Looking For A Match In An Eloy Jimenez Trade
2023/11/looking-for-a-match-in-an-eloy-jimenez-trade.htmlMeanwhile, the Snakes are deep in young, affordable players like Jake McCarthy and Dominic Fletcher who could be of interest to a White Sox club looking for upgrades in virtually all areas of the roster. … Getz has made no secret of the fact that Jimenez is available this offseason, noting publicly that teams are interested in his services while adding that "it just has to make sense for both sides" in order for a deal to come together this winter.
Twins Have Discussed Christian Vázquez Trades
2023/11/twins-have-discussed-christian-vazquez-trades.htmlBut for a club looking to cut costs due to its uncertainty around broadcast revenue, $10MM per year on a catcher who has been leapfrogged on the depth chart might be a luxury they can't afford. … Mitch Garver and Tom Murphy have more offensive upside but both have significant injury histories and can't match Vazquez in terms of defense.
Looking For A Match In A Dylan Cease Trade
2023/11/looking-for-a-match-in-a-dylan-cease-trade.htmlIn addition to being a part of that elite company, Cease won't be a free agent until after the 2025 campaign and is projected for a salary of just $8.8MM by MLBTR's Matt Swartz next season, making him an affordable addition for even small-market clubs looking to add a front-of-the-rotation arm. … While no deal came together back then, it's Cease is certainly still an attractive potential trade candidate for clubs in need of a rotation upgrade.
Pete Alonso Looking To Surpass Recent Deals For Top First Basemen
2023/11/pete-alonso-looking-to-surpass-recent-deals-for-top-first-basemen.htmlThat Alonso is looking to get a contract "much bigger" than the top first base contracts of recent years, per Passan, is fairly logical given his output. … He can't match Alonso's power but has generally had better batting averages and on-base percentages, in addition to a stronger defensive reputation.
Phillies Rumors: Nola, Yamamoto, Snell, Hader
2023/11/phillies-free-agent-rumors-aaron-nola-blake-snell-josh-hader.htmlDombrowski was rather clear last week in asserting that the Phillies are only looking to add one starter. … While MLB Network's Jon Morosi suggested Monday the Phillies could be a match with Hader, Stark indicates that opposite, writing that the Phils prefer not to head into the season with a dedicated closer, which is surely a role that Hader will prioritize in free agency.
Looking For A Match In A Manuel Margot Trade
2023/11/rays-trade-rumors-manuel-margot.htmlhitting the market, the Snakes are once again looking at an all-left-handed mix of Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas, Jake McCarthy and Dominic Fletcher. … Margot gives them a right-handed option to provide manager Torey Lovullo with some matchup options.
Looking For A Match In A Jonathan India Trade
2023/11/looking-for-a-match-in-a-jonathan-india-trade.htmlA look at how they match up... … The Reds enjoyed a youth movement in 2023 as exciting youngsters like Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, and Elly De La Cruz helped to push the club into unexpected contention for much of the season, though they ultimately fell short of playoffs with an 82-80 record.
Giants To Exercise Club Option On Alex Cobb; Sean Manaea Opts Out Of Contract
2023/11/giants-to-exercise-club-option-on-alex-cobb-sean-manaea-opts-out-of-contract.htmlThe Giants might well use at least one rotation spot for another mix-and-match assortment of pitchers, but the club is known to be looking for pitchers to bring more stability to the starting five. … The Giants intend to exercise their $10MM club option on Alex Cobb's services for the 2024 season, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link).
Craig Counsell Reportedly Looking To Reset Market For Managerial Salaries
2023/11/craig-counsell-reportedly-looking-to-reset-market-for-managerial-salaries.htmlPer a report from Curt Hogg and Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he is looking to reset the market for managers in terms of salary. … Though the interest from the Mets will likely lead to a hefty offer, it seems he will give the Brewers a chance to match that figure.
Looking For A Match In An Alex Verdugo Trade
2023/10/looking-for-a-match-in-an-alex-verdugo-trade.htmlWith just one year of team control remaining before Verdugo hits free agency, the 27-year-old sticks out as a prime trade candidate for a Boston club looking to pull itself back into contention after back-to-back last place finishes in the AL East. … Let's take a look at how they match up...
Yankees Could Look To Trade Kyle Higashioka, Ben Rortvedt
2023/10/yankees-could-look-to-trade-kyle-higashioka-ben-rortvedt.htmlThat leaves Higashioka and Rortvedt on the outside looking in. … The White Sox, who have already expressed interest in trading for a veteran catcher (namely Salvador Perez), could be a match.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2023/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-13.htmlThe Cubs generally weren't being picked as a playoff team in the preseason, but by the end of August a Wild Card berth was looking likely. … Morel put up a strong 119 wRC+ this year in 429 plate appearances with Statcast data to match, though at times his strikeout rate reached dizzying heights.
Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
2023/10/offseason-outlook-toronto-blue-jays-14.htmlHowever, since both players stayed relatively healthy, they might be looking to move on to more lucrative deals or preferred locations elsewhere. … That being said, Blue Jays president/CEO Mark Shapiro has stated that the team plans to at least match its $215MM payroll (and estimated $248MM luxury tax number, putting the Jays over the first tax line).
Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
2023/09/offseason-outlook-kansas-city-royals-13.htmlIf not, they'll be looking to replace roughly 200 innings between Greinke and Brad Keller, who is a free agent and is facing a cloudy outlook due to thoracic outlet symptoms. … That ERA is practically an identical match with a 5.15 team bullpen ERA that ranks 28th in MLB.
Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Starting Pitcher
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-starting-pitcher.htmlA team looking for a steady fourth or fifth starter at the back of the rotation can bank on him to get the job done. … Wood has a 4.60 ERA in 92 innings and fielding-independent marks to match.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox
2023/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-white-sox-13.htmlThe White Sox should add at least three credible starters this winter if they're looking to contend in 2024. … Given the way Merrifield's defensive homes match up with the club's biggest needs at second base and right field and…
Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: First Base
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-first-base.htmlA contender might not plug him in at first base, but if a rebuilding team looking for a veteran to flip at the deadline -- just as the Pirates did this season -- could view him as a potential regular. … Bellinger's ability to the play the outfield is valuable enough that it's hard to imagine a team signing him to play exclusively first base, but teams are more willing than ever to move players around the diamond based on matchups.
The Brewers’ Offseason Heist Is Paying Off
2023/08/the-brewers-offseason-heist-is-paying-off.htmlAfter all, rumors of the A's looking to move on from their franchise catcher had circulated for weeks at that point and the Braves, who were coming off a 101-win season that was ultimately cut short during the NLDS, were an interesting landing spot. … Far more concerning than his offensive numbers, which were excellent for a catcher even if they regressed to match his expected numbers, was his glovework behind the plate.
Angels Promote Nolan Schanuel
2023/08/angels-promote-nolan-schanuel-2023-first-round-draft-pick-top-prospect.htmlLooking even further back, right-hander Mike Leake skipped the minor leagues entirely after being selected with the No. … None of those quite match this level of aggression, but the Angels' ultra-aggressive trajectory with Schanuel is on-brand for the organization.
Mike Elias On Orioles’ Deadline Plans
2023/07/mike-elias-on-orioles-deadline-plans.htmlElias obviously didn't address specific reports or players, but the Orioles have been linked to such pitchers as Michael Lorenzen and (before the Angels pulled him off the market entirely) Shohei Ohtani on the rumor mill, hinting that the team in looking for rotation help. … But it’s up to us to kind of navigate this and we have to find a match with other teams,…
Top 50 Trade Candidates: Deadline Edition
2023/07/top-50-trade-candidates-deadline-edition.htmlHe's hitting .308/.338/.569 since coming off the IL and could appeal to a team looking for a right-handed power bat off the bench. … While the strike-throwing is erratic, few pitchers can match this kind of stuff.
Rangers Pursuing Jordan Hicks
2023/07/rangers-trade-rumors-jordan-hicks-cardinals.htmlThe Rangers jumped the relief market and kicked off the summer trade season by acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the Royals in late June, and it's been well documented that they're still looking for bullpen reinforcements. … MLB.com's Jon Morosi recently reported that the Rangers have been exploring trades that could simultaneously address both their rotation and bullpen needs; speculatively speaking, the Cardinals could be a match in such a deal, with both Jordan Montgomery and Jack Flaherty expected to be traded between now and Tuesday's deadline.
Looking For A Match In A Cody Bellinger Trade
2023/07/looking-for-a-match-in-a-cody-bellinger-trade.htmlThe Cubs have gotten excellent production for their $17.5MM rebound flier on the former MVP. … Cody Bellinger is probably the top rental hitter who'll be traded in the next two weeks.
Top 50 Deadline Trade Candidates: Early July Edition
2023/07/top-50-deadline-trade-candidates-early-july-edition.htmlHe's an affordable arm who should appeal to contenders looking for stability at the back of the starting staff. … The right-hander carries a personal-low 2.76 ERA across 107 2/3 innings with peripherals that closely match his best days in Toronto.
Rangers Place Jose Leclerc On 15-Day Injured List
2023/06/rangers-place-jose-leclerc-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlWith Texas leading the AL West and looking like strong contenders to return to the postseason, relief pitching figured to…… The metrics more or less match up with Leclerc's numbers over his past full Major League seasons, with the lack of control limiting his ability to be a truly reliable high-leverage arm in the Texas bullpen.