Mets To Acquire Mychal Givens
2022/08/mets-to-acquire-mychal-givens.htmlThe rival Braves went notably bigger in their bullpen augmentation, adding the pricey Raisel Iglesias in a deal with the Angels.
Red Sox Listening On Nathan Eovaldi, Rich Hill
2022/08/red-sox-trade-rumors-nathan-eovaldi-rich-hill.htmlHowever, he's a fairly pricey option, earning $17MM this season (with just over $6MM of that sum yet to be paid out), and has had some struggles since a June trip to the injured list.
The Padres, The Luxury Tax And The Trade Deadline
2022/06/padres-trade-rumors-blake-snell-luxury-tax.htmlThey'll either need to convince trade partners to pay the salary of any upgrades they acquire (thus increasing the prospect cost to make those deals), finally succeed in dumping an onerous contract, or sell low on some pricey but valuable depth in a manner that could come back to haunt them.
NL East Notes: Bassitt, Harper, Marlins, Meyer, Ramirez
2022/05/nl-east-notes-bassitt-harper-marlins-meyer-ramirez.htmlBoth Chris Bassitt and Mets GM Billy Eppler declined to comment on whether any contract extension talks had taken place between the two sides, though a source tells The New York Post's Joel Sherman that "nothing has been explored yet." Since Bassitt is slated to become a free agent after the season, it would be a little surprising to see him sign an extension before testing the market for the first time, particularly since the righty is building a strong case for a pricey multi-year contract this winter.
Ramon Laureano Begins Rehab Assignment
2022/04/ramon-laureano-begins-rehab-assignment.htmlOver the next couple of years, Laureano could push his salary into that range and become a little pricey for the club, especially if Pache seems capable of taking over for him, as he likely won't reach arbitration until after the 2024 campaign.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2022/05/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-13.htmlSince Peraza is slated to make his big league debut sometime this season and Volpe likely in 2023, New York ultimately opted to see what they have in the two highly-regarded prospects rather than sign a proven veteran to a pricey multi-year contract.
Free Agent Notes: Correa, Braves, Story, Tigers, Cueto
2022/03/free-agent-notes-correa-braves-story-tigers-cueto.htmlExpanding on San Francisco's interest, NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic writes that the Giants "did recruit him quite a bit," even if "a few of their people always felt [Story] was headed for Boston." Among other suitors, The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that the Twins discussed multiple contract scenarios with Story but the team's preference seemed to be a pricey but shorter-term contract, like Minnesota's eventual three-year, $105.3MM deal with Carlos Correa.
AL Notes: Correa, Tucker, Meadows, Winker, Upton
2022/03/al-notes-correa-tucker-meadows-winker-upton.htmlStill, Tucker has been excellent over his two full seasons as an everyday player, and extending him now could help Houston get some cost-certainty over what projects to be some pricey arbitration-eligible seasons for the outfielder.
Padres Reportedly Interested In Freddie Freeman
2022/03/padres-rumors-freddie-freeman-eric-hosmer.htmlOn the other, the Padres already have a pricey first baseman, Eric Hosmer, whom they've been trying to trade in an effort to escape the remaining four years and $59MM on his contract.
Padres Notes: Hosmer, Myers, Suzuki, Cruz, Montesino
2022/03/padres-notes-hosmer-myers-suzuki-cruz-montesino.htmlThese pricey contracts also don't hold a ton of appeal to other teams, which is why San Diego has explored any number of scenarios to try and swing a deal.
Trade Candidate: Manuel Margot
2022/02/trade-candidate-manuel-margot.htmlSince the Rays are always keeping a close eye on their budget, Margot's $5MM figure may be deemed too pricey for what he brings in a backup outfield role.
Latest On Mariners’ Infield Pursuits
2022/02/mariners-rumors-kris-bryant-trevor-story-adam-frazier-trade.htmlIt's certainly plausible that the Mariners, with a deep outfield mix and the more cost-effective Toro as an option at both second and third base, might not relish the idea of relegating Frazier to a rather pricey bench piece -- if they were able to add a pair of bats.
Trade Candidate: Max Kepler
2022/01/trade-candidate-max-kepler.htmlAs noted, though, Kepler isn't very pricey, and neither the Reds or A's have given up hope for contending in 2022 even while trying to trim the budget.
Padres Notes: Payroll, Campusano, Prospects
2021/12/padres-notes-payroll-campusano-prospects.htmlWhile this interest could have just been due diligence, it does indicate that San Diego is at least checking in to see what it would to add another pricey, top-tier name to the roster.
Let’s Find A Fit For Carlos Rodon
2021/12/carlos-rodon-rumors-free-agent-market.htmlPreller may make me rue not taking my usual "never say never" approach to the Padres, but San Diego is already deep in relatively pricey starters and is actively trying to shed some contracts (Eric Hosmer, Wil Myers) to address the lineup.
Blue Jays To Issue Qualifying Offers To Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray; Steven Matz Will Not Receive QO
2021/11/blue-jays-to-issue-qualifying-offers-to-marcus-semien-robbie-ray-steven-matz-will-not-receive-qo.htmlSemien and Ray will also surely reject the qualifying offer (a one-year, $18.4MM deal) and look to land pricey longer-term contracts on the open market.
Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds
2021/10/reds-rumors-offseason-nick-castellanos-opt-out.htmlKendall Graveman and Kenley Jansen might still prove too pricey for the Reds' liking.
Offseason Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
2021/10/offseason-outlook-st-louis-cardinals-rumors.htmlKevin Gausman and Robbie Ray also stand out on the free agent market, or if Mozeliak prefers to swing another trade, he could check in with a team like the Athletics, as Sean Manaea and Chris Bassitt are two members of Oakland's large and increasingly pricey arbitration class.
The Mariners’ Kyle Seager Decision
2021/10/examining-the-mariners-kyle-seager-decision.htmlFor a franchise with as clean a payroll outlook as the Mariners', a case can be made for exercising Seager's option, even if it seems a bit pricey on first glance.
Blue Jays Hopeful Of Retaining Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray
2021/09/blue-jays-hopeful-of-retaining-marcus-semien-robbie-ray.htmlBarring a truly massive offer from the Blue Jays, it was probably unlikely that Semien would've accepted an extension this close to free agency, as the veteran infielder looks set to land the pricey multi-year deal that eluded him on the open market last year.
Dodgers Release Yaisel Sierra
2021/09/dodgers-release-yaisel-sierra.htmlThe rest of that pricey group, however, hasn't panned out in the manner the Dodgers hoped.
Latest On David Stearns’ Contract Status
2021/09/latest-on-david-stearns-contract-status.htmlGoing forward, the Brew Crew will face some interesting decisions this winter thanks to a pricey arbitration class, yet their proverbial window of contention certainly looks to remain open for the next few seasons.
Blue Jays Designate Brad Hand For Assignment
2021/08/blue-jays-designate-brad-hand-for-assignment.htmlThat might prove too pricey given Hand's recent struggles, but any team that signs him after he clears waivers would…
MLBTR Poll: What Should The Cardinals Do With Alex Reyes?
2021/08/mlbtr-poll-what-should-the-cardinals-do-with-alex-reyes.htmlTwo years as a starter might make Reyes too pricey for the Cards, but it might also give them enough certainty to lock him up at the right rate, knowing he could be a starter moving forward.
Yankees Place Zack Britton On 10-Day Injured List
2021/08/yankees-place-zack-britton-on-10-day-injured-list.htmlAnother pricey reliever, Aroldis Chapman, returned from an IL stint for elbow inflammation on August 18th.