Mon Feb 11 2019 | 19:46 | Catcher Stephen Vogt agrees to minor league deal with Giants | Joe Kelly | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | René Rivera | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Vogt | C/PH | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Vogt is ready to do whatever he can to take pressure off Buster Posey as both catchers work to bounce back from surgeries that cut their 2018 seasons short.Vogt is returning to the Bay Area after agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.He shared the news in a text message Monday, when he arrived in the Arizona desert from his home in snowy Washington state — "14 inches," he noted saying Arizona felt great already — and headed to the club's spring training complex in Scottsdale, where pitchers and catchers report Tuesday.San Francisco also agreed to a minor league deal last week with catcher Rene Rivera."I definitely believe it presents a good opportunity. Obviously Buster, he's the guy. If he's not going to be 100 percent then hopefully we can pick up the slack and hold the fort down until he's ready to go 100 percent," Vogt said by phone from Phoenix. "For me, too, I have to get healthy first as well. I know Rene Rivera is going to... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 19:16 | LH reliever Zach Duke signs 1-year deal with Reds | Zach Duke | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | David Hernandez | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Jared Hughes | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Duke has signed a $2 million, one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, who wanted a left-hander for the bullpen.Duke agreed to the deal last week. It was completed Monday after he passed a physical.Cincinnati overhauled its rotation and starting lineup in the offseason through a series of trades, hoping to become a contender. The bullpen already was solid with the additions of Jared Hughes and David Hernandez last season to set up closer Raisel Iglesias.Duke turns 36 in April. He pitched in 14 games for the Reds in 2013. Last season, he went 5-5 with a 4.15 ERA in 72 games with Minnesota and Seattle. Duke also has played for the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Nationals, Brewers, White Sox and Cardinals.The Reds designated right-hander Jose Lopez for assignment. He went 5-13 for Triple-A Louisville last season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 18:26 | Catcher Stephen Vogt agrees to minor league deal with Giants | Joe Kelly | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | René Rivera | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Vogt | C/PH | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Vogt is ready to do whatever he can to take pressure off Buster Posey as both players work to bounce back from surgeries that cut their 2018 seasons short.Vogt is returning to the Bay Area after agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.The catcher shared the news in a text message Monday, when he arrived in the Arizona desert from his home in snowy Washington state — "14 inches," he noted saying Arizona felt great already — and headed to the club's spring training complex in Scottsdale, where pitchers and catchers report Wednesday.San Francisco also agreed to a minor league deal last week with catcher Rene Rivera."I definitely believe it presents a good opportunity. Obviously Buster, he's the guy. If he's not going to be 100 percent then hopefully we can pick up the slack and hold the fort down until he's ready to go 100 percent," Vogt said by phone from Phoenix. "For me, too, I have to get healthy first as well. I know Rene Rivera is... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 18:06 | Gerrit Cole goes to arbitration with Astros | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Fulmer | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Wood | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pitcher Gerrit Cole has gone to arbitration with the Houston Astros, asking to be given $13.5 million rather than the team's offer of $11,425,000.Cole made $6.75 million last year, when he earned his second All-Star selection and went 15-5 with a 2.88 ERA. He earned $6.75 million.Arbitrators Gil Vernon, Steven Wolf and Walt De Treux heard the case Monday and are expected to decide later this week.Players and teams have split six decisions, including a victory for Astros shortstop Carlos Correa. The case of Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer is pending.Four more hearings are scheduled this week, for Michael Fulmer of Detroit, Aaron Nola of Philadelphia, Luis Severino of the New York Yankees and Alex Wood of Cincinnati.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 17:56 | Catcher Stephen Vogt agrees to minor league deal with Giants | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | René Rivera | C | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Vogt | C/PH | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Vogt is ready to do whatever he can to take pressure off Buster Posey as both players work to bounce back from surgeries that cut their 2018 seasons short.Vogt is returning to the Bay Area, agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.The catcher shared the news in a text message Monday, when he arrived in the Arizona desert from home in snowy Washington state — "14 inches," he noted saying Arizona felt great already — and was headed to the club's spring training complex in Scottsdale, where pitchers and catchers report Wednesday.San Francisco also agree to a minor league deal last week with catcher Rene Rivera."I definitely believe it presents a good opportunity. Obviously Buster, he's the guy. If he's not going to be 100 percent then hopefully we can pick up the slack and hold the fort down until he's ready to go 100 percent," Vogt said by phone from Phoenix. "For me, too, I have to get healthy first as well. I know Rene Rivera is going... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 17:56 | LH reliever Zach Duke signs 1-year deal with Reds | Zach Duke | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | David Hernandez | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Jared Hughes | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Raisel Iglesias | RP | Reds | Free Agent |
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Duke has signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, who wanted a left-hander for the bullpen.Duke agreed to the deal last week. It was completed Monday after he passed a physical.Cincinnati overhauled its rotation and starting lineup in the offseason through a series of trades, hoping to become a contender. The bullpen already was solid with the additions of Jared Hughes and David Hernandez last season to set up closer Raisel Iglesias.Duke turns 36 in April. He pitched in 14 games for the Reds in 2013. Last season, he went 5-5 with a 4.15 ERA in 72 games with Minnesota and Seattle. Duke also has played for the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Nationals, Brewers, White Sox and Cardinals.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 17:16 | Name game: Britton says wife, Yanks led to spelling change | Zack Britton | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Gary Sánchez | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Troy Tulowitzki | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Even Zack Britton gets confused about the proper spelling of his first name.Known throughout his baseball career as Zach, the 31-year-old New York Yankees reliever said last week that going forward his name should be spelled Zack."I was born with a 'ch', sorry, excuse me, the 'ck,'" Britton said Monday after his first pre-spring training workout at the New York Yankees' minor league complex.Britton was traded to the Yankees from Baltimore last summer, became a free agent and agreed to a $39 million, three-year contract with New York last month. The contract initially used Zach before it was changed."My wife is an attorney, and she's like legally we need to change it because legally that's not your name," Britton said. "The Orioles always put 'k' on any, like, legal documents and then they just went with an 'h' (on printed rosters). The Yankees just felt like it was better for everybody if I just kept it with a 'k,' and I was like, yeah, why not?"Britton said with a smile... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 17:06 | Nick Hundley agrees to minor league deal with A's | Chris Herrmann | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Hundley | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | James Kaprielian | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Lucroy | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Phegley | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics added depth at catcher on Monday, agreeing to a minor league contract with Nick Hundley.If added to the 40-man roster, the 35-year-old would get a one-year contract paying a $1.25 million salary while in the major leagues.He was catching during Oakland's opening training workout."He's a well-respected veteran coming off a really good year," Oakland executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane said. "We're lucky to make that kind of addition."Jonathan Lucroy left as a free agent for the Los Angeles Angels, and Chris Herrmann and Josh Phegley are the only catchers on Oakland's 40-man roster. The team also is high on Sean Murphy, a third-round pick in the 2016 amateur draft.Hundley liked what he saw of the A's, who won 97 games last season and earned a berth in the AL wild-card game, where they lost to the New York Yankees."Playing against them, I've always respected the way their players play the game and always from afar, there are... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 16:56 | Garth Brooks in spring training with Pittsburgh Pirates | Corey Dickerson | LF | Phillies | Free Agent |
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Garth Brooks has come out of baseball retirement.The country music legend will spend just over a week participating in spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates, reporting Monday with the pitchers and catchers.The 57-year-old has previously been in the camps of the San Diego Padres (1999), New York Mets (2000) and Kansas City Royals (2004). His workouts start Thursday."As a celebrity, they haven't cut me yet, so we'll see," Brooks said with a laugh after taking ground balls at third base and fly balls in the outfield. "You've got to use your advantages, you know. Before you could crowd the plate all you want because nobody wanted to hit you. You haven't got speed. You haven't got fielding. You haven't got hitting. So, use the other thing you've got."Brooks is briefly returning to the sport to mark the 20th anniversary of the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation, which has raised more than $100 million for children's charities. The foundation pairs children... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 16:36 | Nick Hundley agrees to minor league deal with A's | Chris Herrmann | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Hundley | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | James Kaprielian | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Lucroy | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Phegley | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics added depth at catcher on Monday, agreeing to a minor league contract with Nick Hundley.If added to the 40-man roster, the 35-year-old would get a one-year contract paying a $1.25 million salary while in the major leagues.He was catching during Oakland's opening training workout."He's a well-respected veteran coming off a really good year," Oakland executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane said. "We're lucky to make that kind of addition."Jonathan Lucroy left as a free agent for the Los Angeles Angels, and Chris Herrmann and Josh Phegley are the only catchers on Oakland's 40-man roster. The team also is high on Sean Murphy, a third-round pick in the 2016 amateur draft.Hundley liked what he saw of the A's, who won 97 games last season and earned a berth in the AL wild-card game, where they lost to the New York Yankees."Playing against them, I've always respected the way their players play the game and always from afar, there are... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 16:36 | Mariners arrive early to begin preparing for opener in Japan | Dan Altavilla | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Shawn Armstrong | RP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Gerson Bautista | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Chasen Bradford | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Jay Bruce | 1B/LF/PH/RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Edwin Encarnación | 1B/DH | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Cory Gearrin | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | 2B/CF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Yusei Kikuchi | SP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Zac Rosscup | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Domingo Santana | LF/PH/RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Mallex Smith | CF/LF/RF | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Strickland | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Swarzak | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Sam Tuivailala | RP | Mariners | Free Agent |
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — If nothing else, the Seattle Mariners' early arrival for spring training will give them a little more meet-and-greet time.The Mariners have 20 new players, including seven projected new starters, on their training camp roster this spring after an offseason overhaul following an 89-victory 2018 that still left them eight games out of the playoffs."I've been studying mugs of these guys to get a feeling. It's going to be a little bit different camp with all the new people," manager Scott Servais said Monday. "A lot of educating to do. Name tags would be good. Mandatory wear your jersey out there with the name on the back."The most notable new face is left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, who is expected to start one of the two games the Mariners will play in his native Japan. Seattle reported to spring training a day earlier than most to prepare for the season-opening series against Oakland in Tokyo on March 20-21.Kikuchi, who signed a four-year, $56 million contract in the offseason,... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 15:06 | Pirates announce deal with Melky Cabrera | Melky Cabrera | LF/PH/RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Lonnie Chisenhall | RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Polanco | RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their minor league contract with outfielder Melky Cabrera, who will report to major league spring training.If added to the 40-man roster, the 34-year-old would get a one-year contract that would pay a $1.15 million salary while in the major leagues. He would have the chance to earn an additional $850,000 in performance bonuses.Cabrera has a .286 average in 14 seasons with seven big league teams. He made the All-Star team in 2012 while playing for the San Francisco Giants and was named the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player. He was suspended 50 games later in the 2012 season following a positive test for testosterone, and he agreed to remove himself from consideration for the NL batting title he otherwise would have won.Cabrera hit .280 with six home runs and 39 RBIs in 78 games last season for Cleveland. He will get a chance to compete with Lonnie Chisenhall and others for a spot in Pittsburgh's outfield while right fielder Gregory Polanco recovers from shoulder surgery.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 14:26 | Pirates sign OF Melky Cabrera to minor-league deal | Melky Cabrera | LF/PH/RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Lonnie Chisenhall | RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Gregory Polanco | RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed veteran outfielder Melky Cabrera to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league camp.The Pirates announced the deal on Monday. The 34-year-old Cabrera will make $1.15 million with an additional $850,000 available in performance bonuses if he makes the 40-man roster.Cabrera is a career .286 hitter in 14 seasons split among seven different teams. He made the All-Star team in 2012 while playing for the San Francisco Giants and was named the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player. He was suspended 50 games later in the 2012 season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy.Cabrera hit .280 with six home runs and 39 RBIs in 78 games last season for Cleveland. He will get a chance to compete with Lonnie Chisenhall and others for a spot in Pittsburgh's outfield while right fielder Gregory Polanco recovers from shoulder surgery.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 14:16 | Reliever Brach, Cubs finalize $3M deal with Cubs | Brad Brach | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Morrow | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — Brad Brach and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the reliever $3 million and could be worth $8 million over two seasons.Brach gets a $1.65 million salary this year and could earn $1.35 million in bonuses for days on the active major league roster: $350,000 for one, and $500,000 each for 120 and 150.Chicago has a $5 million team option for 2020 under the deal announced Monday. If the Cubs decline, Brach has a $1.35 million player option with a $100,000 buyout.The right-hander had 12 saves and a 3.59 ERA in 69 games for Baltimore and Atlanta last season. He posted a 1.52 ERA over 27 appearances following a trade to the Braves.Brach debuted with San Diego in 2011 and made an All-Star team with Baltimore in 2016. He has a career 3.08 ERA and 33 saves. The Cubs needed bullpen help with closer Brandon Morrow likely missing the start of the season while recovering from elbow surgery.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 13:56 | 'No patience': Jeter anxious to see Marlins become winners | J.T. Realmuto | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Neil Walker | 1B/2B/3B/PH | Marlins | Free Agent |
MIAMI (AP) — Derek Jeter stood and chatted a few rows from home plate in Marlins Park on Monday morning. His words were sometimes drowned out by noises coming from construction crews; steel clanging against steel in an area getting built behind the center field wall, or the whirring of engines moving heavy machinery about.There couldn't have been a more fitting backdrop.Jeter, entering his second full season as CEO of the Miami Marlins, knows that building — whether it is a new spot for fans to watch games from, to a minor-league system, to a contending big-league club — takes time. That also means Jeter is being tested in ways now that he never was during his playing days as shortstop for the New York Yankees, when winning and competing for titles seemed like an annual occurrence."I have no patience," Jeter said. "I have zero patience. I've been preaching it. I don't have it."The Marlins had the worst record in the National League and the fourth-worst record in all of Major League Baseball... [ More] |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 11:06 | Catcher Stephen Vogt agrees to minor league deal with Giants | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Vogt | C/PH | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent catcher Stephen Vogt is returning to the Bay Area, agreeing to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.Vogt shared the news in a text message Monday, when he was en route to the club's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pitchers and catchers report Wednesday.New Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Friday he was still seeking depth at the catcher position behind Buster Posey, who is recovering from season-ending right hip surgery.The 34-year-old had surgery on his troublesome right shoulder last May and didn't play for Milwaukee last year. He says he feels great now and is throwing, but throwing from the catcher's crouch remains a step he must complete.A career .251 hitter with 57 homers and 218 RBIs through parts of six major league seasons, Vogt played for Oakland from 2013 through part of '17.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Mon Feb 11 2019 | 03:36 | Season-long tribute planned to pioneering 1869 Red Stockings | Matt Kemp | LF/PH/RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Rodriguez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Votto | 1B | Reds | Free Agent |
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are fashionably celebrating the 150th anniversary of the professional baseball-pioneering Red Stockings team.Joey Votto and crew will play games in 15 sets of throwback uniforms, including a navy blue and a red-pants "Palm Beach" version, during a season-long celebration of the city's baseball heritage highlighted by the undefeated 1869 Cincinnati team that barnstormed coast-to-coast in post-Civil War America. Baseball's first openly all-salaried club, the Red Stockings popularized eye-catching uniforms with knicker-style pants and bright red socks while elevating the sports with a variety of innovations."From a historical point of view and in the evolution of baseball as the national pastime, the 1869 Red Stockings were the cornerstone," said Greg Rhodes, the Reds team historian and co-author of "The First Boys of Summer." ''It's hard to imagine the modern game of baseball without the Red Stockings."Six questions and answers about the anniversary:WHO... [ More] |
Sun Feb 10 2019 | 18:36 | With rotation uncertain, A's ponder "openers" as camp opens | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Chapman | 3B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jharel Cotton | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Estrada | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Liam Hendriks | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | James Kaprielian | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Manaea | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Frankie Montas | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Triggs | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Like every other pitcher in the Oakland Athletics' deep bullpen, Liam Hendriks is expecting to pitch a lot this season.The tricky question for manager Bob Melvin going into spring training: Who gets to go first?The Athletics rotation is a major uncertainty heading into camp, with the first workout for pitchers and catchers set for Monday. Of course, that's nothing new for Melvin. Oakland's rotation was wrecked by injuries last season, prompting the A's to lean on their relief pitchers as "openers" to start games. With at least three spots in the rotation currently wide open, Oakland might again be forced to get creative with the early innings.Hendriks became the most dependable in that role last season, making nine of the 10 "opener" starts for Oakland in September and October, including in the AL wild-card game against the Yankees.The makeshift bullpen games helped the A's earn a surprising postseason appearance, and Hendriks is eager to return to the role. He's ready... [ More] |
Sun Feb 10 2019 | 17:56 | With rotation uncertain, A's ponder "openers" as camp opens | Chris Bassitt | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Chapman | 3B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Jharel Cotton | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Marco Estrada | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Liam Hendriks | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Manaea | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Frankie Montas | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Triggs | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Like every other pitcher in the Oakland Athletics' deep bullpen, Liam Hendriks is expecting to pitch a lot this season.The tricky question for manager Bob Melvin going into spring training: Who gets to go first?The Athletics rotation is a major uncertainty heading into camp, with the first workout for pitchers and catchers set for Monday. Of course, that's nothing new for Melvin. Oakland's rotation was wrecked by injuries last season, prompting the A's to lean on their relief pitchers as "openers" to start games. With at least three spots in the rotation currently wide open, Oakland might again be forced to get creative with the early innings.Hendriks became the most dependable in that role last season, making nine of the 10 "opener" starts for Oakland in September and October, including in the AL wild-card game against the Yankees.The makeshift bullpen games helped the A's earn a surprising postseason appearance, and Hendriks is eager to return to the role. He's ready... [ More] |
Sun Feb 10 2019 | 15:26 | Harper, Machado, Kimbrel, Keuchel on market as camps open | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Cobb | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Yu Darvish | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Donaldson | 3B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos González | LF/RF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Gio González | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Marwin Gonzalez | 1B/2B/3B/LF/RF/SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B/SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | DH/LF/RF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Moustakas | 2B/3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 1B/2B/PH | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | CF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | J.T. Realmuto | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel won't be around when the bat and ball bags are opened at spring training throughout Florida and Arizona this week.They are among the dozens of free agents still looking for jobs, joined by Mike Moustakas, Marwin Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez and Gio Gonzalez.For the second straight winter, camps are opening with many rosters in exceptional flux."The market will sort itself out," St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said at last week's owners' meetings. "There is a long time between the end of the season and spring training, and there's maybe not so much a sense of urgency on whichever side it happens to be."Among the 164 players who exercised free agency rights at the end of last year's World Series, 84 had announced agreements on the eve of spring training. That is up from 65 of 166 at roughly the same point last season but down from 105 of 158 two years ago.Boston added J.D. Martinez last Feb. 26 and Philadelphia brought... [ More] |