NEWSLETTER
Did you miss the enormous, late-night news? I can’t imagine that’s possible if you’re still awake, but the Yankees have signed Gerrit Cole to an enormous 9-year, $324M deal, making him one of the highest paid players of all-time. Absolutely nuts.
But there’s other stuff going on tonight, and I might as well write it up, if I’m awake and you’re awake, right?
The Mazara deal is … interesting. The hard hit rate (45%) last year was good. But a 49% ground ball rate is not. His next year with a wRC+ of 100 or better will be his first. Thought Sox could do better in this market that’s loaded with established OF bats.
— Luis M. Needs A Clever, New Display Name (@lcm1986) December 11, 2019
Where do the #Dodgers and #Angels turn now? @Ken_Rosenthal and @jonmorosi discuss what the reported Cole deal means for teams looking for pitching and more. #WinterMeetings | #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/MsYG4QXqZ3
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 11, 2019
#SFGiants ownership has given Zaidi a free hand, even allowing moves that are painful for fans, but I can't imagine the owners will let Madison Bumgarner sign with the #dodgers unless their offer is insane. You can quote me on that.
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) December 11, 2019
No progress for #RedSox in trade discussions involving David Price, sources tell The Athletic. #Padres, who badly want to moves Wil Myers, are among clubs Boston has spoken with. Pads extremely active, involved in a large, almost dizzying, number of pursuits.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2019
Teams gave inquired on Marlins starter Caleb Smith
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 11, 2019
