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Mid-January generally doesn't bring lots of baseball news. Suffice it to say, this week has been different -- though it hasn't yet had anything to do with player transactions. The were , and the league's punishment included one-year suspensions for GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch. In the wake of the news, Cody White Jersey . manager Alex Cora was heavily implicated in the report and was .With regards to on-field play, there are rumors worth poking at. Let's get to them. , swap names in Arenado talksThe Cardinals and Rockies have exchanged names in trade talks, . Morosi adds that the Rockies desire a package that contains both big-league and minor-league talent in exchange for their star third baseman, with right-hander being among those the Rockies have interest in adding to their mix.To be clear: exchanging names doesn't nece sarily mean a deal is likely; it just means the two sides have advanced beyond a preliminary stage and are now discu sing concepts. We , touching on their top five prospects as well as other names to know. Outfielder Dylan Carson, third baseman , and catcher were considered the top three. The Cardinals have since added left-handed pitcher , who they acquired last week from Anthony Miller Jersey the in a deal that sent to Tampa.Arenado has seven years and $234 million remaining on his contract. His deal also includes an opt out after the 2021 season. Morosi suggests the Cardinals may ask Arenado to waive that opt-out as part of the trade. acquire AndrieseThe Angels have acquired righty in a trade with the , the team announced. Minor-league righty is going to Arizona in the one-for-one swap. Andriese will make $1.395 million in 2020 and that seems to be more than the D-Backs want to spend on a swingman given their depth. The 30-year-old Andriese had a 4.71 ERA with 79 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings spread acro s 54 appearances in 2019. The Angels are still trying to add pitching depth before spring Dwayne Haskins Jersey training and Andriese gives them a viable long reliever and also a po sible rotation option. Beasley, 24, had a 4.49 ERA in 122 1/3 innings at Double-A and Triple-A in 2019. .Cardinals acquire DeanIn a minor trade, the Cardinals have acquired outfielder from the , the team announced. Outfield prospect Diowill Burgos went the other way. The trade helps St. Louis replenish its right-handed hitting outfield depth after trading and Jose Martinez to the Rays last week.Dean, 26, has hit a weak .223/.268/.388 in 98 big-league games the last two seasons. He's Pressley Harvin III Jersey a cla sic 'tweener who has punished Triple-A pitching (.944 OPS in 160 games) but has yet to find his way in the show. Burgos, 17, has spent the last two years in rookie ball. Last season he authored a .316/.420/.579 batting line in 58 games. sign DonaldsonThe Twins have finally made a big splash. . The move pushes to first base and adds another power bat a lineup that hit an MLB record 307 home runs in 2019. Minnesota could still use an established starter behind and , but there's nothing wrong with adding to a strength, and the Twins now have one of the most fearsome offenses in the game. designate Herrera. The move clears a 40-man roster spot for outfielder , who Mitchell Trubisky Jersey was claimed off waivers from the . Herrera was arrested last May and suspended the rest of the season under MLB's domestic violence policy. His production has been on the decline and the Phillies still owe him $19.5 million the next two years. Either they'll release him or he'll report to Triple-A as a non-40-man roster player to ensure he keeps his contract. .