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Sources: D-backs, OF Grichuk reach 1-year deal
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 08:14
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFree-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract that includes a mutual option for 2025, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.The deal will pay Grichuk $1.5 million this year and has a $6 million option with a $500,000 buyout and performance bonuses.Grichuk appeared in 64 games for the Colorado Rockies…
Sources: Merrifield lands 1-year deal with Phillies
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Friday, 16 February 2024 14:04
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSuper-utility man Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract, sources told ESPN on Friday.The deal includes a club option for $8 million with a $1 million buyout, sources said. His salary this year will be $7 million, and with bonuses, he can max out at $16.6 million over two seasons.Merrifield,…
Padres shift Bogaerts to 2B, tab Kim as new SS
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Friday, 16 February 2024 14:04
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPEORIA, Ariz. -- Xander Bogaerts is moving to second base to clear the way for 2023 Gold Glove utilityman Ha-Seong Kim to take over the San Diego Padres' shortstop.This move comes one year after the Padres signed Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million contract. Bogaerts, who spent 10 seasons with the Boston Red Sox before joining the Padres,…
Rangers 3B Jung experiences left calf discomfort
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Friday, 16 February 2024 11:31
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSURPRISE, Ariz. -- Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will have an MRI after experiencing left calf discomfort while fielding ground balls on Friday, the team said.Jung, who turned 26 on Monday, is coming off a breakout season. He hit .266 with 23 homers and 70 RBI, making the All-Star team as a rookie and helping Texas win…
Passan: Rob Manfred has five years to define his legacy -- how will he use them?
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Friday, 16 February 2024 11:45
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRob Manfred announced his 2029 retirement as commissioner of Major League Baseball on Thursday in the most Rob Manfred of ways. In an answer to a question about the awarding of future All-Star Games, Manfred made an offhand comment about his limited time remaining in the job. A follow-up elicited more clarity: He plans to step down upon…
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