Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
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Potential Landing Spots for Masahiro Tanaka
This offseason, most of the free-agent pitcher interest will center around 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer. However, there are other capable and talented pitchers up for grabs. Among them is veteran right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. Tanaka is a two-time All-Star and owns an overall record of 78-46 in seven seasons for the New York Yankees. He is a steady regular-season … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots for Masahiro Tanaka
The Angels Sign Alex Claudio
The Los Angeles Angels have signed free agent pitcher Alex Claudio to a one-year deal, the club announced. The left-hander was non-tendered by his former club, the Milwaukee Brewers, in early December. The deal is reportedly worth $1.125 million. Claudio is the third new reliever new GM Perry Minasian has acquired this offseason. The Angels traded for Raisel Iglesias and … [Read more...] about The Angels Sign Alex Claudio
Potential Suitors for Jose Quintana
Potential Suitors for Jose Quintana Starting pitcher Jose Quintana is in search of a new contract this offseason, and there are several potential suitors for him. The 31-year-old southpaw pitched ten innings in 2020 for the Chicago Cubs. He dealt with a fluke thumb injury and lat inflammation, leading to a forgettable season. Once an elite starting pitcher in MLB, Quintana has … [Read more...] about Potential Suitors for Jose Quintana
Jose Quintana Signs with Los Angeles Angels
Starting pitcher Jose Quintana has signed with the Los Angeles Angels, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million for one year. Quintana, 31, will compete for a spot in the Angels’ starting rotation in 2021. Free-agent left-hander José Quintana in agreement with the Angels, pending physical, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken … [Read more...] about Jose Quintana Signs with Los Angeles Angels