Hot Stove Lunch: Nunez remains on Red Sox radar; Thome's call and more

This is a daily BSJ off-season feature that will arrive in time for your lunch, Monday-Friday.

A spin around the leagues with the latest news, notes, and rumors around Major League Baseball

RED SOX

It appears as though the Red Sox haven't shut the door completely on bringing back Eduardo Nunez. But there are other suitors in Boston's division for the veteran infielder.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic noted on Twitter Tuesday morning that the Red Sox, Yankees, and Rays have all either "shown interest'' or "checked in" on Nunez.

The Yankees are in the market for affordable, experienced infield help to fill vacancies at second and third base. And the Red Sox could use a trustworthy fill-in at second while Dustin Pedroia recovers from off-season knee surgery.

Nunez could be a big help in Boston. After Pedroia returns, Nunez could play second twice a week to give him additional rest, while also occasionally filling in at short and third.

It's likely Nunez could be had for a deal similar to the one signed by Todd Frazier and the Mets Monday (two years, $17 million). That sure seems like an affordable insurance policy for the Sox.

AL EAST

The Yankees finally got around to announcing their coaching staff.

Trying to predict the Orioles' Opening Day roster isn't easy.

The Rays are planning to celebrate their 20th anniversary

The Blue Jays lost Darwin Barney to the Rangers

AL CENTRAL

The Indians go into the 2018 season with a sense of unfinished business.

The Twins are eager to get Michael Pineda healthy.

Five questions facing the White Sox as spring training nears.

The Royals' payroll has dropped by $30 million

Three veterans are the key to the Tigers' turnaround

AL WEST

What sort of football player would noted Eagles fan Mike Trout be?

A look at some potential roster battles for the A's

What can the Mariners expect from Felix Hernandez?

The Rangers made a signing for their bullpen

NL

The Mets signTodd Frazier to a two-year deal.

TAKE I MAY REGRET IN A MONTH:

Cheers to Jim Thome, recently elected to the Hall of Fame. Thome has let the Hall know that he wishes to have his plaque bear the "block C'' logo on his Indians cap, and not Chief Wahoo.

Last week, the Indians announced that they're removing the Chief Wahoo logo from their caps and uniforms beginning in 2019, but strangely, will continue to sell merchandise with Chief Wahoo on it this season.

Players have some input into the plaque and Thome's wishes should be honored.

"I just think it's the right thing to do,'' said Thome of his request.

Couldn't agree more.