Red Sox Extend Ceddanne Rafaela
2024/04/red-sox-ceddanne-rafaela-extension.htmlMaybe they've become increasingly dissatisfied with pricey free-agent deals that haven't gone to plan (e.g.
Shane Bieber To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2024/04/shane-bieber-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.htmlA big bounce-back season would've therefore set him up quite nicely for a pricey free agent contract in the 2024-25 offseason, especially if he could've avoided a qualifying offer via a midseason trade from the Guardians.
Boras: Padres Owner Peter Seidler Discussed Juan Soto Extension Last Year
2024/04/boras-padres-owner-peter-seidler-discussed-juan-soto-extension-last-year.htmlPlayers like Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, and Jake Cronenworth were all signed to pricey extensions, while Xander Bogaerts was signed to an 11-year, $280MM free agent contract.
Red Sox Sign Chase Anderson
2024/03/red-sox-sign-chase-anderson.htmlThe fact that Anderson landed a guaranteed big league deal might speak to how urgently the Red Sox wanted to…
Mike Clevinger Seeking One-Year Deal
2024/03/mike-clevinger-seeking-one-year-deal.htmlTop-of-the-market southpaws Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are both seeking pricey multi-year contracts, with the latest reporting on Snell indicating that the lefty is seeking an opt-out laden two- or three-year guarantee with an AAV in the $30MM range, while Montgomery was rumored to be angling for a seven-year pact earlier this month.
Mariners Have Discussed Signing Matt Chapman
2024/02/mariners-have-discussed-signing-matt-chapman.htmlThere is also the fact that Dipoto has traditionally been much more open to trades than pricey free agent signings as a roster-building strategy, as Robbie Ray's five-year, $115MM contract from the 2021-22 offseason is far and away the biggest deal given to a free agent in Dipoto's tenure.
Extension Candidate: CJ Abrams
2024/02/extension-candidate-cj-abrams.htmlAt the same time, Witt's extension in Kansas City earlier this offseason showcased how pricey even pre-arbitration extensions can become after young talents establish themselves at the big league level.
AL Notes: Jimenez, A’s, Criswell
2024/01/al-notes-jimenez-as-criswell.htmlWith nearly $17MM in guaranteed money owed to Jimenez between his salary and a $3MM buyout on a club option for next season, teams likely aren't interested in paying a prospect premium to the White Sox for a pricey slugger who has struggled to stay on the field in recent years, is coming off a down year at the plate, and is limited defensively.
Cardinals May Wait On Goldschmidt Extension Talks Until Season Begins
2024/01/cardinals-may-wait-on-goldschmidt-extension-talks-until-season-begins.htmlIt could be that the Cardinals are just exercising a bit more caution in seeing how Goldschmidt proceeds over the first couple of months before deciding whether or not to make another pricey commitment, even if the first baseman's next deal will be shorter than five years in length.
Free Agent Profile: Mike Clevinger
2024/01/free-agent-profile-mike-clevinger.htmlThat $13MM AAV would be something of a steal for a solid, mid-rotation arm this offseason given the pricey one-year deals arms like Frankie Montas ($16MM), and Jack Flaherty ($14MM) signed on the heels of seasons marred by injury and under performance.
MLBTR Poll: Matt Chapman’s Market
2024/01/mlbtr-poll-matt-chapmans-market.htmlWhile the Angels didn't get much production out of third base, it's hard to envision another pricey splash with Anthony Rendon due $38MM annually for the next three years.
Nationals Reportedly Searching For Left-Handed Power Bat
2023/12/nationals-reportedly-searching-for-left-handed-power-bat.htmlWhile Nationals ownership has found success in negotiating with Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, in the past when landing players such as Max Scherzer, it would be something of a surprise to see GM Mike Rizzo's front office commit to a pricey, long-term contract for Bellinger even as the club is still in the midst of what has turned into a lengthy rebuild.
Blue Jays Re-Sign Kevin Kiermaier To One-Year Deal
2023/12/blue-jays-kevin-kiermaier-reportedly-closing-in-on-reunion.htmlWith that being said, the club surely has room for further additions given their reported pursuits of pricey superstars such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency as well as Juan Soto via trade.
Padres Interested In Corbin Burnes
2023/12/padres-interested-in-corbin-burnes.htmlGiven Milwaukee's history of spending, it doesn't seem likely that the Crew will fork over the pricey extension or free agent deal it would take to keep Burnes in Wisconsin, so there is some merit in moving him this winter.
Mets Interested In Luis Severino
2023/11/mets-interested-in-luis-severino.htmlThis would allow Severino to re-enter the market next winter, theoretically after he has enjoyed the type of healthy and productive season that would serve as a better platform for a pricey multi-year commitment.
Cubs Reportedly Interested In Rhys Hoskins
2023/11/cubs-reportedly-interested-in-rhys-hoskins.htmlThe Padres are another club that could look to add to their first base/DH mix this offseason, though the club's payroll and infield are both bogged down by pricey contracts that could make it difficult to make room for Hoskins.
Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. Have Had “Some Talks Here And There” About Extension
2023/11/royals-bobby-witt-jr-have-had-some-talks-here-and-there-about-extension.htmlEven that type of extension would be a relatively pricey endeavor for a Kansas City franchise that has never been big spenders.
Padres, Nick Martinez Decline 2024-25 Options
2023/11/padres-nick-martinez-decline-2024-25-options.htmlThe $32MM price tag for a pitcher who might be best suited for swingman work might've also been too pricey for a San Diego franchise that looks to be cutting costs to some extent in 2024.
Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees
2023/10/offseason-outlook-new-york-yankees-12.htmlRodon's struggles in his first year in the Bronx could make the Bombers a little wary about immediately signing another starter to a pricey long-term contract, yet this could still be an option this winter.
Billy Eppler Steps Down As Mets’ General Manager
2023/10/billy-eppler-steps-down-as-mets-general-manager.htmlWith Cohen sparing no expense on player payroll, Eppler kept the big moves coming last winter, bringing both new faces (Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana, and more) to Queens on pricey free agent deals, re-signing Mets staples Edwin Diaz and Brandon Nimmo, and even extending other regulars like Jeff McNeil.
Giants Release AJ Pollock
2023/09/giants-to-release-aj-pollock.htmlSan Francisco will have to put Pollock through release waivers, though he'll surely go unclaimed between his performance, expiring and pricey contract, and the fact that he would be ineligible to participate in the postseason for the hypothetical-claiming club.
Cody Bellinger’s Resurgent Season
2023/08/cody-bellingers-resurgent-season.htmlThe Dodgers still non-tendered Bellinger, and the Cubs outbid the field with that $17.5MM guarantee -- a pricey roll of the dice on a player who'd been 31% worse than league average at the plate in the two prior seasons (by measure of wRC+).
Royals Explored Trades Involving Salvador Perez
2023/08/royals-explored-trades-involving-salvador-perez.htmlPerez is still owed at least $44MM through the 2025 season ($42MM in salary and a $2MM buyout of a $13.5MM club option for 2026), so he would be a pricey addition for any team.
Dodgers Rumors: Verlander, E-Rod, Singer, Keller, Cardinals, Scherzer, Canha, Pham
2023/07/dodgers-rumors-verlander-e-rod-singer-keller-cardinals-scherzer-canha-pham.htmlScherzer implied yesterday that he would be exercising his $43.333MM player option for 2024, and with the Mets likely to ask for a strong trade return, the uncertainty over that player option makes Scherzer a pricey add both financially (he is also still owed $16MM for the rest of 2023) and from a prospect cost.
Marlins Have Shown Interest In Tim Anderson
2023/07/white-sox-trade-rumors-tim-anderson-marlins.htmlAnderson would be a pricey addition by the Marlins' standards.