Signings

Chicago resigns closer Steve Kepler for 3 years, 39 million.  Kepler, 33, struck out 68 batters in 52 innings last year, saved 33 games and had a 2.92 ERA.

Miami extends ace Scott Elzy for 4 years and 89 million.  With the deal Elzy avoids his final trip through arbitration.  The 24 year old right hander won 17 games last season, including a perfect game.

St. Louis hires 38 year old former outfielder Adam Powers as their new General Manager. After retiring as a player in 2017, Powers has spent the last two years in scouting and player development.  He will be tasked with trying to build a championship team around 60 HR man Simon Burgos and 2 time MVP Bryce Parkman.

Springfield hires Ken Hall to be their new manager.  Hall, 60, was not resigned by the Detroit Devils after 3 years at the helm.  Most recently his team went 80-82.

New York Cobra signs Lee Thompson, the two time world series MVP, to a 5 year, 105 million extension.

The Louisville Sluggers sign Cole Werner to an 8 year, 231 million dollar extension.  Werner, 24, was the first overall pick in the 2015 draft.  He hit 25 homers last season while posting a .364 OBP and playing strong defense in right field.