Enjoy this season. It will be the last one for a while. Any hope of avoiding a work stoppage went out the window yesterday when The New York Times reported owners will push for a salary cap “no matter what.” “No matter what” means fans be damned. “No matter what” means they are willing to … Read more
Kyle Tucker’s four-year, $240MM contract with the Dodgers ended an intriguing trip through free agency for the outfielder, as Tucker opted for a shorter-term deal with an extremely high average annual value and some built-in flexibility (opt-outs after the 2027 and 2028 seasons) over a longer-term pact. Multiple reports suggested that Tucker’s only true long-term … Read more
The Mets and Bo Bichette reportedly have a deal in place, a three-year deal with a huge average annual value and opt-outs after each season. It seems he almost went the more traditional route. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Phillies thought they were going to land Bichette with a $200MM deal over … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed Thursday to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams exchanged proposed figures. Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also was among 138 players reaching deals, getting an $18 million, one-year contract. … Read more
Astros’ Shocking Tucker trade: What’s Next for Houston? Table of Contents Astros’ Shocking Tucker trade: What’s Next for Houston? Key Moves for the Astros’ Future 1.The Alex Bregman Question Houston Astros Face Crucial Offseason Decisions After Tucker Trade Three Key Areas for Astros Betterment 1. Strengthening the Infield 2. Revamping the Outfield 3. Fortifying the … Read more