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MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Arbitration Deadline, SP Market, Astros

The deadline for teams to exchange salary figures with players eligible for arbitration is today.

The market for starting pitching may pick up soon after a left-handed pitcher signed a four-year deal with the Cubs. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is traveling to the United States for in-person meetings with MLB teams.

Yamamoto is expected to make a decision before the posting window closes on January 4th. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

The Yankees are actively searching for starting pitching options in the market.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Aaron Nola are two pitchers the Yankees have shown interest in.

Adding pitching talent would strengthen the Yankees' roster.

The fallout from Brian Cashman's comments about Giancarlo Stanton could potentially affect the Yankees' relationship with players and agents.

The Yankees added two minor league players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. [ more ]