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Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive reported Sunday that the Red Sox are a preferred destination for Nolan Arenado. The eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover blocked a trade to the Astros earlier in the offseason. Cotillo adds that there is a strong belief in the industry that Triston Casas is available in trade talks. Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow said in December that the team isn’t looking to trade the 24-year-old.
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In Sunday’s LIDOM playoff game, Jose Siri made a sparkling over-the-shoulder grab to rob Robinson Canó of an extra-base hit. Starting in shallow center field, Siri sprinted back to just shy of the track to make the snag.
Jose Siri’s outfield range is special ? pic.twitter.com/R4jhtqqUVW
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Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reports that the Yankees and Mariners have shown interest in Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux. Ragazzo notes that Seattle has been more aggressive in their pursuit. Lux had a strong second half in 2024, posting an .899 OPS in 210 plate appearances, but appears to be expendable after the team signed Hye-Seong Kim.
The Royals have signed utilityman Cavan Biggio to a minor league contract. Biggio spent time with the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Braves in 2024, posting a .197/.314/.303 batting line over 234 plate appearances.
James Villani profiles free agent lefty Caleb Ferguson. He also looks at Francisco Lindor‘s Hall of Fame trajectory, and roadmaps how the Mets can fill out their bullpen.
2016: Mike Piazza is elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Ken Griffey Jr. The two are the highest and lowest-ever draft picks to earn the honor.
2019: The Mets trade Ross Adolph, Luis Santana, and Scott Manea to the Astros for J.D. Davis and Cody Bohanek. A former third-round pick, Davis had been effectively blocked by Alex Bregman in Houston.
Born On This Date: Ed Bauta (1935), Roy Staiger (1950), Marlon Anderson (1974), Casey Fossum (1978).
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