The Minnesota Twins have an agreement with free agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports reports that it’s a one-year deal with an option for 2020. Cruz will get $14.3 million in 2019, and his 2020 option is worth $12 million with a $300,000 buyout. Cruz, 38, was originally signed by the Mets out of the Dominican Republic in...
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With Tomas Nido surpassing his rookie limits in 2018, he has officially graduated from prospect status. Nido is now the former number one catching prospect leaving room for other prospects to rise up the rankings. The prospects in the updated list feature a number of defensively skilled players and some with real offensive potential. No. 5 Patrick Mazeika Age: October 14, 1993...
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Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are trading outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp and left-handed pitcher Alex Wood to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey. Justin Rocke of USA Today reported that the Dodgers would also receive prospects RHP Josiah Gray and INF Jeter Downs. Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports reports the Reds will also receive Kyle...
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During the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings last week, 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....
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The 2018 season was huge step for New York Mets starter Steven Matz for the simple fact that he was healthy enough to make 30 starts. Matz, 27, was coming off a 2017 season in which he had a 6.08 ERA and was limited to only 13 starts (66.2 innings) because he needed ulnar nerve transposition surgery. The left-hander finished the 2018 season with a 3.97 ERA, 4.62 FIP and 8.9 K/9 in a career-high...
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