THE Super bowl is now in the rear view mirror, which means that many of us can focus on the major baseball league. On this note, the Pré -Pring training version of the power classification were released. The regular season is still in weeks and there are many movements that still have to be carried out.
Let’s bring together the news and rumors of the day here.
Cubs taking a big step? It’s clear”
The Cubs would have been in the tender for the free agent Alex Bregman, but nothing has become serious at this stage. The club president, Jed Hoyer, was questioned during his spring spring spring conference, there is still a big step to come this spring and he replied with the following elements (Via USA Today):
“No clear. I think you are still looking for opportunities, but right now, we’re going to focus on the guys we have in the camp. This is the plan.”
Even if they were about to take a big step, it is the diplomatic answer, but, in all likelihood, it is honest. It leaves open the possibility of taking a big step, but does not explicitly say that we will perform.
Monday evening, Athletics reported that cubs are interested in veterans Justin Turner in the Bregman event signs elsewhere. The Turner, 40, has seen his power to slip in recent years, although there is a good guy and a bat clutch. Turner is not really a third basic player these days. It is better used in the warm corner once or twice a week rather than full time.
While things are held, it seems that the path is clear so that the best hope Matt Shaw opens his recruit year as a starter with the third goal, but he only played in 35 games at the Triple-A level and It couldn’t hurt yourself a little more seasoning.
Dodgers bring back Kiké
The Dodgers re-signed the man of the Kiké Hernández utility in an agreement of one year, According to athletics. It will now be his ninth season with the Dodgers of a 12 -year career. Last season, he struck .229 / .281 / .373 (85 ops +) with 16 doubles, 12 circuits, 42 products produced, 44 points and 1.3 war in 126 games and 393 plaques appearances. He spent time at each position except for the receiver and the right field. He will not be a regular starter, but will see a lot of playing time all over the field again.
Scott will be closer to dodgers
The Dodgers have several launchers capable of ending the matches this season to come and did not really use a regular in a few seasons, but the manager Dave Roberts Jim Bowden said to CBS Sports HQ This Tanner Scott will get most of the chances of backup this year. Kirby Yates, Blake Treinen, Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips are the other options with an experience in the ninth round.
