In a day around baseball highlighted by the agreement to a 4-year deal between the Baltimore Orioles and free agent outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz, here’s a look at some other headlines from the day:

• According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Miami Marlins have offered star pitcher Jose Fernandez a contract extension worth around $40-million over six years. Heyman also reports the team has offered contract extensions to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and outfielder Christian Yelich.
• Heyman also reports that the Chicago Cubs remain the highest bidder for free agent starting pitcher Jon Lester with a 6-year, $138-million offer.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday that they acquired utility player Sean Rodriguez from the Tampa Bay Rays and designated first baseman Gaby Sanchez for assignment. Read more: Pirates.com
• More news and reports: New Athletics third baseman Brett Lawrie believes leaving Toronto’s artificial turf will help prevent injuries (theScore), outfielder Torii Hunter could decide on a new team before the winter meetings (theScore), the Pirates are working to bring back pitcher Francisco Liriano (MLB Daily Dish), the Mets could cut ties with speedy outfielder Eric Young Jr. (ESPN New York), the Yankees are working to sign reliever Andrew Miller (theScore).

 

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