NEWSLETTER
Despite equally slow starts in terms of actual transactions, I still do not believe this offseason will be anything like the last. In fact, I think the volume and depth of the our existing rumor landscape has already outpaced last November/December, and I fully expect the Winter Meetings to be heavy on the transaction side, as is normally expected.
I would not give Corbin anything CLOSE to that much, & he prob shouldn't be compared to Hamels/Darvish at the time of their deals.
Hamels: 28.2 WAR, 3.34 ERA, 3.58 FIP – age 28
Darvish: 19.3 WAR, 3.42 ERA, 3.30 FIP – age 30
Corbin: 15.9 WAR, 3.91 ERA, 3.65 FIP – age 29 https://t.co/5tvhg5sfjz— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) November 29, 2018
Glad to see Cubs should have lots of options for a quality veteran back-up catcher to add to the mix.
Relatedly, can I interest anyone in a Tyler Chatwood for Russell Martin contract swap? pic.twitter.com/A3Werc4F5M
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) November 29, 2018
Sources: Mets are motivated to trade Noah Syndergaard with GM Brodie Van Wagenen initiating talks w/multiple clubs. Expectation is he will be traded this winter, FA SP will be signed to fill his spot. deGrom is off limits w/NYM hoping for extension. BVW used to be agent for both.
— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) November 29, 2018
I'm told that while the #STLCards did speak with Josh Donaldson's agent, they felt they were dealing with "headwinds" all along given Donaldson's southern roots and familiarity with Atlanta's front office and training staff
— Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) November 28, 2018
Sources: Garrett Richards has offers from the Dodgers and Padres. Dodgers are making a push.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 29, 2018
