Yankees, Marcus Stroman Have Had Recent Discussions
2024/01/yankees-rumors-marcus-stroman-favorite-free-agency.htmlIn September of 2019, Cashman acknowledged to Wallace Matthews of ESPN that the Yankees held some interest in Stroman at…
MLBTR Poll: Josh Hader’s Market
2024/01/mlbtr-poll-josh-haders-market.htmlThere's very little difference between those two numbers, although Hader probably has the more impressive figure when placed in league context.
Mariners Trade Robbie Ray To Giants For Mitch Haniger, Anthony DeSclafani
2024/01/mariners-to-trade-robbie-ray-to-giants-for-mitch-haniger-anthony-desclafani.htmlWith $29MM owed to Haniger/DeSclafani this year and $23MM owed to Ray, the approximately $6MM coming from the Giants will cover the difference.
Free Agent Profile: Joc Pederson
2023/12/free-agent-profile-joc-pederson.htmlMoreover, the -0.029 difference between his BA and xBA was the second largest gap among NL hitters (min.
Pirates, Penguins Agree To Joint Ownership Of SportsNet Pittsburgh
2023/12/pirates-penguins-agree-to-joint-ownership-of-sportsnet-pittsburgh.htmlAs I've mentioned before, the revenue that comes from these types of deals, whether it’s this or a sponsorship or…
Liam Hendriks Targeting Trade Deadline Return From Tommy John Surgery
2023/12/liam-hendriks-targeting-trade-deadline-return-from-tommy-john-surgery.htmlThe difference, however, was the timing of those equal payments.
Yankees Acquire Juan Soto In Seven-Player Trade
2023/12/padres-trade-juan-soto-trent-grisham-yankees.htmlThe cost for the Yankees goes well beyond the $33MM difference in arbitration projections.
Rockies Focused On Pitching Help, Bench Upgrades
2023/12/rockies-rumors-pitching-backup-catcher-bench.htmlHe was a perfectly sensible addition for a Rockies team that's desperate for arms but lacking in high-end prospects needed to acquire difference-making pitchers.
Angels’ 2023 Payroll Stayed Under Luxury Tax Threshold
2023/12/angels-2023-payroll-stayed-under-luxury-tax-threshold.htmlThis represents a difference of roughly 55-60 spots in the draft order for the Angels, which is no small matter even if a compensatory pick is a relatively thin silver lining for losing a generational talent like Ohtani.
Reds Sign Nick Martinez
2023/12/reds-nick-martinez-agree-to-two-year-deal.htmlThere hasn't been a material difference in his run prevention in either role.
Rays Rumors: Glasnow, Ramirez, Margot
2023/11/rays-trade-rumors-tyler-glasnow-manuel-margot-harold-ramirez.htmlPresident of baseball operations Erik Neander said a month ago that the team is capable of and open to trotting out a new record mark, although there's a stark difference between broadcasting the ability to increase payroll to some unspecified extent and projecting for about a 50% increase over their previous record.
A Possible Yankees/Red Sox Trade That Makes Sense For Both Clubs
2023/11/yankees-red-sox-trade-rumors-gleyber-torres-alex-verdugo.htmlThe difference might not be enough for the Yankees to accept a direct one-for-one swap, but they're close enough in trade value that it's not hard to see the match on paper.
D-Backs, Reds, Angels Interested In Jeimer Candelario
2023/11/d-backs-reds-angels-interested-in-jeimer-candelario.htmlCincinnati general manager Nick Krall cited a lack of playing time at first base as a factor in declining their option on Joey Votto, although the $13MM difference between the option value and the buyout was surely the biggest factor.
Reds Decline Club Options On Joey Votto, Curt Casali
2023/11/reds-decline-club-options-on-joey-votto-curt-casali.htmlThis roster depth was probably as much of an impediment to a Votto return as the $13MM difference in salary.
Big Hype Prospects: Eder, Herz, Rincones, Montgomery, Schwartz
2023/10/big-hype-prospects-eder-herz-rincones-montgomery-schwartz.htmlWith players of this profile, breaking ball recognition is usually the difference between a big leaguer and a Quad-A guy.
Cardinals Interested In Aaron Nola, Sonny Gray
2023/10/cardinals-interested-in-aaron-nola-sonny-gray.htmlBoth Gray and Nola had pretty comparable overall numbers and Nola actually had the better SIERA (3.75 to 3.95) of the two pitchers, though Gray ended up with a 2.79 ERA to Nola's 4.46 ERA --- perhaps underlining the difference between the Twins' defense and the Phillies' much weaker defense.
AL West Notes: Brantley, Alvarez, Scherzer
2023/10/al-west-notes-brantley-alvarez-scherzer.htmlHowever, if he really is back to full strength, Brantley could be a difference-maker in the ALDS.
Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
2023/10/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-14.htmlLikewise, Shapiro announced that Atkins is returning, even if the president/CEO stated "there needs to be a higher level of transparency and communication with our players in our preparation and game-planning process." How the Blue Jays will make these changes remains to be seen, but simply getting their hitters back to their 2022 form (even as inconsistent as that season was) would make a world of difference to the Jays going forward.
Offseason Outlook: San Francisco Giants
2023/10/offseason-outlook-san-francisco-giants-13.htmlPerhaps that examination reveals a more serious injury that leads the club to reconsider the option, but if he's healthy, the $8MM difference between the option price and the buyout is strong value.
Rangers Aren’t Ruling Out Max Scherzer For The Playoffs
2023/09/rangers-arent-ruling-out-max-scherzer-for-the-playoffs.htmlHowever, if he can safely return to the mound, the future Hall of Famer would make a huge difference in the playoffs.
Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Righty Relievers
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-righty-relievers.htmlThe $5MM difference is probably beyond what they'll want to pay, as the veteran hurler has had a middling season.
Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Designated Hitter
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-designated-hitter.htmlHe should easily surpass the $6.7MM difference on the open market, making this a straightforward call to decline the option.
Latest On Anthony Rendon’s Injury
2023/09/latest-on-anthony-rendons-injury.htmlHowever, manager Phil Nevin indicated the rehab process for a shin contusion and a fracture were not different -- suggesting the difference in diagnosis is immaterial.
Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Corner Outfield
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-corner-outfield.htmlSuddenly, the $9MM difference between his option and the buyout looks like excellent value, especially since he continues to play strong right field defense.
Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Second Base
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-second-base.htmlHe'd surely beat the $6.7MM difference on his next deal.