Author: Pat Ragazzo

Rumor Roundup: White Sox Have Offer On the Table for Machado

Welcome to the post weekend morning of the Rumor Roundup! Yesterday shed more light on the Harper and Machado sagas, along with an important sit down between the A’s and their Heisman Trophy winner with his NFL Draft decision looming. Hope you enjoy reading the latest news on the hot stove! White Sox Make Offer to Machado The Chicago White Sox have offered shortstop, Manny Machado an 8-year deal...

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Markakis, Gonzalez Safer Bets For Mets Than Pollock

As good of a fit as A.J. Pollock might be position and talent wise, the Mets don’t need to overpay for another injury prone player. Despite posting an impressive 2.5 WAR .257/.316/.484 with 21 home runs and 65 RBI a season ago, the 31-year-old center fielder hasn’t played more than 113 games since 2015. He has also only appeared in 150+ games one time in his career. While there’s no...

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Markakis Still Makes Sense For Mets

While there have been rumors swirling around that the Mets are done adding significant pieces to their outfield following the acquisition of center fielder Keon Broxton,they cannot go into the 2019 season with what they currently have on the outfield depth chart. Broxton, the 28-year-old (soon to be 29 in May) defensive specialist, brings speed and defense to the table, but an inconsistent...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Machado, Harper Markets Heating Up

Welcome to another Rumor Roundup, yesterday was a huge day for news, where the top free agent catcher took a one-year deal, the Heisman Trophy Winner is expected to declare for the NFL Draft, the market for the two biggest stars of free agency began to take shape, and Boston’s closer may be looking for a new home. Hope you enjoy! Grandal Signs with the Brew Crew The Milwaukee Brewers have...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: White Sox Making Moves

Welcome Mets fans, thank you for reading the rumor roundup this morning! Here are the most recent moves on the offseason Hot Stove. Another Bullpen Piece Off the Board Free agent “flame throwing” relief pitcher, Kelvin Herrera signed with the Chicago White Sox on Monday for 2-years $18 million with an option for a third year per Jeff Passan of ESPN Herrera is best known for his major...

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