Shohei Ohtani’s cloak-and-dagger free agent saga has held up the top end of the free-agent and trade markets alike through the offseason’s first several weeks, but a decision from the two-time AL MVP is “imminent” and could be announced at some point today, per MLB.com’s Jon Morosi. In a segment on MLB Network (video link), Morosi adds that the Blue Jays have improved their … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Decision Reportedly “Imminent”
Blue Jays, Reds, Dodgers Among Teams Showing Interest In Michael A. Taylor
5:38 pm: The Dodgers have also expressed interest in Taylor, writes Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic. Los Angeles is looking for a right-handed bat who can see some acton in the outfield, where the lefty-hitting Jason Heyward currently projects to man right field. 2:57pm: Outfielder Michael A. Taylor has been linked to both the Mets and the Red Sox this week, and MLB.com’s Jon … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Reds, Dodgers Among Teams Showing Interest In Michael A. Taylor
Seven Teams Emerge As Top Suitors For Yamamoto
While the baseball world awaits movement on Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has emerged as the #3 name on the offseason market. The right-hander is the most popular starting pitcher in free agency and has been tied to virtually every big spender (and a few less traditional suitors). Will Sammon of the Athletic reports that seven teams have stepped … [Read more...] about Seven Teams Emerge As Top Suitors For Yamamoto
Report: Ohtani Decision “Expected” By Sunday
As the ongoing free agency of Shohei Ohtani continues to hold up the remainder of the free agent and trade markets, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that the two-time American League MVP is expected to make a decision on his free-agent destination before the end of the weekend. Ohtani’s free agency has, by design, been shrouded in secrecy. He and agent Nez Balelo of CAA Sports … [Read more...] about Report: Ohtani Decision “Expected” By Sunday
Report: Cubs’ Optimism On Landing Ohtani “Has Waned”
Shohei Ohtani’s camp at CAA has done a good job keeping his free agency a relatively silent endeavor, but there have been occasional indicators that his market is beginning to narrow. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported last week that the Red Sox, Rangers and Mets had shifted their focus to players other than Ohtani, not believing themselves to be strong contenders to land him. Today, … [Read more...] about Report: Cubs’ Optimism On Landing Ohtani “Has Waned”