The San Francisco Giants made their first big move of the offseason, notching Korean star Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. Lee has an opt-out after four seasons. The Mets reportedly had “strong interest” in the outfielder. He’ll now likely be San Francisco’s Opening Day center fielder. Lee was the KBO MVP in 2022, and he’s won...
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The Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday. By Monday night, it was reported Ohtani would earn just $20 million over his playing years. He’ll get the rest of the $680 million once his 10-year contract with the Dodgers is done. That, then, allows the Dodgers more flexibility under the competitive balance tax rules of the current collective bargaining...
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MMO has partnered with Out of the Park Baseball to bring you a 16-team Mets Madness competition that will be simulated over the next few months. The managers of the teams are comprised of MMO writers and editors, one MMO commenter (Mike Lloyd), and we conducted a giveaway for the final manager spot (the 2015 team). Each round will be best-of-seven. We will post only a series recap of the first...
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The Mets have had conversations with free agent outfielder Michael A. Taylor, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported on Sunday that the Mets had interest in the center fielder, who will be 33 during the 2024 season. The team’s interest in Taylor tracks with the Mets’ reported desire to improve their defense. The Mets had a bottom 10 outfield...
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You sometimes can’t write it better. Jarred Kelenic will be heading to the NL East to join the Atlanta Braves via trade, according to Ken Rosenthal. Ryan Divish says that Kelenic will join Mariners teammates Marco Gonzales and Evan White in heading to Atlanta. Jackson Kowar, who the Braves just traded Kyle Wright for, and prospect Cole Phillips will head to Seattle. This deal is happening...
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