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Japan's Sugano up for bidding following posting
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Monday, 07 December 2020 11:15
NEW YORK -- Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano has been posted by the Yomiuri Giants and is available for bidding to major league teams.The bidding starts at 8 a.m. ET Tuesday and runs through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 7.A right-hander who turned 31 on Oct. 11, Sugano was 14-2 with a 1.97 ERA and three shutouts in 20 games…
Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds
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Monday, 07 December 2020 11:15
The Los Angeles Angels, who practically have to remake their entire bullpen this offseason, acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed reliever Noe Ramirez and a player to be named later or cash considerations Monday, the first day of the virtual winter meetings.Iglesias saved 92 games from 2017 to 2019 but had arguably his best season in…
Phillies exec: Wouldn't trade Wheeler for Ruth
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Sunday, 06 December 2020 12:30
The managing general partner of the Philadelphia Phillies said Sunday afternoon that the team will not trade starting pitcher Zack Wheeler under any circumstances."If they offered me Babe Ruth, I wouldn't trade him," John Middleton said angrily in a phone conversation, adding Ted Williams and Mike Schmidt to Ruth's name for good measure. "I have authorized no one to have…
Sources: Phillies open to trade offers for Wheeler
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Sunday, 06 December 2020 07:53
The Philadelphia Phillies have communicated to other teams that they are facing a financial crunch and are open to offers for their second highest-paid player, starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to sources.Slugger Bryce Harper is the team's highest-paid player, but there is no indication yet that the Phillies will look to deal him off their books.Wheeler is only one year…
Haniger, Mariners reach 1-year deal, sources say
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Saturday, 05 December 2020 15:34
The Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year, $3.01 million deal with outfielder Mitch Haniger, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.The deal is not guaranteed, according to sources.Haniger was eligible for arbitration. Last season, he slashed .220/.314/.463 in 63 games for the Mariners. He added 15 home runs and 32 RBIs.
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