And Then There Was One
2020/01/and-then-there-was-one.htmlSo with Nick Castellanos leaving the board yesterday, we can now official declare: this year, the Big Name Yet To Sign is Yasiel Puig.
Avila: Tigers Could Still Add An Outfielder
2020/01/tigers-rumors-outfielder-yasiel-puig.htmlAsked about Yasiel Puig, however, Avila indicated that the longtime Dodger is "not a priority" for the Detroit organization.
Marcell Ozuna Reportedly Turned Down Multi-Year Offers
2020/01/marcell-ozuna-reportedly-turned-down-multi-year-offers.htmlThat's probably good news for Nicholas Castellanos and Yasiel Puig.
Who’s Left From MLBTR’s Top 50?
2020/01/whos-left-from-mlbtrs-top-50.htmlPuig your friend? Tell that to the teams in search of an outfielder.
Braves Sign Marcell Ozuna
2020/01/braves-sign-marcell-ozuna.htmlHe and fellow free-agent Yasiel Puig represent the top two options on the market for clubs still seeking corner outfield upgrades.
Dodgers Sign Alex Wood
2020/01/dodgers-to-sign-alex-wood.htmlThat mid-rotation output prompted the Reds to acquire him (alongisde Yasiel Puig and Kyle Farmer) last offseason for a pair of well-regarded prospects.
Quick Hits: Cubs, Bryant, Tigers, Puig, Mets, Dellin
2020/01/quick-hits-cubs-bryant-tigers-puig-mets-dellin.htmlIf free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig ends up scoring a multiyear contract, which is far from a sure thing, it's "unlikely" the Tigers will be the team that gives it to him, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com writes.
Top 10 Remaining Free Agents
2020/01/top-10-remaining-free-agents-6.htmlPuig's still just 29 years old and has starred in the past, but he's having a hard time on the market after a down season divided between Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Latest On Marcell Ozuna
2020/01/latest-on-marcell-ozuna.htmlIndeed, the group only expanded at the non-tender deadline, when Domingo Santana and Steven Souza were added to a slate that already included Yasiel Puig, Nicholas Castellanos, and Marcell Ozuna.
Marlins To Sign Corey Dickerson
2019/12/marlins-to-sign-corey-dickerson.htmlIn adding Dickerson, the Marlins have done well to fill a big need in the corner outfield, a vacancy they sought to address with one of Dickerson, Kole Calhoun, or Yasiel Puig.
Outfield Market Notes: Akiyama, Puig, Dickerson
2019/12/outfield-market-notes-akiyama-puig-dickerson.htmlElsewhere among outfielders, the Marlins remain interested in Yasiel Puig.
White Sox Turning Focus To Bullpen Upgrades
2019/12/white-sox-rumors-bullpen-relievers.htmlChicago had previously been rumored to have interest in Nicholas Castellanos and, to a lesser extent, Yasiel Puig, but they're not involved with either player at this time after filling up their corner outfield/DH mix.
Remaining Needs: AL Central
2019/12/remaining-needs-al-central.html(Delino DeShields, acquired in the Kluber deal, does not fit that description.) It's tough to see the Indians ponying up for one of Nicholas Castellanos or Marcell Ozuna, but they could still try to play for someone like Corey Dickerson or perhaps explore a Yasiel Puig reunion.
MLBTR Poll: How Good Are The White Sox?
2019/12/mlbtr-poll-how-good-are-the-white-sox.htmlThere has been Chicago's one-year, $12MM agreement with first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, its reported interest (or lack thereof) in free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig and Mark Polishuk's piece on the extension candidacy of stud center field prospect Luis Robert.
Latest On Yasiel Puig, White Sox
2019/12/latest-on-yasiel-puig-white-sox.htmlThe White Sox have reportedly been in talks with free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig, but the team's not pushing to sign him, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score.
Outfield Rumors: Puig, ChiSox, Castellanos, Giants, Cardinals
2019/12/outfield-rumors-puig-chisox-castellanos-giants-cardinals.htmlThe White Sox were known to have continued interest in Nicholas Castellanos, and MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter) adds that Chicago has also been in talks with free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig.
Brewers Sign Avisail Garcia
2019/12/brewers-to-sign-avisail-garcia.htmlThe contract sets an important market marker for fellow youthful, right-handed-hitting corner pieces Nicholas Castellanos, Marcell Ozuna, and Yasiel Puig.
Marlins Met With Yasiel Puig
2019/12/marlins-met-with-yasiel-puig-rumors-avisail-garcia-corey-dickerson.htmlAs they continue to pursue outfield pop, the Marlins held a meeting recently with free agent Yasiel Puig, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter).
FA Rumors: Rendon, Rangers, Dickerson, Marlins, Shogo, Cards, Cubs
2019/12/fa-rumors-rendon-rangers-dickerson-marlins-shogo-cards-cubs.htmlDickerson plus the previously reported Yasiel Puig and Kole Calhoun are "very much in play" for the offensively challenged Marlins, and they could sign someone by Christmas, Frisaro adds.
Anthopoulos: Braves Seek Middle-Of-The-Order Hitter
2019/12/anthopoulos-braves-seek-middle-of-the-order-hitter.htmlThe Braves could go after Nicholas Castellanos, Marcell Ozuna, Yasiel Puig, or Avisail Garcia.
Marlins Notes: Park Dimensions, Outfield, Catcher, Villar, Aguilar
2019/12/marlins-rumors-yasiel-puig-steven-souza.htmlFrisaro lists Avisail Garcia and Yasiel Puig as potential fits for the club, whereas Nicholas Castellanos, another appealing target, is likelier to secure a lengthier pact.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
2019/12/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs-10.htmlThat could allow the Cubs to consider free agents like Avisail Garcia, Yasiel Puig, Kole Calhoun, and Steven Souza.
Marlins Interested In Avisail Garcia
2019/11/marlins-interested-in-avisail-garcia.htmlYasiel Puig is also an option, but some organizations may not have interest in his hijinks.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago White Sox
2019/11/offseason-outlook-chicago-white-sox-10.htmlOptions in free agency include Nicholas Castellanos, Kole Calhoun, and Yasiel Puig.
Mariners Rumors: Haniger, Gonzales
2019/11/mariners-rumors-haniger-gonzales.htmlBut Haniger still has three arbitration-eligible seasons left, and he'll earn a projected $3MM in 2020 - factors that may help make him more intriguing than the best outfielders in this free-agent class (Nicholas Castellanos, Marcell Ozuna, Corey Dickerson and Yasiel Puig, to name a few).