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The Chicago White Sox have filled their void at first base/designated hitter.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the team signed free agent Adam LaRoche to a two-year deal worth $25 million:

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal confirmed the news:

Folks in baseball circles probably wouldn't be surprised if the Cincinnati Reds dealt a starting pitcher this offseason. The Reds might take a different, more surprising plan of action to trim some payroll, however, as they are reportedly considering trading away outfielder Jay Bruce. 

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has the report:

On the list of offseason storylines to watch in Major League Baseball, 19-year-old Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada is near the top.     

There are expected to be many teams in on the bidding, which figures to get very expensive. One team with interest in Moncada are the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants, according to comments made to KNBR by Bobby Evans, who works in the front office:

One year after being traded to the Washington Nationals, right-handed pitcher Doug Fister could be on the move yet again. 

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Nationals would be inclined to deal Fister under the right circumstances:

Billy Butler's quest to find a team has reportedly reached its final destination. The former Kansas City Royals designated hitter is a free agent for the first time in his career, so this was a new experience. 

According to Robert Murray of MLBDailyRumors.com, Butler has agreed to a contract with the Oakland Athletics: 

USA Today's Bob Nightengale added:

After two subpar seasons as a member of the Cleveland Indians, Nick Swisher's days with the Tribe could soon be numbered.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Indians are considering trading the 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder in exchange for a player with a similarly large contract:

Veteran left-handed pitcher Zach Duke has bounced around the majors over the last several seasons, but he has reportedly signed a multi-year deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports:

The Los Angeles Dodgers executed a trade Monday to bring in coveted minor league prospect Kyle Jensen from the Miami Marlins organization.

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reported the news:

The Marlins would later confirm the news:

The Miami Marlins have locked up star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton for the long haul, to the tune of a 13-year, $325 million contract extension.   

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Tuesday, Nov. 18

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