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Hello folks! Let's review the happenings of the third day of the Winter Meetings. First, the moves:
- The Phillies agreed to a deal with reliever David Hernandez.
- The A's brought reliever John Axford on board with a one-year contract.
- The Mets and Pirates made a swap, exchanging pitcher Jon Niese and second baseman Neil Walker.
- The Angels have signed outfielder Craig Gentry.
- Emilio Bonifacio has agreed to a one-year deal with the Braves.
- Darwin Barney will be returning to Toronto on a one-year deal.
- The Tigers have acquired pitcher Justin Wilson from the Yankees.
- The Astros have traded for reliever Ken Giles.
- Infielder Asdrubal Cabrera inked a multi-year deal with the Mets.
- The Nationals have come to terms on a contract with Shawn Kelley.
- The White Sox have acquired third baseman Brett Lawrie from the A's.
Next, the non-moves (or less major moves):
- Greg Johns got some good quotes from a press conference with Scott Servais.
- Jerry Dipoto appears to be done making major changes to the roster.
- Gerardo Parra reportedly has some three-year offers on the table.
- David Kagen at The Hardball Times looks at the odds that each perfect game in history had of happening.
- Nathaniel Grow of Fangraphs opined on the Aroldis Chapman situation.
- Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is apparently a very good bowler.
- Craig Edwards at Fangraphs tries to figure out the rationale behind the Shelby Miller trade for the Diamondbacks.
- Kenta Maeda will be posted.
- Chris Davis wants a lot of money, you guys.