5 moves that could still come at Winter Meetings The Winter Meetings are more than halfway over, and Andrew McCutchen’s contract with the Phillies remains the lone major transaction since the baseball industry gathered at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Monday. For the event to equal the week’s glitzy venue, general managers will…
DetailsFA/Trade Rumors: Kinsler, Jays, Yanks, Indians, Miller, Allen, Miley The Tigers, Brewers, Athletics and Nationals are among the teams interested in free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. The Brewers have met with Kinsler at the Winter Meetings, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel relays. Detroit’s inclusion on the list…
DetailsPirates To Sign Jordan Lyles 11:57pm: Lyles’ deal is a one-year pact worth upward of $2MM, Robert Murray of The Athletic tweets. 1:45pm: The Pirates are reportedly in agreement on a deal with right-hander Jordan Lyles. Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter) reported that the sides were close, with Jon Heyman of…
DetailsMickey Callaway reveals Jeff McNeil’s role on new-look Mets Jeff McNeil should be prepared to wear the “super-sub” label for the Mets heading into spring training. Asked Tuesday about the possibility of McNeil — last season’s rookie sensation for the Mets — platooning at third base, manager Mickey Callaway indicated the job belongs to Todd…
DetailsNL Rumors: Phils, Boras, Cards, Dodgers, J. Martinez, Giants, Tulo The latest free-agent and trade rumors from the National League… The Phillies met with agent Scott Boras on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings, where they discussed clients Bryce Harper and Zach Britton, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Even after agreeing to sign fellow…
DetailsJames Paxton’s Yankees arrival has caught Red Sox manager’s attention LAS VEGAS — Alex Cora crossed paths with Brian Cashman at the winter meetings. “Hey, man, take it easy,” the Red Sox manager joked to the Yankees’ general manager, he said Tuesday. “Relax.” Actually, the Yankees have a great deal of offseason work remaining as…
DetailsDodgers “Actively” Attempting To Trade Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp 10:53pm: The Mets aren’t in on Puig, Andy Martino of SNY tweets. 10:27pm: The Dodgers are “actively” attempting to trade either or both of Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Los Angeles would presumably have a much easier time moving the…
DetailsMets and Jacob deGrom get down to business on contract LAS VEGAS — Amid their scramble to find new players, the Mets found time Tuesday to begin discussions on securing their foundation. According to an industry source, team officials convened with Jacob deGrom’s representatives at the winter meetings in the first step toward potentially locking…
DetailsBrian Cashman’s answer when teams broach Gary Sanchez trade LAS VEGAS — Perhaps thinking the Yankees were down on Gary Sanchez following a terrible year at and behind the plate, teams have called Brian Cashman to see if the general manager would trade the catcher who underwent left shoulder surgery after this past season. Cashman…
DetailsUpdates on Happ, Lynn, market for starters With Patrick Corbin and Nathan Eovaldi already off the board, the starting-pitching market might be ready to begin sorting itself out. According to sources, the market for both J.A. Happ and Lance Lynn are beginning to become clearer — and they look eerily similar. Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/c-301743926
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