RIPPA Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 The parade of guys settling for one year deals has begun Hector Neris - Cubs ($9 million) Adam Frazier - Royals ($4.5 million) Alex Wood - A's David Robertson - Rangers ($11.5 million) Joc Pederson - D-Backs ($12.5 million) Joey Gallo - Nats ($5 million) Matt Moore - Angels ($9 million) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Oh that reminds me, Miami gave Trey Mancini an NRI for camp at the minor league vet minimum. His old contract will still be paid by Cincy if he gets a roster spot (which is expected). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 This one amused me Adam Ottavino turned down a $6.75 million player option with the Mets to become a FA He just signed a one year, $4.5 million deal with.... the Mets Now amusement aside - Ottavino said that the player option deal he declined deferred $4 million of the $6.75 million so this deal - while less total money - is more money upfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 The Angels just signed Aaron Hicks I am sure that will replace Ohtani's production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) The Seattle Mariners have acquired Minnestota 2B Jorge Polanco. In exchange, Minnesota will receive RHP Justin Topa, RHP Anthony DeSclafani, OF Gabriel Gonzalez (No. 3 prospect, No. 79 overall), RHP Darren Bowen (unranked prospect), cash. Edited January 30 by Nice Guy Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Sheldon Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 7 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: The Seattle Mariners have acquired Minnestota 2B Jorge Polanco. In exchange, Minnesota will receive RHP Justin Topa, RHP Anthony DeSclafani, OF Gabriel Gonzalez (No. 3 prospect, No. 79 overall), RHP Darren Bowen (unranked prospect), cash. Seems like a good haul for a 30yo who hasn't had a full season in a few years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RIPPA Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 And the Baltimore Orioles were just sold https://puck.news/the-orioles-prepare-for-private-equity-control/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 David Rubenstein (one of the two folks buying the Os) literally just resigned as Chairman of the Kennedy Center yesterday so that explains that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Private Equity firm buying the O's means get ready for the St. Louis Browns to be Back And As Bad As Ever by 2032 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Apparently Cal Ripken Jr is one of the new owners of O's, so he maintains godhood in Maryland. Also... I have no idea if this stat is real, but it's just amazing to see this Naked Gun blooper reel-level series of swings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Also part of the ownership group at Grant Hill and Michael Bloomberg?!?!?!?!?! John Angelos will be a minority owner still and act an "senior advisor to Rubenstein" Rubenstein - being a Baltimore native - will keep the team in the city plus he couldn't take it anyway immediately anyway since the new 30 year lease the team just signed with the city transfers to him. All this is pending approval of the MLB owners which is expected next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Orioles acquire Corbin Burnes from the Brewers for DL Hall, Joey Ortiz and a draft pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Royals and Bobby Witt Jr agreed to an extension 11 years, $288.7 million There is a 3 year option that can bring it all the way up to $377.7 million Either way it is the largest contract in franchise history EDIT - The deal also has opt outs every year starting with the 7th year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw had agreed to another deal Yes Kershaw is still crippled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogwelder Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 So about that A's move to Las Vegas: Las Vegas mayor says Athletics should pitch new plan to Bay Area Quote Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman isn't exactly extending a warm embrace to the Oakland Athletics, who plan to build a $1.5 billion stadium in her city. In fact, Goodman said the team's stadium plan "does not make sense" and that A's ownership should go back to the drawing board and pitch a new plan in the Bay Area. "I personally think [the A's have] got to figure out a way to stay in Oakland to make their dream come true," Goodman told the Front Office Sports Today podcast, which was released Tuesday. Goodman took to social media later Tuesday to add context to her comments and said she was "excited about the prospect of Major League Baseball" in her city, though she didn't back off her statement that Oakland and the A's should try to make their relationship work in a "perfect world." She added: "Should that fail, Las Vegas has shown that it is a spectacular market for major league sports franchises." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 Houston and Jose Altuve agreed to a 5 year extension that for all intents and purposes will keep Altuve with the club for his entire career Extension covers the 2025-2029 seasons He gets $125 million guaranteed ($15 million signing bonus, $30 million each year for the first 3 years, $10 million for the last two) Altuve was slated to be a FA after this upcoming season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I, for one, can't wait for the entire hour they spend on Kenley Jansen and Connor Wong trying Skyline Chili for the first time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 12 hours ago, Dolfan in NYC said: I, for one, can't wait for the entire hour they spend on Kenley Jansen and Connor Wong trying Skyline Chili for the first time. You mean after the Red Sox trade them? Or at least Jansen, who is on the trading block. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Speaking of the Reds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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