As reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Scott Boras tells us that Matt Harvey began a throwing program two weeks ago to prepare for the 2018 season. Harvey is an impending free agent who is perhaps facing the most important season of his career. Over the past two years, the 28-year-old right-hander has gone 9-17 with a 5.78 ERA, 1.581 WHIP, and a 6.9 K/9 while averaging under six innings per...
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The Washington Nationals have re-signed right-handed reeliver Brandon Kintzler to a two-year deal according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is pending a physical. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that Kintzler is getting a two-year deal worth $10 million. The deal also has a club option for 2020 and incentives that could sweeten the pot for Kintzler. Kintzler, 33, came to the...
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Good morning Mets fans! Today is the Rule 5 Draft and the last day of the Winter Meetings. Latest Mets News The Mets signed reliever Anthony Swarzak to a two-year, $14 million contract yesterday. The Mets also met with Jay Bruce yesterday and while they did not make any formal offer, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that they remain very interested in a reunion. Joel Sherman of the New...
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According to journalist Dan Clark, the Orioles have several offers on the table for star third baseman Manny Machado. The teams include are the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. Machado is entering his walk year and can become a free agent after the 2018 season. Original report – Dec. 12 Buster Olney of ESPN reports...
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The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Joe Smith to a two-year deal, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Smith, 33, spent 2017 between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians and pitched to a 3.33 ERA, 2.10 FIP, 1.037 WHIP and had a 11.8 K/9 in 59 games (54 innings pitched). The 11-year veteran will take his talents to the defending World Series champions after he passes...
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Another relief pitcher can have their name crossed off the board. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Twitter, the Seattle Mariners and right-handed pitcher Juan Nicasio are in agreement on a two-year deal. Nicasio, 31, spent his 2017 with three clubs: the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals. He appeared in 76 games altogether, pitching to a 2.61 ERA, 2.98...
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