NEWS
The BBWAA elected no players into the Hall of Fame. The closest was Curt Schilling at 71.1%. He was 16 votes shy. Then came Barry Bonds (61.8), Roger Clemens (61.6), Scott Rolen (52.9), Omar Vizquel (49.1), Billy Wagner (46.4), Todd Helton (44.9), Gary Sheffield (40.6), Andruw Jones (33.9), Jeff Kent (32.4) and Manny Ramirez (28.2).
Daniel Murphy announced his retirement from MLB. He had a 12-year career, spent mostly with the Mets and Nationals. Murphy is a 3-time All-Star, 2-time Silver Slugger and was the 2015 NLCS MVP with the Mets.
Masahiro Tanaka announced he will not sign with a Major League team and will instead return to Nippon Professional Baseball’s Rakuten Eagles.
Ken Griffey Jr. has been named Senior Advisor to the Commissioner. He will consult on a number of issues, with special emphasis on baseball operations and youth baseball development.
TRANSACTIONS
The Red Sox have acquired LHP Adam Ottavino and RHP prospect Frank German (Yankees #24 prospect) from the Yankees. The Yankees will receive a PTBNL and cash considerations.
The Indians have re-signed 2B Cesar Hernandez to a 1 year/$5 million contract with a team option for 2022.
The Phillies signed RHP Ivan Nova to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Phillies have re-signed C J.T. Realmuto to a 5 year/$115.5 million contract.
The Braves signed INF Ehire Adrianza to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Blue Jays have signed SS Marcus Semien to a 1 year/$18 million contract. The Blue Jays plan to play Semien at 2B.
The Orioles have signed SS Freddy Galvis to a 1 year/$1.5 million contract.
The Twins have signed SS Andrelton Simmons to a 1 year/$10.5 million contract.
The Tigers have signed C Wilson Ramos to a 1 year/$2 million contract.
The Nationals signed C/OF Blake Swihart to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Yankees have signed RHP Darren O’Day to a 1 year/$2.45 million contract with a mutual option for 2022.
The Giants have signed INF Tommy La Stella to a 3-year deal.
The Mets have signed LHP Aaron Loup to a 1 year/$3 million contract plus incentives.
The Blue Jays have acquired LHP Steven Matz from the Mets. The Mets will receive RHP Sean Reid-Foley, RHP prospect Yennsy Diaz (Blue Jays #26 prospect) and RHP prospect Josh Winckowski (Blue Jays #27 prospect).
The Nationals have signed C Alex Avila to a 1 year/$1.5 million contract.
The Cardinals have re-signed RHP Adam Wainwright to a 1 year/$8 million contract.
The Cubs have signed OF Joc Pederson to a 1 year/$7 million contract plus incentives with a mutual option for 2022.
The Phillies have signed LHP Matt Moore to a 1 year/$3 million contract plus incentives.
The Braves signed RHP Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Indians have signed OF Eddie Rosario to a 1 year/$8 million contract.
The Astros signed OF Steven Souza Jr. to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Phillies have re-signed SS Didi Gregorius to a 2 year/$28 million contract.
The White Sox have re-signed LHP Carlos Rodon to a 1 year/$3 million contract.
The Cubs have signed RHP Trevor Williams to a 1 year/$2.5 million contract.
The Royals signed INF Hanser Alberto to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
RUMORS
The Yankees have resumed discussions for OF Brett Gardner.
The Dodgers remain optimistic that they can re-sign 3B Justin Turner.
The Brewers are one of two mystery showing interest in 3B Justin Turner.
The Red Sox have had some talks with 1B Mitch Moreland about a reunion.
2B Kolten Wong market is starting to heat up.
The Braves have kicked the tires on Orioles OF Trey Mancini.
The Reds have talked to the Indians about SS Amed Rosario.
The Pirates are discussing 2B/OF Adam Frazier in trades.
The Cardinals would like to bring back C Yadier Molina and 2B Kolten Wong.
The Rockies and Cardinals are working very hard on a trade involving 3B Nolan Arenado.
The Reds are interested in Rays SS Willy Adames and INF Dee Strange-Gordon.
The Twins and Rays are among the teams interested in RHP Mike Foltynewicz.