What Yankees must consider in growing Didi Gregorius debate There are times when each side benefits from a deal. That doesn’t mean Didi Gregorius remains with the Yankees, but there is one avenue by which the free-agent shortstop, who will turn 30 in February, stays a Yankee: the qualifying offer. Teams can offer their free…
DetailsMLBTR Chat Transcript: Strasburg, Grandal, Red Sox, Lindor Click here to read the transcript of tonight’s live baseball chat, moderated by MLBTR’s Mark Polishuk Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/mlbtr-live-chat-466.html
Details2019 Gold Glove winners | MLB.com Lindor wins over Simmons. Source: http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/2019_gold_glove_winners_mlbcom
DetailsJake Arrieta Declines To Exercise Opt-Out Clause Phillies righty Jake Arrieta won’t exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, keeping him in his deal with the Phillies for the 2020 season, the Associated Press reports. Arrieta will earn $20MM for the 2020 season, the final year of the three-year, $75MM pact he signed with Philadelphia…
DetailsMets’ risky media obsession put Carlos Beltran over the top Those involved in the Mets’ search for a new manager describe a process that was thorough, cordial and professional. But also one that had an obsession with finding someone who would excel in media relations. Mickey Callaway failed for many reasons in his first stint…
DetailsPirates Notes: GM And Manager Search The Pirates found themselves in an awkward position when the organization fired general manager Neal Huntington, who had already begun his search for the team’s next manager after Clint Hurdle was fired on the last day of the season. The staggered firings halted the managerial search while introducing the…
Details2019-20 Offseason Outlook Series MLB Trade Rumors’ annual Offseason Outlook series examines the potential signings, trades, and other moves that could be in store for all 30 teams this winter. This post contains links to all of the completed Outlooks, so keep this page bookmarked in order to follow along as more posts are written…
DetailsCubs Exercise Club Option On Anthony Rizzo In a move that will shock no one, the Cubs have exercised Anthony Rizzo’s team option for the 2020 season, as ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/cubs-exercise-club-option-on-anthony-rizzo.html
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2019 Premier 12: Another bitter loss for Dutch The Kingdom of the Netherlands took on the Dominican Republic. Both teams started a pitcher with MLB experience. Ervin Santana for the Dominicans, Jair Jurrjens for the Dutch. What appeared to become a great game for the Dutch ended as a major disappointment as they were beaten…
DetailsPadres Plan To Pursue Stephen Strasburg With Nationals co-ace and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg opting out of his contract and preparing to hit free agency, the Padres are gearing up to make a push for the right-hander’s services. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, “multiple people in the [Padres] organization indicated over…
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