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One day after handing out Gold Glove awards to 18 of the best defensive players the sport has to offer, Major League Baseball took time to honor the best of the best with the Defensive Player of the Year awards. 

A.J. Pierzynski's first season with the Atlanta Braves was a resurgent one, so it's no surprise the team acted swiftly to bring the veteran catcher back on a short-term pact. 

Starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo is coming off a strong 2015 season with the Texas Rangers, and he's generating plenty of interest on the open market as a result. 

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Diamondbacks Among Clubs Interested in Gallardo

Wednesday, Nov. 11

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported the news and mentioned Arizona is one of "many teams" eyeing up the free agent. 

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a growth in his back, per Fox Sports' Jon Morosi. 

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Veteran reliever Joakim Soria picked an opportune time to hit free agency after posting his best ERA since 2010. Given the always-robust market for bullpen arms, especially ones with a history of closing games, the 31-year-old figures to draw a lot of interest this winter. 

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A potentially busy offseason for the New York Yankees got off to an intriguing start, as they acquired Aaron Hicks from the Minnesota Twins for catcher John Ryan Murphy. 

On Wednesday afternoon, the Cleveland Indians were giving fans the opportunity of a lifetime to play a baseball game in a major league ballpark.

However, it took less than a minute for the team to crush those dreams.

The Indians sent out a tweet that invited 18 fans to come to Progressive Field and play a game on this pleasant November afternoon. Too-small baseball mitts were being dusted off all around Cleveland. 

Opening Day remains months away, but the Cincinnati Reds are likely looking at another season without playoff baseball in 2016. As a result, Brandon Phillips may be an expendable asset this winter.

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Versatile utility man Jose Pirela is on the move, as the New York Yankees have traded the 25-year-old to the San Diego Padres for minor league right-hander Ronald Herrera. 

MLB Roster Moves confirmed the deal on Twitter. 

The New York Yankees have reportedly engaged in trade discussions involving outfielder Brett Gardner as they look to bolster their rotation depth.  

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