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• Brent Honeywell was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the 7th best right-handed pitching prospect in all of baseball
• The Hall of Fame Class of 2017 will be announced tonight, and be broadcasted live on MLB.com starting at 5pm with the announcement coming at 6pm
• However, some more ballot shenanigans before the class is announced as one voter meant to abstain, but instead turned in a blank ballot
• Lookout Landing looked back at Mallex Smith’s amazing time with the Mariners...which was approximately five hours
• The Kansas City Royals signed Danny Duffy to a long term extension
• Michael Saunders really wanted to return to the Blue Jays, but ended up signing with the Philadelphia Phillies
• The Rays DFA’d Dylan Floro during their moves on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs claimed him off of waivers yesterday afternoon
• Josh Hamilton is officially back with the Texas Rangers
• The Toronto Blue Jays and Jose Bautista have finally reached a deal, with the Rays and Indians losing out in the bidding
• The Rays are close to adding to their bullpen as they’re nearing a deal with Shawn Tolleson
• Willie McCovey as been officially pardoned by President Barack Obama for a tax evasion spat during the 80’s. He wasn’t in jail, but still a cool gesture