Around nine teams have been in contact with the Padres to express interest in Dylan Cease, writes Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman lists the Cubs, Mets and all five AL East teams among that group. The remaining two clubs are unknown, though The Athletic reported in January that the Twins had shown interest. A pre-Opening Day trade still seems highly unlikely. Kevin Acee … [Read more...] about Padres Have Received Interest From Around Nine Teams On Dylan Cease
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sought $500MM Net Present Value In Extension Talks
Last week, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. told ESPN that his asking price in extension negotiations with the Blue Jays was south of $600MM. The star first baseman didn’t publicly identify his exact demand, though he noted he was looking for a 14-plus year deal. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic provides more specifics, reporting that Guerrero wanted a net present value of $500MM to bypass … [Read more...] about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sought $500MM Net Present Value In Extension Talks
Blue Jays To Re-Sign Dillon Tate
The Blue Jays and right-hander Dillon Tate have agreed to a major league deal, pending a physical, reports Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. The details of the deal for the CAA Sports client have not yet been publicly reported. The Jays will have to open a 40-man roster spot but could easily do so by moving Alek Manoah or Angel Bastardo, who both had Tommy John surgery last June, to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Re-Sign Dillon Tate
Soto: Mets Didn’t Offer The Most Money
The Juan Soto free agency was one of the most anticipated in baseball history. It was expected to deliver historic results and did just that. He signed a massive 15-year, $765MM deal with the Mets. That’s the longest contract ever and the largest guarantee. The $51MM average annual value is also a record if one considers the deferrals in Shohei Ohtani’s deal with the Dodgers. … [Read more...] about Soto: Mets Didn’t Offer The Most Money
Erik Swanson To Undergo MRI For Elbow Discomfort
Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has been shut down with some elbow discomfort and is slated for an MRI, reports Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. The further testing will shed some light on the next steps but Zwelling relays that Swanson is likely to begin the season on the injured list. Time will tell how concerning this development is, but it’s always a bit scary when a pitcher’s … [Read more...] about Erik Swanson To Undergo MRI For Elbow Discomfort