Hot Stove Digest: Twins to resolve Brian Dozier trade talks in 'next week'

Welcome to The Stew’s Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you’ll find a quick recap of all the day’s action and other fun stuff from around the internet that we think is worth your time.

HOTTEST RUMOR OF THE DAY: If it feels like there’s been a lot of stops and starts to the Brian Dozier trade rumors, that’s because there have been. Over the last three months or so, we’ve seemingly been on the verge of a trade taking place, only for his name to disappear from the rumor mill for days at a time. Now though, it appears the Twins are seriously serious about reaching a decision after requesting best offers from interested teams over the weekend.

According to FOX Sports’ Jon Morosi, the Twins are expected to make a final decision on whether or not Dozier will be traded this winter in the next week. The Dodgers remain in the mix, according to reports, but are far from a lock to land him. That’s if he’s even traded at all. [@jonmorosi]

RANGER ROSS?: The Texas Rangers are making a significant push to land free-agent pitcher Tyson Ross. The two sides reportedly met in Texas on Wednesday. [MLB]

RETURN TO OAKLAND: World Series hero-for-a-moment Rajai Davis is leaving the Cleveland Indians to sign a one-year, $6M deal with the Oakland A’s. Davis played for the A’s from 2008-2010. [@JeffPassan]

REACHING OUT: The A’s reportedly made a surprisingly strong push for Edwin Encarnacion. Now comes word that they’ve “reached out” to free agent Mark Trumbo. [FanRag Sports]

PANDA STRONG: Pablo Sandvoal’s intense offseason workouts continue as he looks to shed weight and regain his All-Star form.

GOOD NEWS: Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis has been declared cancer-free after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer in December. [MLB Network Radio]

DAILY DISCUSSIONS: The White Sox remain engaged in daily trade talks regarding Jose Quintana, but could hold onto him until the mid-season trade deadline. [@Ken_Rosenthal}

HELP WANTED: Like everyone, the Miami Marlins are exploring options to fill out their bench. Their focus appears to be on a right-handed bat with experience and the ability to play first base. [MLB]

FAME GAME: Is Roger Clemens Hall of Fame worthy? Liz Roscher and the Stew crew examine. [The Stew]

STYLIN: New Reno Aces manager Jerry Narron is ready to live that life.

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