Grading Theo Epstein’s Cubs Free Agent Signings
2020/02/theo-epstein-cubs-free-agents.htmlBen Zobrist - signed on 12/8/15 for four years, $56MM.
Assessing The State Of The Josh Donaldson Market
2020/01/assessing-the-state-of-the-josh-donaldson-market.htmlMuch more recently, Ben Zobrist secured four years, but at a relatively modest $56MM guarantee.
Josh Donaldson Reportedly Sets Asking Price
2020/01/josh-donaldson-reportedly-sets-asking-price.htmlSometimes, the player ends up picking from among multiple, roughly equivalent offers, as reportedly occurred a few years back with Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist.
Ryosuke Kikuchi To Stay In Japan
2019/12/ryosuke-kikuchi-to-stay-in-japan.htmlStarlin Castro, Brian Dozier, Ben Zobrist, Neil Walker, Jason Kipnis, Brock Holt, Scooter Gennett, Asdrubal Cabrera and Wilmer Flores are…
How NL Teams Have Addressed Their Weakest Positions Of 2019
2019/12/how-nl-teams-have-addressed-their-weakest-positions-of-2019.htmlCubs (Second base, 0.0 bWAR): Addison Russell was non-tendered and Ben Zobrist is a free agent, leaving Nico Hoerner, David Bote, Ian Happ, Daniel Descalso, and the newly-acquired Hernan Perez as options at the keystone.
Remaining Needs: AL West
2019/12/remaining-needs-al-west.htmlBut if the A's don't pick up Lowrie or someone else via trade, they can still choose from several free agents, including Starlin Castro, Brock Holt, Jason Kipnis, Asdrubal Cabrera, Scooter Gennett and ex-A Ben Zobrist, to name some players left on the market.
Trade/FA Chatter: Padres, Myers, Angels, Rox, Zobrist, Marlins
2019/12/tradefa-chatter-padres-myers-angels-rox-zobrist-marlins.htmlLongtime utilityman Ben Zobrist is "50-50" on whether to continue his career in 2020, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Josh Donaldson Increasingly Seen As Candidate For 4-Year Deal
2019/12/josh-donaldson-increasingly-seen-as-candidate-for-4-year-deal.htmlBen Zobrist did secure a four-year term a few years back, but more recent free agents have faced greater headwinds in securing promised cash into their late-thirties.
A’s Notes: Treinen, Middle INF, Barreto, Mateo
2019/12/as-notes-treinen-middle-inf-barreto-mateo.htmlSpeculatively speaking, in terms of the free-agent market, Cesar Hernandez, Brock Holt, Jason Kipnis, Asdrubal Cabrera, Scooter Gennett, Brad Miller, Joe Panik, Neil Walker and ex-Athletics Ben Zobrist and Eric Sogard are some of the players the A's could turn to for lefty-swinging middle infield aid.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2019/12/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-10.htmlNicholas Castellanos, Cole Hamels, Addison Russell, Ben Zobrist, Steve Cishek, Brandon Kintzler, Pedro Strop, David Phelps, Derek Holland, Brandon Morrow,…
Cubs Interested In Whit Merrifield
2019/11/cubs-interested-in-whit-merrifield.htmlAddison Russell is a non-tender candidate, and Ben Zobrist is a free agent.
Latest On Rangers’ Offseason Pursuits
2019/11/latest-on-rangers-offseason-pursuits.htmlBut there's now enough market pressure, per Grant, that "there is a growing thought that to get something done quickly…
Ben Zobrist Undecided On Future
2019/11/ben-zobrist-undecided-on-future.htmlLongtime utilityman extraordinaire Ben Zobrist hasn't decided whether he'll continue his career in 2020, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic tweets.
Athletics Eyeing Left-Handed Bats, Additional Bullpen Arms
2019/11/athletics-trade-rumors-left-handed-bats-relievers-bullpen.htmlThe free-agent market offers some intriguing alternatives -- Kole Calhoun or old friends Ben Zobrist and Eric Sogard could all conceivably fit the mold of what the organization is seeking.
Hiroshima Carp To Post Infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi
2019/11/hiroshima-carp-npb-post-ryosuke-kikuchi-infielder-mlb.htmlThe offseason market for second basemen already has plenty of serviceable options in free agency, as Howie Kendrick, Brian Dozier, Starlin Castro, Jonathan Schoop, Ben Zobrist, Jason Kipnis, Eric Sogard, Brock Holt and Wilmer Flores are among the many veterans available.
2019-20 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
2019/11/mlb-free-agent-predictions-2020.htmlBen Zobrist - no plans to play in 2020…
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2019/11/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-9.htmlfree agents Howie Kendrick, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Brian Dozier are all available, as are players such as Todd Frazier, Jason Kipnis, Starlin Castro, Jonathan Schoop, Eric Sogard, and Ben Zobrist (who was targeted by the Nats when last he reached free agency).
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2019/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-11.htmlAnd let's not forget ex-Athletic Ben Zobrist, who'd be able to help fill their 2B/OF needs in one fell swoop.
Statcast Standouts: Pending FA Hitters
2019/10/statcast-standouts-pending-fa-hitters-2.htmlBen Zobrist .310 (.305)…
Maddon Hopes To Manage Another Three To Five Seasons
2019/09/joe-maddon-rumors-three-five-years-manage.htmlI’ll be forever grateful to him." Tony Andracki of NBC Sports Chicago provides additional quotes from Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Ben Zobrist and Ian Happ -- each of whom heaps praise onto Maddon and the job that he's done in his time with the team.
MLBTR Poll: Cubs’ Biggest Roster Need
2019/09/mlbtr-poll-cubs-biggest-roster-need.htmlLooking forward, the Cubs will dispatch Ben Zobrist, Cole Hamels, Steve Cishek, and the recently acquired Nicholas Castellanos onto the open market.
Ben Zobrist On Future Plans
2019/09/ben-zobrist-on-future-plans.htmlLongtime utilityman extraordinaire Ben Zobrist may be in his last week with the Cubs, but these won't necessarily be the final days of his major league career.
NL Notes: Zobrist, Sierra, Inciarte
2019/09/nl-notes-zobrist-sierra-inciarte.htmlWhile much of the conversation regarding the end of their season will focus on this incremental collapse, the Cubs final games are also significant in that they may mark the last occasions on which Ben Zobrist will suit up for the team.
Three Needs: Chicago White Sox
2019/09/three-needs-chicago-white-sox-4.htmlThirty-somethings Howie Kendrick (who has been fantastic this year), Brian Dozier, Starlin Castro, Ben Zobrist, Brock Holt and Jason Kipnis could be short-term targets there.
Cubs To Activate Willson Contreras
2019/09/cubs-to-activate-willson-contreras.htmlVeteran Ben Zobrist is also set to return to action for the first time since early May.