Francys Romero of Las Mayores reports that Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation have agreed to terms on a deal that will allow Cuban players to sign with the MLB without having to defect from Cuba. The deal aims to end player trafficking, as having to smuggle players out of Cuba has led to players being threatened, kidnapped, and/or extorted. While the two organizations have...
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Per Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets, Marlins, and Padres have discussed a three-team trade. In this scenario, the Mets would get J.T. Realmuto “plus”, the Padres would get Noah Syndergaard, and the Marlins would get many young players. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports further that the Mets “have discussed three-team trades with multiple teams trying to get Realmuto, at this...
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While reports have surfaced that the Dodgers are actively shopping Yasiel Puig, counter reports say the Mets are not interested in the right fielder. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets are well aware of Puig’s history, both good and bad and “A.J. Pollock appears to be more intriguing to them right now.” Further, Andy Martino of SNY.tv says the Mets are not interested in...
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Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are actively trying to trade outfielders Yasiel Puig and/or Matt Kemp. Puig, 28, is entering his final year of arbitration and is due to hit free agency following the 2019 season. MLB Trade Rumors projects that he will make $11.3 million this season after slashing .267/.327/.494 with 23 home runs, 63 RBIs, and a 123 wRC+ across 125...
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have released shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, making him a free agent. Tulo, 34, has two years and $34 million left on his contract. He signed a 10-year, $157,750,000 contract prior to the 2011 season. On track for the Hall of Fame before being infected by the injury bug, Tulowitzki has been notoriously injury-prone throughout his career. Despite this, he has...
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