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Report: MLBPA wants Ellsbury's $26M from Yanks
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 10:14
The Major League Baseball Players Association has filed a grievance against the New York Yankees on behalf of released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury in an attempt to regain the remaining $26 million on his contract, a source told the Associated Press.Barring a settlement, the grievance will be heard by arbitrator Mark Irvings.New York converted Ellsbury's seven-year, $153 million contract to non-guaranteed,…
Source: Brewers, Smoak reach 1-year, $5M deal
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 07:31
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement with free agent first baseman Justin Smoak on a one-year, $5 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.The deal includes an option for 2021, the source said.The 33-year-old Smoak's offensive production declined for the third straight season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, hitting just .208 with 22 home…
Sizing up the relief pitcher market so far -- and where it could go from here
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Tuesday, 17 December 2019 14:28
The holidays aren't just for spending on gifts, they're for spending on relievers as well. Actually, the rush on bullpen help usually comes soon after New Year's Day. That's when teams figure they can do some bargain shopping, thinking the quantity of available relievers will keep costs down, especially for right-handers -- not exactly an endangered species as veterans including…
MLB Duo Power Rankings: Are Trout and Rendon baseball's best pair of teammates?
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 12:42
As ever, there were a lot of things that happened during the 2019 baseball postseason, so the following event might not stick in your memory.In Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, Redbirds starter Miles Mikolas stroked a ground-rule double off Dallas Keuchel. The hit didn't lead to a run so…
Red Sox owe team record $13.4M in luxury tax
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Wednesday, 18 December 2019 16:39
NEW YORK -- Boston will pay a Red Sox record $13.4 million luxury tax after failing to make the playoffs and the New York Yankees finished with a $6.7 million bill, likely a fraction of what they will pay next year.Three teams owe tax, according to end of year figures sent to clubs Wednesday and obtained by the Associated Press.…
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