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Tyler Clippard is still on the market and both the Diamondbacks and Rays are thought to be interested.
Since the market for relievers has developed significantly this point, it is notable Clippard is still available. However, Clippard's velocity has dropped a bit each season since 2013 and he had difficulty throwing strikes at times in 2015.
Some feel Clippard is still an option because he might not be completely healthy. Clippard was plagued by shoulder fatigue at the end of last season and has logged over 464 innings since 2010.
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Lou Piniella will spend 2016 working for the Reds:
#Reds announce they have hired Lou Piniella to serve in a consulting capacity as a senior advisor. Will spend time w/ team at springtraining
— John Fay (@johnfayman) February 5, 2016
Although it was initially unclear, the Diamondbacks have spoken with Clippard's agent:
#Dbacks have had discussions with Tyler Clippard's camp.
— Jack Magruder (@JackMagruder) February 6, 2016
San Diego is not viewing 2016 as a rebuilding year, according to Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Two weeks before pitchers and catchers report for spring training, the Union-Tribune approached the Padres’ owners and top executives about their vision for the upcoming season and beyond. While their replies might be perceived as posturing in an All-Star year — and they continue to maintain that hosting the Midsummer Classic has no bearing on their strategy — their words were presented in no uncertain terms.
Gavin Floyd is headed to Toronto on a major league deal:
gavin Floyd deal with jays is MLB deal for $1M, plus $1M in incentives based on days on active roster
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 6, 2016
Jesse Chavez will earn $4 million after winning his arbitration hearing with the Blue Jays:
Breaking news: Congratulations to @BlueJays RHP Jesse Chavez on winning his salary arbitration!
— Sosnick Cobbe Karon (@SosnickCobbe) February 6, 2016
Cleveland has offered Juan Uribe about $3 million, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Chicago avoided arbitration with Jake Arrieta:
Arrieta agrees to $10.7 million, 1-year contract. #Cubs
— Jay Cohen (@jcohenap) February 6, 2016
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