According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, the Washington Nationals have signed free agent left-hander Oliver Perez to a two-year deal worth $7 million dollars. In his career as a starter and a reliever, Perez is 67-83 with a 4.44 ERA in 1,294 innings pitched. He has struck out 1,351 batters and walked 703, good for a career 9.4 K/9 ratio and 4.9 BB/9. Perez, 34, has tried to resurrect his career as...
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Steve Cishek Bats: Right — Throws: Right Position: Relief Pitcher Born: June 18th, 1986 (Age 29) After the Cardinals non-tendered Steve Cishek Wednesday night, it gave the Mets another option to consider for the bullpen. Right now, the only truly reliable arm behind Jeurys Familia is Addison Reed, leaving the Mets with a clear need to upgrade. Mets fans know what he is capable of as he was...
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According to the Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent starting pitcher David Price. The deal is for seven years and is worth $217 million dollars. This is the largest contract for a starting pitcher ever, just beating Clayton Kershaw’s current $215M contract with the Dodgers. The deal has an opt-out clause after 3 years. He will be paid $30...
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Howie Kendrick Bats: Right — Throws: Right Position: Second Base Born: July 12, 1983 (Age 32) I have heard many people say that former Angels and Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick is the right-handed Daniel Murphy. While I disagree on some levels, I can absolutely see where they are coming from. Kendrick has been one of the most consistent hitters in the majors, and at second base,...
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Tony Sipp Position: Relief Pitcher Bats: Left — Throws: Left Born: July 12, 1983 (Age 32) A I’ve mentioned in many of my recent articles, I believe the most glaring and pressing need for the New York Mets this offseason is bolstering the bullpen – and more specifically – acquiring a left-handed reliever. The two best lefty relievers on the free agent market this Winter...
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