Author: Jack Markowski

Report: Alonso Rejected “Last-Ditch” Offer in $68-70 Million Range

Updated Post – Jan. 16 at 18:49 Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets made a “last-ditch” effort to sign Pete Alonso, offering him a three-year deal in the range of $68-70 million, which Alonso rejected. The deal included opt-outs, which would have raised the value of the deal if Alonso stayed in New York for all three years. Sherman adds that Alonso’s...

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Blue Jays Sign Jeff Hoffman to Three-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first splash signing of the offseason, announcing on their official Twitter account that they’ve signed right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman to a three-year deal worth $33 million. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported that the total value of the deal could rise to as much as $39 million with incentives, while ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel added that...

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Dodgers Sign Hyeseong Kim to Three-Year Deal

On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers came to agreement on a three-year deal with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, Kim is guaranteed to make $12.5 million while having a chance to earn up to $22 million before his contract concludes. Several outlets in Korea, per KBO insider Daniel Kim, first reported the length of the contract as well as the fact...

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Corbin Burnes Signs Six-Year, $210 Million Deal with D-Backs

In perhaps the most shocking twist of the offseason thus far, the Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year deal worth $210 million, which includes an opt-out after the 2026 campaign. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman broke the news, while USA Today’s Bob Nightengale revealed that Burnes turned down more money from the San Francisco...

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Free Agent Profile: Andrew Chafin, RP

Andrew Chafin, RP Position: RP  B/T: R/L Age: 34 (06/17/1990) 2024 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 56 1/3 IP, 3.51 ERA, 1.473 WHIP, 4-3, 70 SO, 31 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 116 ERA+, 28.5 K%, 12.6 BB%, 3.59 xERA, 3.54 FIP, 3.94 xFIP, 0.4 fWAR Rundown Andrew Chafin has long been a rumored Mets target, and for good reason. The 34-year-old has cemented his status as one of baseball’s premier, and most...

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