Author: Jack Ramsey

Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Sox Pen Set In Stone?

Harper To Decide This Week According to USA Today’s Bob Nigthengale, Bryce Harper is hoping to make a decision on his next team by the end of the week. According to multiple reports, multiple teams have jumped back into the Harper sweepstakes in the last week hoping for a discounted price. Nightengale says “Harper is expected to make his decision by the end of this week. This chase...

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Lowrie Has Soreness Behind Left Knee

The Mets announced that Jed Lowrie has soreness behind his left knee according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. GM Brodie Van Wagenen said on Thursday night that the MRI showed no significant damage to the knee. The 34-year-old Lowrie signed a two-year deal the Mets this offseason and is expected to see a majority of his time at third base in 2019. In other injury news, Brandon Nimmo is expected...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: White Sox Still in Machado Sweepstakes

Machado Is The Cream Of The Crop  As per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Machado remains the first choice of many front offices. Rosenthal reports that “WhiteSox remain strong factor along with Padres in Machado sweepstakes, sources tell The Athletic. Machado is said to be first choice of both front offices and preference of Phillies’ front office as well, though ownerships in SD and PHI...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Veterans Sign Before Camp Starts

Hello, Mets fans! Here is the latest news around MLB. Brewers Ink Lawrie According to the man himself, Brett Lawrie is returning to Milwaukee. The former Athletics’ and Blue Jays’ third baseman has been out of the MLB since 2016 when he was with the Chicago White Sox. As per Robert Murray of The Athletic,  it’s a minor-league deal for Lawrie with a club option for the 2020 season....

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Angels Signing Cody Allen

Angels Land Potential Closer Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed reliever Cody Allen to a one-year deal. The former Indians closer will get $8.5 million guaranteed and can earn another $2.5 million based on number of games finished. The deal is still pending a physical. The 2018 season was rough for Allen as he posted a career-high 4.70 ERA...

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