The Washington Nationals have signed second baseman Brian Dozier to a one-year, $9 million deal according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first tweeted of Dozier signing with Nationals. Dozier, 31, hit .215/.305/.391 with 21 homers, 72 RBI, and 30 doubles in 632 plate appearances split between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. After the July trade...
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On Wednesday, Omar Minaya went on MLB Network Radio to talk about a variety of topics involving the New York Mets. Minaya, former Mets GM and current special assistant to the Mets new GM, grabbed Mets fans attention when he talked about the return of outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, “There’s not a specific timetable right now…….if he gives us anything this year, that is...
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Right-handed reliever David Robertson has agree to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal is for two-years. $23 million guaranteed according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand reports that the deal also includes a $12 million club option for the 2021 season with a $2 million buyout. Robertson has already passed his physical. Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports was the first to report that a...
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2018 is coming to a close in a few days and, as a result, we here at Metsmerized Online would like to acknowledge some of the achievements by the team during this past season. Thus, Jeff McNeil is the Mets rookie of the year for the 2018 season. The left-handed hitter started the 2018 season as the Opening Day second baseman for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. He homered in his first...
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During the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, I had the chance to talk to ESPN analyst and senior writer Keith Law. Law is regarded as one of the top player evaluation experts in baseball, whether it’s covering transactions or prospects. The Long Island native previously worked for Baseball Prospectus, and also spent time in the front office with the Toronto Blue Jays. Law’s book, Smart...
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