Former Slippery Rock University first baseman Matt Adams has signed a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. The deal is worth $4 million. Adams began last season in St. Louis, but was traded to Atlanta when the Braves lost Freddie Freeman to injury.Trade rumors are swirling surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees regarding pitcher Gerrit Cole. Multiple sites have said it is a matter of when, not if, the Pirates complete a deal for the 27-year old right-hander, who is a former #1-draft pick.
The Milwaukee Brewers have added two starting pitchers since the Winter Meetings. They have brought back Yovani Gallardo as a free agent, and signed Jhoulys Chacin, who won 13 games with San Diego last season.
