The action has been quite slow during the free agent period in Major League Baseball, but there are still plenty of rumors concerning the hot stove.
The talk around Manny Machado is increasing everyday, from speculation about what kind of contract the All–Star shortstop might receive to which teams are vying for his services.
The same thing can be said about slugger Bryce Harper and several pitchers, who are expected to receive lucrative deals soon.
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Here's all of the latest rumors around baseball:
• The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Erik Gonzalez, right-handers Tahnaj Thomas and Dante Mendoza to the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Jordan Luplow and infielder Max Moroff.