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The Red Sox and free-agent utilityman Enrique Hernandez have made progress toward a contract and could have an agreement by the end of the weekend, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com.
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Reds Acquire Hector Perez From Blue Jays
Redleg Nation
The Cincinnati Reds have acquired right-handed pitcher Héctor Pérez in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon. The team announced that they will send a player to be named later or cash to complete the deal.
Achieving greatness in the face of racist vitriol, Hank Aaron became a hero in baseball and beyond
Yahoo! Sports
Hank Aaron surely would have remembered a day when he was just a ballplayer or, better still, just playing ball.
Mets didn’t want to go beyond 6 years, $120M for George Springer
The Score
The New York Mets weren't willing to match the Toronto Blue Jays' offer for George Springer.
Cubs’ Kris Bryant not having as much fun playing baseball as before
ESPN
After intimating as much over the past year or so, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant admitted he isn't having as much fun playing baseball as he used to.
Mets did not allow Edwin Diaz to pitch in Puerto Rican league
Larry Brown Sports
The New York Mets did not give Edwin Diaz permission to pitch in the Puerto Rican league as he was hoping.
Michael Brantley agrees to two-year deal with Astros
Sportsnet
Free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley is reportedly staying with the Houston Astros.
Angels join Mets, Blue Jays in Brad Hand pursuit
The Score
The Los Angeles Angels are interested in free-agent closer Brad Hand, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided.
Twins agree to 1-year, $8M deal with J.A. Happ
ESPN
Veteran left-hander J.A. Happ and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year deal, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Toronto Blue Jays have deal with closer Kirby Yates
MLB.com
The Blue Jays are in agreement on a deal with right-hander Kirby Yates, according to a report from MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal.
Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75
ESPN
Don Sutton, the longtime Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander who won over 300 games in his Hall of Fame career, died Monday, his son, Daron, announced on social media.
Sandy Alderson: Mets Won’t Hire New GM This Offseason
MLB Trade Rumors
The Mets are unexpectedly without a general manager after firing the recently installed Jared Porter on Tuesday, but they will not hire a near-term replacement, president Sandy Alderson told Bob Nightengale of USA Today and other reporters. They’ll instead wait until next offseason, per Nightengale.
Padres acquire Joe Musgrove from Pirates
Bluebird Banter
I am starting to wonder how to Padres are going to find playing time for all the guys they have picked up in trade.
Jon Lester, Nationals Engaged in Contract Talks
Bleacher Report
After a quiet start to free agency, free-agent left-hander Jon Lesterreportedly has another team interested in his services for 2021.
Reds Wanted Gleyber Torres in Possible Luis Castillo Deal
New York Daily News
The Cincinnati Reds asked for Gleyber Torres. The Yankees said no.
Marcell Ozuna ‘highly unlikely’ to re-sign with Braves
Radio
The Marcell Ozuna free agency market was reported to be picking up last week, but it does not seem as if the Atlanta Braves are involved.
Mets vs. Blue Jays for George Springer?
MLB.com
No other free agent for 2020-21 can match the October pedigree of George Springer, whose 19 career postseason home runs are tied for the fourth most in history. That included four dingers in the '20 postseason for Springer, who was one of the few Astros who hovered near his expected level of play, based on years past, during the regular season (140 OPS+, 14 homers in 222 plate appearances). Now, the lifelong Astro is set to test the free-agent market for the first time as one of the premier offensive players available.
Latest On Yankees’ Free Agent Targets
MLB Trade Rumors
Even after reaching agreements with DJ LeMahieu and Corey Kluber, the Yankees are still hoping to round out the roster. New York is looking for pitching depth, hears Buster Olney of ESPN, with a “third-tier starter” or relief help most likely. Olney also adds that the Yankees would still like to bring back outfielder Brett Gardner, who has spent his entire career to date in pinstripes.
Red Sox reportedly close to deal with Martín Pérez
MSN.com
One of the pitchers most connected to the Red Sox this winter, Corey Kluber, signed with the Yankees on Friday, which at least from the outside added a bit more urgency to the team’s search for starting pitching help. According to reports, they have indeed added a pitcher today, though it’s not one of the top ones on the market. Instead, it’s running it back with one of the few pitchers who didn’t totally implode from last year’s staff. According to Ken Rosenthal, Boston is close to a one-year deal with Martín Pérez with a team option for a second year.
Didi Gregorius’s market pointing toward Phillies
MLB.com
After a mediocre 2019 in which Didi Gregorius started late while recovering from Tommy John surgery, he bounced back with a strong 2020 with the Phillies, slashing .284/.339/.488 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs while playing in all 60 games. That should set up the steady nine-year veteran for a multiyear deal, something he missed out on last offseason due to the injury.
Blue Jays interested in Brad Hand, Kirby Yates, Joakim Soria along with big-name pursuits
Sportsnet
At this point it’s almost too predictable. The Blue Jays show interest in a player, maybe even serious interest, only to see him end up elsewhere.
Mets, Francisco Lindor settle at $22.3M; 4th-largest arb deal in MLB history
The Score
The New York Mets and shortstop Francisco Lindor agreed to a one-year, $22.3-million deal for the 2021 season to avoid arbitration, a source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Baseball’s Savior? Theo Epstein Can Be MLB’s Not-so-Secret Weapon to Fix Game
Bleacher Report
Theo Epstein is deeply worried about the future. So he's taken a role with the league to fix what ails America's pastime.
Aaron Judge avoids arbitration, signs 1-year deal with Yankees
NJ
The Yankees and Aaron Judge have agreed to a one-year, $10.175-million deal, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Dodgers’ David Price optimistic about season: MLB ‘proved it can work’
The Score
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Price is among players who are cautiously optimistic that Major League Baseball will follow through on completing a full, 162-game schedule in 2021.