Just hoping Cubs surprise me and get a big name free agent, not holding my breath though.
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I'd like to see the Giants to make some moves this offseason as well but I doubt they make any headlines in Free Agency other than their big name Free Agents signing somewhere else.Comment -
Yankees going hard for Cole.Comment -
Stephen Strasburg stays with Nats on $245M deal
Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals have reached agreement on a seven-year deal, the team announced. Sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan that the value of the deal is a record-setting $245 million.
That deal surpasses the previous high for a pitcher's contract, set by David Price when he signed a seven-year, $217 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Strasburg also has the highest annual average value, eclipsing Zack Greinke's $31.5 million. Both records might not last long, with former Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole drawing interest.
"We are very excited to welcome Stephen Strasburg and his family back to the Washington Nationals," Nationals owner Mark D. Lerner said in a statement. "His tremendous talent, work ethic and leadership have been a staple of our organization since the day we selected him in the 2009 MLB Draft. We would not have won the 2019 World Series or accomplished everything we have these last 10 seasons if not for Stephen's many contributions.
"Strasburg, who opted out of the final four years of his contract with the Nationals, entered free agency fresh off a season in which he posted a career-high 18 wins and led the National League with 209 innings pitched -- no small measure for a pitcher who has battled injuries throughout his career.Comment -
Orioles going to try field a decent team next year or be the laughing stock again?Comment -
Trading Kris Bryant not going to happen. They would need to get a haul greater than what teams are willing to give up. He is worth 5 WAR. Anyone willing to give away a player of that value to get him?? Didn’t think so.Comment -
As expected, the Padres are hoping to trade pricey and underperforming outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports. The Padres appear highly motivated to part with Myers, according to Stark, who adds that there’s even a willingness on the team’s part to attach prospects from its loaded farm system if it would encourage someone to take the veteran off its hands. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported back in September that the Padres would “likely” be willing to eat half of the $60MM left on Myers’ contract to get rid of him. At this point, it’s unknown whether the amount’s still in that ballpark. Myers, who turns 30 on Tuesday, has another three years left on his deal.
- The Angels’ pursuit of Gerrit Cole is garnering most of the Halos-related headlines at the moment, but he’s not the only upgrade they’re targeting. After struggling to find much production behind the plate in 2019, the club’s “heavily involved in the catcher market,” Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times writes. The Angels are focused on six to eight backstop options, per Torres, and general manager Billy Eppler revealed they’ve had “active” discussions with two teams about trading for a catcher.
- Speaking of catchers, the Rockies had interest in Stephen Vogt before he signed a one-year, $3MM contract with the NL West rival Diamondbacks last month, Nick Groke of The Athletic relays. “It didn’t go our way,” admitted general manager Jeff Bridich, who added the Rockies remain focused on finding aid at the position.
- Longtime utilityman Ben Zobrist is “50-50” on whether to continue his career in 2020, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The 38-year-old free agent, who sat out a large portion of 2019 as a member of the Cubs while dealing with a divorce, is currently prioritizing his family.
- The Marlins are looking to upgrade a bullpen that was “not good” in 2019, according to president of baseball operations Michael Hill (via Wells Dusenbury of the Sun Sentinel). Veteran right-hander Sergio Romo was one of the Marlins’ most effective options, but they dealt the then-pending free agent to the Twins in advance of the July 31 trade deadline. Hill acknowledged Monday that there’s now interest on the team’s part in reuniting with Romo, 36. “We’re exploring the entire market of eligible guys and I know he’s been connected to us as well he should be,” said Hill. “I think if you asked him — he was very public in saying that [he] enjoyed his time with us so we’ll see where things go, but [he] was a player who did well for us and did a good job in his time with us.”
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Nats really need to spend, can't have last season happen in 2020Comment -
Thinking Cole might get something like 9 years for $324M since he's 2 years younger than Strasburg. Less injury history as well. Didn't expect Strasburg to get a 7 year deal.Comment -
Padres have to trade Myers away.Comment -
The Nats are at their limit regarding budget spending.
What would be refreshing is if Rendon said to them “I have enough money for me, my children and their children with money still left over. I don’t need a gazillion more dollars, I’ll take a little less than the market will bear to stay here with the champs”
if he did that watch how fast I become a Rendon fan.Comment -
Didi signing wth Philly for 1 year 14 million. When healthy he is very goodComment -
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Philly is in it to win it.Comment -
Angels trim payroll trading Zack Cozart, prospect Will Wilson to Giants
SAN DIEGO -- The Los Angeles Angels have traded veteran infielder Zack Cozart to the San Francisco Giants to shave nearly $13 million off their 2020 payroll, a savings they could use toward their pursuit of free agents.
The Giants are paying the entirety of Cozart's upcoming $12.67 million salary to essentially acquire middle infielder Will Wilson, the 15th overall pick in last year's draft. Wilson, ranked fourth in the Angels' system by MLB.com, batted .275/.328/.439 in 204 plate appearances at rookie-level Orem earlier this summer and is considered a high-floor prospect.
The Angels will receive a player to be named or cash considerations from the Giants.Comment -
Breaking: Gerrit Cole to Yankees. 9 years. 36M per. 324M total.[quote=jjgold;5683305]I win again like usual
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Gerrit Cole will reportedly head to the Bronx on a 9-year, $324M deal, per @JonHeyman.Comment -
Dodgers to "shift their focus" to Madison Bumgarner after losing out on Gerrit Cole, per @Ken_RosenthalComment -
Was hoping Cole would sign with the Angels.Comment -
That deGrom 5 year, $137.5M extension by the Mets looks like a damn bargain now.Comment -
I don’t think I would tie up a pitcher for 9 years but there is an opt out clause after 5 years. Still the contract Cole got is ridiculous by any standards.Comment
