Adrian Beltre needs 58 more hits for 3,000, just nine more doubles for 600, five more homers for 450, 72 runs for 1,500, 29 RBI for 1,600.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) January 4, 2017
Rangers really like Tyson Ross and are being aggressive in trying to get a deal done, sources say. Talks are definitely heating up
— TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) January 4, 2017
Free-agent righty Jason Hammel has drawn at least some interest from the Yankees,
While the Marlins claim they are inclined to let Justin Bour face more lefties, his minimal experience against them has not gone well. Miami might be interested in Jeff Francouer
The Athletics have expressed some interest in Mark Trumbo. Oakland played a notable role in driving the market for Edwin Encarnacion, offering him a high-AAV, short-term deal before he landed with the Indians.
Despite Aaron Nola’s poor end to the season, which was likely caused at least in part to injury, he might be the Phillies ace in 2017.
Vincent Velasquez also dazzled before getting shut down, but according to cFIP, he should be a solid contributor. So too should Jerad Eickhoff, who has demonstrated that he can eat innings and offer good, mid-rotation quality.
The question marks in Philly will revolve around Jeremy Hellickson and Clay Buchholz.
Cheslor Cuthbert is out of minor league options and might not have a better path to regular playing time than the team’s DH slot, which could give him the inside track. Kansas City will also use its DH slot to rest Mike Moustakas, who is returning from an ACL tear.
If a trade partner is to be found for lefty Jose Quintana, the White Sox hope to complete the deal prior to the start of Spring Training
Sources: #WhiteSox engaged in daily trade discussions on Quintana. #Pirates, #Astros involved, possibly others. #Yankees appear longshot.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 4, 2017
Sources add: #WhiteSox firm on Quintana’s value; also could move him at deadline. NYY seem less willing than others to move top prospects.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 4, 2017
Idle thought: Could @whitesox land switch-hitting prodigy Josh Bell & Tyler Glasnow from Pirates in deal for Quintana & Todd Frazier?
— Phil Rogers (@philgrogers) January 3, 2017
Expect the Pirates to be in the deal with Todd Frazier heading to Pittsburgh to play third base for Jung Ho Kang
Though team officials have said rookie Trey Mancini could be the everyday designated hitter, they’re also skeptical of evaluating players exclusively off September performance in the majors. That means an everyday designated hitter could be on the shopping list as well.
Which Pitcher had the most starts of at least seven innings, allowing three runs or less?
- Chris Sale 22
- Max Scherzer 19
- Justin Verlander 19
- David Price 17
- Tanner Roark 17
- Johnny Cueto, Cole Hamels, Corey Kluber, Rick Porcello 16
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