Here’s a vote for getting sportswriters out of the balloting process – The Washington Post I sometimes disagree with their votes but the writers have done a pretty good job overall. Source: https://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/heres_a_vote_for_getting_sportswriters_out_of_the_balloting_process_the_was
DetailsHall of Famer now unlikely to boycott Derek Jeter’s speech Derek Jeter’s lifetime streak of avoiding serious controversy appears intact. The specter of a revered Hall of Famer boycotting Jeter’s Cooperstown ceremony is unlikely to reveal itself. Jeter’s former Yankees teammate Tim Raines, a Hall of Famer himself, told The Post on Tuesday that he…
DetailsNolan Arenado’s Rockies future remains uncertain | MLB.com The situation is a complete mess. The contract structure is dumb. Giving Arenado all the control and then trying to trade him one year later is a joke. Arenado, however, should stop complaining. Source: https://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/nolan_arenados_rockies_future_remains_uncertain_mlbcom
DetailsMiller Park will become American Family Field in 2021 I have park naming fatigue. Source: https://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/miller_park_will_become_american_family_field_in_2021
DetailsWhat vote results told us about this year’s Hall of Fame ballot Curt Schilling’s time in the penalty box looks like it’s running out. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens do not appear as lucky. Andy Pettitte, meanwhile, at least lives to fight another year. Beyond the Baseball Hall of Fame celebrations for electees Derek Jeter…
DetailsKBO’s LG Twins Purchase Roberto Ramos’ Contract From Rockies The LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization have purchased first baseman Roberto Ramos’ contract from the Rockies, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Ramos can earn up to $500K in 2020, MLBTR has learned. This ends a five-season tenure in the Colorado organization for Ramos,…
DetailsMets Reportedly Down To 3 Managerial Candidates It continues to look likely that the Mets’ next manager will come from within the organization. They’re deciding among a trio of in-house candidates – quality control coach Luis Rojas, bench coach Hensley Meulens and first base coach Tony DeFrancesco – for the position, Andy Martino of SNY…
DetailsMets, Rene Rivera Agree To Minors Deal The Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Rene Rivera, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training for Rivera, who will earn a $1MM salary with up to $300K in incentives if he makes the Mets’…
DetailsThe Hall Calls: Two for 2020, Derek Jeter and Larry Walker 2020 BBWAA Ballot Intro Larry Walker Omar Vizquel Scott Rolen Todd Helton Curt Schilling Andy Pettitte Derek Jeter Manny Ramirez Gary Sheffield Bobby Abreu Billy Wagner Barry Bonds Roger Clemens Jeff Kent Andruw Jones Jason Giambi Sammy Sosa Cliff Lee One-and-Dones, Part 1 Jay’s…
DetailsWhite Sox Outright Dylan Covey The White Sox have outrighted hurler Dylan Covey to Triple-A Charlotte, per the International League transactions page. Covey has been outrighted before, so he’ll be allowed to decline the assignment in favor of free agency if he wants. It’s unclear if that will happen. The right-handed Covey lost his spot…
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