MLB trade rumors and news for January 5th, 2018

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• Gasp, could it be? The Mets and Pirates have discussed a deal for Andrew McCutchen. You hear that, Mets Twitter? Finally, it’s about you.
• Details on Eric Hosmer’s offers from the Padres and Royals have emerged.
• Padres or Royals? The pros and cons of where Eric Hosmer could sign.
• How much players get paid for playoff runs.
• The Cardinals are pursuing intangible legend Eric Hosmer.
• The Brewers and Rangers are both interested in Lorenzo Cain.
• Could another big name be moved? The Pirates and Giants have recently discussed a deal for Andrew McCutchen.
• Wade Davis has earned the largest relief pitcher contract ever.
• Yankees fans shouldn’t write off Greg Bird.
• The Giants and Braves are amongst other teams interested in Fernando Abad. Honestly the move wouldn’t be...Abad one.
• The Padres reportedly made Eric Hosmer a 7-year offer and holy heck can I have Scott Boras just run my life from now on.
• It’s about damn time for the Twins to cash in.
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• Bold predictions for the Marlins in 2018.
• The Braves have shown interest in Christian Yelich, J.T. Realmuto.
• The Angels have signed Jose Miguel Fernandez to a minor-league deal.
• The Red Sox reportedly made a 5-year offer to J.D. Martinez.
• The World Series champion Astros have reportedly accepted an invitation to visit the White House.
• Both the Cubs and Cardinals are showing interest in free agent Jake Arrieta.
• An introduction to the Australian Baseball League, in case the offseason has bored you to tears.
• Stove, is that you? We’ll take it at this point. In an offseason tease, Scott Alexander has been sent to the Dodgers, while Joakim Soria is headed to the White Sox in a 3-team trade.

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2017-2018 MLB Free Agent Tracker

2017-2018 Winter Trade Tracker

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