At this point on the baseball calendar last year, the hot stove was sizzling.
Business could start to pick up next week when the winter meetings kick off on Sunday, Dec. 4 in San Diego. The event, bringing team executives, agents and even some players into one central location, has often served as a harbinger for big signings and trades in past offseasons, and figures to be so again this year.said earlier this month after winning the AL MVP Award.
Judge’s free agency did receive some juice this past week, when he took a two-day visit with his hometown Giants, though it remains to be seen whether he will take meetings with other teams before he makes his decision. The Dodgers are expected to be another suitor for Judge while Yankees general manager Brian Cashman recently said the team has an offer on the table for the star outfielder.