2024 Arbitration Tracker
2024/01/2024-arbitration-tracker.htmlDanny Jansen (5.050): $5.2MM agreement today (via FanSided's Robert Murray)… Max Fried (5.148): $15MM agreement today (via Murray)
Mets Sign Joey Wendle To Major League Deal
2023/11/mets-in-discussions-with-joey-wendle.htmlRobert Murray of FanSided was first to report an agreement had been reached. … November 30: Wendle passed his physical and the deal is now official, per Andy Martino of SNY.
Orioles Showing Interest In Aaron Hicks
2023/05/orioles-rumors-aaron-hicks.htmlThe Orioles have shown "serious" interest in outfielder Aaron Hicks, whom the Yankees released last week following a DFA, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link). … The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka tweets that no deal is finalized but adds that one could come together quickly.
Each MLB Team’s Players On WBC Rosters
2023/02/each-mlb-teams-players-on-wbc-rosters.htmlMurray Jr. … Sandy Alcantara
Mets, Tomas Nido Agree To Two-Year Deal
2023/01/mets-sign-tomas-nido-two-year-deal-arbitration.htmlThe Mets have agreed to a two-year, $3.7MM contract with catcher Tomas Nido, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link). … There's been some speculation about him potentially serving as a DH option for the Mets early in the year, but as SNY's Andy Martino wrote this morning in the wake of the Mets' one-year deal with Tommy Pham, Alvarez won't be a DH at the Major League level.
Mariners Acquire Curt Casali, Matthew Boyd From Giants
2022/08/mariners-to-acquire-curt-casali-from-giants.htmlRobert Murray of FanSided first reported that Casali was headed to Seattle in exchange for Stryffeler (Twitter link). … The Mariners added a backup catcher and strengthened their pitching depth just prior to Tuesday's deadline, acquiring catcher Curt Casali and lefty Matthew Boyd from the Giants in exchange for minor league righty Michael Stryffeler and catcher Andy Thomas.
Brewers Sign Aaron Ashby To Five-Year Extension
2022/07/brewers-sign-aaron-ashby-to-five-year-extension.htmlRobert Murray of FanSided reports the specific breakdown of terms (on Twitter). … Ashby (the nephew of former big leaguer Andy Ashby) was a fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft, and he moved quickly through the minors, winning the Brewers' minor league Pitcher Of The Year honors in 2019 and then making his MLB debut in 2021.
Mets Exploring Trade Market For DH Options
2022/07/mets-trade-rumors-pirates-daniel-vogelbach-nationals-josh-bell.htmlFanSided's Robert Murray hears the same, though Murray notes that there are multiple teams inquiring about Vogelbach's availability (as is surely the case with the Mets' other reported targets). … Davis at designated hitter, reports Andy Martino of SNY.
Dodgers To Sign Danny Duffy
2022/03/dodgers-danny-duffy-nearing-agreement.htmlRobert Murray of FanSided reported they had reached an agreement on a one-year deal with a 2023 option, which Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic specified was a club option. … After the season, Duffy told Andy McCullough of the Athletic he underwent surgery to repair the flexor tendon in October.
Update On Mets’ Managerial Search
2021/12/update-on-mets-managerial-search.htmlIn other networking news, Fansided's Robert Murray also notes that Ausmus is a Dartmouth alum like Mets president Sandy Alderson and assistant GM Bryn Alderson. … SNY's Andy Martino reports that the Mets conducted their first managerial interview today, and expect to keep the process going Tuesday.
Latest On Mets’ Managerial Search
2021/12/latest-on-mets-managerial-search-3.html9:49 pm: Robert Murray of FanSided reports (on Twitter) that longtime big league outfielder Curtis Granderson is also under consideration for the Mets. … Granderson played four seasons with the Mets during team president Sandy Alderson's time as the club's GM.
Coaching Notes: Dickerson, Phillies, Padres, Washington, Bochy, Yankees
2021/10/coaching-notes-dickerson-phillies-padres-washington-bochy-yankees.htmlWashington is hoping for that opportunity, telling Robert Murray of FanSided he could "get that team over the hump." Washington was the runner-up in the Friars' last managerial hiring cycle, and the baseball lifer would indeed seem to be a good fit on the surface for a San Diego team that has gone with two first-time managers (Andy Green and Tingler, respectively) over the past few seasons.
Royals, Hunter Dozier Agree To Four-Year Extension
2021/03/royals-hunter-dozier-finalizing-four-year-extension.html8:59AM: The Royals are finalizing a four-year contract extension with Hunter Dozier, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (Twitter link). … 9:35AM: While the deal isn't yet complete, there's "optimism" it'll get over the finish line, per Alec Lewis and Andy McCullough of the Athletic (via Twitter).
Mets Reportedly “In Talks” With Trevor Bauer; Dodgers Still Involved
2021/02/mets-rumors-trevor-bauer-talks.html2:56pm: The Mets are currently "in talks" with free-agent righty Trevor Bauer, tweets Fansided's Robert Murray. … While the Dodgers and Mets might be the two likeliest destinations for Bauer at present, SNY's Andy Martino tweets that others could yet enter the mix with enticing two- or three-year offers at a high annual rate.
Free Agent Notes: McCann, Angels, Yankees, Lester, Castro
2020/12/free-agent-notes-mccann-angels-yankees-lester-castro.htmlRobert Murray of FanSided tweets that the Angels are still in contention for McCann, a California native who would seemingly provide an upgrade over their current backstops, Max Stassi and Anthony Bemboom. … The Yankees haven't shown interest in re-signing right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, Andy Martino of SNY says (video link).
Latest On James McCann, Mets
2020/12/mets-rumors-james-mccann-four-years.html12:31pm: The Mets are in "active talks" with McCann, tweets Fansided's Robert Murray, who adds that a four-year deal indeed looks possible. … SNY's Andy Martino reported recently that James McCann was more firmly in the team's crosshairs, and Joel Sherman of the…
Blue Jays Announce Initial 60-Man Player Pool
2020/06/blue-jays-announce-initial-60-man-player-pool.htmlJoey Murray… Andy Burns
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2020/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-3.htmlRighty Anthony DeSclafani will earn $5.9MM from the Reds, according to Robert Murray (via Twitter). … Slugger Michael Conforto will earn $8.0MM, per SNY.tv's Andy Martino (via Twitter), which is notably south of the $9.2MM that we projected.
Pitcher Notes: Vazquez, Brewers, Luzardo, White Sox, Padres
2019/06/pitcher-notes-vazquez-brewers-luzardo-white-sox-padres.htmlThe Brewers expressed interest in Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez last summer, though talks didn't go anywhere, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports. … Injured Padres reliever Aaron Loup will return in "late August, early September if things go well," manager Andy Green said Friday (via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).
Pitching Market Notes: Kikuchi, Kimbrel, Happ, Miller, EJax, Patton
2018/11/pitching-rumors-kikuchi-phillies-kimbrel-red-sox-happ-twins-andrew-miller-mets-yankees.htmlRight-hander Spencer Patton could weigh a return stateside after two campaigns in Japan, per Robert Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). … Veteran lefty Andrew Miller is "definitely seeking [a] multiyear commitment" in free agency, Andy Martino of SNY.tv tweets.
Odds and Ends: Andruw, Marquis, Coonelly
2009/01/odds-and-ends-1-7.htmlMurray Chass explains why the New York Times Company's purchase of a share of the Red Sox was a conflict of interest. … RAB and In Mo We Trust discuss Kevin Kernan's recent suggestion that the Yanks sign Oliver Perez over Andy Pettitte.
Odds & Ends: Haren, Cordero, Phillies, Rangers
2010/07/odds-ends-dejesus.htmlGiants GM Brian Sabean denied to Murray Chass that the timing of Buster Posey's call-up had anything to do with service time. … The Mets, who agreed to sign Chad Cordero earlier today, thought they had a deal with the right-hander over the winter, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News (via Twitter).
Mets Notes: Rodriguez, Payroll, Reyes
2011/05/mets-notes-rodriguez-payroll-reyes.htmlA Mets executive told Murray Chass that people inside the organization wanted to get Wilpon's story out into the public because they felt he was being treated unfairly. … Mets GM Sandy Alderson said on WFAN that he expects his team's 2012 payroll to sit in the $100-145MM range, as Michael Baron notes at MetsBlog.
Orioles Considering Several GM Candidates
2011/10/orioles-considering-several-gm-candidates.htmlHunsicker recently told Murray Chass that he'll listen if a team expresses interest in him as a GM, but he doesn't sound eager to leave the Rays. … Ricciardi of the Mets, Thad Levine of the Rangers, Tony LaCava of the Blue Jays and Dan Jennings of the Marlins are considered possible successors to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail, according to Olney.
Sherman’s Latest: Pettitte, Athletics, Mets
2012/11/shermans-latest-yankees-cano-athletics-mets.htmlJim Murray left Hendricks for Excel and will continue to represent the veteran left-hander. … Andy Pettitte is now represented by Excel Sports after being with the Hendricks Brothers throughout his career.