AL East Notes: Ortiz, Sizemore, Hardy, Price, Tanaka
2014/02/al-east-notes-ortiz-sizemore-hardy-price-tanaka.htmlBut to continue to kind of assess the market and figure out when things kind of line up in our time horizon of what makes the most sense for us to sustain success." While the Yankees' money surely played a substantial role in landing Masahiro Tanaka, the club did not just rely on making the highest offer, reports Brandon Kuty of the Star-Ledger.
The Draft Pick Each Team Would Have To Forfeit
2014/02/the-first-draft-pick-each-team-would-have-to-forfeit.htmlIt's why Drew makes so much sense for the Mets.
Quick Hits: NPB Salaries, Robinson, Figgins, Dozier
2014/02/quick-hits-npb-salaries-robinson-figgins-dozier.htmlThough a new deal for a player like Dozier would certainly be a surprise at this point in his career, his defensive flexibility makes him a reasonable risk since he will remain worthy of a roster spot even if he loses a starting role.
Angels Sign Trout To One-Year, $1MM Deal
2014/02/angels-sign-trout-to-one-year-1mm-deal.htmlThe $1MM salary likely makes it easier to extend Trout; as MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reported earlier in the week, once Trout's 2014 salary is agreed to, the Angels can structure a long-term deal to begin in 2015 without fear of incurring luxury tax penalties in 2014.
Orioles Links: Duquette, Saunders, Hardy
2014/02/orioles-links-duquette-saunders-hardy.htmlThe team is still looking for pitching and Joe Saunders makes sense, though Ghiroli notes that "nothing is imminent" between…
AL Central Notes: Royals, Hughes, Tigers, Bauer
2014/02/al-central-notes-royals-hughes-tigers-bauer.htmlMoore makes it clear to the club's scouts that he wants players with the discipline to focus for nine innings and the ability to continue to prioritize defense even in the midst of slumps at the plate.
AL Central Notes: Sano, Masterson, Scherzer
2014/02/al-central-notes-sano-masterson-scherzer.htmlPaul Pioneer Press that he fears the worst -- a torn UCL -- although he makes clear that nothing is yet known for certain.
How Clubs Determine Pre-Arbitration Salaries
2014/02/how-clubs-determine-pre-arbitration-salaries.htmlOne high-ranking executive with a club that negotiates pre-arb pay with agents acknowledges that players won't take it easy on teams in arb hearings over the extra money, but he believes that it makes for a stronger relationship with the players.
NL Notes: Baez, Diaz, Mets
2014/03/nl-notes-baez-diaz-mets.htmlThe market for Cuban players is different from the markets for other player types, McDaniel argues, so it makes sense to compare Diaz to other Cuban players to determine his value.
NL East Notes: Matsuzaka, Lannan, Burnett, Medlen
2014/03/nl-east-notes-matsuzaka-lannan-burnett-medlen.htmlAssistant GM John Coppolella said of Medlen: "Look, the fact that he’s not 6 feet tall and that fact that he doesn't throw 95 [mph] makes it seem like he’s not a power guy, but he’s very good with what he does.
Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers
2014/03/offseason-in-review-milwaukee-brewers-6.htmlMark Reynolds ($2MM base if he makes team), Lyle Overbay ($1.5MM base if he makes team), Zach Duke, Pete Orr,…
Nationals Sign Mike Gonzalez
2014/03/nationals-sign-mike-gonzalez.html1:33pm: Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com tweets that Gonzalez will earn $1.5MM if he makes the roster and has $750K worth of incentives in his deal as well.
Orioles Sign Johan Santana
2014/03/orioles-sign-johan-santana.htmlSantana, a client of the Legacy Agency, reportedly has a $3MM base salary if he makes the roster and also can earn $5.05MM of "very makeable" incentives based on games started and days on the roster.
Masterson Proposed Three- Or Four-Year Extension To Indians
2014/03/masterson-may-consider-shorter-deal-with-indians.htmlIndeed, Rowley told Heyman that his side is "trying to be sensitive to something that makes sense," though they "can't be ...
What Might James Shields Earn In Free Agency?
2014/03/what-might-james-shields-earn-in-free-agency.htmlThat makes sense, for at least two major reasons.
Out Of Options Players: NL Central
2014/03/out-of-options-players-nl-central.htmlSome kind of trade makes sense to clear the logjam, barring injury.
AL Central Notes: Masterson, Santana, Tigers, Thome
2014/03/al-central-notes-masterson-santana-tigers-thome.htmlSantana will earn $3MM in base salary if he makes the Baltimore roster, plus potentially millions more in incentives…
Quick Hits: Samardzija, Santana, Lester, Dodgers
2014/03/quick-hits-samardzija-santana-lester-dodgers.htmlSamardzija said the same during an appearance on the broadcast (audio link here), as "I've always stated this is where I wanna be...this organization stuck by me and has given me the opportunity to be a starter." Despite the rumors, there has "obviously been a mutual interest between the two parties, for sure...[which] kinda makes everything else just talking, which is what you want it to be." Here's some more news from around the game...
Out Of Options Players: NL West
2014/03/out-of-options-players-nl-west.htmlGiants: David Huff, Joaquin Arias, Gregor Blanco, Yusmeiro Petit, Jean Machi, Ehire Adrianza, Tony Abreu Yesterday, Matt Kawahara of The Sacramento Bee suggested there are two openings in the Giants' bullpen, assuming Petit makes the group as a long man.
Rangers Sign Joe Saunders
2014/03/rangers-to-sign-joe-saunders.htmlFRIDAY: Saunders can earn up to $3.65MM if he makes the club and hits all of the incentives in his contract, according to the Associated Press.
Jose Bautista, Ervin Santana Leave Proformance
2014/03/jose-bautista-ervin-santana-leave-proformance.htmlThe news that Alou is leaving Proformance and that Santana and Bautista are following him makes those reports a bit clearer.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2014/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees.htmlTotal spend: $503MM Notable Minor League Signings Andrew Bailey ($1.975MM if he makes the roster, team option for 2015), Scott…
Quick Hits: Schierholtz, Diaz, Smoak, McGrady
2014/03/quick-hits-schierholtz-diaz-smoak-mcgrady.htmlThe "progress" of Ryan Kalish makes that a possibility, says Morosi.
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
2014/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-white-sox.htmlBelisario and Boggs were non-tendered by their previous teams in December, and the Sox can control them beyond 2014 if it makes sense.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2014/03/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins.htmlKurt Suzuki, C: One year, $2.75MM Total Spend: $86.75MM Notable Minor League Signings Jason Kubel ($2MM base salary if he makes the club), Matt Guerrier, Jason Bartlett, Brandon Waring, Chris Rahl Extensions None Trades and Claims Acquired LHP Sean Gilmartin from the Braves in exchange for C/OF Ryan Doumit.