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Good morning everyone! While Mr. Dipoto continues wheeling and dealing, other happenings are going on as well. Let's investigate:
- Eno Sarris at Fangraphs breaks down the Mariners' latest trade.
- The Angels have signed infielder Cliff Pennington to a two-year contract.
- The A's have signed pitcher Rich Hill to a one-year deal.
- The A's could move starter Jesse Chavez after the signing of Hill.
- In case you missed it, David Ortiz is planning to retire at the end of the 2016 campaign.
- Kris Bryant was selected as the National League Rookie of the Year.
- Meanwhile, Carlos Correa won the American League Rookie of the Year award.
- The Giants and shortstop Brandon Crawford have agreed to a six-year, $75MM extension.
- Jeff Bannister was selected as the American League Manager of the Year.
- Joe Maddon won the National League Manager of the Year award.
- Andruw Jones is going to make one final comeback attempt to the majors.
- The Tigers have traded for reliever Francisco Rodriguez.
- Jake Arietta collected the National League Cy Young Award.
- On the American League side, Dallas Keuchel came away with the AL Cy Young Award.