MLB Offseason discussion and news: Brian Snitker extended
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[Vietti] Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco, Nolan Arenado, Blake Snell, Yu Darvish, and Josh Bell were all traded this offseason. One MLB Top-100 prospect (No. 19 Luis Patino to TB) was needed to acquire these players.
Cody Allen, the franchise leader in saves (149) and appearances (456) for the Cleveland Indians, has retired at the age of 32, the team said. He did not pitch during the 2020 season.
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The Phillies announced Wednesday that they’ve signed utilityman Brad Miller to a one-year, Major League contract.
Arrieta has passed his physical, and the deal will be announced in the near future, tweets Nightengale. The contract contains a $4MM salary in 2021 and a $10MM mutual option for the 2022 season that comes with a $2MM buyout. Arrieta would receive a $250K bonus for reaching each of 150, 160, 170 and 180 innings pitched this year.
The Marlins announced Wednesday that they’ve designated outfielder Harold Ramirez for assignment.
The Cubs have signed Pedro Strop to a minor league deal.
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BREAKING: Mets prospect OF Tim Tebow has officially retired from the MLB.
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Tatis 14 years 300 million extension. WOW
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@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news: TATIS SIGNS HUGE EXTENSTION. BREAKING: Mets prospect OF Tim Tebow has officially retired from the MLB.:
Tatis 14 years 300 million extension. WOW
$340 mil. Seems kinda young to invest that much. Big gamble. But in about 5 years that deal will look like a steal if he even close to lives up to potential.
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Congratulations to Tatis for making sure the Padres overpaid him early. And big shame to the Padres for giving him the bag when he barely has 1 full season under him.
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@Ikasnu_PSN said in MLB Offseason discussion and news: TATIS SIGNS HUGE EXTENSTION. BREAKING: Mets prospect OF Tim Tebow has officially retired from the MLB.:
Congratulations to Tatis for making sure the Padres overpaid him early. And big shame to the Padres for giving him the bag when he barely has 1 full season under him.
AMEN
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The Toronto Blue Jays will play their first two homestands of the regular season at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, because of Canadian government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports.
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BREAKING: Mets prospect OF Tim Tebow has officially retired from the MLB.
BREAKING: I have also officially retired from the MLB, NFL, NBA, NBC, NCAA, DKNY, LAPD, and SDS.
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@SaveFarris_PSN said in MLB Offseason discussion and news: TATIS SIGNS HUGE EXTENSTION. BREAKING: Mets prospect OF Tim Tebow has officially retired from the MLB.:
BREAKING: Mets prospect OF Tim Tebow has officially retired from the MLB.
BREAKING: I have also officially retired from the MLB, NFL, NBA, NBC, NCAA, DKNY, LAPD, and SDS.
Very interesting.
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Few more details on the Tatis extension:
The Padres have agreed to a historic 14-year deal with superstar Fernando Tatis Jr., according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter).
It is worth a guaranteed $340MM, Robert Murray of Fansided adds on Twitter. The deal provides Tatis with full no-trade rights, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand tweets. There’s a $10MM signing bonus. -
You want to know what this deal means to me? These owners didn't lose nearly as much money as they're implying.
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BREAKING: TREVOR ROSTEHNAL TO A'S
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Trevor Rosenthal is signing a 1-year, $11M deal with the Oakland A’s.
A's also get Mitch Moreland
Brian Dozier is retiring from baseball
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The Phillies kicked off Spring Training with some brutal news for fans. Star catcher J.T. Realmuto recently sustained a small fracture in his right thumb, manager Joe Girardi announced to reporters (Twitter link via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki).
His thumb will be immobilized for the next two weeks, and while the Phils are hopeful he’ll be ready for Opening Day, there’s no guarantee that’ll be the case. -
Indians ace Shane Bieber tested positive with COVID-19, delaying the AL Cy Young winner's arrival at training camp.
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Mets Expected to Sign P Tijuan Walker (SNY).
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While it’s only a one-year pact, the Athletics will pay Trevor Rosenthal for three seasons, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets. He’ll earn $3MM in both 2021 and ’22 and another $5MM in ’23.
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Sherman reports it’s a 2-year, $20M deal for the Mets and Taijuan Walker. There is a player option for a third year.
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Johnny Damon Arrested In Florida On Charges Of DUI