Monthly Archives: December 2018

Blue jays acquire Clayton Richard from Padres

According to an official team release, the Blue Jays have acquired left-handed pitcher Clayton Richard and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor-league outfielder Connor Panas. Right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake has been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays in order to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster, which is now full, the…
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Nelson Cruz, Twins agree to one-year deal

The Minnesota Twins and free agent slugger Nelson Cruz agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. The six-time All-Star's deal will be worth $14.3 million, and it will include a team option for 2020. The veteran slugger has remained one of MLB's prolific power hitters over the past several seasons. During his four-year tenure with…
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Blake Bortles gets final start of season for Jaguars

Blake Bortles will start the final game of the season, perhaps his final game in a Jaguars uniform, Sunday in Houston against the Texans. Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone announced the decision at his Wednesday press conference. "I talked to both those guys," Marrone said "I feel like his mobility will give us a better chance." Bortles was benched for the…
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Tom Brady reaffirms plan to play beyond 2019

The end doesn't appear as close as many fear with Tom Brady. The quarterback seemed to come off of his "I'm playing until 45" mantra during the finale of his Facebook Watch documentary series Tom vs. Time, but now the quarterback looks like he's planning to play beyond his current contract. Brady's deal is up at…
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A’s resign RHP Mike Fiers to two-year deal

The Oakland A's agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mike Fiers on a two-year contract, the club announced today. Fiers began the 2018 season with Detroit and was 7-6 with a 3.48 ERA in 21 starts when he was traded to Oakland on Aug. 6. He went 5-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 10 games,…
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Cardinals sign Andrew Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed free-agent reliever Andrew Miller to two-year contract with a vesting option with a third year, the team announced. Miller had received multiple two-year offers but has been seeking a three-year deal, so the two sides compromised with a vesting options. Miller, who will turn 34 on May 21, struggled in 2018 and missed…
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