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Corey Kluber brings his 2019 baggage to a new ballpark in Texas
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Sunday, 15 December 2019 12:54
The Texas Rangers seem quite serious about building a legitimate starting rotation, adding two-time AL Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber in a weekend trade. On the one hand, it is rather easy to overlook Kluber's lost 2019 season because his problems were unrelated to either his valuable elbow or shoulder. A Brian Anderson line drive broke Kluber's forearm on…
Kluber has questions, but Rangers' rotation could be one of the best
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Sunday, 15 December 2019 13:22
Last season, the Texas Rangers used 19 different starting pitchers, with only rotation stalwarts Mike Minor and Lance Lynn starting more than 18 games. Even with stellar years from Minor and Lynn, Texas ranked 12th in the American League in rotation ERA. In 2018, the Rangers used 15 different starting pitchers, didn't have a single starter qualify for the ERA…
Sources: Bumgarner to D-backs for 5 years, $85M
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Sunday, 15 December 2019 13:55
Left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN's Jeff Passan.The worth of the deal was first reported by The Athletic.The 30-year-old Bumgarner, the Most Valuable Player of the 2014 World Series for the San Francisco Giants, went 9-9 with a 3.90 ERA last season, when he…
Law: Indians' light return for Kluber makes deal a salary dump
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Sunday, 15 December 2019 12:01
The Cleveland Indians continue to tear down the roster that won 93 games in 2019 after winning three straight AL Central titles, trading away Corey Kluber at the lowest point in his value, while the Texas Rangers add a potential ace with several risk factors around his health and effectiveness as they try to compete in what might be the…
Ruth's 500th homer bat sells for more than $1M
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Sunday, 15 December 2019 09:22
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. -- Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark.The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run was auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million.SCP Auctions didn't identify the buyer. The auction was held in Laguna Niguel, California.Ruth hit his 500th homer on Aug. 11, 1929, in a game…
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