NEWS
Ken Harrelson has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by the Baseball Hall of Fame. He has been calling games for the White Sox for 33 years.
Commissioner Rob Manfred announces that all 30 teams will have expanded netting at least past the dugouts in 2020.
TRANSACTIONS
The Mets have signed RHP Michael Wacha to a 1 year/$3 million contract plus incentives.
The Rockies and RHP Scott Oberg have agreed to an extension, 3 year/$13 million contract with a $8 million club option for 2023.
The Blue Jays have signed RHP Tanner Roark to a 2 year/$24 million contract.
The Brewers have signed RHP Josh Lindblom to a 3 year/$9.125 million contract with performance bonuses.
The Dodgers have signed RHP Blake Treinen to a 1 year/$10 million contract.
The Angels have signed 3B Anthony Rendon to a 7 year/$245 million contract with a full no-trade clause.
RUMORS
The Dodgers will now shift their focus to LHP Madison Bumgarner.
The Reds continue to show interest in OF Marcell Ozuna.
The Tigers have shown interest in C Robinson Chirinos.
The Rockies are willing to listen to trade inquires on 3B Nolan Arenado.
OF Kole Calhoun has had interest from Blue Jays, Reds and Brewers.
The Marlins have done due diligence on OF’s Corey Dickerson and Cole Calhoun.
The Twins have many been engaged with a number of teams on OF Eddie Rosario.
The Dodgers and Indians continue to be engaged in serious trade talks for SS Francisco Lindor.
The Yankees have interest in C Martin Maldonado.
RHP Rick Porcello has a 3-year offer.
The A’s are interested in bringing back INF Jed Lowrie via trade.
The Angels still planning to add a significant starting pitcher via free agent or trade.
The Nationals remain very aggressive on 3B Josh Donaldson.
The Yankees are hopeful to get a deal done with OF Brett Gardner soon.