Hot Stove Week in Review Nov 8-14

GOLD GLOVES

American League

C Sean Murphy (1^st), 1B Yuli Gurriel (1^st), 2B Marcus Semien (1^st), 3B Matt Chapman (3^rd), SS Carlos Correa (1^st), LF Andrew Benintendi (1^st), CF Michael A. Taylor (1^st), RF Joey Gallo (2^nd), P Dallas Keuchel (5^th)

National League

C Jacob Stallings (1^st), 1B Paul Goldschmidt (4^th), 2B Tommy Edman (1^st), 3B Nolan Arenado (9^th), SS Brandon Crawford (4^th), LF Tyler O’Neill (2^nd), CF Harrison Bader (1^st), RF Adam Duvall (1^st), P Max Fried (2^nd)

SILVER SLUGGERS

American League

C Salvador Perez (4^th), 1B Vladimir Guerrero (1^st), 2B Marcus Semien (1^st), 3B Rafael Devers (1^st), SS Xander Bogaerts (4^th), OF Teoscar Hernandez (2^nd), Aaron Judge (2^nd), Cedric Mullins (1^st), DH Shohei Ohtani (1^st)

Nationals League

C Buster Posey (5^th), 1B Freddie Freeman (3^rd), 2B Ozzie Albies (2^nd), 3B Austin Riley (1^st), SS Fernando Tatis Jr. (2^nd), OF Juan Soto (2^nd), Bryce Harper (2^nd), OF Nick Castellanos (1^st), P Max Fried (1^st)

NEWS

RHP Justin Verlander showcase draws scouts from about 15-20 teams.

The Cubs UT David Bote underwent surgery on his left shoulder. The timetable for recovery is still unclear.

RHP Joakim Soria has announced his retirement from MLB. Soria is a 2-time All-Star, has a career 3.11 ERA and 229 saves.

The Phillies are hiring Anirudh Kilambi as an assistant general manager. He was the assistant director of research and development for the Rays.

The Dbacks have hired Brent Strom as their pitching coach. He served as the Astros pitching coach from 2014 to 2021.

The Giants announced they have signed Gabe Kapler to a contract extension that runs through the end of the 2024 season.

TRANSACTIONS

The Dodgers have signed LHP Andrew Heaney to a 1 year/$8.5 million contract.

The Rockies have re-signed RHP Jhoulys Chacin to a 1 year/$1.25 million contract plus incentives.

The Brewers acquired INF Mike Brosseau from the Rays. The Rays will receive RHP prospect Evan Reifert.

RUMORS

The Angels are working to add at 1-2 starting pitchers this offseason. They have shown interest in LHP’s Robbie Ray and Eduardo Rodriguez.

The A’s are willing to listen to trade inquiries on their veterans, including RHP’s Chris Bassitt, Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea.

The Yankees are among the clubs with interest in trading for A’s 1B Matt Olson.

The Red Sox will try to re-sign DH/1B Kyle Schwarber.

The Rangers are seen as one of the most serious suitors for Japanese OF Seiya Suzuki.

The Yankees have had conversations with agents for both SS Corey Seager and SS Carlos Correa.

The Tigers are showing early interest in LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, RHP Jonathan Gray and RHP Anthony DeSclafani.

The Mariners are among the teams to check in on Reds RHP Luis Castillo.

The Yankees have had discussions with RHP Justin Verlander.

The Red Sox have made a multi-year offer to RHP Eduardo Rodriguez.

LHP Carlos Rodon is seeking a multi-year deal.

The Dbacks are targeting bullpen and third base help.

The Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds is drawing significant interest on the trade market.

The Mets and Phillies are among the many teams talking to LHP Aaron Loup.

The Phillies are interested in OF Starling Marte.

The Blue Jays have checked with the Marlins on their starting pitchers, RHP Pablo Lopez and RHP Elieser Hernandez.

The Marlins have shown interest in OF Avisail Garcia.

The Dodgers have had talked with the Reds about RHP’s Luis Castillo and Sonny Gray.