NEWSLETTER
Here we are: The final day of the 2019-2020 Winter Meetings.
The Cubs haven’t actually made a move yet, but there has been plenty to discuss, including the dramatic rise of the Kris Bryant saga, the meeting with free agent outfielder Shogo Akiyama (more on that later), and the disappointment of missing out on affordable free agents like Didi Gregorius, Blake Treinen, and Josh Lindblom.
More bad than good, I guess? Hmm. Here’s to high hopes for the Rule 5 Draft! (Oh lord, what have I done … )
The latest …
Free-agent right-hander Rick Porcello in agreement with #Mets on a one-year contract, pending a physical, sources tell The Athletic. On it: @enosarris.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 12, 2019
Porcello gets $10M, 1-year deal with Mets. Resets for free agency a year from now.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 12, 2019
Mets see Porcello as good bounce-back candidate. Their rotation depth looks good now with Porcello and Wacha. Appears excellent reliever Lugo and Gsellman can stay in pen.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 12, 2019
The Houston Astros have inquired about Austin Barnes, per source. They're looking for catchers with Robinson Chirinos and Martin Maldonado hitting free agency. Barnes has struggled at the plate the last two years, but the Astros are high on his framing.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) December 12, 2019
Source: #STLCards showing interest in free agent Hyun-Jin Ryu. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 12, 2019
Brett Gardner and the Yankees have agreed on a one year deal for $12.5 million. There is an option for a second year that is worth $20 million.
— George A. King III (@GeorgeAKingIII) December 12, 2019
Gardner is $10M for 2020, $10M club option for 2021 with a $2.5M buyout. #Yankees The 2020 breakdown is $2M signing bonus, $8M salary. #Yankees
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 12, 2019
Brett Taylor contributed to this post.
