Alex Bregman’s market appears more muddled after the Blue Jays signed NPB third baseman Kazuma Okamoto. Toronto had been tied to the three-time All-Star but no longer seems to have room for an infielder (barring a reunion with Bo Bichette). The Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Cubs and Tigers have been the remaining most frequently speculated landing spots. ESPN’s Buster Olney suggested … [Read more...] about Bregman Rumors: Red Sox, D-Backs, Tigers, Cubs
Cody Bellinger Rumors: Cubs Interested, Yankees Make Second Contract Offer
A new but familiar team has joined the list of clubs publicly connected to Cody Bellinger’s market, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that the Cubs “checked in on” the former NL MVP’s services. Bellinger played for the Cubs during the 2023-24 seasons, and Chicago’s involvement means that Bellinger’s market now consists of all three of his former teams (the Yankees, … [Read more...] about Cody Bellinger Rumors: Cubs Interested, Yankees Make Second Contract Offer
Yankees, Mets, Cubs Interested In Edward Cabrera
The Yankees are discussing the possibility of a trade for right-hander Edward Cabrera with the Marlins, according to a report from Chris Kirschner and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The report also adds that the Yankees remain involved in the market for Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta after their involvement was first reported at the Winter Meetings last month. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Yankees, Mets, Cubs Interested In Edward Cabrera
Cubs Notes: Imai, Okamoto
Tatsuya Imai came off the board this afternoon. He agreed to terms with the Astros on a three-year, $54MM guarantee with opt-outs after the first two seasons. It was both a surprise landing spot and contract, as the NPB right-hander had generally been expected to pull a nine-figure deal that probably would have priced him out of Houston. The Cubs were among the teams most … [Read more...] about Cubs Notes: Imai, Okamoto
Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers Have Checked In On Bo Bichette
Interest in free agent infielder Bo Bichette has mostly been limited to a pair of AL East teams this offseason. Toronto is known to be open to a reunion, while Boston has met with the two-time All-Star over Zoom. Three teams are now joining the Blue Jays and Red Sox in the race for Bichette’s services, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Cubs, Yankees, and … [Read more...] about Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers Have Checked In On Bo Bichette
