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Former Cubs Catcher John Baker Off to Make New Fans in Seattle
Baker was a lot of fun in 2014, and now he’s off to the Mariners on a minor league deal.
MLB News and Rumors
Pirates Trade Outfielder Travis Snider to the Orioles
It could be a very slight ding to the Pirates’ overall roster in 2015. They’re no worse with respect to their starters, but they lose a little depth.
Yoan Moncada Could Be Cleared to Sign Soon, Cubs Still One of Four Favorites (But … )
There are some crazy things going on behind the scenes, and they could lead to Moncada finally being available soon. That’s probably not great news.
Wondering About the Continued Holdup on Cuban Prospect Yoan Moncada
The complicated relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, and the impending changes thereto, could have Moncada caught in the middle.
Lukewarm Stove: Shields, Mesoraco, Moncada, Beachy, Free Agent Pitching Class, More
With each day that goes by without a big-time extension, the post-2015 pitching class becomes potentially more ridiculous.
A Lukewarm Stove to Distract You: Castillo, Shields, Hamels, Gomes, Strop, Soto, More
A few signings to go over, the latest on James Shields and Cole Hamels, a Cubs arbitration case, and more.
Phillies and Rays Not Likely to Be Aggressive on Yoan Moncada?
They’ve typically been mentioned as among the primary suitors, but you wonder whether they’ll be in at the expected price tag.
Report: Brewers “In Serious Discussions” to Acquire Jonathan Papelbon from Phillies
The Brewers could certainly use help in their bullpen, but I’m not sure this makes too much of a difference.
Rockies Working C Wilin Rosario at 1B/OF – Implications for Catching Trade Market?
Which will immediately make you wonder about the Welington Castillo trade market. And then you wonder whether carrying three catchers is suddenly plausible.
Lukewarm Stove: Rasmus, Castillo, Shields, Hamels, Moncada, More
Colby Rasmus has found a home, which leads to an interesting question. Also: where is James Shields going to wind up? Will Cole Hamels ever be traded?
MLB Seeking to Shorten Time Between Innings
This could be one of the first pace-of-play initiatives installed in 2015.
The Draft Could Be Moving Back from June to July (UPDATE)
The signing deadline, however, would remain July 15. This would make for a ridiculous crunch.
Cubs Still Showing “Strong” Interest in Yoan Moncada, Who is Conducting Private Workouts
It’s no surprise the Cubs remain interested. The question remains the timing. But the Rangers, interestingly, provide a glimmer of hope.
Brewers Trade Yovani Gallardo to Rangers for Prospects
It won’t necessarily make the Brewers any worse in 2015, depending on what they do next.
Sounds Like Max Scherzer is Indeed Headed to the Nationals
Assuming it happens, things are about to get very interesting.
New MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is “Open” to Banning Extreme Shifts
And here’s why that’s a good thing. No, not the banning shifts part, but the “open” part.