The San Diego Padres signed free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million deal Wednesday night, in yet another significant Winter Meetings move. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was the first to report the news. The deal comes after the Padres missed out on fellow free agent star shortstop Trea Turner, who got 11 years and $300 million from the Phillies. Reports afterwards suggested...
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The Chicago Cubs signed free agent right-hander Jameson Taillon to a four-year, $68 million deal, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported late Tuesday night. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported earlier in the evening that Taillon’s camp was meeting with the Cubs. Taillon, 31, made 32 starts in his second season for the Yankees this year and posted a 3.91 ERA. He spent the first four years of...
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Jacob deGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Friday evening. The deal has reportedly already been completed, with the physical being passed and signing being finalized. It includes an option for a sixth year that could take the deal up to as high as $222 million. There is also a full no-trade clause. The Rangers officially announced...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Mets GM Billy Eppler talked to the media in a press conference to give Edwin Díaz a chance to discuss his record contract, but usurpingly, Eppler was met with questions about the Mets incredibly important offseason. “We don’t need one thing to happen first before other things become a reality,” Eppler said when asked if the Mets would wait on a decision from Jacob...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The rumor mill continued to swirl Tuesday as the baseball world settles into the offseason. In addition to minor transactions occurring all over baseball, Mets general manager Billy Eppler updated reporters on his negotiations with Jacob deGrom, saying that he’s had friendly and professional conversations with the ace pitcher. “Just transparent,” Eppler...
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