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trevor bauer
who signs him
how many years
how much moneyComment -
Bauer is actually a pitching genius.Comment -
The Cardinals have declined second baseman Kolten Wong’s $12.5MM club option for 2021 in favor of a $1MM buyout, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was among those to report.
This doesn’t necessarily close the book on Wong’s career with the Cardinals, who were reportedly interested in extending him on a multiyear contract just a couple of weeks ago. For now, though, it does make Wong a free agent and leave a hole at the keystone for St. Louis.
A member of the Cardinals organization since they chose him 22nd overall in the 2011 draft, Wong has been a generally effective part of the team dating back to his 2013 debut. While Wong has never been a major threat at the plate, his ability to combine passable offense with outstanding defense has made him an average or better contributor throughout his career. Just this past season, the 30-year-old Wong batted .265/.350/.326 with a strong 14.4 percent strikeout rate in 208 plate appearances. He also accounted for six Defensive Runs Saved and a 3.8 Ultimate Zone Rating in the field.
Now, if Wong actually explores the open market, he’ll be one of the most accomplished players available at his position. Wong would arguably be the second-best player in free agency there after DJ LeMahieu.Comment -
Going to be an interesting offseason. Definitely some big name free agents who can shake things up namely Bauer. I honestly see him going to the Padres or the Angels. Doubt he goes to the Dodgers although nothing would surprise me. I think he wants to be the man on a team built to win the World Series and the Padres fit that bill so I think they get him this winter.Comment -
It was a fun season. Like the playoffs bracket with 16 teamsComment -
I'm just glad they got it all in. I'm actually a little surprised they pulled it off because it was definitely kind of a bumpy ride with all the uncertainty and rescheduling of games. We'll see if the expanded postseason sticks because I'm not convinced it does even though it provided some compelling baseball. I just think that its too many teams and they'll either go back to 8 teams or maybe make it 10 to make the regular season mean something in a full 162 game season.Comment -
hot stove time!
do the white sox announce 97 year old Larussa today?
he coached Cuban Minnie Minoso (born 1925) and could now coach the Sox's stable of 4 Cuban stars including Luis Robert (born 1997)Comment -
Heard a rumor that the Dodgers have to vacate their championship.
COVID violations.
Just a rumor.Comment -
do the white sox announce 97 year old Larussa today?
Yes they do .
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He is waaaay too old.Comment -
Interesting hire although I'm not sure how much of an upgrade a 70+ year old La Russa will be. They needed to shake things up because they do have a talented roster so maybe La Russa can make a difference and they can make some noise in the AL.Comment -
Tigers hire A.J. Hinch as their new manager. Watch out for those garbage cans in Detroit.Comment -
making moves!Comment -
Talked to this guy who was in the Navy stationed in Seattle in the 90s. He said they gave them all the day off and sent them to a mariners game.
He had no idea he was watching Ken Griffey JrComment -
The Orioles announced they’ve claimed infielder Yolmer Sánchez off waivers from the White Sox. That brings Baltimore’s 40-man roster tally to 33 players.
The 28-year-old Sánchez was non-tendered by the Sox over the 2019 offseason despite winning the AL Gold Glove award at second base. That reflected his lackluster offensive production, as he hit just .252/.318/.321 in 555 plate appearances. After a minor-league deal with the Giants didn’t lead to a big league opportunity, though, Sánchez briefly found himself back on the South Side down the stretch in 2020. He is controllable through 2022.Comment -
Corey Kluber becomes free agent after Texas Rangers pass on $18M option
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers on Friday declined the $18 million contract option on right-hander Corey Kluber, who lasted just one inning in his only start before a shoulder injury ended his season.
Kluber gets a $1 million buyout, and the club has said it is interested in re-signing him to a less expensive deal.
The Rangers acquired the two-time Cy Young Award winner from Cleveland last offseason in exchange for hard-throwing reliever Emmanuel Clase, who was suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance.
Kluber threw 18 pitches in his only inning for the Rangers, leaving with shoulder tightness in a 5-2 loss to Colorado in the third game of the season. The 34-year-old was diagnosed with a small tear in his shoulder muscle the next day.Comment -
Just going to be nasty for mid level players not under contract this off season.Comment -
I can hear the drums in Detroit already...Comment -
Lots of team options declined on numerous players already.Comment -
Longtime Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright hopes to remain in St. Louis, but he’s keeping his options open as he nears a trip to free agency. That could mean returning to his native Georgia, as the Braves have interest in Wainwright and have already contacted him, David O’Brien of The Athletic reports.
This could be a full-circle move for Wainwright, who began his career with the Atlanta organization, even playing under current Braves manager Brian Snitker in Double-A ball. Wainwright never appeared in the majors for the Braves, though, as they traded him to the Cardinals in 2003 in a deal that sent outfielder J.D. Drew to Atlanta.
For St. Louis, the Wainwright acquisition couldn’t have worked out better. Now 39 years old, Wainwright’s a three-time All-Star, a World Series winner and a Cardinals icon who has provided the club 2,169 1/3 innings of 3.38 ERA/3.41 FIP pitching. He’s also third all-time for the team in wins with 167, trailing only Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines. And Wainwright showed this past season that he still has plenty to offer, as he amassed 65 2/3 frames of 3.15 ERA/4.11 FIP ball with 7.4 K/9 and 2.06 BB/9.
The type of production Wainwright put forth in 2020 would be welcome for the Braves, whose rotation dealt with its share of adversity. Mike Soroka and Cole Hamels, whom they were counting on to play major roles, each missed almost the entire season because of injuries; Mike Foltynewicz ended up on the outs; and several other options logged awful numbers over multiple starts.
Going forward, the good news for the Braves is that their rotation doesn’t appear to need a ton of help. While Hamels is a free agent, Soroka’s coming back to join Max Fried and Ian Anderson atop the Braves’ staff. That trio provides the team with an excellent top end of the rotation, and adding someone like Wainwright would give the Braves a more-than-capable No. 4 and a well-respected veteran who would be able to mentor their younger starters.Comment -
Wow that is a harbingerComment
