Tigers give a $28.6 million, 6-year deal to 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers give a $28.6 million, 6-year deal to 22-year-old infield prospect Colt Keith

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers made an unusual bet on a player with no major league experience, agreeing Sunday to a six-year contract with 22-year-old Colt Keith that guarantees the infield prospect $28,642,500. Detroit has a $10 million option for 2030 with a $2,642,500 buyout, a $13 million option for 2031 with a $1 million buyout and a $15 million option for 2032 with a $2 million buyout. His salaries for 2030-32 could rise by up to $3 million based on his accomplishments from 2024-29: $3 million for MVP, $1 million for second or third in MVP voting; $500,000 for fourth or fifth, $250,000 for sixth through 10th or for winning a Silver Slugger; $100,000 for getting voted an All-Star starter; or $50,000 for getting selected an All-Star reserve. Milwaukee agreed last month to an $82 million, eight-year contract with 19-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio, the largest contract for a prospect with no major league service.

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Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
2 days, 22 hours ago

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Associated Press  

Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Houston acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from the Cubs last weekend in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, and Walker’s agreement likely means the Astros plan to start Paredes at …

What to make of the Braves’ recent cost-cutting moves and more MLB offseason notes
4 weeks ago

What to make of the Braves’ recent cost-cutting moves and more MLB offseason notes

New York Times  

In years past, the Atlanta Braves might have offered Ramón Laureano a contract, even if it meant overpaying him by a million or two. While the Braves’ cash payroll might end up higher than it was last season, the team might be inclined to stay under the luxury-tax threshold after exceeding it the past two years. Consider Anthopoulos’ moves thus …

Fifteen notable MLB players who could be traded this offseason
1 month, 1 week ago

Fifteen notable MLB players who could be traded this offseason

New York Times  

Last week’s general managers’ meetings marked the beginning of trade talks throughout the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Blue Jays The Blue Jays have given no indication they’re going to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this offseason, but one National League general manager told me he believes they’ll change their mind when they realize they have little chance of extending him; …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024-25 MLB offseason: Bowden’s 25 predictions for signings, trades and more

New York Times  

Welcome to another MLB offseason! The Yankees match the Mets’ and Dodgers’ best offers to Juan Soto, signing him to a $622 million contract that keeps the Soto-Aaron Judge tandem in New York’s lineup for years to come. The Mets focus on starting pitching in free agency and manage to sign both Corbin Burnes and Max Fried to long-term contracts …

Holliday, Yamamoto and Chourio are among the majors’ most intriguing rookies in 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Holliday, Yamamoto and Chourio are among the majors’ most intriguing rookies in 2024

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Baltimore infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll starred on playoff teams last season, and they were rewarded with the rookie of the year awards. Here is a closer look at some of the majors’ most intriguing rookies this year: Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday The 20-year-old son of former major league outfielder Matt Holliday batted.323 with …

Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs

Associated Press  

MESA, Ariz. — Cody Bellinger’s free agency dragged into spring training, and it ended without the long-term deal he sought. “I’m super happy that it worked out the way it did,” Bellinger said Wednesday at a news conference after signing an $80 million, three-year deal this week. “There’s definitely that thought that goes into and that is the goal, but …

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million
10 months ago

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brandon Woodruff is staying with the Milwaukee Brewers after all. “I’ve still got a lot of, I guess you could say unfinished business in a Brewers uniform,” Woodruff said Wednesday in a Zoom session with reporters. “I’ll take it day to day, week to week, month to month, see where I’m at, at the end of the year,” …

Tigers and 22-year-old Colt Keith hope they have a win-win deal for player without MLB experience
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers and 22-year-old Colt Keith hope they have a win-win deal for player without MLB experience

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Colt Keith and the Detroit Tigers hope they have struck a win-win deal. “The best case for both of us is that all of the option years are exercised, we win a couple of World Series and bring them back to Detroit and I make myself a boatload of money.” Keith and Detroit agreed Sunday to a six-year …

Jack Flaherty and Detroit Tigers finalize $14 million, 1-year contract
1 year ago

Jack Flaherty and Detroit Tigers finalize $14 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers have finalized a $14 million, one-year contract in a deal that allows the 28-year-old right-hander to earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses with a franchise that has invested a lot in improving next season. “That’s one of the things that excited me about the opportunity.” Detroit finished second in …

Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract
1 year ago

Astros and catcher Victor Caratini finalize $12 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and free-agent catcher Victor Caratini finalized their $12 million, two-year contract Thursday. A switch-hitter, the 30-year-old Caratini spent the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and batted.259 with seven homers, 25 RBIs and a.711 OPS in 62 games this year as William Contreras’ backup. Caratini is a.236 career hitter with 38 homers and 171 …

Chourio gets $82 million, 8-year deal with Brewers, largest before a player’s big league debut
1 year ago

Chourio gets $82 million, 8-year deal with Brewers, largest before a player’s big league debut

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Before taking a single swing in the major leagues, Jackson Chourio landed the type of contract players spend years dreaming about. “I’m definitely going to meet the expectations,” the 19-year-old outfielder said Monday after the Milwaukee Brewers finalized an $82 million, eight-year deal, the most money guaranteed to a player with no big league experience. If something …

Eduardo Rodriguez opts out of last 3 years and $49 million of contract with Detroit Tigers
1 year, 1 month ago

Eduardo Rodriguez opts out of last 3 years and $49 million of contract with Detroit Tigers

Associated Press  

Eduardo Rodriguez opted out of the last three seasons and $49 million of his contract with the Detroit Tigers to become a free agent. The 30-year-old Venezuelan is 82-53 with a 4.03 ERA over his career, which includes six years with the Boston Red Sox and two in Detroit. Sensing Rodriguez would make this move, the Tigers tried to trade …

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have brought back another key member of their bullpen, re-signing right-hander Joe Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract on Thursday. The 28-year-old Jiménez went 0-3 with a career-best 3.04 ERA over 50 appearances in his first season with the Braves, who acquired him from the Detroit Tigers in a trade last December. The re-signing …

Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clause
1 year, 4 months ago

Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clause

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Tigers ace Eduardo Rodriguez used his no-trade clause to block a deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. “Obviously, we would have loved for him to join what we have going here, but it’s hard for us to argue with family reasons.” Detroit did get a significant deal done before the deadline, sending right-hander Michael Lorenzen to …

Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal
2 years ago

Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Growing up in Georgia, Dansby Swanson used to go over to his grandfather’s house right after school. “To be able to play for my grandfather’s two favorite teams, it means literally like the world to me,” Swanson said. “We kind of say like it’s a race to 27 outs and whoever can get them the fastest usually wins …

AP source: Cubs, RHP Taillon agree to 4-year contract
2 years ago

AP source: Cubs, RHP Taillon agree to 4-year contract

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs have added Jameson Taillon to their rotation, agreeing to a four-year contract with the right-hander that is worth roughly $68 million. The Cubs haven’t formally announced the move, but President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer said the team has been looking at Taillon for a long time. “I think he’s a really good starting …

Cubs agree to 1-year deal with Cody Bellinger: Sources
2 years ago

Cubs agree to 1-year deal with Cody Bellinger: Sources

New York Times  

SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, major league sources tell The Athletic. At minimum, Bellinger can play Gold Glove defense in center field, rotate to first base if needed, hit home runs and do some of the little things as a plus baserunner. But despite their interest and belief …

DeGrom’s deal with Rangers could be worth $222M for 6 years
2 years ago

DeGrom’s deal with Rangers could be worth $222M for 6 years

Associated Press  

Jacob deGrom’s $185 million, five-year contract with Texas includes a pair of conditional options, one that protects the Rangers against an arm injury and another that would make the deal worth $222 million over six seasons if he is remains a top pitcher at the end of 2027. The conditional option would be for $30 million if deGrom finishes among …

Tigers officially add LHP Eduardo Rodríguez to boost rebuild
3 years, 1 month ago

Tigers officially add LHP Eduardo Rodríguez to boost rebuild

Associated Press  

The Detroit Tigers plan to be relatively aggressive in free agency and they proved that while giving their rebuild a boost, adding left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to their rotation with a $77 million investment. “Eduardo was clearly one of our top targets in this year’s free agent pitching class, and we are extremely happy to add someone of his caliber to …

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