Christian Walker has been a popular target in free agency thus far in the offseason, drawing interest not only from the incumbent Diamondbacks but also the Yankees, Mariners, Astros and Nationals, among other clubs. ESPN’s Jeff Passan writes that interested teams have been unwilling to extend their offers beyond three years but that Walker’s camp “would love to get a fourth … [Read more...] about Christian Walker Reportedly Seeking Four-Year Deal
Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2024
Major League Baseball finalized its luxury tax calculations for 2024. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers was first to report the list of payors, while Ronald Blum of the Associated Press reports the details. A record nine teams surpassed the $237MM competitive balance tax threshold. In a separate post, The Associated Press lists the finalized CBT numbers for all 30 teams. The payments are as … [Read more...] about Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2024
Astros Telling Teams They Don’t Intend To Trade Framber Valdez
The Astros are telling opposing teams they do not intend to trade left-hander Framber Valdez, writes Jeff Passan of ESPN. Houston’s ace had come up in trade rumors at the Winter Meetings. In response to a question regarding the availability of Valdez and Kyle Tucker, general manager Dana Brown said he was willing to “listen on all the players.” That proved a precursor for the … [Read more...] about Astros Telling Teams They Don’t Intend To Trade Framber Valdez
Nolan Arenado Reportedly Uses No-Trade Clause To Block Deal With Astros
The Cardinals are known to be looking to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, but the talks are complicated by the fact that he has a full no-trade clause in his contract. Per a report today from Mark Feinsand, John Denton and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Cards and Astros were in discussion on a trade to send him to Houston before Arenado informed St. Louis that he would not … [Read more...] about Nolan Arenado Reportedly Uses No-Trade Clause To Block Deal With Astros
Cubs Close To Deal For Kyle Tucker
1:20pm: Right-hander Hayden Wesneski is also involved in the talks, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. 1:03pm: The Cubs and Astros are “close” to an agreement on a Tucker trade, tweets Heyman. Ari Alexander of KPRC-2 in Houston reports that the two sides have discussed a return that would send Paredes, Smith and a third player to Houston. 12:56pm: Talks between the two sides … [Read more...] about Cubs Close To Deal For Kyle Tucker