Hot Stove Digest: Cubs could land closer Wade Davis from Royals

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 quick recap of all the day’s action and other fun stuff from around the internet that we think is worth your time.

THE HOTTEST RUMOR OF THE NIGHT: The Cubs and Royals were hot and heavy about a Wade Davis trade throughout Tuesday night. The offer reportedly being considered is a 1-for-1, Davis for outfielder Jorge Soler. The Cubs aren’t the only team in on Davis, though. At this point, it’s safe to say the Cubs are the favorite to land Davis but it’s not finished yet. [@JeffPassan]

ICYMI: We had a blockbuster early Tuesday. The White Sox traded ace Chris Sale to the Boston Red in exchange for four prospects, including Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech. [Yahoo Sports]

THE FALLOUT: The Nats, who lost out on Sale, are still interested in getting Andrew McCutchen from the Pirates, but they might not be willing to give up enough. [Washington Post]

ANOTHER ROYAL ON THE MOVE? In addition to the Wade Davis trade, the Royals are also working on a trade to send speedster Jarrod Dyson to the Oakland A’s. [NY Post]

GETTING PAID: Now that a benchmark has been set by Mark Melancon’s deal with the Giants, a market for closer Aroldis Chapman has been well established. According to reports, Chapman has received multiple offers that have are over $80M in total value. The Yankees remain his hottest suitor, but the Dodgers and Marlins aren’t far behind. [@JonHeyman]

NOT WAITING?: One might think Kenley Jansen, the other elite closer available, would wait to see where Chapman lands before commanding his own bidding. However, there’s speculation he’ll end up signing before Chapman. [ESPN]

TRUMBLOWN: The Mariners were said to be after Mark Trumbo, but the latest rumor says that was exaggerated, though the two sides are talking. [@ChrisCotillo]

THEM TOO: The Indians, who are still seeking a big bat, are also said to be interested in Trumbo. They’re chasing Edwin Encarnacion too. [@JonHeyman]

ON PAR: On Monday, it was reported that Dexter Fowler received a four-year, $60M offer from the Toronto Blue Jays. Now comes word that the St. Louis Cardinals are offering a deal in the same range. [ESPN]

SPEAKING OF THE JAYS: They’re talking with Jose Bautista again, you know, since Orioles fans don’t like him enough. [@TheHazelMae]

DONE DEALS: Tuesday was an active day at the Winter Meetings. Get caught up on all of the done deals via our running tracker. [Yahoo Sports]

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The D-backs hired longtime MLB pitcher Dan Haren, who is also the owner of one of baseball’s best Twitter accounts, for a front-office job. He’ll be their new “pitching strategist.” [Arizona Republic]

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