Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with the Boston beat on Monday to discuss the team’s offseason. MLBTR has already relayed Breslow’s notes on Lucas Giolito and Roki Sasaki, respectively. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo and Alex Speier of the Boston Globe were among those to cover Breslow’s other comments. Most notably, the CBO pushed back against trade rumors swirling … [Read more...] about Craig Breslow Discusses Casas, Bregman, Devers
Wolfe: “Market Size Isn’t A Factor” In Sasaki’s Decision
Wasserman’s Joel Wolfe, the agent for NPB star Roki Sasaki, tells SNY’s Andy Martino that “market size isn’t a factor either way” in the player’s decision. At the Winter Meetings, the agent opined that Sasaki may prefer going to a smaller market after clashing with media members in Japan. However, Wolfe stressed at the time that was his own opinion and that he and Sasaki had … [Read more...] about Wolfe: “Market Size Isn’t A Factor” In Sasaki’s Decision
Blue Jays Showed “Strong Interest” In Gleyber Torres
The Blue Jays showed “strong interest” in second baseman Gleyber Torres early in his free agency, per a report from Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Petzold goes on to report that the Giants, Reds, and Guardians were among the teams to show interest in Torres before he signed with the Tigers. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe previously reported that the Red Sox showed … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Showed “Strong Interest” In Gleyber Torres
Details On Mariners/Red Sox Trade Talks
The Mariners and Red Sox have been linked together in trade rumors for the better part of a year, including reports from earlier this winter that Seattle turned down Boston’s offer of Triston Casas for either Bryan Woo or Bryce Miller. Another intriguing deal involving Casas was at least discussed between the two sides, as MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports that the Sox weren’t … [Read more...] about Details On Mariners/Red Sox Trade Talks
Red Sox, Noah Davis Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Noah Davis last week. The former Colorado pitcher announced the news on social media on Saturday. Davis has pitched in the majors in each of the last three seasons. That included a career-high nine outings for the Rockies this year. Davis tossed 20 1/3 innings of 5.85 ERA ball with a below-average 15.6% strikeout … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Noah Davis Agree To Minor League Deal
MLBTR Podcast: Winter Meetings Recap
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Winter Meetings Recap
Red Sox Discussed Jared Jones Trade With Pirates During Winter Meetings
Starting pitching has been a priority for the Red Sox this winter, and the club has actively addressed that need by trading for Garrett Crochet and signing both Walker Buehler and Patrick Sandoval. Several other starters have been on Boston’s radar throughout the offseason, including some talks with the Pirates about right-hander Jared Jones during the Winter Meetings, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Discussed Jared Jones Trade With Pirates During Winter Meetings
Red Sox Acquire Jovani Moran From Twins For Mickey Gasper
The Red Sox and Twins have lined up on a Christmas Eve trade that will see left-hander Jovani Moran head to Boston in exchange for catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper. Hunter Noll of Beyond The Monster was the first to report the deal, and both teams have officially announced the trade. Moran underwent Tommy John surgery last offseason, leading to the Twins to non-tender him … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Jovani Moran From Twins For Mickey Gasper
Red Sox To Sign Walker Buehler
The Red Sox are in agreement with right-hander Walker Buehler on a one-year deal worth $21.05MM, according to a report from Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports. The deal is pending a physical and includes incentives that could raise the value beyond that aforementioned figure. It’s an interesting deal for Buehler, as the $21.05MM guarantee perfectly mirrors that of the Qualifying … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Sign Walker Buehler