On Wednesday, two free agent first baseman came off the board with the Washington Nationals signing Matt Adams to a one year, $4 million deal and the Cleveland Indians bringing in Yonder Alonso on a two-year, $16 million deal. The Alonso deal includes a vesting option for a third season. The 29-year-old Adams appeared in 131 games total between the two clubs and hit to a .274/.319/.522 clip in...
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The New York Mets have yet to make an offer to Jay Bruce according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Puma also notes that the Mets are still talking to the veteran outfielder and that he already has one offer in hand. The Mets have shown interest in Bruce this entire offseason as they hope to add someone that plays first base as well as corner outfield. Original Post – 8:17 a.m. Free...
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The New York Mets announced they have signed veteran catcher Jose Lobaton to a minor deal with an invitation to major league camp. Lobaton, 33, hit just .170/.248/.277 with three doubles, four home runs and 11 RBI in 51 games for the Washington Nationals in 2017. He has spent parts of the last four seasons with the Nats. The switch-hitting catcher is known for his strong defense behind the plate...
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The Los Angeles Angels announced they have signed infielder Zack Cozart. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the deal is for three-years, $38 million. Cozart, 32, had a breakout season in 2017 when he hit .297/.385/.548 with 24 doubles, seven triples, 24 home runs. 141 OPS+ and struck out only 78 times in 438 at-bats. He also set a career-high with 4.9 WAR, earned his first All-Star appearance...
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a three-year, $60 million deal according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. There is also a team option for a fourth season at $17.5 million. Santana, 31, has been with the Cleveland Indians for the entirety of his Major League career. He was primarily a catcher from 2010 to 2014 when he started shifting to first base. He has...
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