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The Rundown: Maddon Preaches Enthusiasm, Darvish Has Strong Twitter Game, Evan’s Budding Friendship With Rock Duo Nelson

Some player movement and a few rumors that potentially have legs greet us this morning. I almost forgot how to mentally process this type of activity. But I have actual news to report, and though it’s nothing truly significant, it’s something. In chronological order:

  • Gerrit Cole was traded to the Astros, but he really wasn’t
  • Jay Bruce signed a three-year deal with the Mets
  • Yu Darvish has narrowed his list of potential suitors down to five six teams
  • Jake Arrieta has at least six “overpay” offers.

Cole

The Astros and Pirates were close on a Gerrit Cole trade yesterday.