The Winter Meetings began on Sunday in Dallas, with teams meeting to work out trades, meet with agents about free agents, and conduct business like the draft lottery and Rule 5 draft. The Royals have already made some significant moves, re-signing Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million deal and acquiring second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Reds for pitcher Brady Singer.
Here’s what you need to know about this week’s Winter Meetings.
What are the Winter Meetings?
The Winter Meetings are baseball’s annual convention, with representatives from all 30 MLB teams, as well as from minor league teams, agents, players, and of course, media.