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Could be 1 year with a mutual option.  $$$ have not been released.

Good deal for both sides.  Bautista is loved (or at least liked) by the fans in Toronto.  He has done very well in that culture.  The contract is not bad for either side.  If he does well, he can get paid again in a couple of years. By the way, GMF1991, nice looking porterhouse.

Pretty fair deal from what I've seen of Myers.  

One reason for Smith's lack of support was that he played for so many teams.  Had he stayed in one place for 10 years, he'd already be in.

Actually, the Hall is not complete without them.  They are arguably the best players of their era and need to be in.  A statement about their legal status should be placed on their plaques but they definitely deserve the honor.

Here is a ballot tracker: https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=F2E5D8FC5199DFAF!8063&ithint=file,xlsx&app=Excel&authkey=!AAAsz3uDsmqy_Vw

The guys on MLB Tonight (Billy Ripken and Mike Lowell) said that Jose DeLeon was not enough straight up for Dozier.  The Twins need to hold out for a lot more and the Dodgers need Dozier much more than they need DeLeon. This said, if Dozier stays in Minnesota, I'll be pleased.  He is the Twins'...

New announcement out of Minnesota is that they might keep Dozier and add a bat:  http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/213152402/twins-could-keep-brian-dozier-seek-free-agent/ Who knows what's going on........

Better all around player than Lawrie.  Better defensively, better offensively, better baserunner.  Not a whole lot more expensive right now.  The team that trades for Dozier will get their money's worth.

DeLeon is a fine young pitcher.  I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do.

What would a team give for a 2B that can hit 35+ homers and score 100+ runs a year, along with giving plus defense?  The Twins have asked teams with interest in making this deal to give them their best offers this week to keep the situation from dragging out.  

 The Indians will be a very good team this season.  A good friend will be very pleased to see that they are going to be strong again..

Going by WAR: http://mlb-teams.pointafter.com/stories/10710/all-time-rosters-each-mlb-franchise

He had a major heart attack nearly a year ago and had been on the transplant list since then.   http://m.twins.mlb.com/news/article/211226018/rod-carew-heart-transplant-surgery-a-success/ Prayers for a complete recovery.

I had a chance to see him pitch a couple of times.  He had pretty good stuff.  He was moving up the chain as a reliever. Condolences to his family and friends.

From MLB.com:  http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/hot_stove/y2016/free_agent_tracker.jsp

5 years, change in luxury tax, change in QO compensation, no change in roster size, no international draft. None of this takes effect until after next season, so this group of FA's may have some trouble getting signed.  Some will go back to their old teams to maintain their value.

I like a suggestion I heard on MLB Network -- the QO is based on the age of the player.  If the player is 30-32, they get a 3 year offer.  33-36, they get a 2 year offer and over 36 they get a 1 year offer.   An international draft is also a sticking point.  The players don't like it, but...

No news to report, but what happens to the Winter Meetings if they don't have an agreement in place?  Potentially, they could have a lockout in place, meaning that nothing can happen.  No players can be released, traded or signed in that case. Hopefully, they will reach an agreement or have...

Trevor Plouffe is now available to the highest bidder.  8.2MM in arbitration last season, likely due a similar amount this year.