Francisco Liriano, Relief Pitcher Bats/Throws: Left/Left Age: October 26, 1983 (36) Traditional Stats: 69 G, 70 IP, 3.47 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 63 K, 1.80 K/BB, 1.0 HR/9 Advanced Stats: 0.3 fWAR, 1.1 bWAR, 4.53 FIP, 123 ERA+, 98th Percentile Exit Velo Veteran Francisco Liriano spent an entire season in the bullpen for the first time in 2019 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Impressively, in his first year...
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According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the Twins have signed pitchers Rich Hill and Homer Bailey to one-year deals. Bailey, 33, had a bounce back season in 2019 when he had a 4.57 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 2.9 fWAR in 163 1/3 innings between the Royals and A’s. The right-hander was coming off three straight season’s of posting an ERA of at least 6.00. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports...
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The Mets potentially filled a big need earlier this week when they announced the signing of former Yankees shutdown reliever Dellin Betances. That move gets them closer to what their roster could look like during the 2020 season. In my opinion, I believe they should still add a veteran catcher, bullpen arm on Major League deal, and potentially a bench piece to improve to depth. For now,...
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Robinson Chirinos Position: C Bats/Throws: R/R Age: June 5, 1984 (35) Traditional Stats: 114 G, 437 PA, .238/.347/.443, 22 2B, 17 HR, 58 RBI Advanced Stats: 2.3 fWAR, 113 wRC+, 3.0 FRAA Veteran catcher Robinson Chirinos had a career best season at age 35 for the Houston Astros during the 2019 season. His 2.3 fWAR and 2.6 BWARP were both career highs, as were his 40 extra base hits and 3.0...
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The Mets have signed right-handed reliever Dellin Betances according to Andy Martino of SNY. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that it’s a one-year deal. Heyman notes that Betances will get $5.3 million signing bonus and $2.2 million base for 2020. It comes with $6 million 2021 player option with $3 million buyout if he doesn’t exercise. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the deal also...
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