Fri Dec 7 2018 | 19:10 | Nats GM: Corbin, Harper 'independent'; owner thinks OF gone | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Texas BigSticks |
| | | Bryce Harper | LF | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Tigers | Moneyball |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 3B/LF | Nationals | Old Hoss |
WASHINGTON (AP) — As with most things involving the Washington Nationals' offseason, a day that was supposed to be all about introducing Patrick Corbin morphed into a day about Bryce Harper.Washington announced its six-year contract with Corbin, a heavily back-loaded deal worth $140 million, and the All-Star lefty starter donned a No. 46 Nationals jersey as rotation-mates Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg looked on from the front row Friday. After the news conference, general manager Mike Rizzo was asked a key question:How might the big bucks he used to outbid the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies for Corbin affect the pursuit of Washington's own big-deal free agent, right fielder Harper?"I think they're independent of each other. I really do. We've gone about this business of creating a roster for 2019, and at the end of the day, we'll figure out whether that includes 'Harp' or not," Rizzo said. "We thought it was good business — we had to fix the things we needed to fix. 'Harp'... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 17:50 | Cards' Goldschmidt is not thinking beyond 2019 season | Matt Carpenter | 2B/3B | Cardinals | Moneyball |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Luke Gregerson | RP | Athletics | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Carson Kelly | 3B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Albert Pujols | 1B/DH | Angels | Dodger Blue |
| | | Luke Weaver | | | Free Agent |
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Now that he is with the St. Louis Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt is not thinking beyond the 2019 season.The six-time All-Star was acquired from Arizona this week and will earn $14.5 million in the final season of a seven-year deal that will pay $46 million, including a $1 million assignment bonus for the trade. If he doesn't sign a new contract, he would be among the top free agents next offseason."Try not to have any distractions, so anything like that won't be on my mind," Goldschmidt said at his introductory news conference Friday. "I think the biggest thing is I'm excited to be here, excited to be part of this team and organization and just focused on getting ready for spring training and opening day and the season and trying to help us win."St. Louis has a history of acquiring sluggers and signing them to long-term contracts, such as Mark McGwire and Matt Holliday."It's always hard to pencil out these types of deals when you only have one year of control," president of... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 17:10 | Nats GM: Corbin, Harper 'independent'; owner thinks OF gone | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Texas BigSticks |
| | | Bryce Harper | LF | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Tigers | Moneyball |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 3B/LF | Nationals | Old Hoss |
WASHINGTON (AP) — As with most things involving the Washington Nationals' offseason, a day that was supposed to be all about introducing Patrick Corbin morphed into a day about Bryce Harper.Washington announced its six-year contract with Corbin, a deal worth $140 million, and the All-Star lefty starter donned a No. 46 Nationals jersey as rotation-mates Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg looked on from the front row Friday. After the news conference, general manager Mike Rizzo was asked a key question:How might the big bucks he used to outbid the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies for Corbin affect the pursuit of Washington's own big-deal free agent, right fielder Harper?"I think they're independent of each other. I really do. We've gone about this business of creating a roster for 2019, and at the end of the day, we'll figure out whether that includes 'Harp' or not," Rizzo said. "We thought it was good business — we had to fix the things we needed to fix. 'Harp' is a big part of... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 16:40 | Nats GM says Corbin signing 'independent' of Harper pursuit | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Texas BigSticks |
| | | Bryce Harper | LF | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Tigers | Moneyball |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 3B/LF | Nationals | Old Hoss |
WASHINGTON (AP) — As with most things involving the Washington Nationals' offseason, a day that was supposed to be all about introducing Patrick Corbin morphed into a day about Bryce Harper.Washington announced its six-year contract with Corbin, a deal worth $140 million, and the All-Star lefty starter donned a No. 46 Nationals jersey as rotation-mates Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg looked on from the front row Friday. After the news conference, general manager Mike Rizzo was asked a key question:How might the big bucks he used to outbid the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies for Corbin affect the pursuit of Washington's own big-deal free agent, right fielder Harper?"I think they're independent of each other. I really do. We've gone about this business of creating a roster for 2019, and at the end of the day, we'll figure out whether that includes 'Harp' or not," Rizzo said. "We thought it was good business — we had to fix the things we needed to fix. 'Harp' is a big part of... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 15:40 | Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in Venezuela | Carlos Rivero | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash caused by highway bandits who then robbed them, officials said Friday.The 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died late Thursday when their SUV crashed as it tried to veer around an object placed in the road, Yaracuy state Gov. Julio Leon Heredia said on his Twitter account.He said four people have been detained after being found with property of the athletes.Valbuena and Castillo were teammates on the Cardenales de Lara team in the Venezuelan winter league and were returning from a game in the capital when the crash occurred en route to the city of Barquisimeto.Third baseman Carlos Rivero was in the car and survived, according to the website beisbolplay.Valbuena, an 11-year major league veteran, hit .199 with nine homers and 33 RBIs in 96 games this year for the Los Angeles Angels, who released him on Aug. 7."I will miss Luis' banter, smile, genuine love for his teammates,... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 14:50 | Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in Venezuela | Carlos Rivero | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash caused by highway bandits who then robbed them, officials said Friday.The 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died late Thursday when their SUV crashed as it tried to veer around an object placed in the road, Yaracuy state Gov. Julio Leon Heredia said on his Twitter account.He said four people have been detained after being found with property of the athletes.Valbuena and Castillo were teammates on the Cardenales de Lara team in the Venezuelan winter league and were returning from a game in the capital when the crash occurred en route to the city of Barquisimeto.Third baseman Carlos Rivero was in the car and survived, according to the website beisbolplay.Valbuena, an 11-year major league veteran, hit .199 with nine homers and 33 RBIs in 96 games this year for the Los Angeles Angels, who released him on Aug. 7."I will miss Luis' banter, smile, genuine love for his teammates,... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 14:10 | Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in Venezuela | Carlos Rivero | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash caused by highway bandits who then robbed them, officials said Friday.The 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died late Thursday when their SUV crashed as it tried to veer around an object placed in the road, Yaracuy state Gov. Julio Leon Heredia said on his Twitter account.He said four people have been detained after being found with property of the athletes.Valbuena and Castillo were teammates on the Cardenales de Lara team in the Venezuelan winter league and were returning from a game in the capital when the crash occurred en route to the city of Barquisimeto.Third baseman Carlos Rivero was in the car and survived, according to the website beisbolplay.Valbuena, an 11-year major league veteran, hit .199 with nine homers and 33 RBIs in 96 games this year for the Los Angeles Angels, who released him on Aug. 7."I will miss Luis' banter, smile, genuine love for his teammates,... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 13:50 | Nats GM says Corbin signing 'independent' of Harper pursuit | Patrick Corbin | SP | Diamondbacks | Texas BigSticks |
| | | Yan Gomes | C | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | LF | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Tigers | Moneyball |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 3B/LF | Nationals | Old Hoss |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin put on his No. 46 Washington Nationals jersey as rotation-mates Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg looked on from the front row at the news conference to introduce the lefty starter with the $140 million, six-year contract.The Nationals announced the addition of free-agent Corbin on Friday, the latest in a flurry of offseason moves by general manager Mike Rizzo.One of the team's other recent acquisitions, catcher Yan Gomes, and long-time first baseman Ryan Zimmerman were also at Nationals Park for the announcement.Rizzo said the deal with Corbin, 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA for Arizona in 2018, is "independent" of what might happen with right fielder Bryce Harper, who has played his entire career for the Nationals and is a free agent.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 13:40 | Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in Venezuela | Carlos Rivero | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash following a winter league game in Venezuela.The 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died late Thursday, according to Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan league.The team's administrative director, Gustavo Andrade, confirmed reports that the accident was caused by a rock placed on the highway, apparently by bandits trying to force cars to stop on the highway between the capital, Caracas, and the city of Barquisimeto."How many other Venezuelans on highways across the nation have lost their lives because ... of those people who put objects on the highway for the purpose of later making an assault?" he told local news media.Third baseman Carlos Rivero was in the car and survived, according to the website beisbolplay.Valbuena, an 11-year major league veteran, hit .199 with nine homers and 33 RBIs in 96 games this year for the Los Angeles Angels, who released him on Aug.... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 11:50 | Eovaldi agrees to $68 million, 4-year deal with Red Sox | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP/SP | Red Sox | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Braves | Old Hoss |
| | | Ian Kinsler | 2B | Tigers | Big Poison |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Steve Pearce | 1B/DH/LF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Phillips | 2B | Reds | Moneyball |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Rick Porcello | SP | Tigers | RotoValue |
| | | David Price | SP | Tigers | Big Poison |
| | | Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Sale | SP | White Sox | JetBlack |
BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi's marathon relief performance in Game 3 of the World Series is a moment that will resonate in Red Sox history.Boston rewarded him with a $68 million, four-year contract."We're very happy to have Nathan back with us," Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said in a statement as the deal was announced Thursday. "He did a tremendous job for us last season, playing a significant role in helping us win the division and the World Series. His performance in the postseason was outstanding, both as a starting pitcher and as a reliever."A 28-year-old right-hander who has had a pair of Tommy John surgeries, Eovaldi was acquired by Boston from Tampa Bay on July 25. He went 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA down the stretch. He made four starts against the Yankees, going 2-0 with a 0.39 ERA, and beat the New York in Game 3 of the AL Division Series, when he gave up one run in seven innings.In six postseason appearances, including two starts, Eovaldi went 2-1 with a... [ More] |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 10:30 | Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in Venezuela | Carlos Rivero | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash following a winter league game in Venezuela.The 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died late Thursday, according to Cardenales de Lara of the Venezuelan league.The team said their vehicle overturned as they were heading to the city of Barquisimeto after a game in the capital, Caracas.Third baseman Carlos Rivero was in the car and survived, according to the website beisbolplay.Valbuena, an 11-year major league veteran, hit .199 with nine homers and 33 RBIs in 96 games this year for the Los Angeles Angels, who released him on Aug. 7."I will miss Luis' banter, smile, genuine love for his teammates, and, of course, the bat flips," Astros manager AJ Hinch said in a statement. "He was a beloved person whether he was on our team or across the field."Valbuena hit .226 with 114 home runs over 11 big league seasons with the Angels, Seattle, Cleveland, the Chicago Cubs and Houston."Luis was always smiling and was one of the happiest players in baseball," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said in a statement. "He provided joy to his teammates and our fans. He helped our franchise turn a corner in 2015 and provided many cherished memories."Castillo played five seasons with Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Houston. He had a .254 average with 39 home runs.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 10:00 | Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former Major League Baseball players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo have been killed in a car crash in Venezuela.MLB tweeted late Thursday the 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died. Both were playing for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan league.The team said their vehicle overturned as they were heading to the city of Barquisimeto after a game in the capital, Caracas.Valbuena played 96 games for the Los Angeles Angels this year before being released in August. He hit .226 with 114 home runs over 11 big league seasons with the Angels, Seattle, Cleveland, the Chicago Cubs and Houston.Castillo played five seasons with Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Houston. He had a .254 average with 39 home runs. |
Fri Dec 7 2018 | 08:30 | Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash | Luis Valbuena | 2B/3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former Major League Baseball players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo have been killed in a car crash in Venezuela.MLB tweeted late Thursday the 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died. Both were playing for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan league.The team said their vehicle overturned as they were heading to the city of Barquisimeto after a game in the capital, Caracas.Valbuena played 96 games for the Los Angeles Angels this year before being released in August. He hit .226 with 114 home runs over 11 big league seasons with the Angels, Seattle, Cleveland, the Chicago Cubs and Houston.Castillo played five seasons with Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Houston. He had a .254 average with 39 home runs. |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 23:00 | Phillies get lefty Alvarez from Angels for righty Garcia | José Álvarez | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Luis García | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarez from the Los Angeles Angels for right-hander Luis Garcia.Alvarez was 6-4 with a 2.71 ERA and one save in 76 appearances in 2018, striking out 59 in 63 innings. He allowed only three home runs to the 261 batters he faced while holding left-handed hitters to a .206 batting average and righties to a .232 mark.The 29-year-old Alvarez is 12-18 with a 3.69 ERA over six seasons with the Tigers and Angels.Garcia went 3-1 with a 6.07 ERA in 59 games last season after posting a career-best 2.65 ERA in 71 1/3 innings in 2017. He is 12-14 with a 4.12 ERA in 251 career appearances, all in relief.Garcia made $1.2 million this year and Alvarez $1.05 million. Each is eligible for salary arbitration and can become a free agent after the 2020 season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 19:50 | Schoop, Twins agree to $7.5 million, 1-year contract | Ehire Adrianza | 2B/SS | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B/C/DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Dozier | 2B | Twins | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Joe Mauer | 1B/C/DH | Twins | SportsWiseGuy.com |
| | | Jorge Polanco | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Schoop | 2B | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Torreyes | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Second baseman Jonathan Schoop and the Twins agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, another step in an offseason remake of Minnesota's infield.Schoop's deal would allow him to earn a $100,000 performance bonus for reaching 600 plate appearances, plus additional award bonuses. He was an All-Star with Baltimore in 2017 when he hit .293 with 32 home runs with 105 RBIs, all career highs.He was traded to Milwaukee last summer right before the non-waiver deadline and became a free agent last week, when the Brewers declined to offer him a 2019 contract rather than allow him to be eligible for salary arbitration. Schoop made $8.5 million in 2018.The 27-year-old native of the Caribbean island of Curacao made his major league debut with the Orioles in 2013 and spent five seasons as their regular second baseman, until their salary dump triggered the deal that sent him to the Brewers for second baseman Jonathan Villar and two minor league prospects.Though the Brewers... [ More] |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 19:50 | Cubs' Morrow has elbow surgery, likely to start season late | Javier Báez | 2B/SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kris Bryant | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Yu Darvish | SP | Rangers | Big Chee |
| | | Chris Denorfia | CF/LF/RF | Mariners | Old Hoss |
| | | Brandon Morrow | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Addison Russell | SS | Cubs | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Closer Brandon Morrow likely will miss the start of the season for the Chicago Cubs following arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last month.Chicago president of baseball operations Theo Epstein revealed Thursday that Morrow's operation took place on Nov. 6. The Cubs waited to make an announcement because Morrow's recovery will impact how they fill out the bullpen."That's why we weren't broadcasting it," a smiling Epstein said. "We'll have to set things up a little bit differently the first few weeks of the season. And it kind of underscores the need for depth and late-game options early in the year. I think for him, it will be a positive. It will completely address the issues that were bothering him last year. ... It can really help him be strong late in the season as well."Chicago also hired Tommy Hottovy as pitching coach to replace the departed Jim Hickey.Morrow led Chicago with 22 saves and had a 1.47 ERA in 35 games after signing a $21 million, two-year contract... [ More] |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 18:40 | Eovaldi agrees to $68 million, 4-year deal with Red Sox | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Kelly | RP/SP | Red Sox | With the 5th Pick Truck Selects |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Braves | Old Hoss |
| | | Ian Kinsler | 2B | Tigers | Big Poison |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Steve Pearce | 1B/DH/LF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Phillips | 2B | Reds | Moneyball |
| | | Drew Pomeranz | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Rick Porcello | SP | Tigers | RotoValue |
| | | David Price | SP | Tigers | Big Poison |
| | | Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Sale | SP | White Sox | JetBlack |
BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi's marathon relief performance in Game 3 of the World Series is a moment that will resonate in Red Sox history.Boston rewarded him with a $68 million, four-year contract."We're very happy to have Nathan back with us," Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said in a statement as the deal was announced Thursday. "He did a tremendous job for us last season, playing a significant role in helping us win the division and the World Series. His performance in the postseason was outstanding, both as a starting pitcher and as a reliever."A 28-year-old right-hander who has had a pair of Tommy John surgeries, Eovaldi was acquired by Boston from Tampa Bay on July 25. He went 3-3 with a 3.33 ERA down the stretch. He made four starts against the Yankees, going 2-0 with a 0.39 ERA, and beat the New York in Game 3 of the AL Division Series, when he gave up one run in seven innings.In six postseason appearances, including two starts, Eovaldi went 2-1 with a... [ More] |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 18:10 | AP source: Twins, Schoop working on $7.5M, 1-year deal | C.J. Cron | 1B/C/DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Schoop | 2B | Orioles | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins and Jonathan Schoop are working toward an agreement on a $7.5 million, one-year contract for the free agent second baseman.The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because the deal, which also would include performance bonuses, had not been finalized. The Athletic first reported the discussions with Schoop, who was an All-Star with Baltimore in 2017 when he hit a career-high 32 home runs. He was traded to Milwaukee last summer right before the non-waiver deadline.Schoop became a free agent last week when the Brewers failed to offer a 2019 contract.The Twins began their infield remake last month by claiming first baseman C.J. Cron off waivers from Tampa Bay and then reaching agreement on a $4.8 million, one-year contract.___More AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 18:00 | Cubs' Morrow has elbow surgery, likely to start season late | Brandon Morrow | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs closer Brandon Morrow likely will miss the start of the season following arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last month.President of baseball operations Theo Epstein says the operation took place Nov. 6.Signed to a $21 million, two-year contract last December, Morrow led the Cubs with 22 saves and had a 1.47 ERA in 35 games. He did not pitch after July 15 because of a bone bruise in his right elbow.Epstein says Morrow still felt discomfort, leading to the decision for surgery. Morrow is expected to start throwing in early February.The Cubs announced Thursday they hired Tommy Hottovy as pitching coach to replace the departed Jim Hickey.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Thu Dec 6 2018 | 17:20 | Chris Owings, Royals agree to $3M, 1-year contract | Chris Owings | SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chris Owings has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, five days after the utilityman was cut loose by Arizona.Owings can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances as part of the deal announced Wednesday: $50,000 each for 325 and each additional 25 through 500, and $100,000 for 550.The 27-year-old Owings hit .206 in 106 games this year. He made 33 starts in right field, 10 in center, nine at third, eight and second and three in left. He had 12 homers and 51 RBIs in 2017.Owings had a $3.4 million salary this year, was eligible for salary arbitration and likely would have received a raise. But the Diamondbacks failed to offer a 2019 contract by last Friday's deadline.He is eligible for free agency after the 2019 season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |