6:06pm: The trade has now been announced, with Booser headed to Chicago in exchange for right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo. To make room for Booser on the club’s 40-man roster, the White Sox designated Corey Julks for assignment. Fajardo, 18, posted a 3.91 ERA in 13 starts during the Dominican Summer League this year. Julks, 28, hit .214/.275/.306 in 66 games with the White Sox this … [Read more...] about White Sox Acquire Cam Booser
Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2024
Major League Baseball finalized its luxury tax calculations for 2024. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers was first to report the list of payors, while Ronald Blum of the Associated Press reports the details. A record nine teams surpassed the $237MM competitive balance tax threshold. In a separate post, The Associated Press lists the finalized CBT numbers for all 30 teams. The payments are as … [Read more...] about Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2024
Mets Meet With Roki Sasaki
December 20: The Cubs are going to be meeting with Sasaki today, reports Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. December 19: The Mets had a meeting with Roki Sasaki on Thursday, reports Andy Martino of SNY. They’re the second team that has been publicly revealed to meet with the NPB star. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters (including MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch) on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Mets Meet With Roki Sasaki
Luzardo Talks Between Cubs, Marlins Have Reportedly Cooled
The Cubs have been extremely active on the trade market over the past week, but it seems their latest deal may have hit a snag. Bruce Levine of 670 The Score said on air this morning that Chicago’s talks for Marlins lefty Jesus Luzardo “appear to be dead” after having some serious momentum earlier in the week (audio link, Luzardo talk around the 2:13:45 mark). It’s not entirely … [Read more...] about Luzardo Talks Between Cubs, Marlins Have Reportedly Cooled
White Sox Sign Andre Lipcius To Minor League Deal
The White Sox informed reporters (including Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times) that they’ve inked infielder Andre Lipcius to a minor league contract. He’ll get a non-roster invitation to MLB Spring Training. Lipcius returns to the AL Central, where he’s spent the majority of his career. The Tigers selected him in the third round of the 2019 draft. The Tennessee … [Read more...] about White Sox Sign Andre Lipcius To Minor League Deal