The Mets are going to hire Kai Correa as their new bench coach, reports Pat Ragazzo of SI. He’ll replace John Gibbons, who held that job with the Mets for the past two seasons. Correa has been with the Guardians for the past two campaigns with the title of major league field coordinator, director of defense/strategy/baserunning. Correa, 37, is a Hawaii native who is clearly … [Read more...] about Mets To Hire Kai Correa As Bench Coach
Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away
Former All-Star infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. has passed away, per an announcement from the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League. He was 81 years old and would have turned 82 this coming weekend. The father of big leaguers Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr., Sandy Sr. enjoyed a 15-year playing career of his own. From 1964-78, he suited up for the Angels, Yankees, White Sox, … [Read more...] about Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away
Pete Alonso Expected To Seek Seven-Year Deal In Free Agency
First baseman Pete Alonso is ticketed for a second consecutive trip through free agency, as he told reporters when the regular season came to a close that he intends to opt out of the final year of his contract and return to the open market. He won’t officially become a free agent until five days after the World Series concludes, whispers about Alonso’s asking price as he … [Read more...] about Pete Alonso Expected To Seek Seven-Year Deal In Free Agency
Seven Players Elect Free Agency
Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all … [Read more...] about Seven Players Elect Free Agency
Cody Bellinger To Opt Out Of Contract With Yankees
Cody Bellinger will decline his $25MM player option and become a free agent, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. That was never much in doubt, as the outfielder will hit the open market after one strong season with the Yankees. He’ll collect a $5MM buyout, half of which will be paid by the Cubs. The Yanks had been tied to Bellinger in free agency and trade rumors for years. That … [Read more...] about Cody Bellinger To Opt Out Of Contract With Yankees