Nationals To Sign Eric Thames In a continuation of a recent signing bonanza, the Nationals have struck a deal with veteran first baseman Eric Thames, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic (via Twitter). It’s a one-year, $3MM pact that includes a mutual option, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (via Twitter). More to come … Source:…
DetailsTRAQ Series: Youth Athlete This mini-blog was written by Micah Simpson, a 13-year-old baseball player. I signed up for TRAQ because my strength trainer, who I had worked with for six years, moved away, and I wasn’t able to find a solid replacement who was either baseball specific or affordable. So, I created my own…
DetailsNats, reliever Hudson reach 2-year deal (source) The Nationals have agreed to a two-year deal to bring back veteran reliever Daniel Hudson, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Monday. The club hasn’t confirmed the deal, which is worth $11 million and could net Hudson another $1 million in bonuses for games finished, according to…
DetailsMLB discussing technology to prevent sign stealing Amid growing paranoia about sign stealing, Major League Baseball is discussing on-field technology for communicating pitch calls and plans to start soliciting feedback from players this spring training, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The commissioner’s office is in the process of developing a handful of prototype devices to…
DetailsRockies Sign Kelby Tomlinson The Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Kelby Tomlinson, Thomas Harding of MLB.com tweets. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The 29-year-old Tomlinson is best known for his run as part of the division-rival Giants, who selected him in the 12th round of…
DetailsKeith Law: Covering all things baseball, from the low minors to MLB leadership In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd. I have indeed joined The Athletic as a senior baseball writer, leaving the only full-time writing job I’ve ever known — a job I held three times longer than any other…
DetailsNationals, Daniel Hudson Nearing Two-Year Deal The Nationals and free-agent reliever Daniel Hudson are working to finalize a two-year, contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/nationals-daniel-hudson-nearing-two-year-deal.html
DetailsOrioles To Sign Jose Iglesias The Orioles have reached a one-year, $3MM deal with shortstop Jose Iglesias, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com tweets. The pact also includes an option for 2021 that would make the contract worth roughly $6MM. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/orioles-to-sign-jose-iglesias.html
DetailsGiants Sign Tyler Heineman The Giants have signed catcher Tyler Heineman, he announced Monday on Twitter. It’s presumably a minor league contract for Heineman, who comes with little experience in the majors. Now 28 years old, Heineman entered the pro ranks as an eighth-round pick of the Astros in 2012. The part-time magician has since…
DetailsEd Blankmeyer hired by Mets to manage Brooklyn Cyclones Ed Blankmeyer has sent countless players to the professional ranks, and now he will be joining them. The legendary St. John’s baseball coach is joining the Mets as the manager for the Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones and extended spring training coordinator, the team announced. Blankmeyer, 65, replaces…
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