NEWSLETTER
Now that J.D. Martinez (five years/$110M), Eric Hosmer (eight years/$144M), and Yu Darvish (6 years/$126M) – three of the offseason’s biggest free agents – have signed, we’re seeing a lot more action trickle out around the rest of the league.
But before we get into any of that, let’s start with the one remaining unsigned big-time free agent out there, Jake Arrieta.
Phillies owner John Middleton told me theyre “very” active trying to add starting pitcher
“Were having talks every single day with different people. We would not be out talking to people if we didnt think we could get that (contend) with an extra push. I’d love to do something” pic.twitter.com/OzqGBkoPfw
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 20, 2018
cameron maybin gets $3.25M plus performance bonuses on #marlins deal
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 21, 2018
Michael Saunders has signed a minor-league deal with the #Pirates. @baseballcanada @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 21, 2018
Per source, OF Colby Rasmus has a deal with the Orioles.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) February 21, 2018
Sources: Outfielder Carlos Gomez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rays.
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) February 21, 2018
Jackie Bradley Jr. is unlikely to be traded following the J.D. Martinez signing, sources say. #RedSox are inclined to preserve their offensive depth. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 20, 2018
Rangers acquire more international slot money from Reds, Julio Pablo Martinez cleared by MLB to sign, Mike Daly (Rangers int'l honcho) not in camp. Put all that together.
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) February 21, 2018
Twins have done nice job, quietly adding six pitches and rebuilding their pen. They still have a bit of “flexibility” since darvish turned down their 5-year, 100M offer.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 20, 2018
