Rangers Notes: Young, Moreland
2014/01/rangers-notes-young-moreland.htmlGiven that they have him penciled in at a starting position, that makes sense.
A.J. Burnett Will Pitch In 2014, Test Open Market
2014/01/aj-burnett-will-pitch-in-2014-not-necessarily-for-pirates.htmlFor teams looking to add impact without taking on long-term obligations, Burnett makes for a tantalizing option.
East Notes: Kimbrel, Rodney, Yanks, Phils, Red Sox
2014/01/east-notes-kimbrel-rodney-yanks-phils-red-sox.htmlAndy Martino of the New York Daily News writes that it makes little sense for Fernando Rodney to go to the Mets.
Mariners To Sign Scott Baker
2014/01/mariners-to-sign-scott-baker.htmlBaker, who is represented by Octagon, will earn $1MM if he makes the team and can earn up to $3.25MM more via incentives, according to Cotillo (Twitter links).
Angels To Sign Brennan Boesch, Carlos Pena
2014/01/angels-to-sign-brennan-boesch-carlos-pena.htmlWEDNESDAY: Boesch would earn $800K if he makes the MLB roster, while Pena would make $1MM.
Olney On Kimbrel, Rumors, Morales, Ryan
2014/01/olney-on-kimbrel-rumors-morales-ryan.htmlAmong them: It makes sense for the Braves to roll the dice on winning their upcoming arbitration hearing with closer Craig Kimbrel, says Olney, who notes that Kimbrel could otherwise earn more through arbitration than he might get on the open market.
Relief Notes: Perez, Sipp, Mets, Tigers
2014/01/relief-notes-perez-sipp-mets-tigers.htmlGeorge Sipple of the Detroit Free Press writes that if former top prospect Casey Crosby again makes it to the…
Options In MLB Contracts: Primary Option Types
2014/01/options-in-mlb-contracts-primary-option-types.htmlFor looking at aggregated numbers, it makes sense to focus on those contract terms most commonly utilized.
Royals Avoid Arbitration With Aaron Crow
2014/01/royals-avoid-arbitration-with-aaron-crow.htmlCrow will earn $1.475MM and can tack on an additional $50K if he makes the All-Star team.
Reds To Sign Roger Bernadina
2014/01/reds-to-sign-roger-bernadina.html2:10pm: Sheldon has the contract details: Bernadina will make $1MM if he makes the roster.
Royals Notes: Chen, Shields
2014/02/royals-notes.htmlRoyals blogger Rany Jazayerli likes the one-year, $4.25MM deal for Bruce Chen, but writes that it makes this winter's Jason Vargas contract puzzling.
Padres Notes: Cashner, Arroyo, Bullpen, Schuster
2014/02/padres-nots-cashner-schuster-arroyo-bullpen.htmlCenter likes the move, however, feeling it was the type of move a contender makes…
Dodgers To Sign Justin Turner
2014/02/dodgers-to-sign-justin-turner.html6:15pm: Turner will earn $1MM if he makes the MLB roster, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Cardinals To Sign Pat Neshek
2014/02/cardinals-to-sign-pat-neshek.htmlFRIDAY: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that Neshek will earn $1MM if he makes the big league club (Twitter link).
Freddie Freeman And The Changing Extension Market
2014/02/freddie-freeman-and-the-changing-extension-market.htmlWith an increasing appreciation for the analytical value of aging curves, it makes greater sense to make a long-term commitment at a point at which that commitment covers peak years of a player's career.
Orioles Notes: Arroyo, Burnett, Payroll
2014/02/orioles-notes-arroyo-burnett-payroll.htmlEncina also notes that Fernando Rodney's pact with the Mariners makes it increasingly likely that the Orioles will fill their closer position internally.
The New Posting System And What It Means For MLB
2014/02/posting-system.html"I'm not sure what it accomplished other than giving the money to the Japanese player themselves rather than the teams," one executive said."If that was [MLB's] goal, then they accomplished it, but I don't know that it benefits them in any way." One National League executive who spoke with MLBTR on the condition of anonymity explained that the new system makes for a more level playing field for a reason that hasn't gotten a lot of attention.
Angels To Sign Brandon Lyon
2014/02/angels-to-sign-brandon-lyon.htmlJon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that Lyon, a client of Meister Sports Management, will earn a $1MM base salary if he makes the club.
Angels To Sign Yorvit Torrealba
2014/02/angels-to-sign-yorvit-torrealba.htmlFEBRUARY 10: Torrealba will earn $950K if he makes the MLB club, tweets Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com.
Derek Jeter To Retire After 2014
2014/02/derek-jeter-to-retire-after-2014.htmlProponents of advanced metrics argue that Jeter has actually been rather a poor defensive shortstop: though he makes few errors, neither does he have much range.
Reactions To A.J. Burnett Signing
2014/02/reactions-to-aj-burnett-signing.htmlCSNPhilly.com's Corey Seidman, for instance, argues that the signing makes better sense of the club's earlier moves to sign veterans like Carlos Ruiz, Marlon Byrd, and Roberto Hernandez in a bid to make a playoff push.
Rays, Nats Discussing Trade Involving Lobaton, Karns
2014/02/rays-nats-discussing-trade-involving-lobaton-karns.htmlWhile Lobaton's contract profile makes him a fit for Tampa's general approach to roster-construction, he became expendable when the team picked up Ryan Hanigan from the Reds.
Mariners Sign Randy Wolf, Zach Miner
2014/02/mariners-to-sign-randy-wolf-zach-miner.htmlWolf will earn $1MM if he makes the roster, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (links all to Twitter).
Brewers Notes: Payroll, Lara, Madson, Bench
2014/02/brewers-notes-payroll-lara-madson-bench.htmlThe COO went on to add: "The way I look at it, you look at the growth of the industry in general, and how we're doing in revenues locally, and it makes sense.
Quick Hits: Fregosi, Trout, Garcia, Mets, Rodney
2014/02/quick-hits-fregosi-trout-garcia-mets-rodney.htmlThat Garcia would rather return to his family than pitch at the Triple-A level makes him a favorite to earn a spot on the team if he pitches reasonably well, and he could even temporarily push Alex Wood to the bullpen, writes Bowman.