Orioles Notes: Gonzalez, Adeiny, Infielders
2019/12/orioles-notes-gonzalez-adeiny-infielders.htmlSince the rebuilding O's aren't going to break the bank for veteran help, Kubatko lists a few lower-cost veterans that might potentially fit what the team is looking for, though he notes that even moderately-priced options like free agent Brock Holt or the recently non-tendered Yolmer Sanchez could be too pricey for the Orioles.
Trey Mancini, Orioles Have Not Yet Discussed Extension
2019/12/trey-mancini-orioles-have-not-yet-discussed-extension.htmlHis high home run and RBI totals figure to run up a pricey arbitration tag in the coming years, too.
Quick Hits: Mariners, Narvaez, Stewart, Padres, Pomeranz
2019/11/quick-hits-mariners-narvaez-stewart-padres-pomeranz.htmlFor what it's worth, Pomeranz and Yates compiled 89.1 innings of a combined 1.41 ERA as relievers last year, potentially setting San Diego out with a thoroughly effective--if pricey--backend.
Starling Marte Open To Being Traded To Contending Team
2019/11/starling-marte-open-to-being-traded-to-contending-team.htmlThis counts as pricey by the Pirates' standards, especially for a team that may be retooling.
Marcus Semien, A’s Mutually Interested In Extension
2019/11/marcus-semien-as-mutually-interested-in-extension.htmlThe low-payroll A's haven't had ample success retaining homegrown stars in the past, and any deal with Semien would certainly be pricey.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2019/11/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-11.htmlAlternatively, the Astros could look to the trade market to find a less pricey option.
Twins Looking Into Free Agent Third Basemen
2019/11/twins-looking-into-free-agent-third-basemen.htmlWith Miguel Sano currently installed at the hot corner, there's not an immediate fit there, so adding a pricey third baseman through free agency could force Sano to first base—at Cron's expense.
White Sox Extend Jose Abreu
2019/11/white-sox-extend-jose-abreu.htmlThey'll still need to budget for pricey arbitration salaries for both Yoan Moncada and Lucas Giolito beginning in 2021, however, meaning multiple long-term additions will begin to clog up the books in a hurry.
NL East Notes: Zimmerman, Karsay, Mets, Braves
2019/11/nl-east-notes-zimmerman-karsay-mets-braves.htmlBack in August, Zimmerman said that remaining in Washington was a priority, and he was willing to play on a series of less-pricey one-year contracts.
Pirates Name Ben Cherington General Manager
2019/11/pirates-hire-ben-cherington-general-manager.htmlSuffice it to say, as is the case for any GM/president of baseball operations whose ownership provides him substantial resources, Cherington's track record in terms of free-agent pickups and pricey contract extensions is rather hit or miss.
Offseason Outlook: San Francisco Giants
2019/11/offseason-outlook-san-francisco-giants-10.htmlSpending on an Ozuna, Castellanos, or even a more expensive free agent can't be ruled out since the Giants are starting to see daylight after being buried under a pile of pricey veteran contracts for the last few years.
Giants Hire Scott Harris As GM
2019/11/giants-hire-scott-harris-as-gm.htmlThis, along with a burgeoning farm system and the undeniable purchasing power of the Giants, makes the Giants an attractive rebuilding project for an executive like Harris—more so, at least, than when Zaidi took over after 2018, inheriting a group consisting largely of dynastic leftovers and pricey, past-their-prime mercenaries.
Payroll Notes: Diamondbacks, Cubs, Mariners
2019/11/payroll-notes-diamondbacks-cubs-mariners.htmlThe Diamondbacks avoided doubling-down with pricey extensions for former core performers Paul Goldschmidt, Patrick Corbin, and A.J.
Latest On Mets’ Rotation
2019/11/latest-on-mets-rotation.htmlConsidering the Mets play in a massive market, they should theoretically have the money to re-sign Wheeler and/or acquire some other pricey starter.
Latest On Brewers’ First Base Plans
2019/11/latest-on-brewers-first-base-plans.htmlShould the Brewers opt against adding any somewhat pricey first basemen in the coming months, they could turn to outfielder Ryan Braun at the position.
Cardinals, Marcell Ozuna To Discuss Multiyear Deal
2019/11/cardinals-marcell-ozuna-to-discuss-multiyear-deal.htmlWhether the Cardinals would dole out that type of money over a multiyear period is up in the air, but by extending a QO, they've already shown a willingness to keep Ozuna around at a pricey figure for at least another season.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Jose Abreu
2019/10/free-agent-stock-watch-jose-abreu.htmlThere are enough question marks here for interested suitors to be wary of signing Abreu to a pricey multi-year pact in free agency.
Offseason Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
2019/11/offseason-outlook-st-louis-cardinals-10.htmlPaul Goldschmidt led the pack with a modest 116 wRC+, which was the lowest of his nine-year career and perhaps a red flag given how the first baseman was just signed to a pricey five-year extension last spring.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels
2019/10/offseason-outlook-los-angeles-angels-6.htmlIn all likelihood, any of them would be too pricey for a team with Cole or Strasburg in tow.
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2019/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics-11.html(though he might be too pricey for Oakland).
Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
2019/10/offseason-outlook-kansas-city-royals-10.htmlAny of Marcell Ozuna, Nicholas Castellanos, Avisail Garcia, Yasiel Puig, Corey Dickerson or Kole Calhoun (assuming the Angels buy out his option) could make sense in Kansas City -- though Ozuna and Castellanos may be too pricey (particularly if Ozuna receives a qualifying offer).
MLBTR Poll: Didi Gregorius & The Qualifying Offer
2019/10/mlbtr-poll-didi-gregorius-the-qualifying-offer.htmlThey did bring Gregorius back for a pricey $11.75MM in the wake of his TJ surgery last year, but as mentioned, he was coming off a much stronger season at the time.
Looking For A Match In A Jackie Bradley Jr. Trade
2019/10/looking-for-a-match-in-a-jackie-bradley-jr-trade.htmlGiants: The Giants already have a pricey veteran center fielder in Kevin Pillar, who's projected to make $9.7MM in 2020.
Nationals Notes: Rendon, Robles, Taylor
2019/10/nationals-notes-rendon-robles-taylor.htmlA premium free agent like Rendon showing interest in only a very pricey deal of four or five years would be a fascinating wrinkle, as clubs would no longer have to worry about a late-30's decline if Rendon is only under contract through his age-33 or age-34 season.
Three Needs: Cincinnati Reds
2019/10/three-needs-cincinnati-reds-4.htmlEarly-season pitching additions can be exceptionally pricey and it's a long time to wait til the trade deadline when you're…