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MLB trade news and rumors for November 6th, 2016

Jump start your day with the latest news, rumors, and analysis covering what could, should, and will affect your club's roster.

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Good morning baseball fans!

Toronto exercised Jason Grilli’s option for next season:

The Royals and Danny Duffy opened extension talks.

Here’s the latest from around the American League Central.

Cleveland named a pair of assistant general managers Saturday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.

Greg Holland is receiving a significant amount of interest, and the Yankees and the Red Sox are involved:

The Mets, Giants, Nationals and Blue Jays could emerge as the favorites for Yoenis Cespedes, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.

San Diego might not believe in qualifying offers:

Kansas City declined Luke Hochevar’s option, the club announced Saturday.

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Question of the Day: Will a Duffy extension get done?