According to multiple sources, the Miami Marlins have signed veteran starter Edinson Volquez to a two year deal worth $22 million, pending a physical. Volquez, 33, is coming off a down year during which he went 10-11 with a 5.37 ERA for the Royals. His 113 runs allowed were the most in the American League. Mets fans will recognize him as he started two games for the Royals in the 2015 World...
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According to Mike Berardino of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Twins have hired former Major Leaguers Torii Hunter, Michael Cuddyer, and LaTroy Hawkins as special assistants to baseball operations. They will “be responsible for serving as a resource for players and coaches in the mental and fundamental aspects of the game.” According to Berardino, the three will be in...
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The Boston Red Sox fell just short in 2016, losing to the Cleveland Indians three games to none in the ALDS. While there aren’t many obvious holes in their team, there are some players that they could choose to move to replace David Ortiz, improve their bullpen in front of Craig Kimbrel, or replenish their farm system. Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald predicts that a few major Red...
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Tim Teufel has decided to stay in the New York Mets organization as the roving Minor League infield instructor and team ambassador according to Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. Teufel was replaced as the Mets third base coach two weeks ago by former Arizona Diamondbacks long-time coach Glenn Sherlock. Original Report – Nov 15 According to multiple sources, baseball lifer Glenn...
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According to multiple sources, Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard will not be pitching for Team USA in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Thor, 24, had a phenomenal season for the Mets in 2016, making his first All Star Team while going 14-9 with a 2.60 ERA. In 183.2 innings he struck out 218 batters and walked only 43. He finished 8th in Cy Young voting and 19th in MVP voting. When asked, his...
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