The Padres are working on signing star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. to a long-term extension, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The exact details are not known yet, but it is said to be within the 10-year range. Pio Deportes said that the talk is about $320M and 11 years, Heyman added. Tatis, just 22, has posted 6.5 fWAR and a 149 wRC+ over his first two seasons with the Padres. He came in...
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The timing was seemingly perfect. While some fans were already jumping the gun and growing impatient with Steve Cohen’s lack of moves, he, GM Jared Porter and the entire front office stunned the baseball world by pulling off a blockbuster trade for star shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. In return, the Indians received shortstops Amed Rosario and Andres...
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The Mets and Cubs apparently broke off trade talks for star third baseman Kris Bryant weeks ago, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Trade rumors surrounding Bryant have been swirling lately, with the former MVP said to possibly be traded by as soon as this weekend. On Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Mets have had trade talks with the Cubs regarding Bryant....
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On Friday, Jared Porter and Sandy Alderson both spoke on WFAN and each specifically stated that the Mets are interested in acquiring a left-handed reliever. When looking at the Mets’ bullpen situation, this makes sense, as the best left-handed option there right now is Stephen Tarpley or Daniel Zamora. Earlier this offseason, Alderson mentioned Brad Hand as someone who could be a fit....
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The Mets are deep into trade talks on a deal for Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Lindor has produced a .285/.346/.488 slash line over his six seasons with Cleveland, along with 28.9 fWAR. He brings well above-average offense from the shortstop position and elite defense. Passan also reported that Andres Gimenez will be part of the deal, assuming that is...
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