Andrew Friedman can't miss again on getting Max Scherzer
3 years, 7 months ago

Andrew Friedman can't miss again on getting Max Scherzer

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, pitching against the Dodgers in the 2019 Division Series, could be the difference in the team’s pursuit of consecutive World Series titles. Andrew Friedman has made many brilliant moves since taking over the Dodgers seven years ago, building a sustainable winner, crafting six of their eight consecutive division titles, shaping a World Series champion. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner who went unbeaten in five starts in the Nationals’ 2019 postseason, would give the Dodgers the October rotation piece they so deeply need. Scherzer has $12 million remaining on a contract that could put the Dodgers above the competitive-balance tax threshold, but do Mark Walter and Stan Kasten want to send Dodgers fans the message that amid rising ticket prices and pandemic ticket adjustments, they’re not willing to pay extra for a championship?

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Max Scherzer strikes out 4, allows 1 run and hands out zero high-fives in Blue Jays debut
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Max Scherzer strikes out 4, allows 1 run and hands out zero high-fives in Blue Jays debut

Associated Press  

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Max Scherzer is embracing the long road back. The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one run over two innings in his spring training debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, flashing a little bit of the fire that has become his trademark during his 18-year career. This is about coming out, checking a box, executing, …

Max Scherzer hoping to win World Series for third team with Toronto Blue Jays
1 month, 1 week ago

Max Scherzer hoping to win World Series for third team with Toronto Blue Jays

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Max Scherzer joined the Toronto Blue Jays convinced he can win a World Series with a third team following titles with Washington and Texas. “It doesn’t matter how much offense you got, if you don’t have a starting staff, you’re always going to be in trouble if you don’t have starters going out there and eating innings.” Scherzer …

Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and Blue Jays finalize $15.5 million, 1-year contract
1 month, 1 week ago

Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and Blue Jays finalize $15.5 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The Blue Jays also have Bowden Francis coming off an impressive rookie season and Yariel Rodríguez, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The Blue Jays finished last in the AL East at 74-88 and haven’t …

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Associated Press  

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The Blue Jays also have Bowden Francis coming off an impressive rookie season and Yariel Rodríguez, who signed a $32 million, five-year contract last February. The addition of Scherzer marks a second notable …

Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites
2 months, 1 week ago

Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites

New York Times  

The Baltimore Orioles began their offseason needing a front-of-the-rotation starter — either Corbin Burnes, whom they never appeared likely to re-sign, or a reasonable facsimile. According to a league source briefed on the club’s plans, the Orioles are still looking for additional upgrades in free agency and via trade. The Sugano and Morton additions, combined with the signings of outfielder …

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball’s best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Snell would join two-way star Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese …

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

Teoscar Hernández’s agent fires back at critics of one-year Dodgers deal: ‘Who’s laughing now?’
5 months ago

Teoscar Hernández’s agent fires back at critics of one-year Dodgers deal: ‘Who’s laughing now?’

LA Times  

Most agents representing MLB players don’t publicly gloat. But most agents don’t take the heat from their colleagues that Rafa Nieves apparently did when he negotiated a one-year, $23.5-million deal for Teoscar Hernández with the Dodgers last offseason. “We were looking for a 3-year deal, and while reading the market and realizing that deal might not exist, I asked him …

Scott Boras defends his work negotiating Cody Bellinger and Blake Snell contracts
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Scott Boras defends his work negotiating Cody Bellinger and Blake Snell contracts

LA Times  

Giants manager Bob Melvin, left, smiles as he talks with agent Scott Boras, center, before new Giants pitcher Blake Snell, right, being introduced during a news conference last week in Scottsdale, Ariz. No matter how high the projected contracts or reported bids for outfielder Cody Bellinger or pitcher Blake Snell might have been last winter, the agent for both players …

Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on ‘25
1 year, 7 months ago

Max Scherzer says the Mets told him 2024 would be a transition year, with eyes on ‘25

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer never anticipated being traded by the New York Mets. “ answer was that the team is now kind of shifting vision and that they’re looking to compete now for 2025 and 2026, and that 2024, that it was not going to be a reload situation in New York, and that it was going to be …

Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024
1 year, 7 months ago

Scherzer costs Texas $22.5M, with Mets to pay Rangers just over $35.5M through 2024

Associated Press  

The New York Mets are paying Texas $35.51 million over the next 14 months as part of the Max Scherzer trade, leaving the Rangers in effect responsible for $22.5 million owed to the three-time Cy Young Award winner, according to details of the deal obtained by The Associated Press. New York, just 50-55 despite a record-high payroll, has cut costs …

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders
1 year, 7 months ago

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Texas Rangers acquired three-time …

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
2 years, 2 months ago

Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Verlander’s phone rang in November. “I would expect the pool and ping-pong games to maybe take on another another level,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said of adding another hypercompetitive player to his clubhouse. “He wants to have his finger on or get to know people intimately that are involved in this thing, and what more …

Dodgers, J.D. Martinez agree to 1-year, $10 million deal: Source
2 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers, J.D. Martinez agree to 1-year, $10 million deal: Source

New York Times  

Martinez and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal Saturday, a major-league source confirmed to The Athletic. The Dodgers’ interest in Martinez goes back to last year’s trade deadline, with Los Angeles seeking a veteran bat to bolster their lineup depth. The former All-Star fits like a glove into a lineup that has lost Trea Turner …

AP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80M
3 years ago

AP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80M

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is coming to Philadelphia, agreeing Wednesday to a four-year deal with the Phillies worth about $80 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Harper said this week it would be a “downer” if the Phillies didn’t sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Schwarber. He gives us a huge opportunity to fill that …

To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year deal
3 years, 3 months ago

To the Max: Scherzer, Mets finalize $130M, 3-year deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mets owner Steve Cohen promised a max effort bringing a World Series back to New York. The Mets and the three-time Cy Young Award winner finalized a $130 million, three-year deal Wednesday, a contract that shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary and forms a historically impressive 1-2 atop New York’s rotation with Jacob deGrom. “From a …

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract
3 years, 3 months ago

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Max Scherzer has shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary, agreeing Monday to a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The $43.33 million average salary is 20% higher than the previous mark, the $36 million Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is averaging in his $324 …

Dodgers losing Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, stings playoff aims
3 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers losing Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, stings playoff aims

LA Times  

The Dodgers lost two of their top players to free agency on Monday, with pitcher Max Scherzer, left, agreeing to a deal with the New York Mets and shortstop Corey Seager joining the Texas Rangers. The league still hasn’t disciplined Trevor Bauer for the sexual assault allegations made against him, meaning the Dodgers don’t know how much of his $32-million …

Did the Trevor Bauer uncertainty lead to Max Scherzer signing with the Mets?
3 years, 3 months ago

Did the Trevor Bauer uncertainty lead to Max Scherzer signing with the Mets?

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers during Game 2 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 17. Bolstering the starting rotation was among the Dodgers’ top priorities once the Atlanta Braves ended their pursuit of back-to-back championships with Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw among their free agents. Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers against the St. Louis Cardinals in …

Andrew Friedman clears the air on Dodgers’ pitching decisions and lackluster finish
3 years, 4 months ago

Andrew Friedman clears the air on Dodgers’ pitching decisions and lackluster finish

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, talks with Andrew Friedman, the team’s president of baseball operations, in October 2019. “But, obviously, we fell short of our ultimate goal.” Friedman on Wednesday addressed the two controllable variables in the Dodgers’ demise. It was just a little bumpier than I expected.” Swinging for Bauer in February, doubling down in July and compiling a …

Dodgers looking for detailed performance from Max Scherzer in wild-card game
3 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers looking for detailed performance from Max Scherzer in wild-card game

LA Times  

It was a moment of levity rooted in seriousness. “There’s no crying in baseball,” said Max Scherzer, the Dodgers’ starter Wednesday. We’re in the wild-card game.” Scherzer, the Dodgers’ hired ace, will start opposite the resurgent Wainwright, a career-long Cardinal who produced a 3.05 earned-run average across 32 starts in his 16th season with the club. “When I’m off with …

News Analysis: Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner was bold — and essential
3 years, 7 months ago

News Analysis: Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner was bold — and essential

LA Times  

Max Scherzer pitches for the Nationals on July 18. On Friday, he upended the baseball world by acquiring All-Stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals for four minor leaguers, including Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray, the organization’s top two prospects. The Padres — fueled by Fernando Tatis Jr.’s emergence and Machado’s signing — morphed into contenders last …

Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is complete
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is complete

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, pitching against the Marlins on June 27, had an 8-4 record and a 2.76 ERA this season for the Nationals. The Dodgers completed their blockbuster trade for pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner on Friday, acquiring the Washington Nationals stars for their top two prospects and two other minor leaguers. The deal, which should greatly enhance the …

Column: Bringing in Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is Andrew Friedman’s latest magic moment
3 years, 7 months ago

Column: Bringing in Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is Andrew Friedman’s latest magic moment

LA Times  

Max Scherzer, who helped the Nationals beat the Dodgers in the 2019 playoffs on the way to a World Series championship, could be the key to a Dodgers repeat. Dodgers Dodgers’ trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner is complete The Dodgers finalize a deal that will bring them Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner from …

Dodgers finalizing blockbuster trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers finalizing blockbuster trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals

LA Times  

The Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon, a deal that probably didn’t excite the team’s fan base all that much. The Dodgers were “very close” to acquiring ace right-hander Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals on Thursday evening, a blockbuster deal that would greatly enhance the team’s …

Padres, not Dodgers, reportedly close to acquiring Max Scherzer from Nationals
3 years, 7 months ago

Padres, not Dodgers, reportedly close to acquiring Max Scherzer from Nationals

LA Times  

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer gave up three hits and one run in six innings Thursday at Philadelphia. The Padres spent part of the week trying to work a deal that would have sent first baseman Eric Hosmer and prospect Robert Hassell III to the Texas Rangers for Joey Gallo. Voices Plaschke: Andrew Friedman can’t miss a second time on …

Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal
5 years, 3 months ago

Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Stephen Strasburg returned to the Washington Nationals with a record contract on the first day of the winter meetings, a deal that puts fellow free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole in position for an even larger payday. “Just watching his whole career, to think that he’s going to end it here with the team he started with is …

Nationals re-sign Stephen Strasburg to record seven-year, $245-million deal
5 years, 3 months ago

Nationals re-sign Stephen Strasburg to record seven-year, $245-million deal

LA Times  

The Washington Nationals, weeks removed from winning their first World Series title, arrived at baseball’s winter meetings Sunday with crucial decisions to make. But Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo walked back Lerner’s declaration during a news conference for Strasburg’s contract Monday. Strasburg was considered the second-best starting pitcher on the market behind Cole, whom the Angels, Dodgers and …

MLB winter meetings: Will the cash-rich Dodgers finally spend on premium talent?
5 years, 3 months ago

MLB winter meetings: Will the cash-rich Dodgers finally spend on premium talent?

LA Times  

Stephen Strasburg, who was the World Series MVP for the Nationals, is among the top free agents and has met with the Dodgers. The trade crop could include Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant. Under Friedman’s watch, the Dodgers have not given a free agent from another team …

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer looks to pitch his Scottsdale, Ariz., penthouse
7 years, 4 months ago

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer looks to pitch his Scottsdale, Ariz., penthouse

LA Times  

Finding no takers for his Scottsdale, Ariz., penthouse last year at about $2 million, Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has put the contemporary-vibe unit back in play for $1.799 million. Set atop the Optima Camelview Village building, the corner penthouse holds three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 3,354 square feet of interior space. Though the place may be too small …

Max Scherzer reportedly will sign with Nationals
10 years, 1 month ago

Max Scherzer reportedly will sign with Nationals

LA Times  

Max Scherzer delivers a pitch against the Dodgers during an interleague game with the Tigers last season. Various reports say 2013 AL Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals. The NL East champion Nationals’ starting rotation already includes Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez and Tanner Roark. Blanco, Giants …

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