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sports1 year ago

Red Sox Winter Meetings: Pitching Focus and Trade Prospects

At the MLB Winter Meetings, the Boston Red Sox are focusing on bolstering their pitching staff after missing out on free agent Juan Soto. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized the need for starting pitchers and is exploring both free agency and trades, including potential deals for Garrett Crochet and Bryan Woo. The team is also considering adding to their bullpen, with Aroldis Chapman and possibly Liam Hendriks in the mix. Breslow aims to be more decisive in transactions to avoid missing opportunities, as the Red Sox prepare for a competitive 2025 season.

via The New York Times|
#boston-red-sox#craig-breslow#mlb-winter-meetings
sports2 years ago

Twins Seek Winter Meeting Opportunities for Pitching Reinforcements

The Minnesota Twins have been reaching out to teams about potential trades during the MLB winter meetings, but most responses have been to "stay in touch" as other teams wait for free agent discussions or other moves to happen. The Twins, who are more focused on trades than free agent negotiations, may not see much activity until later this month.

via Star Tribune|
#derek-falvey#free-agents#minnesota-twins
sports2 years ago

Shohei Ohtani's Secretive Dodgers Visit Confirmed

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the team recently met with Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium, despite Ohtani's reported request for secrecy during his free-agency tour. The meeting went well, according to Roberts. The secrecy surrounding Ohtani's negotiations is due to his preference for private meetings, and any public reports of meetings will be held against the interested club. While the Giants have not confirmed a meeting with Ohtani, there are indications that one may have taken place. Ohtani has also reportedly met with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old's decision is expected to come soon.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|
#free-agency#los-angeles-dodgers#mlb-winter-meetings
sports2 years ago

"MLB Winter Meetings: Ron Washington's Optimism and Shohei Ohtani's Potential Angels Contract"

The MLB Winter Meetings are underway, and the biggest question on everyone's mind is where Shohei Ohtani, the two-time American League Most Valuable Player, will sign. While the Dodgers have been the presumed destination, sources say the Blue Jays and Angels are also in the running. Surprisingly, a reunion with the Angels is not out of the question, as owner Arte Moreno values Ohtani's impact on and off the field. Ohtani's decision is holding up the market, affecting free agents and trade talks. Additionally, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, another sought-after free agent, is expected to wait until next week to sign, further impacting the pitching market. Other players drawing interest include Erick Fedde, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Kiké Hernandez.

via MLB.com|
#free-agency#mlb-winter-meetings#reunion