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Boone's goal to keep LeMahieu 'for a long time'
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:13
NEW YORK -- Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the "number one priority" for the club this winter is to have DJ LeMahieu return in pinstripes.LeMahieu is one of the top free agents in the market after completing a team-friendly two-year, $24 million deal. He rejected the Yankees' $18.9 million qualifying offer for the 2021 season."I think it's no secret that…
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 03:53
The most infamous trade in Cleveland Indians history involved a prodigious young slugger, a batting champion, a general manager nicknamed Trader Frank and, in a roundabout way, Terry Francona's father. It took place 60 years ago, shocked fans in Cleveland and, some would say, cursed the franchise for the next three decades.Rocky Colavito led the American League with 42 home…
Baker, 71, uncertain about future with Astros
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Monday, 14 December 2020 17:50
HOUSTON -- Dusty Baker isn't sure if he'd like to manage the Houston Astros beyond the upcoming season."Maybe," he said. "Depends how I feel. Depends on how the team feels about me. ... You never know what changes are going to come about in life."At 71, Baker is entering the last year of his contract with the Astros. He was…
Mets' Alderson: Timing was key on McCann deal
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Monday, 14 December 2020 16:47
Timing played a role in the Mets' acquisition last week of James McCann, according to team president Sandy Alderson, who noted that the organization also spoke with the top free-agent catcher on the market, J.T. Realmuto.Alderson said the match with Realmuto wasn't right -- or at least not right now."We can afford to wait to fill some [holes], but we…
Veteran reliever Holland re-signs with Royals
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Monday, 14 December 2020 12:04
The Kansas City Royals re-signed reliever Greg Holland on Monday.Sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan that the one-year contract is worth $2.75 million. He can earn as much as $4.5 million with performance bonuses in the contract, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.Holland, 35, had a 1.91 ERA and was 3-0 with six saves in 28⅓ innings last season.The 10-year veteran spent…
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