MLB trade rumors and news for January 15th, 2017

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• Milwaukee is close to signing free agent Neftali Feliz, who has saved 99 games in his career.

• The Braves acquired Micah Johnson from the Dodgers in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.

• It seems the Tigers are hoping the payroll for 2017 decreases, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.

• Ryan Dempster is set to pitch for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

• Apparently Michael Saunders is interested in remaining with the Blue Jays.

• Baltimore’s offer to Mark Trumbo was over three years and worth $40 million, according to Peter Gammons.

• Anthony Bass wants to be a starter next season, but regardless, the Tigers remain an option, per MLB.com’s Jason Beck.

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