The Twins have offered Molitor, a Hall of Fame player and a coach on Gardenhire’s staff last season, a contract as the 13th manager in team history, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the search. The team plans to introduce its new manager Tuesday morning at Target Field, one source said, barring a last-minute change of heart by Twins owner Jim Pohlad and the team’s front office, or a snag in negotiations over financial terms and coaching staff.
My guy has been traded to the Angels. Tropeano has a shot to break camp with LAA.Houston Astros @astros 3m3 minutes ago
The #Astros have officially acquired C Hank Conger from the Angels in exchange for C Carlos Perez and RHP Nick Tropeano.
Bench coach Dave Martinez and longtime major league player Raul Ibanez are among eight candidates on the preliminary list the Tampa Bay Rays are considering for their next manager.
President of baseball operations Matt Silverman released what he described Thursday as a preliminary list of possibilities. Others include former Washington and Cleveland manager Manny Acta, Milwaukee special assistant Craig Counsell, minor league manager Charlie Montoyo, Giants bench coach Ron Wotus, former Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu and Indians coach Kevin Cash.
Agree. Giving up a draft pick for a guy who has no position, has large home/road splits, was not healthy last year, and is entering his 36 year old season. Wow.MakMan44 said:LOLMets.
That's just an awful, awful signing.
TomRicardo said:Sandy Alderson makes Mets fans long for the days of Omar Minaya.
Rudy Pemberton said:2 years, $21 is not a bad deal on Cuddyer. If he can stay healthy, he'll hit. The Meta need offense; many suggested they should give up Murphy and pitching for Cespedes, isn't this preferable? Depending on how the market goes, this could end up being real value.
MakMan44 said:The Mets are not a Michael Cuddyer away from competing.
amfox1 said:
Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 35s35 seconds ago
Cuddyer gor $21M for 2 years from #mets
Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1 2m2 minutes ago
Cuddyer gets 2 yrs at $21M $8.5m in 2015, $12.5M in 2016 #Mets
Now it makes no sense from either side. Cuddy could have made $15.3mm guaranteed by staying in COL and taking the chance he could make $5.7mm in year 2. Instead, he signs a back-ended 2 year deal.
I thought the new Rox GM, Bridich, was crazy for the QO, but it worked out after all. Solid gamble that ended up paying offDennyDoyle'sBoil said:
I can't believe the Rockies got away with that QO. Well, good for them, I guess.
And good for his agent, I guess, who is likely happy with a bonus $200k or so in his pocket without having to do anything else. But if Cuddyer doesn't feel confident he can put up sufficient numbers to earn another $5.7 million 2016, why would give up $21 million and a pick for him?
jon abbey said:
They might be closer than you think, keep in mind Matt Harvey is coming back next year. They are loaded with young, top-end pitching and if Wright and Granderson hit like they can/should, couple that with Duda, Murphy, Cuddyer, dominant D in CF from Lagares, maybe D'Arnaud developing and they could certainly take a run at a wild card.
Wingack said:
And how should Wright hit? What is he?
jon abbey said:
They might be closer than you think, keep in mind Matt Harvey is coming back next year. They are loaded with young, top-end pitching and if Wright and Granderson hit like they can/should, couple that with Duda, Murphy, Cuddyer, dominant D in CF from Lagares, maybe D'Arnaud developing and they could certainly take a run at a wild card.
$17.5 AAV for V-Mart. That sets the market for Nelson Cruz.Bob Dutton @TNT_Mariners 2m2 minutes ago
Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports DH/1B Victor Martinez will get $70 million over four years from the Tigers.
Doesn't surprise me one iota. At his age, waiting for the Phillies to turn things around is simply stupid. Go with a team that will be competitive while you still have time.absintheofmalaise said:And Burnett signed for less money to pitch for the Pirates. He turned down the $12.75m option to stay with the Phillies.
I think they'll love him even more when they see he turned down $4m more to play for them as opposed to the Phillies.montoursvillefan said:Hated aj with mfys but bucs fans love him around here so good for them I guess.