Someone finally signed a Major League contract and it was none other than the guy who was stuck in free agency for what seemed to be an eternity this past season. Doug Fister signed a one-year, $4 million dollar deal with the Texas Rangers. The deal includes a $4.5 million club option for 2019.

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Shohei Ohtani‘s agent sent a memo to every team in baseball asking them why they would be a good fit for him. Ohtani’s agent is putting his client in the driver seat, knowing how big of a commodity he is heading into 2018.

The Syracuse Chiefs will be hosting a Hot Stove dinner on Dec. 8. Guest speakers will include Tim Teufel, Mookie Wilson, Ron Darling and Edgardo Alfonzo.

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Thad Levine, GM of the Minnesota Twins, has said Yu Darvish and Ohtani will be priorities as the team heads in 2018.

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Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post writes about what plans the Nationals could have for their future pitching staffs.

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that the Red Sox have tepid interest in Giancarlo Stanton.

MLB Trade Rumors did an offseason outlook for the Braves.

The Good Phight writes about why the Phillies would be interested in Carlos Santana.

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John Jackson writes that veteran reliever Bryan Shaw would be a good signing for the Mets.

This Day in MLB History

1972: Tommie Agee is dealt to the Astros for Buddy Harris and Rich Chiles. Agee would retire the following year.

Birthdays: Raul Valdes turns 40, Randy Milligan turns 56, Bill Short turns 80.