Author: Violeta Pietronico

MLB Rumor Roundup: Strasburg Could Sign Before Winter Meetings

Strasburg Deal Could Be Sealed Before Winter Meetings Stephen Strasburg, one-third of this offseason’s most elite free agents- with Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon as the remaining two-thirds- could potentially re-sign with the Washington Nationals before the Winter Meetings even begin on December 8, says Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Nats made no effort to hide their interest in re-signing...

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2019 Mets Report Card: Edwin Diaz, RHP

Edwin Diaz, RHP Player Data: Age: 25, B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 66 G, 58 IP, 2-7, 5.59 ERA, 15 HR, 22 BB, 99 SO, 1.379 WHIP Advanced Stats: 73 ERA+, 4.51 FIP, -0.6 WAR Free Agent: 2023 2019 Salary: $607 K Grade: F 2019 Review Where to start with Mr. Diaz… After a 2018 season that saw Edwin Diaz achieve so much- an AL-leading 57 saves, an eye-popping 1.96 ERA, a spot on the AL All-Star team-...

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MLB Rumor Roundup: Cardinals Keep Wainwright, Continue Talks With Ozuna

Cardinals Agree To Deal With Wainwright, Ozuna Rejects QO The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they have officially agreed to terms with pitcher Adam Wainwright on a one-year contract for the 2020 season. Salary details include a guaranteed $5M and an additional $5M in potential incentives. A reunion seemed to be a foregone conclusion, as both sides appeared to show immediate...

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2019 Mets Report Card: Jacob DeGrom, RHP

Jacob deGrom, RHP Player Data: Age: 31, B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 32 G, 204 IP, 11-8, 2.43 ERA, 19 HR, 44 BB, 255 SO, 0.971 WHIP Advanced Stats: 167 ERA+, 2.67 FIP, 7.3 WAR Free Agent: 2024 2019 Salary: $27.5 M Grade: A+ 2019 Review Did you really expect any other grade for Jacob deGrom? The Mets ace had another Cy Young award-worthy season in 2019, further cementing his status as one of the most...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Darren O’Day, RHP

Darren O’Day Position: RP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: October 22, 1982 (37) Traditional Stats: 0-0, 5.1 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 6 K, 1.69 ERA (3.60 ERA in 2018) Advanced Stats:  285 ERA+, 2.09 FIP (121 ERA+, 3.46 FIP in 2018) Darren O’Day pitched for the University of Florida from 2003 to 2006, though he was not drafted out of college. However, in 2006, O’Day was drafted as a free agent by...

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