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Keith Law’s top 50 MLB free agents: Juan Soto headlines a decent overall class
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keith Law’s top 50 MLB free agents: Juan Soto headlines a decent overall class

New York Times  

Updated: Nov. 4, 2024 at 4:50 pm ET This winter’s free agent class looks a bit better than last year’s dismal group, highlighted by one all-time superstar, after which there’s a decent tier of potential impact players on both sides of the ball if very few other players you could reasonably call “stars.” This is my ranking of the top …

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Immanuel Quickley’s contract, Bruce Brown’s status and more: Raptors mailbag, part 1
3 months, 1 week ago

Immanuel Quickley’s contract, Bruce Brown’s status and more: Raptors mailbag, part 1

New York Times  

So much for basketball never sleeping. The contract is based on projection and the Raptors didn’t use restricted free agency to their negotiating advantage to get a cheaper deal. Even if the Raptors don’t believe his value, on an expiring $23 million deal, will go up, Brown and his contract may yet provide the Raptors opportunities that haven’t been available …

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Colts-Michael Pittman Jr. extension a crucial step in Anthony Richardson’s development
9 months, 1 week ago

Colts-Michael Pittman Jr. extension a crucial step in Anthony Richardson’s development

New York Times  

Michael Pittman Jr. was never leaving Indianapolis — no matter how stoic his poker face was or how much he hinted at gauging his value on the open market. GO DEEPER Indianapolis Colts 2024 free agency tracker: Michael Pittman Jr. secures extension Pittman had come too far and proven too much, steadily increasing his value through the first four years …

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Top 40 MLB free agents for 2023-24: Contract predictions, team fits for Ohtani, Yamamoto, more
1 year, 1 month ago

Top 40 MLB free agents for 2023-24: Contract predictions, team fits for Ohtani, Yamamoto, more

New York Times  

Read Jim Bowden’s look at the Top 100 MLB free agents for 2025. Josh Hader, LHP Age: 29 HT: 5-11 WT: 180 2023 : 2.4 WAR Career: 11.7 WAR Agent: CAA Sports 2023 salary: $14.1 million One of the game’s most dominant closers, Josh Hader put together a strong free-agent walk year, recording a 1.28 ERA and 33 saves with …

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NHL Player Tiers 2023-24: Connor McDavid still the king, young players rising
1 year, 3 months ago

NHL Player Tiers 2023-24: Connor McDavid still the king, young players rising

New York Times  

By Dom Luszczyszyn, Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman The 2023-24 NHL season kicks off Oct. 10. Tiers over time Projected stats Tier 2 — Franchise CAR C 26 2B Aleksander Barkov Why he's here Every forward in 2B had folks in his corner — “put all those guys in a hat, and whoever comes out first doesn’t really matter,” as …

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How much will Shohei Ohtani injury cost him in free agency?
1 year, 3 months ago

How much will Shohei Ohtani injury cost him in free agency?

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani talks with manager Phil Nevin during the second inning Wednesday. “ I assume will make an early opt-out a much more important factor for Ohtani’s camp.” Another mystery clouding Ohtani’s appraisal is his value as a marketing asset. He said Ohtani also could decide to sign a two-year contract — he speculated for $100 million — …

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Updated NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Orlando Brown headline top 150
1 year, 9 months ago

Updated NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Orlando Brown headline top 150

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL free agency with all the latest news, deals and trades. Patrick Peterson, CB, Vikings Update: Agreed to two-year, $14 million deal with Steelers Peterson was unequivocally Minnesota’s most reliable cornerback last season and he was one off the league lead with five interceptions. — Boyd Update: Agreed to two-year, $12 million deal with …

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NFL franchise tag deadline winners and losers: Lamar Jackson, bad news for RBs and more
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL franchise tag deadline winners and losers: Lamar Jackson, bad news for RBs and more

New York Times  

The Ravens made the frugal call with Lamar Jackson. What’s next for Lamar Jackson after Ravens roll the dice with non-exclusive franchise tag? In this scenario, Jackson can prove that he was smart to play this out, corrals a deal the Ravens wouldn’t meet and the Ravens can recoup the signing team’s next two first-round picks. Jackson doesn’t sign an …

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2023 NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr and Javon Hargrave lead top 150
1 year, 9 months ago

2023 NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr and Javon Hargrave lead top 150

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL free agency with all the latest news, deals and trades. — Ayello Campbell’s injury-riddled past could be a red flag, but he finally made it through a full season healthy, appearing in all 17 games, compared to 15 combined through his first three years. — Dugar Like many on Arizona’s offensive line, Hernandez …

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NBA’s top free-agent point guards in 2022: Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and more
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent point guards in 2022: Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and more

New York Times  

Hollinger’s Free-Agent rankings and projections: Top 25 free agents by BORD$ projections Top shooting guards by BORD$ projections Top small forwards by BORD$ projections Top power forwards by BORD$ projections Top centers by BORD$ projections Point guard is probably the strongest position in this year’s free-agent market, with a max-ish player in Kyrie Irving, a rising star in Jalen Brunson …

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Celtics trade targets: Pistons’ Jerami Grant heading to Boston?
3 years, 9 months ago

Celtics trade targets: Pistons’ Jerami Grant heading to Boston?

New York Times  

As usual, the Celtics will enter the upcoming trade deadline with a load of intrigue surrounding their situation. Though not an ideal fit age-wise next to Boston’s young stars, Young, whose contract extends through the 2021-22 season, would provide short-term help without crushing long-term salary flexibility. His manageable contract, which extends through the end of next season, would likely be …

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Breaking down the James Harden trade, fantasy basketball sleeping giants and team player tiers
3 years, 11 months ago

Breaking down the James Harden trade, fantasy basketball sleeping giants and team player tiers

New York Times  

James Harden has finally been traded to the Nets, with other key players also on the move. Frontcourt Jayson Tatum — — Tristan Thompson Robert Williams 💤 Daniel Theis — — Grant Williams Semi Ojeleye — — Javonte Green Tacko Fall Aaron Nesmith In Boston’s frontcourt, the key situation to watch here is with their big guys, as Thompson, Robert …

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By the numbers: The NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2020 edition
4 years, 1 month ago

By the numbers: The NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2020 edition

New York Times  

There’s a point in each offseason where most hockey fans will peruse CapFriendly and say “it’s just not fair.” That statement can go both ways, as it could mean an amazing contract on a rival team or a terrible one on their favourite team. Ryan Johansen, NSH Contract: $8M x five years Surplus Value: -$26.5M Positive Value Probability: 2.9 percent …

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