MLB Trade Rumors and News: David Price decides to come back to Red Sox

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• After exercising his postseason demons and winning a World Series, David Price has decided to return to the Red Sox by opting into his final four years of his contract.
• The Yankees have brought back beloved veteran outfielder Brett Gardner on a one-year, $7.5 million deal.
• The Nationals have a deal in place to sign former Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal.
• J.T. Realmuto’s name has been batted around for a while now on the trade market as a potential option even though it was unclear whether or not he would be willing to work things out in Miami. According to his agent yesterday, he has no interest in signing a long-term extension and expects to be on a different team in 2019.
• Our own Anthony Spaulding went through all of the options for the AL Silver Slugger Awards and highlighted the favorites at each position.
• There are a ton of moves, both major and minor, happening this time of year in advance of free agency. Fortunately, we created a tracker so you don’t miss out on anything.
• The Cardinals’ Marcell Ozuna was hampered by shoulder issues during large portions of the 2018 season. While St. Louis had hoped that the injury wouldn’t require surgery, Ozuna did end up having a clean-up surgical procedure yesterday. It looks like he will be ready for the 2019 season.
• The Cardinals and Adam Wainwright came to terms on a deal that will keep the veteran pitcher in St. Louis for 2019. His contract has a LOT of escalators/bonuses in it based on playing time.
• Elvis Andrus had the option to opt out of this contract with the Rangers after the season, but decided to stay put after an injury plagued season. However, he also has an opt out after the 2019 season, so we will see if he can rebuild his value and how that impacts his decision if he does.
• With a few lose contract nomenclature to smooth out, the Mets have moved forward in hiring Brodie Van Wagenen as their new General Manager.
• Our Anderson Pickard is exploring the Yankees’ options at shortstop, and whether or not that includes a blockbuster signing this winter.
• In defense of Dave Roberts and the Dodgers bullpen.
• The race is close, with seemingly a three-way tie for the title. Who should be this year’s AL MVP?
• David Bell, a Cincinnati native whose grandfather, father, and brother all played for the Reds, has been hired for his dream job and will succeed Jim Riggleman as the Reds’ manager.
• There are several managerial and front office openings already and teams are busy interviewing candidates and seeing who is available. Make sure you stay up to date on all of the latest rumors on that front in our managerial and executive openings tracker.
• Our Wayne Cavadi has broken down the five biggest takeaways from the Yankees’ season.
• Winter is here...and with it, hot stove season. Here’s a look at the biggest free agents this offseason and what we might see go down when baseball hits the Winter Meetings in Vegas.