MLB trade rumors and news for December 6th, 2017

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• Shohei Ohtani won’t sign with the Yankees, Red Sox, or Twins. However, the Giants and Mariners are among finalists for the Japanese Babe Ruth.
• Southpaw closer Mike Minor has signed a deal with the Texas Rangers, pending a physical.
• The Padres are interested in Phillies’ Freddy Galvis.
• One way or another, the Giants are trying to upgrade their outfield.
• The Cardinals have signed Miles Mikolas to a 2-year deal.
• For the Rangers, Mike Minor’s signing brings great flexibility but also a great risk.
• Giancarlo Stanton has the power with his no-trade clause.
• The Angels have signed former Braves prospect Kevin Maitan.
• Cleveland has signed Dan Otero to a 2-year extension.
• The Rangers have re-signed Tony Barnette and Chi Chi Gonzalez.
• The Tigers have signed both Leonys Martin and Derek Norris.
• Which teams are in the running for Shohei Ohtani?
• The Rays are reportedly shopping Alex Colome, with the Cardinals front-runners to land him.
• Why Giancarlo Stanton would choose to play for the Giants.
• Japanese RHP Kazuhisa Makita will be posted to MLB in December
• Ranking the seven finalists for Shohei Ohtani.
• What to make of Anthony Swarzak in free agency.
• Holy crap, the Marlins are even weirder now.
• Will Giancarlo Stanton really accept an offer to go play for the Cardinals?
• The Eagles are practicing at Angel Stadium before their game against the Rams this weekend.
• The Royals have signed Wily Peralta to a 1-year deal.
• Sorry everyone, the offseason is on hold until Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton make decisions.
• The details on the Giants and Cardinals' offers from Giancarlo Stanton have emerged and we can’t say we’re shocked.
• The Cardinals have traded Aledmys Diaz to the Blue Jays.

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