Rockies, Cardinals Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade
2021/01/nolan-arenado-trade-rumors-cardinals-rockies-braves.htmlTaking on the full freight of Arenado's current salary would vault the Cardinals' 2021 payroll up into the $165MM range, although if they can unload a pricey veteran of their own onto Colorado as part of the deal, that sum could fall more in the $145-155MM range.
Mets, Brad Hand Discussing Deal
2021/01/mets-brad-hand-nearing-agreement.htmlThe White Sox have expressed interest in the past, though they would seem to be less likely to win the bidding for Hand after their pricey accord with Liam Hendriks.
Latest On Orioles’ Infield Plans
2021/01/latest-on-orioles-infield-plans.htmlThat'll depress the first-time free agent's market, with Villar almost certainly looking at a one-year deal for less than the $8.2MM arbitration salary the Orioles deemed too pricey last year.
Mets Acquire Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco
2021/01/mets-deep-into-talks-on-francisco-lindor-trade.htmlSince the Mets are still roughly $32MM short of the $210 luxury tax threshold, at least one more pricey contract could certainly be added, and possibly more if the club moved some other salary in a trade, or was willing to take a one-year tax hit for exceeding the threshold.
Latest On Cardinals, Kolten Wong
2020/12/latest-on-cardinals-kolten-wong.htmlWong's option would have been pricey for St.
Padres Acquire Yu Darvish, Victor Caratini
2020/12/padres-to-acquire-yu-darvish-victor-caratini.htmlIndeed, the Cubs previously saved money by saying goodbye to Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora at the non-tender deadline, while pricey third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been the subject of trade speculation.
Phillies To Hire Dave Dombrowski As President Of Baseball Operations
2020/12/phillies-close-to-hiring-dave-dombrowski.htmlRealmuto question - a pricey free agent that it hurts to lose.
Offseason Outlook: Washington Nationals
2020/12/offseason-outlook-washington-nationals-10.htmlTrevor Bauer is probably too pricey a fit, but since Bauer might be the only free agent arm who could command a major multi-year deal, D.C.
Offseason Outlook: San Diego Padres
2020/11/offseason-outlook-san-diego-padres-12.htmlRight fielder Wil Myers had a tremendous bounce-back year in 2020, but if the Padres had their druthers, perhaps they would move on from the pricey three seasons left on his contract in a trade.
NL East Notes: Ozuna, Braves, Mets, La Russa, Nationals, Phillies
2020/11/nl-east-notes-ozuna-braves-mets-la-russa-nationals-phillies.htmlBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos has mostly preferred to invest in pricey one-year contracts for veteran players (including Josh Donaldson, Dallas Keuchel, and Ozuna himself) in free agency, though Atlanta signed Will Smith to a three-year, $39MM deal last offseason.
AL Notes: White Sox, Renteria, Indians, Blue Jays
2020/10/al-notes-white-sox-renteria-indians-blue-jays.htmlThat combination might prove too pricey for the low-payroll Indians, Meisel points out.
60-Man Player Pool Additions: Reds, Blue Jays
2020/09/60-man-player-pool-additions-reds-blue-jays.htmlThe Dominican Republic native was a pricey July 2 signing in 2018 for the Blue Jays, who inked Martinez to a $3.5MM bonus.
Padres Recall Jorge Ona
2020/09/padres-recall-jorge-ona.htmlUnlike Campusano, Ona is not a top 100 caliber prospect, though the Cuba native did join the club for a pricey $7MM bonus in 2016.
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto On Trade Deadline Expectations
2020/08/mariners-trade-rumors-deadline-taijuan-walker.htmlThere's already been plenty of speculation about a huge wave of non-tenders this winter as teams look to recoup their losses, and picking up such mid-range players only adds another pricey line item to an ownership group's budget.
Which 15 Players Should The Indians Protect In An Expansion Draft?
2020/05/which-15-players-should-the-indians-protect-in-an-expansion-draft.htmlCarlos Santana has a relatively pricey $17.5MM club option, so we'll remove him as well.
2020-21 Free Agent Class: First Basemen
2020/04/2020-21-free-agent-class-first-basemen.htmlStill, it's fair to wonder if the Indians are going to be willing to exercise his pricey option in 2021.
Justin Verlander Undergoes Surgery To Repair Groin Injury
2020/03/justin-verlander-groin-surgery-astros.htmlHouston's 2020 roster is pricey enough that they'll face luxury-tax penalties for the first time, and the front office opted to spend the limited resources afforded by owner Jim Crane to bring back catcher Martin Maldonado and reliever Joe Smith.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
2020/03/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-angels-9.htmlThe Rendon acquisition came after the Angels rid themselves of pricey, oft-injured infielder Zack Cozart, whom they essentially had to bribe the Giants to take.
AL Notes: McKay, Gordon, Astros
2020/02/al-notes-mckay-gordon-astros.htmlThe pricey Dee Gordon has seemingly become superfluous to a Seattle team that doesn't figure to contend this season, the last guaranteed year of his contract.
Camp Battles: Rangers’ First Base Situation
2020/02/camp-battles-rangers-first-base-situation.htmlThe Rangers even considered signing pricey outfielder Nick Castellanos and putting him at first, but he wound up with the Reds.
Mike Clevinger Drawing Trade Interest
2019/12/indians-trade-rumors-mike-clevinger-dodgers-padres.htmlClevinger is projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $4.5MM in his first trip through the arbitration process this winter, so he's nowhere near as pricey as Kluber ($17.5MM) or Lindor ($16.7MM projected salary).
AL News & Rumors: Yanks, Gardner, Tigers, Chirinos, ChiSox, Rangers
2019/12/al-news-rumors-yanks-gardner-tigers-chirinos-chisox-rangers.htmlSeveral teams have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun, who hit the market when the Angels declined his pricey 2020 option after the season.
Phillies Sign Didi Gregorius
2019/12/phillies-to-sign-didi-gregorius.htmlAnd between the Gregorius and Wheeler pickups, they're closing in on the first level of the luxury tax of $208MM, which could make a Donaldson pursuit too pricey (although Kingery could shift to center field if owner John Middleton authorizes the front office to pursue Donaldson and exceed the luxury tax barrier).
Trade/FA Chatter: Padres, Myers, Angels, Rox, Zobrist, Marlins
2019/12/tradefa-chatter-padres-myers-angels-rox-zobrist-marlins.htmlAs expected, the Padres are hoping to trade pricey and underperforming outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.
Nationals To Re-Sign Howie Kendrick
2019/12/nationals-close-signing-howie-kendrick.htmlThe Nats do have some pricey arbitration cases beginning to mount -- Trea Turner is a second-time-eligible Super Two player…