The San Diego Padres signed free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million deal Wednesday night, in yet another significant Winter Meetings move. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was the first to report the news. The deal comes after the Padres missed out on fellow free agent star shortstop Trea Turner, who got 11 years and $300 million from the Phillies. Reports afterwards suggested...
We’re a few weeks into free agency and all of the big names are still on the board with teams taking their time before making moves. However, Hot Stove season always moves at a fast pace and, as ever, MMO is here to round up all the latest rumors for you concerning the New York Mets and the rest of MLB. Padres Going Big-Game Hunting For A Shortstop Yes, you read that right. According to...
Position: SS Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 30 (10/02/1992) 2022 Traditional Stats: 150 G, 631 PA, .307/.377/.456, 15 HR, 38 2B, 73 RBI, 171 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 134 wRC+, 5.7 rWAR, 6.1 fWAR, .362 BABiP, .323 xwOBA, 4.9 UZR, 4 DRS, 5 OAA Note, Bogaerts still is not a free agent, as he has an option he has yet to decide on. There is still a chance that he opts in an remains in Boston. Though, consensus...
