In winter ball action last night, Juan Lagares went 1 for 4 with a triple, run batted in and scored a run for the Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Winter League. Lagares is now slashing .195/.209/.293 with two doubles, triple and nine RBI in 41 at-bats. He has one stolen base and has struck out four times compared to only one walk. Mets right-hander Rafael Montero made his second appearance of...
Read More
A day after landing outfielder Adam Eaton, the Washington Nationals have shifted their focus back to the bullpen and are making a push for Kenley Jansen according to Ken Rosenthal on Twitter. Previously, it was expected that the sweepstakes for the dominant closer would come down to a bidding war between the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jansen, 29, was one of the best relievers in...
Read More
Per Jon Heyman on Twitter, the Nationals have acquired the services of Adam Eaton. The White Sox will get Lucas Giolito and minor leaguers Dane Dunning and Reynaldo Lopez according to Dan Hayes. This deal sends the Nationals’ #1, #3 and #6 prospects to Chicago. Original Post — 4:45 The Washington Nationals are close to a deal for White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton according to Ken...
Read More
In a interview with Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, New York Mets manager Terry Collins reiterated that the reports of him possibly retiring after the 2017 season were premature. Here is what Collins told Ackert, ”There’s all of us standing here today, who knows if we’re all going to be here next year? You don’t. When the season is over, I will sit down and...
Read More
New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores has been cleared to start hitting less than two months after having surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand. Flores, 25, could play in the Venezuelan Winter League for the Bravos de Margarita by mid-December. Flores is currently in Venezuela training in hopes of getting back on the field soon. Flores last played in 2016 on September 10th. In that...
Read More
