MLB Offseason discussion and news: Brian Snitker extended
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The Dallas Mavericks become the first professional American Sports Team to cease the playing of the National Anthem before games.
Owner Mark Cuban suggested the team would be doing this before the season, but it has become official after the team's first 13 home games.Expect other NBA teams to follow the Mavs.
(First reported: The Athletic)
Not MLB, but might impact the MLB
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Longtime Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun’s future has been in question since the club declined his 2021 option at the start of the offseason.
While the Brewers and Braun have been in contact since then, no deal appears imminent, and retirement seems like a legitimate possibility for the 37-year-old. -
The Cubs are planning on discussing contract extensions with some of their important veterans during spring training, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer revealed (via Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago).
It’s “almost” certain they’ll talk new deals with first baseman Anthony Rizzo and shortstop Javier Baez, Wittenmyer reports, though it’s unclear whether the Cubs will make a spirited effort to retain third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant for the long haul. All three players are only under team for one more season. Bryant has been part of plenty rumors in recent weeks, so he seems the most likely of the trio to be part of a trade. -
The Red Sox are nearing a deal with reliever Hirokazu Sawamura.
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A report last month indicated the Yankees and free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner had resumed discussions on a contract, but that may not be the case after all.
Rather, according to Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media, the Yankees and Gardner have not even begun talks this offseason. New York has not “addressed Gardner’s status since last Halloween,” Miller writes.The Mets attended Jake Arrieta’s recent workout for MLB clubs, and the two sides have had discussions about a potential contract in the weeks since that outing, per SNY’s Andy Martino. No deal is close.
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The Athletics announced Wednesday that infielder Jed Lowrie is returning to the organization on a minor league contract. The Excel Sports client will be in Major League Spring Training and compete for a job.
The Rangers have signed Mike Foltynewicz to a one year, $2M deal with incentives, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, who tweets that the deal is done pending a physical. The incentives could reach $500K, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com relays.
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Andrew Benintendi to Royals Heating Up
According to Jon Morosi, Red Sox OF Andrew Benintendi is close to being traded and the Royals are frontrunner to acquire him. -
It looks like this is a three team deal between the Royals, Red Sox, and Mets
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The Royals are finalizing a deal that to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Red Sox, per multiple reports. Franchy Cordero is part of the return going to Boston, along with righty Josh Winckowski, who’ll come from the Mets. For chipping in the young hurler, the Mets will add K.C. outfield prospect Khalil Lee.
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Cool story:
[RoundRockTim] Greinke story just told on MLB Network Radio. AJ Ellis went to the mound to talk to him in a big spot and Zack proposed him a trade in their fantasy football league -
The Cubs and free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick are in agreement on a contract, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports
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The Pirates announced Thursday morning that they’ve signed catcher Tony Wolters to a minor league contract. The longtime Rockies backstop and VC Sports Group client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.
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Right-hander David Phelps has signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN. He can earn another $750,000 in performance bonuses.
@Feinsand
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Ben Gamel has deal with Indians
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@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news: All your MLB News in one place. Welcome Xbox players! This is your thread for all things MLB NEWS! Andrew Benintendi to Royals in a three team trade:
The Pirates announced Thursday morning that they’ve signed catcher Tony Wolters to a minor league contract. The longtime Rockies backstop and VC Sports Group client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.
Don't dash on the stash.
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Lots of Bryant/Mets smoke past 2 days...hmmmm
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The Boston Red Sox and Utility man Marwin Gonzalez have agreed to a deal.
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Mariners sign reliever Ken Giles to a Two-Year deal
