BP en español: Las remontadas y la desaparición del cerrador a tiempo completo Traducido por Marco Gámez En mayo, escribí sobre lo marcadamente bajas que estaban las remontadas en las últimas entradas, hasta ese punto de la temporada. En ese momento, los equipos que perdían a la altura de la séptima entrada habían ganado el…
DetailsMariners Exploring Omar Narvaez Trade Scenarios The Mariners have been exploring several trade possibilities involving catcher Omar Narvaez, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports (via Twitter). The Seattle club has “shown a desire” to trade the 27-year-old (28 in February) and could complete a deal “soon,” per Passan. At this point, there’s little doubt that Narvaez is…
DetailsNew Balances Signs Dejounte Murray to Bolster NBA Roster The Spurs guard becomes the third NBA player to represent New Balance. Murray and New Balance announced the deal with a commercial, highlighting Dejounte’s motivations in life. New Balance cites Murray’s story to overcome adversity as a leading factor in partnering with the 4th year guard.…
DetailsMLBTR Poll: Which Top Free Agent Should The Reds Pursue? The Reds figure to be among the offseason’s most fascinating teams. They want to contend in 2020, plan to increase payroll, and have a few areas on the roster in need of upgrade. The lineup figures to be the main focus, as Cincinnati finished 25th…
DetailsCubs Interested In Whit Merrifield The Cubs are showing “continued interest” in Royals’ second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield, reports Jon Paul Morosi of MLB Network. The two-time reigning MLB hits leader is guaranteed just $15.25MM over the next three seasons (with a team option for a fourth) under the affordable extension he signed with Kansas City in…
DetailsYankees bust Greg Bird could get chance to save career with Red Sox Even when Greg Bird was shelved in mid-April with a torn left plantar fascia, it was very difficult to believe Mike Ford would be on the Yankees’ 40-man roster and Bird would be designated for assignment last week. With a choice to…
DetailsMets Have Interviewed Gil Patterson For Pitching Coach Vacancy The Mets have interviewed A’s minor league pitching coordinator Gil Patterson for their pitching coach position, reports ESPN’s Buster Olney. It isn’t clear from the report, however, when Patterson’s interview took place or if he remains in the running. Patterson recently wrapped up the fourth year of…
DetailsTravis d’Arnaud signs with Braves in chance to torment Mets Getting cut by the Mets was the best thing that could’ve happened to Travis d’Arnaud. After getting his career back on track with the Rays, the 30-year-old catcher cashed in by signing a two-year, $16 million deal with the Braves on Sunday, the team announced.…
DetailsBraves Sign Travis d’Arnaud The Braves have signed free-agent catcher Travis d’Arnaud to a two-year contract worth $16MM dollars, according to an official team announcement. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/braves-sign-travis-darnaud.html
DetailsTwins Looking Into Free Agent Third Basemen The Twins have “kicked the tires” on several free-agent third basemen, including Josh Donaldson and Todd Frazier, according to Darren Wolfson of Skor North. Speculatively, it would seem that Mike Moustakas could also belong to this group, though he wasn’t explicitly named as a target. One member of…
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