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2 ex-Tigers scouts sue, allege age discrimination
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Friday, 29 December 2023 15:01
EmailPrintDETROIT -- A pair of former Detroit Tigers scouts sued the team, alleging age discrimination over their terminations after the 2020 season.Gary Pellant and Randall Johnson filed the suit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Detroit, claiming a shift toward analytics was accompanied by a "false stereotype" that older scouts lacked acumen for newer scouting tools.They claim wrongful termination and…
Blue Jays, Kiner-Falefa finalize 2-year, $15M deal
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Friday, 29 December 2023 15:01
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTORONTO -- Isiah Kiner-Falefa's $15 million, two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was finalized on Friday.Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers and 37 RBI in 115 games last season for the New York Yankees, playing 41 games in center, 37 in left, seven in right, 31 at third base and one each at second and shortstop. He…
Sources: Red Sox land Giolito for 2 years, $38.5M
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Friday, 29 December 2023 15:01
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRight-hander Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $38.5 million contract, sources told ESPN, locking up the innings-eating veteran as the starting pitching market begins to move.The deal includes an opt-out after the first season and includes innings-based performance bonuses that can bring the total value to $40.5 million.Giolito's deal with Boston…
Reds bring back reliever Farmer on 1-year deal
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Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:49
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds brought back Buck Farmer on Thursday, signing the reliever to a $2.25 million, one-year contract.Farmer became a free agent after he went 4-5 with three saves and a 4.20 ERA in 71 appearances for Cincinnati this year. The right-hander had a 2-2 record with two saves and a 3.83 ERA in 44 games…
Four-time Gold Glove shortstop Simmons retires
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Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:49
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAndrelton Simmons, a four-time Gold Glove-winning shortstop during his 11 years in the majors, has decided to retire.Simmons, 34, made the announcement via an Instagram post from his agency, ISE Baseball.Simmons was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2010 amateur draft. The Curacao native made his big league debut with the Braves in…
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