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Hot Stove Digest: Jose Fernandez could seek $30 million a year

(AP)
(AP)

Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet.

BIG MONEY: According to Barry Jackson, the Marlins are under the impression that Jose Fernandez will seek $30 million a year when he becomes a free agent. [Miami Herald]

WBC UPDATE: Australia qualified for the 2017 World Baseball Classic with a 12-5 victory against New Zealand. [MLB.com]

HARPER HYSTERIA: What will Bryce Harper be worth on the open market in three years? Dave Cameron examines. [Fangraphs]

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INJURY UPDATE: The Indians are looking at a "late April or early May" return for outfielder Michael Brantley. He's on the mend after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. [Cleveland Plain Dealer]

RECOVERING: Yadier Molina is expected to have the cast removed from his thumb in two or three weeks. [KMOX]

FEELING GOOD: Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka threw about 20 pitches in the bullpen on Saturday and came away feeling good. [MLB.com]

REV'EM UP: Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. will serve as honorary starter for the Daytona 500. [AP]

GOOD READ: Peter Schmuck looks at what the signing of one or both of Yovani Gallardo and Dexter Fowler could mean for the Orioles lagging minor league system. Both players would require the forfeiture of a draft pick. [Baltimore Sun]

HOMEGROWN: The Nationals are hoping some homegrown talents will step up this spring to help their cause. [MLB.com]

EXTENSION: The Astros and Dallas Keuchel have held substantial talks about an extension, but are not close to an agreement. [Houston Chronicle]

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