Deadline Recap: National League
2022/08/mlb-trade-deadline-recap-national-league.htmlVeteran reliever David Robertson strengthens a middle-of-the-pack bullpen and takes the place of struggling veteran Jeurys Familia, who was designated for assignment. … It's an on-its-face odd move for a serious contender to trade away its most dominant player, but it's also the sort of tough decision small-market teams (a la the Rays) have had to make to keep a contention window open for as long as possible.
2022 Top 60 Trade Candidates: Late July Edition
2022/07/2022-top-60-trade-candidates-late-july-edition.htmlDavid Robertson, RP, Cubs… David Peralta, OF, D-Backs
Cubs’ Ian Happ Drawing Significant Trade Interest
2022/07/cubs-trade-rumors-ian-happ-likely.htmlHapp is "likely" to be traded within the next week, Passan writes, adding that some interested parties have approached the Cubs about package deals that would see one of Contreras or Happ traded alongside a reliever such as David Robertson or Mychal Givens. … His home run power hasn't been up to previous levels -- his nine long balls put him shy of pace to match last year's career-high 25 -- but Happ has already connected on a career-best 24 doubles and tacked on a couple of triples for good measure.
The Cubs Should Think About Selling High On Patrick Wisdom
2022/07/the-cubs-should-think-about-selling-high-on-patrick-wisdom.htmlNaturally, there were a number of Cubs featured on MLBTR's list of top trade candidates, with Willson Contreras, David Robertson, Mychal Givens and Ian Happ all making the cut. … Taking players with limited control and turning them into prospects that can help in the long term is the standard playbook for losing teams.
Looking For A Match In A Juan Soto Trade
2022/07/juan-soto-trade-rumors-best-fits.htmlThe Cubs are a major-market team with the capacity for $200MM+ payrolls, so we probably shouldn't expressly rule out the idea that they could sell off this summer's chips (Willson Contreras, David Robertson, Mychal Givens, perhaps Ian Happ) and simultaneously pivot to acquire a new cornerstone around which to build ... … Rizzo's comments seemed earnest -- both at the time and even in light of recent reports -- as the organization clearly had every intention of trying to extend the 23-year-old and build around him long-term.
Diamondbacks Open To Trading From Outfield Depth
2022/07/diamondbacks-open-to-trading-from-outfield-depth.htmlDavid Peralta, meanwhile, has spent all nine of his MLB seasons with the D-Backs. … The D-Backs have gotten encouraging early-career showings from Daulton Varsho and Alek Thomas, who look to be blossoming into members of the club's next long-term core.
2022 Top 50 Trade Candidates
2022/07/top-50-trade-mlb-trade-candidates.htmlDavid Robertson, RHP, Cubs:… David Peralta, OF, D-backs:
Cubs Activate Seiya Suzuki, Option Narciso Crook
2022/07/cubs-activate-seiya-suzuki-option-narciso-crook.htmlManager David Ross had of late largely deployed an outfield rotation of Ian Happ, Rafael Ortega, Christopher Morel, and Velazquez, with Suzuki's return likely pushing Velazquez into Crook's bench role. … While 2022 may be a lost cause for the Northsiders, the second half should at least provide the club with a chance to consider the longer-term outlook.
Cubs Notes: Suzuki, Madrigal, Schwindel, Stroman
2022/07/cubs-notes-suzuki-madrigal-schwindel-stroman.htmlIt's a small sample size on which to judge Madrigal, and the Cubs would love to see him return soon to start taking ABs back from David Bote and Andrelton Simmons. … Zooming out, the Cubs are taking stock of what kind of talent they have on hand this season, with Suzuki presumably a part of the long-term outfield picture, along with rookie Christopher Morel and veteran Ian Happ, though Morel and Happ both have enough versatility to move around the diamond a bit.
Cubs Select Narciso Crook, Place Jason Heyward On Injured List
2022/06/cubs-select-narciso-crook-place-jason-heyward-on-injured-list.htmlCrook adds a right-handed bat to the corner outfield and designated hitter mix for manager David Ross. … Crook is hitting .268/.375/.510 with nine home runs through 184 plate appearances, drawing walks at a strong 11.4% rate along the way.
Cubs Notes: Hoerner, Payroll, Simmons, Madrigal
2022/05/cubs-notes-hoerner-payroll-simmons-madrigal.htmlTo that end, manager David Ross indicated this week that Nico Hoerner will be the primary shortstop throughout the season (link via Patrick Mooney of the Athletic). … It’s easy to say you can be a big-league shortstop long term, but you also have to do it.
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians
2022/05/offseason-in-review-cleveland-guardians.htmlAcquired C/INF David Fry from the Brewers as the PTBNL from November’s J.C. … The second, bigger risk taken by the Guardians’ front office was protecting this many minor leaguers at all, considering the Rule 5 Draft was in jeopardy (along with the 2022 season itself) thanks to the league’s implementation of a lockout.
Offseason In Review: Arizona Diamondbacks
2022/04/offseason-in-review-arizona-diamondbacks-14.htmlArizona also selected Matt Davidson, whom they'd signed to a minor league deal, to the big league club this week. … Perhaps some young players will step in alongside their recently-extended second baseman as core pieces of the future.
Braves Notes: Rotation, Jackson, Freeman
2022/03/braves-notes-rotation-jackson-freeman.htmlIf that bears out, rookie Spencer Strider -- who climbed four minor league levels last season to reach the majors in September -- could assume the final spot, Toscano writes, with lefties Tucker Davidson and Kyle Muller also in that mix. … A former top five pick and highly-regarded prospect, Wright hasn't yet had a ton of MLB success, but his minor league production and the quality of his arsenal still offer reason for Atlanta brass to believe in him as a long-term option.
Check Out Our New MLB Agency Database
2022/02/check-out-our-new-mlb-agency-database.htmlDavid McKay… Sammy Long
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2021/11/cubs-offseason-outlook-2021-22.htmlDavid Bote, 2B/3B: $13MM through 2024. … Furthermore, longtime executive Jason McLeod is leaving, and Randy Bush is moving into an advisory role.
Latest On Mets’ Front Office Search
2021/10/latest-on-mets-front-office-search-2.htmlThat is still the Mets' plan now, though their initial efforts to hire a big name PBO have thus far not panned out, as Billy Beane and Theo Epstein each removed themselves from consideration, and the Brewers denied the Mets permission to speak with David Stearns. … Obviously the owner has the ultimate final word in any organization, though most team presidents of business operations don't have a long history (as Alderson does) of running a Major League front office.
Previewing The 2021-22 Free Agent Class: Right-Handed Relief
2021/10/previewing-the-2021-22-free-agent-class-right-handed-relief.htmlDavid Hale (34): Hale posted a 6.41 ERA in 26 2/3 innings with the Phillies. … The club was then able to send him to Philadelphia along with Kyle Gibson for a package of prospects.
Where Do The Cubs Go From Here?
2021/08/cubs-future-willson-contreras-brennen-davis.htmlThe Cubs have only about $40MM committed to the 2022 payroll, with Jason Heyward, Kyle Hendricks, and David Bote. … FanGraphs' Eric Longenhagen recently downgraded Amaya to a 45 grade, on account of a relative lack of power.
Dodgers Considering Ian Kennedy
2021/07/dodgers-considering-ian-kennedy.htmlDavid Price has also had to move from the bullpen to the rotation, in order to cover for the recent injury to Clayton Kershaw. … But since Jansen is in the last year of his contract and will be 34 years old by season's end, the Dodgers don't have to be invested in Jansen for the long term and could certainly pivot to an alternative such as Kennedy if they felt they had to.
Top 60 Trade Candidates
2021/07/top-60-mlb-trade-candidates-trade-deadlnie.htmlDavid Peralta, OF, D-backs: This hasn't been Peralta's best year, but he was an above-average bat each season from 2017-20 -- including a 30-homer, career year in 2018. … Rental players are inherently going to carry less long-term value but are generally likelier to be moved by virtue of their impending free agency.
Top 40 MLB Trade Candidates: Early June Edition
2021/06/top-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-rumors.htmlDavid Peralta, OF, Diamondbacks: Peralta, 34 this summer, hasn't recaptured his 30-homer pace from the 2018 season but has been an above-average bat and solid corner defender throughout his career. … So long as Boyd stays healthy and reasonably effective, this summer will be his trade value's apex.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Dodgers
2021/04/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-dodgers-11.htmlMay somewhat surprisingly won the fifth starter's job, sending veteran David Price to the pen along with Gonsolin, their other primary depth option. … They made their big splash in signing Trevor Bauer to a hefty, and yet relatively low-risk three-year deal that’s meant to maximize their current window without overburdening their long-term payroll.
Offseason In Review: Colorado Rockies
2021/04/offseason-in-review-colorado-rockies-10.htmlThe Rockies non-tendered catcher Tony Wolters and outfielder David Dahl last November. … Blackmon has a long track record of high-end hitting, although he fell off precipitously down the stretch last season after a blistering start.
Braves Option Kyle Wright, Jacob Webb
2021/03/braves-option-kyle-wright-jacob-webb.htmlHowever, David O'Brien of The Athletic recently noted that the Braves are intrigued by non-roster invitees Nate Jones and Carl Edwards Jr., both of whom have pitched well this spring. … Long considered a well-regarded prospect himself, the 23-year-old Wilson has yet to find extended success in the big leagues but also hasn't had a long opportunity to do so; he's never pitched in more than six games during any of his three seasons of MLB experience to date.