The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly nearing a more-than $200 million extension with outfielder Christian Yelich. Tuesday afternoon, Ken Rosenthal reported in The Athletic that major league sources told the publication the outfielder and organization are closing in on a massive deal for the 28-year-old. Yelich, who is currently on a seven-year, $49.57 million deal, is expected to be a valued...
The Cincinnati Reds have signed infielder Mike Moustakas to a four-year deal, as was first reported by Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Jeff Passan of ESPN was the first to report that the deal was for four years. The deal comes shortly after it was announced that the Reds would be non-tendering infielder Jose Peraza, so Moustakas will presumably filling that void. According to Ken Rosenthal of The...
Blue Jays Sign Freddy Galvis The Toronto Blue Jays and free agent shortstop, Freddy Galvis have agreed to a one-year deal worth $4 million with a 2020 club option per Shi Davidi of SportsNet. In order to make room for Galvis on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated relief pitcher, Danny Barnes for assignment. As Davidi also noted, the addition of Galvis makes sense for the Jays after they...
Good morning Mets fans! The rumors on who will be the next Mets general manager have been swirling and we saw that in effect yesterday. Latest Mets News The Mets are expected to interview Gary LaRocque to potentially fill their general manager position. Mike Puma of the New York Post originally reported on Thursday that the Mets had interest in Dan Duquette for their GM position. However,...
Did you give a former Cincinnati Reds player a three-year deal this past offseason? If you did, you are probably the Mets and Angels. The Mets gave Jay Bruce $39 million dollars this past offseason while the Angels gave Zack Cozart $38 million dollars. How has that worked out? Cozart is slashing .219/.296/.362 while Bruce is slashing .212/.292/.321. My suggestion for both teams: swap these guys....
The New York Yankees have acquired 25-year-old Brandon Drury from the Arizona Diamondback in the three-way trade also involving the Tampa Bay Rays. FanRag Sports’ Robert Murray was the first to report on the deal. Initially, the only part of the deal that was reported was of Yankees’ minor-leaguer Nick Solak heading to Tampa Bay. A short while later, Jon Heyman, also of FRS,...
I am joined by Howard Megdal, author of the book The Cardinals Way and Wilpon’s Folly, to discuss why he believes the Mets are operating conservatively this offseason. Howard goes into detail about the Mets finances, Sandy Alderson, and how he would fill roster holes if he were the GM. I also discuss potential free agent targets and why I would take Todd Frazier over Mike Moustakas....
Mike Puma of the New York Post writes that Howie Kendrick is viewed as a potential fit for the Mets next season. Kendrick, despite being derailed by injuries this past season, still hit .315/.368/.475 with nine home runs and 41 RBIs that led to him having a 121 wRC+ with the Phillies and Nationals. The 34-year old has always been a solid hitter, with a .291/.334/.421 career slash line that gives...
Good morning Mets fans! Unfortunately, it appears a couple of second base options might no longer be options to appear in orange-and-blue next season. Latest Mets News According to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com, the Indians will keep Jason Kipnis and stick him at second base. Kipnis was said to be a Mets target but appears the Indians have changed course. The Mets may have altered their plans...
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the San Diego Padres have extended a seven-year contract offer to Eric Hosmer. The deal reportedly would be the largest deal handed out to a free agent in franchise history. Original Report- January 2, 1:00 p.m. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the St.Louis Cardinals are still involved in the Eric Hosmer sweepstakes while the team considers a wide...
In mere hours, 2017 will be in our rearview mirror and we will welcome the new year. Heading into 2018, many talented MLB players still remain unsigned as Buster Olney of ESPN.com analyzes. It’s been no secret that the 2017 offseason has been slow as molasses in comparison to past years. However, it’s mind-boggling that only one MLB free agent has signed a contract of four or more...
Monday officially begins the GM meetings in Orlando, Florida. After a 70-92 finish in 2017 and more questions than answers, the Mets find themselves in a position where moves are a must. Deals are more uncommon at these meetings in comparison to the winter meetings (which will be held from Dec. 10-14), but these meetings help kickstart a lot of the offseason chatter. If the Mets are quite active...
