The Yankees (previously reported), Dodgers, Giants and Braves are among the teams that are expected to “show a lot of interest” in left-hander Patrick Corbin once free agency starts, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes. The 29-year-old Corbin is coming off a career season at the perfect time, having logged a 3.15 ERA/2.47 FIP with 11.07 K/9 and 2.16 BB/9 over 200 innings in 2018. As a result of that top-notch production, it’s likely Corbin will price himself out of Arizona and perhaps ink a nine-figure contract with someone.
More from Cafardo:
- Like Corbin, Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is slated to be one of the most sought-after starters available in free agency. While Eovaldi, 28, likely won’t do as well as Corbin on his next contract, many executives see fellow righty Alex Cobb as a comparable, per Cafardo. Cobb signed a four-year, $57MM contract with Baltimore in free agency last offseason, though Cafardo argues Eovaldi’s in position to rake in an even richer deal. Regarding Eovaldi, one exec tells Cafardo: “He’s shown, first of all, that he’s healthy. He’s shown he can pitch on a big stage. He’s shown that he’s grown as a pitcher where he not only relies on that 97-100-miles-per-hour fastball, but now he has a cutter that’s proven so effective for him and allowed him to pitch deep into games. And, he’s had two Tommy John surgeries, survived them and is flourishing.” Eovaldi underwent the second of those surgeries in 2016 and has indeed held his own this year upon returning. Between Tampa Bay and Boston, he pitched to a 3.81 ERA/3.60 FIP with 8.19 K/9 an 1.62 BB/9 in 111 regular-season innings. Eovaldi has continued his effectiveness in the postseason for the AL-winning Red Sox, with a 1.88 ERA and 10 strikeouts against two walks in 14 1/3 frames.
- Meanwhile, Red Sox pending free-agent southpaw Drew Pomeranz is due to hit the market on the heels of a disastrous season. After he posted a 6.08 ERA/5.43 FIP with 8.03 K/9 and 5.35 BB/9 in 74 regular-season innings, including 22 2/3 in relief, Boston has left Pomeranz off its playoff roster. Nevertheless, the Red Sox “could foresee a rebound season” in 2019, meaning it’s possible they’ll re-sign Pomeranz, per Cafardo. Pomeranz, who will turn 30 next month, isn’t far removed from an impressive 2017.
- Former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and Orioles ownership have had “consistent contact,” a major league source tells Cafardo. Colletti reportedly met with Orioles president John Angelos during the summer, when Dan Duquette was at the helm of the team’s front office. The Orioles have since parted with Duquette, putting them in the market for a new head of baseball operations. It’s unclear whether the Orioles are considering Colletti for that role, though.
- Nationals special assistant Dan Jennings has drawn interest from two teams, Cafardo reports, but it’s not clear which position he’d fill with either club or whether he’s even interested in leaving Washington. While Jennings is fresh off his third season in the Nats’ front office, he’s best known for serving in a pair of prominent roles with the Marlins. Not only was Jennings the Marlins’ GM from 2013-15, but he also worked as their interim manager for a 124-game stretch during his last season with the team.
I would think that most teams would love the chance of adding Corbin
Cobb contract comp. scares me. Hope brings better results.
Yeah the Cobb contract is a disaster.
Yankees are gonna go strong after Corbin, and he has let be known over the winter that’s his dream team.
Thanks genius! Anywhose, Yankee fans look up Kikuchi the Japanese lefty coming over. Another arm they will be in on.
You’re just another example of why Yankees fans get so much grief on these sites.
Offtopic Billy? Think Kikuchi will be a bust. Would be cool if they signed him though. He can just as easily prove me wrong. Tanaka’s been great, but Kikuchi’s not in the same league. (Figuratively? lol)
Agree, cereal. But Im probably most hated on mlbtr so who am I to talk..
Don’t worry X these trolls mean nothing, and you’re dead on about not being in the same league.
I wouldn’t say hated! That’s a strong word. I wouldn’t want to be your age again. Baseball has been my friend since 1965. Simpler times for sure. Save some time for a baseball girlfriend to sit with at a game or two.
Cmon Brewers!
Updating my Tinder profile to “baseball and chill”
Tinder? That ain’t no place to meet a decent gal!
Lol Many Tinder couples have gotten married. You’ll probably be disappointed if that’s what you’re looking for, however.
But then again… These 2 got married met in.. ESPN comment section?
espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13880958/mich…
Many Comments sections are dying; ESPN comment section is gone. Simpler times?
I meant simpler times for baseball in the 1960s. Nothing to do with today’s stuff.
All I’ve heard about Tinder is it’s a place to hook up for sex.
That’s basically Tinder, but numerous people have gotten married meeting there.. No, wont provide you the stats Lol
Comments’ section story was to give you both sides, and tell you people can get married anywhere. Can you think of worse place to meet someone than ESPN comment section? Lol!
The topic is Corbin and who will sign him and I’m pointing out that another lefty can and will make some noise on the free agent market this off season and his name is Kikuchi. I don’t think Cereal ever heard of him and I’m thinking by next year he will act as if discovered him which is typical of his personality. Good thing is he’s really not a Yankee fan so it’s not too embarrassing for us.
Off topic?
Never said Kikuchi was in same league as Tanaka and not sure that has relevance other then they both were born in Japan. Kikuchi is a lefty with a history of arm issues but he’s recovered and has a very high strikeout percentage in a league where it’s not easy striking batters out as contact is much more prevalent.
Xabial…ok read it wrong.
They met on an ESPN comment section?? I can think of worse places.
Comments sections are dying because people tend to be negative in them. They are used by some people with mental health problems. People tend to turn things into a political debate, red vs blue, they spread hatred, threaten violence, etc. I would be fine if all bulletin boards were removed. It’s a bit sad how out of hand many discussion forums can get. I don’t mean this one, which is an exception to the rule.
“Good thing is he’s really not a Yankee fan so it’s not too embarrassing for us” The posters on here know just how inaccurate, and desperate for attention your little statement is. Your ridiculous, fantastical, and sometimes unimaginable proposals speak for everything. I usually try to overlook trolls by engaging with reasonable posters like Rocky, Joe, Dewey(a Sox fan) for example, and X of course…so buh bye!
Xab, you’re far from the hatest. My opinions are mine and yours are yours. That’s the whole purpose of the site. You try to back up your thoughts so keep doing what you’re doing. Only reasons to consider charging a fee would be to get rid of the trolls.
Why would the Braves be in on Corbin ? We can have Greinke for only 3 years and get Arizona to eat some contract make them take Teheran where he can eat innings and possibly build some value back and they can trade him. It would be like getting an Ace on a 3 yr deal that doesn’t happen this day and age. Either you overpay on years or money or both.
Teheran’s contract would hold value for a rebuilding team and The more contract of Greinke they eat the better the prospect they get in return.
as good as that sounds and I would lovr to have greinke, arizona is oit bucholtz will be out corbin they will not give up greinke especially after coming close to the playoffs this year. I wouldn’t mind getting rid of Teheran at all tho
The dbacks would move grienke I’m sure. If they decide they want to deal goldschmidt they’d love to get rid of grienke as well but he’s owed 93MM over those 3 years. That’s no small number. They have little minor league help coming and with the loss of Corbin it’s going to be really hard to see that team compete with the dodgers and rox.
Greinke is six years older than Corbin, and he could go crazy again if he messes up his medication or stops taking it. The worst thing the Braves could do is trade a couple of prospects for him and then he quits baseball again.
Folty, Greinke, and some combination of Touki, Fried, Soroka, or Newcomb would be a formidable rotation. If they could bring back Anibal at a reasonable rate, I’d be for that, too. (With one or more of the kids moving to the bullpen, being traded, or optioned.)
Would the DBacks consider Teheran an innings-eater and salary relief? The Braves also would have to add a couple of prospects since they’re probably losing Corbin, but I see this working. Especially with a few more great-looking pitching prospects at least one full season away from the majors.
Yes, Teheran can go to the moon for all I care. If the Braves can get anything decent back, that’s a bonus. I’d like to see them nab Corbin but some greedy piggies up north probably have the advantage. No pitcher should be signed for more than five years, unless his name is Maddox, Glavine or Smoltz.
No playoff rotation will have Teheran and/or Newcomb penciled in. They’re both to inconsistent or erratic to give the ball to when it matters. We’ve been an incubator for Newcomb, now let that little bird go, and give his innings to someone ready for it (Touki, Soroka, Bryse Wilson, Wright, etc.).
I’d say if they’re gonna go for Greinke then go all in. Ask for Greinke and David Peralta for Teheran and 3-4 prospects. I’d say Braves take on all of Greinke’s salary for 2019 and 2020 (shedding Teheran’s $11 and $12MM in those years eases the financial burden and gives them more incentive to actually trade him) and like you said, maybe Arizona eats up to half his salary in 2021 depending on what prospects Atlanta sends over.
Takes care of RF for the next 2 years as well as the rotation for 3. Greinke, Folty (who my phone keeps auto correcting to “filth”, which is fitting. Haha) and Gausman is a killer 1-3. Fill out with Soroka and any one of Touki/Allard/Fried/etc.
Peralta fits in really well batting 4th or 5th depending on where Acuña lands.
I guess if we paid 23mil for Adrian Gonzalez and what ever for the other 2 pitchers we got from LA we could probably pay for Greinke if they take JT and add Peralta.(Kazmir and MaCarthy)
Of course the Braves will be in on Corbin. He is better than Greinke. Younger than Greinke. Less miles on him than Greinke. And you do not have to trade for him. You just sign him.
I love this idea sbn. If Az eats some of the salary I could see it happening as the DBacks will almost certainly begin a reboot if they lose Corbin..
I do not want the Braves going after Corbin. The guy was absolutely phenomal this year … THIS YEAR. Prior to that he looked like Blair Walsh in the desert. No thank you. Just too big of a gamble.
I also think Gausman will light it up next year in Atlanta. One of the best defensive teams in baseball instead of what was easily the worst, in a park that is pitching neutral instead of offensive friendly. Yes, the RF power alley does carry some balls, but outside of that it’s a better pitchers park than Camden, especially against the AL East bombers. I have no worries going into next season with Gausman and Folty at one-two. I do worry after that but I am hoping Newcomb takes the same leap Folty did last year and we send Teheran out of town (like the guy, but his inconsistency just kills his value). With all of our arms I figure we will rotate guys through spots 4&5 keeping fresh arms up and making use of the 10-day DL.
Don’t understand all the Newcomb hate
He had a 3.15 era through the first 23 starts to season
Yes he ran out of gas and had an aweful final eight starts that brought the era back up but that’s part of the growing process having never pitched a full season
They gave him some extra rest to close the year and it clearly did him some good to recharge because he looked good again in October albeit a small sample size
Still I think most of his inconsistencies people are worried about is nothing more than fatiguing from new territory volume wise
He’s going to adjust to more volume and be fine
He looked as good as Folty through 23 starts so why abandon that all of a sudden? It took Folty a lot longer to figure it out and get here and everyone seems ready too cut Newcomb out after one full season
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Why does he need to proof read it? Could you really not figure out what was said?
I like how the Giants are connected to every big name free agent. Every time they spend big money it doesn’t work out
Why so obsessed with the Giants? Like the NYYs, LADs, Red Sox, etc, they are one of the teams with large financial wherewithal to possibly sign any FA. Like every team some signings work out and some don’t. They’ve had some bad luck. To assume that their recent FA deals haven’t worked out means they never will is just foolish.
Yeah because that Bonds guy was pretty terrible….
Congrats Dodgers!
I wanted Brewers but oh well.
Go Red Sox!
Wow. I didn’t realize Eovaldi has had two TC procedures. While I was expecting a great contract, the numbers mentioned are great but he’s still an injury waiting to happen. I look for 3 years max at $14m – $16m per with health incentives triggering a 4th year. Before this run, he was probably looking at a minor league deal. Nice increase regardless! Congrats to him if his success is legit. Sorry to add the last line but in today’s game you just never know.
I wonder if the Padres show interest in Pomeranz again? It would be interesting to see him sign a short deal to work with Balsley again and anchor that rotation- Anderson Espinoza could then pitch in the same rotation as the guy he was traded for.
Hey BB we all know that trading a guy away means you aren’t allowed to re-sign him when he becomes a free agent…
Hahaha yeah you’re right. People raise anarchy when that is said on here. Lol
I bet Pomeranz is crushed, as he was left off of the roster. His walk rate is really hurting him. I doubt the Red Sox will sign him. I predict hes heading to SF or LA.
Money talks. My guess is Pomerantz gets zero multiple year offers and will take the best MLB invite he gets. The word best is meant as a real MLB invite. Can see the Marlins or Tampa. Both would then flip him in July.
I can’t see the Dodgers in on him. Their pitching depth is going to be extensive next year.
I’d love for the Sox to resign Eovaldi but his injury history does worry me a bit.
With him touching 102mph this postseason in relief, he could become a force in the bullpen if the injuries continue.
I’d be surprised if the Sox don’t resign him. Now that he’s using a cutter, he’s a more complete pitcher. The injuries are very concerning though.
I can see the Yankees getting involved with Eovaldi again. Now that he looks like more of a complete pitcher rather than just a thrower, he’s pretty appealing. Not to mention he’s handled the spotlight quite well in his return. I think a successful offseason would include signing Corbin, Happ, and Eovaldi, plus resigning Robertson
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I was just thinking all that!
Think there’s as much chance of the Yankees going after Eovaldi as there is to re-hire Girardi!
The Billy Martin days are long in the rear view mirror. And besides, Eovaldi seems to be a big injury question mark on a multi year deal.
They’re better going after Corbin who apparently wants to be a Yankee (if the money and years are right), possibly re-sign CC, and quickly attend to the bullpen which has been there strength.
I could see this:
Eovaldi – 3/42
Happ – 2/36
Robertson – 3/27
If it gets higher than that then look elsewhere.
The Nats need Starting Pitching, and most importantly a lefty. They should forget Harper and go all in on Corbin.
Giants new President of ops and GM haven’t been hired yet. Speculating on any rumor for them is lame until we know what kind of team the new regime wants to build.
Three teams that will spend big and then the Braves. Corbin will look good in pinstripes.
Do the Braves need a RH outfielder or LH? If we get a LH hitter do we go for Donaldson at 3rd and Grandal?