Multiple MLB team execs tell me prices for FA pitchers are high, and relatively few clubs are willing to pay them.This creates incentives for *contenders* to listen to trade offers on their starting pitchers. Framber Valdez is one. Dylan Cease is another.
The Angels appear to be close to trading an outfielder, per source. Taylor Ward has been generating a lot of interest, so it would not be a surprise if it’s him.
The St. Louis Cardinals have given permission for Nolan Arenado's agent, Joel Wolfe, to speak directly to teams to help facilitate a trade. Arenado has a full-no trade clause is willing to go to several teams with a list "that's bigger than you would think,'' Wolfe says
News: Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki's agent, Joel Wolfe, said Jed Hoyer informed him just last night which teams are interested in him. (He has a full no-trade clause). Wolfe also made it pretty clear Suzuki does not want to be a DH which is where he finished last season: "It's a small universe where Seiya would consider going."
Sad news from Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg who announced his cancer has returned and spread to other organs. He’s going through more “intensive treatment” now. Prayers for Ryno,
There are multiple teams, including the Washington Nationals, engaged with free-agent first baseman Christian Walker, sources say. Walker, 33, is coming off a season in which he hit .251/.335/.468 with 26 home runs and 84 RBI with the Diamondbacks.
Cody Bellinger would be a great fit for Yankees since he’s very good at 1B and very solid in CF, too. But for now there’s a gap on the $. Cubs don’t want to eat any of it, Yankees think they should. Bellinger is guaranteed $52.5M over 2 years with an opt-out after 2025.
There’s a sense that Alex Bregman could be the next big free agent to sign. The Astros, Red Sox, Yankees and Tigers are among those in the mix, per sources.
Source: Yankees and Christian Walker were close to a deal but concerns over a third year and draft picks have cooled talks for now. It's possible for the Yankees to re-engage with Walker in the future. Yankees remain active in trade talks with the Astros, Cubs, and others.
According to AL folks I trust, it will be a surprise if the Astros don’t trade Kyle Tucker within 48 hours. The Cubs appear like clear favorites. Until a deal is done, keep an eye on the Yankees, but Cubs were better positioned.Still waiting on other sources to call back.
Cubs close to acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros for a package led by IF Isaac Paredes. RHP Hayden Wesneski and 3B prospect Cam Smith also in play, sources tell @TheAthletic
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