Author: James Villani

Free Agent Profile: Danny Coulombe, RP

Danny Coulombe Position: RP B/T: L/L Age: 35 (10/26/1989) 2024 Traditional Stats: 33 G, 29 2/3 IP, 2.12 ERA, 0.674 WHIP, 1-0, 32 SO, 5 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 178 ERA+, 29.9 K%, 4.7 BB%, 2.88 xERA, 2.83 FIP, 2.94 xFIP, 0.5 fWAR Rundown In somewhat of a surprise, the Baltimore Orioles declined the $4 million option of Danny Coulombe earlier in the offseason, making him a free agent. The...

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Report: Nationals Acquire First Baseman Nathaniel Lowe

Earlier on Sunday, Metsmerized published an article illustrating how several of free agent first baseman, Pete Alonso’s, potential landing spots have addressed their first base needs elsewhere. Another potential suitor for Alonso has reportedly found an answer at first as well, as according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Washington Nationals have acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas...

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Report: Phillies Acquire Jesús Luzardo; Send A Top Prospect To Miami

Early Sunday morning, Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement to acquire left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. According to Craig Mish of Herald Sports, the Marlins are getting back shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd. In addition to Luzardo, the Phillies are also receiving minor-league catcher Paul McIntosh,...

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Free Agent Profile: Alex Bregman, 3B

Alex Bregman, 3B Postion: 3B B/T: R/R Age: 30 (03/30/1994) 2023 Traditional Stats: 634 PA, .260/.315/.453/.768, 26 HR, 75 RBI, 2023 Advanced Stats: 118 wRC+, 13.6 SO%, 6.9 BB%, .375 BABIP, .323 xwOBA, 4.1 fWAR, 4.1 bWAR Rundown  Overshadowed by Juan Soto, career-long Houston Astros’ third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the biggest bats on the market. The 30-year-old has been one of the...

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Taking Stock Of The Mets’ Payroll Situation

Despite the New York Mets’ historic signing of Juan Soto, the team is still in a terrific spot when it comes to its finances. Soto’s $51 million a year deal raises the Mets’ total competitive balance tax (CBT) 40-man roster payroll to $248.5 million, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts. A figure that is still in a much better spot than it was last year. Currently, the...

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