After missing out on Roki Sasaki, the Blue Jays “remain involved in” the starting pitching market, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith writes. While Toronto has been more primarily linked to hitters this winter, the Jays have also been actively considering several starters, including such notable names as Sasaki, Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, Blake Snell, Luis Severino, Nick Pivetta, … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Still Looking For Starting Pitching
Padres To Sign Top International Prospects Jhoan De La Cruz, Carlos Alvarez
The Padres are in the process of finalizing signings of two top international prospects out of the Dominican Republic, lefty Carlos Alvarez and shortstop Jhoan De La Cruz, per reports from Will Sammon of The Athletic and Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Alvarez will receive a signing bonus worth around $1MM, per Romero. De La Cruz’s bonus isn’t yet known, but Romero previously … [Read more...] about Padres To Sign Top International Prospects Jhoan De La Cruz, Carlos Alvarez
Roki Sasaki To Sign With Dodgers
The Dodgers have landed another star out of Japan. Roki Sasaki announced on Friday evening that he’s signing with Los Angeles. The Wasserman client will reportedly receive a $6.5MM signing bonus. The Dodgers have not officially announced the deal, which can be finalized at any point until the evening of January 23. As an international amateur, Sasaki is limited to a minor … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki To Sign With Dodgers
Blue Jays Remain In Talks With Anthony Santander
The Blue Jays have been tied to Anthony Santander as much as any team in recent weeks. While there’s still no agreement in place, Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet report that the Jays’ talks with the free agent slugger “picked up” this morning. Toronto is reeling from another near-miss on a top free agent. Their talks with Roki Sasaki were never linked to the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Remain In Talks With Anthony Santander
Poll: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Future With The Blue Jays
While the Blue Jays have been involved in pursuits of a number of major players this winter ranging from Juan Soto to Corbin Burnes to Roki Sasaki, the number one question hanging over the club’s head this offseason is the same one that’s been at the forefront of fans’ minds for years now: will the Blue Jays be able to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reaches free agency? … [Read more...] about Poll: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Future With The Blue Jays