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Fri Dec 7 201819:10Nats GM: Corbin, Harper 'independent'; owner thinks OF gonePatrick CorbinSPDiamondbacksTexas BigSticks
Bryce HarperLFNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Max ScherzerSPTigersMoneyball
Stephen StrasburgSPNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Ryan Zimmerman3B/LFNationalsOld 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 201817:50Cards' Goldschmidt is not thinking beyond 2019 seasonMatt Carpenter2B/3BCardinalsMoneyball
Paul Goldschmidt1BDiamondbacksWith the 5th Pick Truck Selects
Luke GregersonRPAthleticsSportsWiseGuy.com
Carson Kelly3BCardinalsFree Agent
Albert Pujols1B/DHAngelsDodger Blue
Luke WeaverFree 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 201817:10Nats GM: Corbin, Harper 'independent'; owner thinks OF gonePatrick CorbinSPDiamondbacksTexas BigSticks
Bryce HarperLFNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Max ScherzerSPTigersMoneyball
Stephen StrasburgSPNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Ryan Zimmerman3B/LFNationalsOld 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 201816:40Nats GM says Corbin signing 'independent' of Harper pursuitPatrick CorbinSPDiamondbacksTexas BigSticks
Bryce HarperLFNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Max ScherzerSPTigersMoneyball
Stephen StrasburgSPNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Ryan Zimmerman3B/LFNationalsOld 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 201815:40Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in VenezuelaCarlos Rivero3BRed SoxFree Agent
Luis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201814:50Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in VenezuelaCarlos Rivero3BRed SoxFree Agent
Luis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201814:10Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in VenezuelaCarlos Rivero3BRed SoxFree Agent
Luis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201813:50Nats GM says Corbin signing 'independent' of Harper pursuitPatrick CorbinSPDiamondbacksTexas BigSticks
Yan GomesCIndiansFree Agent
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Max ScherzerSPTigersMoneyball
Stephen StrasburgSPNationalsSportsWiseGuy.com
Ryan Zimmerman3B/LFNationalsOld 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 201813:40Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in VenezuelaCarlos Rivero3BRed SoxFree Agent
Luis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201811:50Eovaldi agrees to $68 million, 4-year deal with Red SoxNathan EovaldiSPMarlinsFree Agent
Joe KellyRP/SPRed SoxWith the 5th Pick Truck Selects
Craig KimbrelRPBravesOld Hoss
Ian Kinsler2BTigersBig Poison
Max Muncy1BAthleticsFree Agent
Steve Pearce1B/DH/LFOriolesFree Agent
Brandon Phillips2BRedsMoneyball
Drew PomeranzRPAthleticsFree Agent
Rick PorcelloSPTigersRotoValue
David PriceSPTigersBig Poison
Eduardo RodriguezSPRed SoxFree Agent
Chris SaleSPWhite SoxJetBlack
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 201810:30Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crash in VenezuelaCarlos Rivero3BRed SoxFree Agent
Luis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201810:00Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crashLuis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201808:30Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo die in car crashLuis Valbuena2B/3BCubsFree 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 201823:00Phillies get lefty Alvarez from Angels for righty GarciaJosé ÁlvarezRPAngelsFree Agent
Luis GarcíaRPPhilliesFree 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 201819:50Schoop, Twins agree to $7.5 million, 1-year contractEhire Adrianza2B/SSGiantsFree Agent
C.J. Cron1B/C/DHAngelsFree Agent
Brian Dozier2BTwinsSportsWiseGuy.com
Joe Mauer1B/C/DHTwinsSportsWiseGuy.com
Jorge Polanco2BTwinsFree Agent
Miguel SanóSSTwinsFree Agent
Jonathan Schoop2BOriolesFree Agent
Ronald Torreyes3BAstrosFree Agent
Jonathan VillarSSAstrosFree 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 201819:50Cubs' Morrow has elbow surgery, likely to start season lateJavier Báez2B/SSCubsFree Agent
Kris Bryant3BCubsFree Agent
Yu DarvishSPRangersBig Chee
Chris DenorfiaCF/LF/RFMarinersOld Hoss
Brandon MorrowSPBlue JaysFree Agent
Addison RussellSSCubsFree 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 201818:40Eovaldi agrees to $68 million, 4-year deal with Red SoxNathan EovaldiSPMarlinsFree Agent
Joe KellyRP/SPRed SoxWith the 5th Pick Truck Selects
Craig KimbrelRPBravesOld Hoss
Ian Kinsler2BTigersBig Poison
Max Muncy1BAthleticsFree Agent
Steve Pearce1B/DH/LFOriolesFree Agent
Brandon Phillips2BRedsMoneyball
Drew PomeranzRPAthleticsFree Agent
Rick PorcelloSPTigersRotoValue
David PriceSPTigersBig Poison
Eduardo RodriguezSPRed SoxFree Agent
Chris SaleSPWhite SoxJetBlack
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 201818:10AP source: Twins, Schoop working on $7.5M, 1-year dealC.J. Cron1B/C/DHAngelsFree Agent
Jonathan Schoop2BOriolesFree 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 201818:00Cubs' Morrow has elbow surgery, likely to start season lateBrandon MorrowSPBlue JaysFree 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 201817:20Chris Owings, Royals agree to $3M, 1-year contractChris OwingsSSDiamondbacksFree 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
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