The Braves have signed OF Marcell Ozuna to a 1 year/$18 million contract.
The Royals have re-signed OF Alex Gordon to a 1 year/$4 million contract plus incentives.
The Mariners have claimed LHP Nick Margevicius off waivers from the Padres.
The Nationals signed C Welington Castillo to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rockies and SS Trevor Story have agreed to a 2 year/$27.5 million contract.
The Nationals have re-signed 1B Ryan Zimmerman to a 1 year/$2 million contract with incentives.
The Mets signed INF Eduardo Nunez to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Marlins have signed RHP Brandon Kintzler to a 1 year/$3.25 million contract.
The Reds have signed OF Nicholas Castellanos to a 4 year/$64 million contract with opt outs after year 1 and 2 and a mutual option for a 5th year.
The D-Backs acquired OF Starling Marte from the Pirates. The Pirates will receive SS prospect Liover Peguero (D-Backs #7 prospect), RHP prospect Brennan Malone (D-Backs #9 prospect) and 250K of international bonus money.
The Brewers signed RHP Shelby Miller to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite. Miller was an All-Star with the Braves in 2015.
RUMORS
The Orioles have interest in bringing SS Tim Beckham back to Baltimore.
The Padres and Red Sox have discussed a potential trade involving OF Mookie Betts.
The Cubs are nearing a deal with OF Steven Souza Jr.
LHP Mike Minor is interested in discussing an extension with the Rangers.
The D-Backs are among the teams interested in 2B Brian Dozier.
The Orioles have interest in RHP Andrew Cashner.
The Reds are considering trading prospect UT Nick Senzel.
The Cubs are showing interest in 2B Scooter Gennett.