The Orioles have made a few moves this offseason but are still looking for a big rotation upgrade and an impact bat. President of baseball operations Mike Elias spoke to the media today about the club’s offseason and was asked if the O’s had enough spending capacity to address both needs via free agency. “Yes, I think so,” Elias said, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore … [Read more...] about Orioles President Discusses Payroll, Offseason Targets
Latest On MacKenzie Gore Trade Talks
Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore is one of the biggest names to watch as the Winter Meetings approach. The All-Star southpaw is Washington’s biggest trade chip, and they’re unsurprisingly getting plenty of calls. Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic write that the Nationals have heard from upwards of 15 teams with interest. Buster Olney of ESPN relays that … [Read more...] about Latest On MacKenzie Gore Trade Talks
Orioles Designate Ryan Noda For Assignment
The Orioles announced that first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda has been designated for assignment. The club also announced the previously-reported waiver claims of Will Robertson and Drew Romo, and Noda’s DFA clears the final 40-man roster spot Baltimore needed to officially add Robertson and Romo. Noda also came to Baltimore on a waiver claim last August, as the O’s claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles Designate Ryan Noda For Assignment
Nationals To Trade Jose Ferrer To Mariners For Harry Ford
The Nationals are sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for catcher Harry Ford, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Andrew Golden of the Washington Post was first to report that the two sides were nearing a Ferrer trade. Golden also reported pitcher Isaac Lyon is heading to Washington in the deal. Both teams have announced the trade. Seattle adds a flamethrower from … [Read more...] about Nationals To Trade Jose Ferrer To Mariners For Harry Ford
Cubs, Giants, Angels, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Zac Gallen
TODAY: Both The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale expanded on Feinsand’s link between Gallen and the Cubs, writing that Chicago indeed has interest in the free agent. Giving up draft compensation to sign Gallen isn’t a deal-breaker for the team, Mooney notes, as the Cubs have shown interest in other players (i.e. Ranger Suarez, Michael King) who … [Read more...] about Cubs, Giants, Angels, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Zac Gallen