MLB trade rumors and news for December 27th, 2017

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• Here’s the latest on the Yankees’ pursuit of Gerrit Cole.
• Orioles’ Zach Britton will miss 4-6 months with a ruptured Achilles tendon. That good ol’ Baltimore Orioles luck.
• The Reds have signed Jared Hughes to a 2-year deal.
• The Mets must make moves if they want any semblance of a season.
• MLB officials reportedly complained to ESPN after Dan Le Batard’s Rob Manfred interview.
• The Mets are listening to offers on Juan Lagares.
• Ex-MLB Advanced Media executive was reportedly forced out due to workplace misconduct.
• How to maintain your BABIP and become a “gem”.
• The Diamondbacks have signed Japanese closer Yoshihisa Hirano to a 2-year deal.
• The Twins and Mike Napoli are currently in serious talks about a potential contract.
• Tim Lincecum is planning a comeback and we’re so here for it.
• The Giants really think they can contend in 2018, and it’s adorable.
• The Twins and Zach Duke have agreed to deal.
• Is Johan Santana attempting a MLB comeback in 2018?
• This minor league baseball player paid off his parents' mortgage for Christmas.
• Cleveland has signed Yonder Alonso to a 2-year deal.
• In attempt to sweeten pot, the Twins have offered Darvish Friends Season 5 on DVD.
• The Astros and Phillies are both interested in Rays' Chris Archer.
• Fixing Max Scherzer’s one “flaw”.
• 5 most likely landing spots for J.T. Realmuto if he’s traded this offseason.
• The new CBA and fake salary cap makes baseball’s offseason less fun.
• The president of minor league baseball has some thoughts about paying players a fair wage.
• The lasting impact of WAR on Matt Kemp's legacy.
• Rob Manfred seemingly got caught lying about his knowledge of the Marlins' fire sale.

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2017-2018 MLB Free Agent Tracker

2017-2018 Winter Trade Tracker

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