The spring training camp will start in about two months, 21 of top 50 free agents remain unsigned, including 3 of the top 9. Don’t worry, they’ll sign it soon. Rumors of a hot stove on Tuesday.
Swanson’s market is starting to heat up
The market for free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson is starting to heat up. According to Barry SportsHowever, it is unclear if a deal is imminent. The Braves, Cubs, Dodgers, Giants, Red Sox, and Twins are all said to be in the mix. Signed by Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner, Swanson and Carlos Correa are the two best free agent shortstops available..
Like Freddie Freeman last year, a return to the Braves felt inevitable for Swanson going into the offseason, but the two teams reportedly haven’t spoken much in recent weeks. The longer he stays at the agency, the more likely he is to leave. The Braves are grooming young Vaughan Grissom to take over at shortstop, but his defense hasn’t been appreciated, and if Swanson signs elsewhere, they’ll be looking for help in organizing the shortstop. I may have to go outside.
The Mets listening to Carrasco
After signing Justin Verlander, Jose Quintana and Ancient Senga within the past 10 days, the Mets are now listening to offers for veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco. new york postThey’re not looking to cut jobs, but FanGraphs estimates New York’s 2023 Competitiveness Balance tax payroll at $349.6 million.
As it stands, Carrasco will join Quintana, Senga, Verlander and Max Scherzer in rotation. Tylor Megill and David Peterson either shift into the bullpen or move into triple-A as depth in their rotation. The Mets are considered to be complete with the heaviest lifting of the offseason, but they need general depth along with the help of a possible backup outfielder and bullpen in center field. The Dodgers, Orioles, Red Sox and Twins stand out as potential trade partners for Carrasco, but that’s just my speculation.
Astros and D-Backs talked about Varsho
The Astros and Diamondbacks are discussing a potential trade for Dalton Basho. USA Today reportedalthough there is no imminent deal. The D-Backs have plenty of MLB-ready or near-MLB-ready left-handed hitting outfielders. And I’m thinking of moving one or two this offseason to serve the needs of other places on the roster, especially pitching and righty bats on the left side of the infield.
Varsho is a unique player who can catch and play center field, two positions that Houston needs. He also hit his 27th home run in 2022. A guy who can deliver that much offense while he puts up two in center field (and right field) is very valuable. Arizona reportedly set a hefty asking price for Basho, who is only 26 years old and will remain under the team’s control until 2026.
The Guardians have reportedly signed free agent catcher Mike Zunino to a one-year, $6 million deal. athletic When fan sideZunino underwent season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in July.Cleveland was reportedly on Sean Murphy’s mix before He was traded to the Braves on MondayFrontrunner Beau Naylor made his MLB debut in 2022, but he’s only played 66 games in Triple-A.
RJ Anderson says Zunino’s power and defense are still strong selling points., but his high strikeout method doesn’t really match up with the most contact-happy teams in the sport. take together In related news, the Blue Jays may be running out of potential trade partners for Danny Jansen. be able to.
The Rockies signed right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson to a one-year, $5 million deal. according to new york post. Our RJ Anderson has identified Johnson as a potential value signature Thanks to his mid-’90s fastball and big curveball. The 31-year-old Johnson grew up in Denver, so signing with the Rockies is homecoming for him. He spent his final three seasons with the Padres after reviving his career with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan in 2019.
Giants sign stripling deal
Giants sign right-hander Ross Stripling to two-year, $25 million dealHe and Farhan Zaidi, the Giants’ president of baseball operations, have known each other since his days with the Dodgers. On paper, the Giants have his six starters (Stripling, Alex Cobb, Anthony Deskraffani, Sean Manair, Logan Webb, Alex Wood) in his five rotation spots, but Stripling has plenty of experience in the bullpen and Deskraffani has ankle surgery. The stripling signing is unlikely to keep San Francisco out of the Carlos Rodon market.