MLB and Dodgers News Roundup: Mark Trumbo Back to Baltimore; Adrian Gonzalez a Trade Candidate?

Spring training is fast approaching. Teams are making the final additions to their rosters while some difference-makers are still searching for contracts.

MLB News:

word going around is that the orioles are back in touch with mark trumbo. could be something happening there.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 19, 2017

Source: Mark Trumbo's deal with the Orioles is for three years and around $37M. Slight deferrals lower the present-day value.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 19, 2017

• After breaking off talks, the Baltimore Orioles and Mark Trumbo re-engaged and have reportedly reached an agreement. Baltimore has to be careful with future salary commitments if it intends to keep star Manny Machado. [Jon Heyman first]

Welcome to Texas, @TysonRoss! pic.twitter.com/Pt6xGrIBdX

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) January 19, 2017

• Tyson Ross is officially a Texas Ranger. The Cubs finished second in the race to sign Ross, and despite speculation, the Dodgers never appeared to be a serious suitor. [Texas Rangers].

Welcome to Cooperstown! #HOF2017 https://t.co/SF6CLHM623 pic.twitter.com/kxNUIB3Luu

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ? (@baseballhall) January 18, 2017

• The Baseball Hall of Fame has three new members: Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez.

Dodgers News:

• We look at Scott Kazmir’s situation and if he has a place on the Dodgers’ roster.

• Would the Dodgers be better off trading Adrian Gonzalez?

• Everyone is trying to come up with a fix for the second base conundrum.

• The Rock made one Dodger fan’s day.