Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic opines that the Pirates are likely to make shortstop Kevin Newman available on the trade market coming out of the transactions freeze. That’s little surprise, given that the rebuilding Bucs are probably open to offers for everyone on the roster, save perhaps Bryan Reynolds or Ke’Bryan Hayes. Yet it remains to be seen if Newman would draw enough … [Read more...] about Could Pirates Move Kevin Newman?
Coaching/Organizational Notes: Mets, Pirates, Carroll, Orioles
The Mets are nearing a deal to add Joey Cora to Buck Showalter’s staff as third base coach, and it seems the rest of the coaches will be in place soon. Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports that the Mets are likely to finalize their entire staff by this weekend. Only pitching coach Jeremy Hefner remains from last year’s group, leaving first base coach, hitting coach, … [Read more...] about Coaching/Organizational Notes: Mets, Pirates, Carroll, Orioles
Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Now that the new year is upon us, it could also conceivably be the last year for several managers or lead front office executives (i.e. president of baseball operations, general manager, chief baseball officer, or whatever title a club bestows upon its top baseball decision-maker) in their current jobs if their teams don’t enjoy some success in 2022. With this in mind, here is … [Read more...] about Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Rebuilding Pirates Likely To Pursue More Bounceback Candidates After Lockout
Coming off their third straight last place season, the Pirates remain squarely amidst a rebuild. It’ll be another quiet winter and likely another poor season at the major league level for Pittsburgh. Yet the burgeoning farm system is finally beginning to offer some long-term hope. Guaranteed Contracts Roberto Pérez, C: $5MM through 2022 Yoshi Tsutsugo, 1B: $4MM through … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Pirates Likely To Pursue More Bounceback Candidates After Lockout
Transaction Retrospection: The Pirates Take Roberto Clemente From The Dodgers In The Rule 5 Draft
Though the lockout prevented the Rule 5 Draft from taking place in its usual December timeslot, the R5 will happen at some point once the transactions freeze is over, thus continuing one of baseball’s oldest traditions. At a time when competitive balance is at the forefront of labor talks between the league and the MLBPA, the Rule 5 Draft has long served as a vehicle for … [Read more...] about Transaction Retrospection: The Pirates Take Roberto Clemente From The Dodgers In The Rule 5 Draft