MLB free agents can now officially begin to sign with teams. The hot stove can begin to burn and big names are expected to make headlines.
Will the Chicago Cubs let ace Jake Arrieta walk? Is slugger J.D. Martinez set to cash in after a huge second half in Arizona? Will Yu Darvish's poor World Series have an impact on his free-agent stock? Has CC Sabathia thrown his last pitch as a member of the Yankees ? Can the Mets pluck Todd Frazier away from the Yankees and keep the New Jersey native close to home? Are the Phillies poised for a splash ?
How many new free agents--after Monday's window to extend qualifying offers --are ready to hit the market and shake things up?
NJ Advance Media has eyes and ears on all of the biggest hot stove news, trades, contracts, and transactions this winter.
As the offseason officially begins, consider this just the start. By the General Manager meetings, we'll start to hear real dialogue about possible destinations for big stars and record-setting contracts. When next month's Winter Meetings commence, many--if not all--of the biggest names will fly off the board.
Consider this a one-stop shop for offseason baseball conversation, updates, breaking news, rumors and speculation around the sport.
Check out below for everything you need to know about the start of Major League Baseball free agency.
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</p><div>Rays give qualifying offer to Alex Cobb.</div><div>#Rays extend $17.4M qualifying offer to RHP Alex Cobb.MLBRosterMoves</div><div>Lance Lynn gets a qualifying offer from the Cardinals.</div><div>.@Cardinals extend $17.4M qualifying offer to RHP Lance Lynn.MLBRosterMoves</div><div>Trevor Rosenthal and the Cardinals are moving on.</div><div>Cardinals have given Trevor Rosenthal his unconditional release. He will spend 2018 rehabbing from TJ surgery.Chris Cotillo</div><div>Could see a team sign Rosenthal to a 1-year deal with an option, similar to how Rays signed Eovaldi and exercised 2018 option this week. https://t.co/he1XWHSslIChris Cotillo</div><div>Indians make qualifying offer to Carlos Santana.</div><div>carlos santana is getting a qualifying offer from indians of $17.4MJon Heyman</div><div>Mike Napoli is on the move.</div><div>mike napoli option officially declined. rangers will pay $2.5M buyout instead. still has good power, great for team, will land somewhere.Jon Heyman</div><div>Andrew Cashner could be leaving the Lone Star State.</div><div>Source: The Rangers will not be making Andrew Cashner a qualifying offer.Mark Feinsand</div><div>Red Sox are ready to spend in free agency.</div><div>Red Sox stayed under the MLB luxury tax in 2017, resetting the penalties. "No," said Dombrowski when asked if they would stay under againPete Abraham</div><div>Asked if staying under the CBT will be a goal for #RedSox this offseason, as it was last year, Dave Dombrowski said simply, "No."Scott Lauber</div><div>Asked if it will be a "goal" to stay under CBT in 2018, Dombrowski answers, simply: "No." John Henry later confirmed the sameSean McAdam</div><div>Boone Logan is on the market.</div><div>#Indians have declined $7 million option on LHP Boone Logan.Tom Withers</div><div>Madison Bumgarner's not going anywhere.</div><div>Giants officially picked up Bumgarner's $12 million option and Moore's $9 million option, as well as Pablo's option.Alex Pavlovic</div><div>Logan Forsythe will be staying in Los Angeles.</div><div>Source: Dodgers exercise $8.5M option on Logan Forsythe.Chris Cotillo</div><div>Wellington Castillo could be leaving Baltimore.</div><div>breaking: welington castillo has declined his $7M player option and is a free agentJon Heyman</div><div>Brian Cashman holds court.</div><div>Yankees' Brian Cashman holds court: Is Alex Rodriguez a manager candidate? What's the free agency plan?Posted November 06, 2017 at 01:53 PM | Updated November 06, 2017 at 02:04 PM</div><div>What are the Yankees' plans for free agency?</div><div>Cashman isn't ruling out signing a big free agent, but says there isn't a lot of "heavy lifting" to do. #YankeesRandy Miller</div><div>Cashman said there's no obvious holes to fill outside being one starter down (Sabathia)Brendan Kuty</div><div>Royals have a trio of free agent prizes hitting the market.</div><div>Source: The Royals will make qualifying offers to Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas and Lorenzo Cain.Mark Feinsand</div><div>Greg Holland hits the open market.</div><div>Greg Holland let his $15M player option with rockies expires, so he is a free agentJon Heyman</div><div>Rockies are, of course, eligible to give Holland the $17.4M qualifying offer if they wishJon Heyman</div><div>Sounds like Zack Cozart could be leaving Cincinnati.</div><div>zack cozart had outstanding year. but $17.4M qualifying offer is thought steep for reds. they'd love him, but on multiyear at <17.4 per.Jon Heyman</div><div>so in short, cozart is not expected to receive the $17.4M qualifying offer #redsJon Heyman</div><div>Matt Wieters will return to the Nationals.</div><div>Nationals announce Matt Wieters has exercised his option for 2018. It's for $10.5 million. @chelsea_janes reported he would over the weekendJorge Castillo</div><div>Jake Arrieta to the Phillies?</div><div>MLB hot stove rumors: Phillies 'likely' to chase Jake ArrietaThe Phillies are reportedly among a handful of teams that will pursue ex-Cubs ace Jake Arrieta.</div><div>Could Mike Moustakas be on his way to New York?</div><div>MLB hot stove rumors: Yankees, Mets battling for Mike Moustakas?The Yankees and Mets both could pursue free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas.</div><div>Jay Bruce to Toronto?</div><div>Report: Blue Jays expected to target Jay Bruce in free agency https://t.co/ECyQMD56GL https://t.co/9fR6ctuc4WtheScore MLB</div><div>Mets free agency primer.</div><div>Mets' free agency primer: Who stays, who goes, who they should go afterFree agency begins today at 5 p.m., ET. A look at what the Mets need in free agency.</div><div>8 free agents for the Yankees to consider.</div><div>8 free agents for Yankees to consider | Signing period starts MondayThe free agent signing period begins late Monday afternoon.</div><div>Will the Mets go after Holland?</div><div>Greg Holland turns down 2018 player option with the Rockies. The NL co-leader in saves is now a free agent. https://t.co/u0zNEnoqoz https://t.co/08cadASs2oMLB</div><div>Here's the least surprising news of the winter.</div><div>The Giants are reportedly expected to pick up Madison Bumgarner's club option for 2018. https://t.co/BwrlBl8FFE https://t.co/qhSui7ml5yMLB</div><div>Masahiro Tanaka is staying in the Bronx.</div><div>Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka makes decision on opt outStarting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka had three years and $67 million on the table and he ...</div><div>Here are the top free agents available. </div><div>MLB hot stove: Ranking the top 25 available free agentsWith the 2017 World Series in the books, it's time to look forward to the hot stove. From big-time arms like Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish, to sluggers like J.D. Martinez, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas, teams will have a chance to bid on impact players when free agency begins.</div><div>Players can begin signing with new teams at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6.</div><div>When does MLB free agency begin? When can teams sign free agents?With the World Series in the books, it's time to look ahead to the hot stove, free agency and the upcoming trade market. As of 9 a.m. on November 2, 2017 (11/2/17) or the day after the 2017 World Series concludes, all eligible players will become free agents.</div>
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