#Rays showing interest in free agent Chris Carter, sources confirm @JonHeyman report. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 28, 2017
After trading Logan Forsythe, the Rays could shift Brad Miller from first base to second. Miller has almost as much big league experience at second as he does at first, and there are many more free agent first basemen out there than second basemen.
Yasiel Puig’s demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City last season “was not a good experience,” he told Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
Asked Puig what he learned from last year’s experience of being demoted to AAA. Said he knows it was “my fault” he was demoted
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) January 28, 2017
As Puig looks to rebound in 2017, manager Dave Roberts agrees, saying that Puig “is in a great state of mind right now.”
Sonny Gray battled injury most of 2016 which hurt his stats, which hurt his trade value. A rebound this year would increase the likelihood of the A’s trading him during the season
Alex Wood underwent an elbow procedure in July and returned as a reliever late in the season. He could be a factor in the bullpen this year. Wood might also have a legitimate shot to land a starting job to begin the year. His only competition is Hyun-Jin Ryu, as phenom Julio Urias could head to extended spring training in the early going.
Alex Wood said he’s coming to Spring Training as a starter and that’s what he expects to be. He relieved last year after elbow surgery.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) January 28, 2017
The Orioles had the worst defensive outfield in the majors by measure of both Defensive Runs Saved and Ultimate Zone Rating last year, but they haven’t done much to improve in that area.
The Yankees’ young pitching is deep, but there is no ace. Justus Sheffield may be the most intriguing of the bunch.
Luis Severino claims that he had release point issues with his fastball, changeup and slider last season, which is what caused the 8.5 ERA. Severino has worked to fix those problems this offseason.
Kyle Zimmer said Saturday that he is pain-free and throwing well after thoracic outlet syndrome rehab
Glen Perkins is progressing well from surgery but may open the season on the disabled list
“It’s going to be down to the finish line at the end of spring training whether I’m ready or not,” said Perkins
Dylan Bundy has been throwing his cutter the past two weeks. Bundy has thrown the cutter much less than he used to because he felt it was adding to injury.
Trey Mancini could still make the Orioles’ roster, despite the acquisition of Seth Smith and signing of Mark Trumbo
Buck said Kim will get more consideration for more time vs LHP. Not going to WBC. Already working out in Sarasota. #orioles
— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) January 28, 2017
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis acknowledged Saturday at FanFest that the thumb injury manager Buck Showalter cited at the end of last season really did have an impact on his 2016, even though he denied it at the time.
Last season, the Cardinals’ clean-up spot basically provided the production of …
Addison Russell, who plays shortstop and primarily batted fifth or seventh for the Cubs.
the Cards’ clean-up hitters had a .412 slugging percentage; Russell’s was .417.
The Cards’ cleanup hitters drove in 95 runs; Russell’s exact total.
The Cards’ clean-up hitters tallied an on-base percentage of .310. Russell’s? It was .321.
The Blue Jays have had discussions with the White Sox regarding closer David Robertson, who’s “more than available.”
The White Sox are “100 percent committed” to keeping star prospect Yoan Moncada at second base Some scouts have suggested moving the athletic 21-year-old to center field, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn told Chuck Garfien of Comcast Sportsnet Chicago on Saturday
Jon Lester had a 2.75 ERA in 578.7 IP with David Ross behind the plate.and a 3.71 ERA in 1425 IP with all other catchers throughout his career. Should we expect Lester’s ERA to rise now that David Ross has retired?
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