It is being reported that the Chicago Cubs are adding to their versatility by signing veteran Daniel Descalso. The deal as reported by Ken Rosenthal is for two years with an option for 2021. This is not the type of high-profile signing Cubs fans may be looking for, but Descalso brings positional versatility, something manager Joe Maddon is fond of. Sources: Descalso deal with … [Read more...] about Report: Chicago Cubs Adding Veteran Infielder Daniel Descalso
MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Joakim Soria Signs with Oakland Athletics
After losing Jeurys Familia to the New York Mets, the Oakland Athletics were in need of additional help bridging the gap to All-Star closer Blake Treinen. A two-year, $15-million dollar deal with Joakim Soria does just that, bringing an experienced veteran to the Bay Area. 'Tis the season!We've agreed to terms with RHP Joakim Soria on a two-year contract. Last season, Soria … [Read more...] about Joakim Soria Signs with Oakland Athletics
Report: Tampa Bay Rays to Sign Avisail Garcia
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly close to signing free agent outfielder Avisail Garcia. The contract is reported to be for one year and will guarantee Garcia $3.5 million, plus some potential bonuses. Avisail Garcia agrees to 1-year deal with #Rays for $3.5m base salary with bonuses. @Ken_Rosenthal 1st — Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) January 14, … [Read more...] about Report: Tampa Bay Rays to Sign Avisail Garcia
Liam Hendriks Signs With The White Sox
Free-agent reliever Liam Hendriks reportedly agreed to a $54 million contract with the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. The contract is reportedly for three years and an option. He can be bought out of the final year, but the buyout will pay the same as the option. Hendriks, 32 in February, has spent the last five seasons with the Oakland Athletics. After floating from team … [Read more...] about Liam Hendriks Signs With The White Sox