According to journalist Dan Clark, the Orioles have several offers on the table for star third baseman Manny Machado. The teams include are the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. Machado is entering his walk year and can become a free agent after the 2018 season. Original report – Dec. 12 Buster Olney of ESPN reports...
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The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Joe Smith to a two-year deal, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Smith, 33, spent 2017 between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians and pitched to a 3.33 ERA, 2.10 FIP, 1.037 WHIP and had a 11.8 K/9 in 59 games (54 innings pitched). The 11-year veteran will take his talents to the defending World Series champions after he passes...
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Another relief pitcher can have their name crossed off the board. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Twitter, the Seattle Mariners and right-handed pitcher Juan Nicasio are in agreement on a two-year deal. Nicasio, 31, spent his 2017 with three clubs: the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals. He appeared in 76 games altogether, pitching to a 2.61 ERA, 2.98...
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After agreeing to terms with veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak earlier in the day, Sandy Alderson told reporters on Wednesday that the Mets are not actively looking for additional bullpen help. Instead, the team will focus its pursuits on second basemen and first base/outfielders. Even before Swarzak was brought aboard, the relief market had diluted immensely over the past few days, with big...
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Michael Conforto spoke to the media on Wednesday at the Mets 12th annual coat drive at Citi Field. The 24-year-old stayed positive on his rehab process although he has not been cleared to swing a bat as of yet. “I see the doctor next week and he’ll modify (the plan) based on my strength, based on my range of motion,” said Conforto. “I think from how I’m feeling I think it’s going to...
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