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The A’s are close to trading catcher Sean Murphy, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand initially reported that the Braves were seen as the favorites to acquire Murphy, but Atlanta GM Alex Anthopolous said there is no trade in the works. The Red Sox, Cardinals, Rays and Guardians are among the teams that have been connected to Murphy recently. Murphy won a Gold Glove in 2021 and was one of the few bright spots for Oakland in 2022, hitting .250/.332/.426 (120 OPS+) with 18 homers, 37 doubles, and 5.1 fWAR in 612 plate appearances, receiving an MVP vote as well. Murphy also ranks in the 86th percentile in pitch framing.
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Fred McGriff was the only member elected by the Contemporary Era committee to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Needing 12 votes to get in, “Crime Dog” received votes from all 16 members of the committee, while Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Rafael Palmeiro all received fewer than four votes. Don Mattingly received eight votes, Curt Schilling received seven, and Dale Murphy got six.
The Marlins said they won’t be entertaining offers for reigning Cy Young award winner Sandy Alcantara, but they will be listening on almost everyone else. Miami has a number of intriguing arms, headlined by Pablo López, Edward Cabrera, and Jesús Luzardo.
The Yankees are showing interest in Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds, with one source saying New York is “very much in” on the 27-year-old. The former All-Star requested a trade out of Pittsburgh on Saturday and has three more years of team control.
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On This Date in Mets History
1990: The Mets sign speedy outfielder Vince Coleman to a four-year contract. The two-time All-Star had led the NL in steals in each of the first six years of his career, stealing over 100 bases three times.
2001: New York mayor Rudy Giuliani says he wants the Mets and Yankees to complete new stadium deals before he leaves office. A deal will later be agreed upon to have two new stadiums open in 2009.
Birthdays: Al Moran (84), Cliff Floyd (50)
