It’s no secret that the Detroit Tigers are rebuilding, and right fielder Nicholas Castellanos wants no part of it. David Meter, Castellanos’ agent, told Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press that his client wishes to be traded before spring training starts. Fenech reported back in December that the Mets and Tigers had discussions about Castellanos, though the Mets felt the price...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are signing center fielder A.J. Pollock. Buster Olney of ESPN reports that Pollock has passed his physical, and the deal is for four years, $55 million with a fifth year player option for $10 million with a $5 million buyout. Pollock could also earn an opt-out after the third year according to Olney. Pollock, 31, hit...
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New York Mets veteran infielder Robinson Cano is playing in the Dominican Winter League finals. He is playing second base and batting ninth for the Estrellas de Oriente on Tuesday night, they hold a 3-1 lead over Toros del Este in the finals. Former Met Jenrry Mejia is the starting pitcher for Toros del Este. Talks of Cano playing began last week, but hit a snag when Estrellas de Oriente found...
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The Atlanta Braves are bringing back veteran outfielder Nick Markakis according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports its a one-year, $4 million deal with a $6 million option for 2020 that has a $2 million buyout. The 35-year-old is coming off an All-Star season with the Atlanta Braves in which he hit .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs and 93 RBI to give himself a 114 wRC+ and 2.6...
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The New York Yankees signed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino on Thursday to a three-year deal and the Los Angeles Angels have an agreement in place for righty Cody Allen. While Ottavino was one the better relievers still on the market (2.6 bWAR in 2018), there’s still some value left and the Mets certainly could use at least one more piece. The obvious top arm on the market, despite not...
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