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BRING THE HEAT TO L.A.:*The pitching-hungry Dodgers are reportedly "making progress" on acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the Reds. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
BIG RED TRADING MACHINE: Speaking of the Reds, they're "open for business" and willing to trade anyone, including slugger Todd Frazier. [@JCrasnick]
IWA-COME UP: The buzz says free-agent pitcher*Hisashi Iwakuma will have a deal soon with the Dodgers. It's been reported in various stages of completeness. [@JeffPassan]
DONE DEAL: Tigers make Jarrod Saltalamacchia their backup catcher, signing him to a one-year deal that will pay the league minimum. [MLB.com]
REUNION TIME?*Chris Young is "close" to a reunion with the Kansas City Royals on a two-year deal, worth $10-$11 million. [@JoelSherman1]
HELLO, MYSTERY TEAM: Ben Zobrist is now being courted by a mystery team, in addition to the Mets, Nats and Giants. [@JonHeymanCBS]
LEAKING ARIZONA: The D-backs could hold an advantage in the pursuit of Mike Leake: He lives in Arizona and doesn't want to move. [@Ken_Rosenthal]*
CESPEDES IN ANAHEIM?*The Angels could be making a run at free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who would bolster the middle of their lineup. [@FeinsandNYDN]
WANTED:*Free-agent left-hander Scott Kazmir has been a great comeback story these past two seasons. Now he's among the most popular men on the market, with up to 12 teams showing interest. [@JonHeymanCBS]
TRADE WINDS: With free agency prices sky-rocketing, the trade market is expected to open up at the winter meetings. [@JeffPassan]
From the not-a-surprise department: Multiple GMs say because of the price of free agents, they expect trade action in Nashville to be big.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 6, 2015
KEMP ON THE MOVE AGAIN? The Padres are shopping Matt Kemp around, reportedly looking for a shortstop in return. [@DennisTLin]— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 6, 2015
DONE DEAL: The Dodgers agreed to a one-year deal to bring back second baseman Chase Utley, who will be 37 next season. [Yahoo Sports]
ALMOST DONE: Veteran reliever Darren O'Day is very close to a four-year deal to remain with the Orioles. [The Stew]
COMEBACK COMPLETE: Ryan Madson lands a three-year, $22 deal with Oakland after missing three seasons and returning with the Royals in 2015. [The Stew]
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