Odrisamer Despaigne Signs With KBO’s KT Wiz Former MLB hurler Odrisamer Despaigne has inked a contract to pitch with the KT Wiz of the KBO, reports Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net (link). The Cuban native will receive a $750K guarantee with up to $150K in incentives. Despaigne’s name last surfaced here when he was outrighted off…
DetailsWhat if Robert Laughlin made his 300/400/500 set today? Baseball artist and prolific direct-to-collector publisher Robert Laughlin printed a set honoring three of the sport’s “big numbers” (300 wins/.400 average/500 homers) in 1980. If you know Laughlin’s other self-made and Fleer-published sets, its cartoonish take on legendary players fits his style. The significance of those…
DetailsNL Notes: Marlins, Raad, Mets, Regan, Amaro Jr. The Marlins have hired Hadi Raad to be their new director of pro scouting, according to a tweet from Lindsey Adler of The Athletic (link). Raad is a five-year veteran of the Yankees front office, most recently serving as the club’s director of minor league operations. Raad, a collegiate…
DetailsPirates’ GM Search Reportedly Down To Three Finalists Since the exit of longtime GM Neal Huntington on Oct 28, the Pirates have been connected to a number of respected front office figures in their search for a new head of baseball operations. Two names, Blue Jays VP of baseball operations/former Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington…
DetailsAnother Brian Cashman surprise should be in Yankees’ hot-stove deck Do the Yankees have another November surprise in them? While Major League Baseball’s Hot Stove League generally proceeds at a slow boil, a stark contrast to the NBA’s frenetic offseason — the difference lies in the salary cap that exists in basketball but not in…
DetailsReds Reportedly Interested In Howie Kendrick With memories of his postseason heroics still fresh in mind, Howie Kendrick is drawing widespread interest in free agency. After reports this week connected the veteran infielder to the Rays and Marlins, the Reds can be counted as a third team reportedly interested in acquiring Kendrick’s services, according to…
DetailsJoe Espada Reported As ‘Frontrunner’ In Giants’ Managerial Search With new GM Scott Harris officially brought into the fold, the Giants may also be close to naming a successor to Bruce Bochy as manager. Though the wide-ranging hiring search has seen the club consider as many as ten candidates, “people familiar” with the process indicate…
DetailsBen Cherington, Matt Arnold emerge as Pirates GM finalists SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Former Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington and Brewers assistant GM Matt Arnold have emerged as two of three finalists in the competition to become Pirates GM, The Post has learned. With the Giants on Sunday naming Cubs assistant GM Scott Harris as…
DetailsGiants Hire Scott Harris As GM The San Francisco Giants have hired Scott Harris to serve as the team’s general manager, according to a report from Jeff Passan of ESPN. Harris had previously worked as the Cubs’ assistant GM. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/giants-hire-scott-harris-as-gm.html
DetailsDarryl Strawberry’s Rookie of the Year advice for Pete Alonso Only one Mets position player has ever won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. In 1983 the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected Darryl Strawberry as their winner. That award boosted Strawberry’s confidence and gave Mets fans a boost of hope for the future.…
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