The Dodgers are among the teams with interest in free agent closer Robert Suarez, report Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo of The Athletic. L.A.’s interest in adding a high-leverage reliever is well-known, but Ardaya and Woo write that they’d prefer that to be on a shorter-term commitment. Suarez, who turns 35 in Spring Training, might be the ideal candidate. The length of his deal … [Read more...] about Dodgers Have Shown Interest In Robert Suarez
Giants, Angels, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Zac Gallen
Right-hander Zac Gallen didn’t have the platform season he envisioned heading into free agency, but the former Cy Young finalist and All-Star nevertheless turned down a qualifying offer from the D-backs and hit the open market last month. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Giants have had conversations with Gallen’s camp (video link). MLB.com’s Mark … [Read more...] about Giants, Angels, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Zac Gallen
Dodgers Have Discussed Teoscar Hernandez In Trade Talks
Though the Dodgers are in the market for an outfielder, they’ve also discussed the possibility of dealing from their current group. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Teoscar Hernandez’s name has popped up in some of the front office’s trade talks with other clubs, though the team doesn’t feel a deal is likely. Hernandez, who turned 33 in October, is coming off a down … [Read more...] about Dodgers Have Discussed Teoscar Hernandez In Trade Talks
Giants To Hire Ron Washington As Infield Coach
The Giants are hiring former Rangers/Angels manager and former Athletics/Braves coach Ron Washington as their infield coach for the upcoming season, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports. Washington, 73, was a first base coach, third base coach and infield coach with the Athletics from 1996 to 2006. He left the A’s for an eight-year stint as the manager for the division-rival … [Read more...] about Giants To Hire Ron Washington As Infield Coach
Rockies Name Josh Byrnes General Manager
3:04pm: The Rockies have formally announced the hiring of Byrnes. “I’m incredibly excited to be able to bring Josh into our group,” DePodesta said within today’s press release. “Few executives in baseball share his combination of intellectual curiosity, breadth of experience, and on-field successes. We are extremely fortunate to add him, as he immediately strengthens our entire … [Read more...] about Rockies Name Josh Byrnes General Manager