[MLB] Amidst restoration from Tommy John, Jameson nonetheless goals to enhance by Steve Gilbert
Rather than take a look at this as a misplaced 12 months, Jameson is as a substitute methods he can enhance. Jameson will, in fact, work on total conditioning — though he’s all the time been one of many higher conditioned gamers — and look into any mechanical changes that must be made.
“I look at it as like a positive way of like, I’m gonna really dive in into myself and work on my craft,” Jameson mentioned. “And use this time to get stronger and see what happens.”
[MLB] 1 darkish horse candidate to make every Opening Day roster by Theo DeRosa
D-backs: RHP Corbin MartinThe centerpiece within the Zack Greinke deal from 2019, Martin is coming off surgical procedure to restore a lat tendon behind his proper shoulder, an harm that cost him your complete 2023 season. Before getting injured final spring, the D-backs have been him in a aid function and felt he was on the verge of placing all of it collectively. Instead he suffered the harm throughout a spring sport. The staff could take it sluggish with Martin this spring, which might make it onerous for him to be a part of the Opening Day roster, however he’s undoubtedly somebody to regulate. — Steve Gilbert
[Dodgers Nation] Diamondbacks GM ‘In Awe’ of Shohei Ohtani, Was Nervous to Ask Him for Selfie by Matt Levine
Most across the baseball world are in awe of the two-way celebrity, together with opponents. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale not too long ago reported Arizona Diamondbacks basic supervisor Mike Hazen was in awe about assembly Ohtani this offseason, and was even nervous to ask for a selfie.
[Inside the Diamondbacks] Young D-backs Hurlers Struggle with Control in Loss to A’s by Jack Sommers
The Oakland A’s defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on a walk off homer by Drew Lugbauer within the backside of the ninth inning. As Spring Training video games go this one was considerably typical of a sloppy, early spring sport.
“There were some identifiable things that we’ve got to tighten up, but that’s what Spring Training is for” mentioned supervisor Torey Lovullo.
Indeed along with the pitching workers, who issued six walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch, there was a throwing error and a mistake on the bases too. The A’s additionally made three errors.
[MLBTR] The Opener: Ohtani Debut, Potential Cubs Trade, MLBTR Chat by Nick Deeds
3. MLBTR Chat immediately:
While groups across the league are already taking part in Cactus and Grapefruit League video games, a handful of the winter’s high free brokers stay unsigned and loads of offseason procuring lists across the league stay unfulfilled. Are you questioning if there’s extra in retailer in your staff as camps open in Arizona and Florida? If so, tune on this afternoon when MLBTR’s Steve Adams hosts a stay chat with readers at 1pm CT. You can click on right here to ask a query prematurely, and that very same hyperlink will help you take part on the chat as soon as it begins or learn the transcript after its accomplished.
[MLBTR] What Does Matt Chapman’s Market Look Like After the Cody Bellinger Deal? by Darragh McDonald
There could be an argument to the Cubs including Chapman to solidify that position. The designated hitter spot is open, which might nonetheless give Morel a path to common at-bats whereas serving as a utility participant, transferring to varied positions to present others an occasional day without work. Wisdom and Madrigal could possibly be helpful function gamers off the bench.
[fangraphs] Options, Options: Cody Bellinger Returns to the Cubs by Jay Jaffe
For as sturdy as his 2023 marketing campaign had been, and for as properly positioned as he was on this winter’s market, Cody Bellinger‘s free agency was always hampered by questions of sustainability. His debut season with the Cubs followed two unsettlingly bad years with the Dodgers, and the metrics underlying last season’s resurgence have been comparatively modest relative to his manufacturing, elevating the likelihood if not the chance of regression. In mild of these points, at the same time as he placed third on our Top 50 Free Agents listing heading into the offseason and reportedly sought a contract as excessive as $250 million, it appeared fairly probably he’d come away with significantly much less. He did, agreeing to return to the Cubs on a three-year, $80 million deal, one which accommodates opt-outs after the primary two seasons, and one which was nonetheless pending a bodily as of this writing.
Effectively, this can be a pillow contract, negotiated by the agent who created the time period, Scott Boras. The 28-year-old Bellinger will get the chance to point out that his 2023 efficiency was no fluke, with two probabilities earlier than his age-30 season to safe a a lot greater payday. He’s assured $30 million in 2024, with salaries of $30 million in ’25 and $20 million in ’26 if he hasn’t exercised his opt-outs, in keeping with ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
[MLBTR] Twins Acquire Manuel Margot by Steve Adams
The Twins introduced the acquisition of veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, infield prospect Rayne Doncon and money from the Dodgers in change for minor league shortstop Noah Miller. Los Angeles is reportedly masking $6MM of Margot’s $10MM wage for the upcoming season. The Dodgers initially acquired $4MM from the Rays when buying Margot alongside Tyler Glasnow earlier this winter; Tampa Bay additionally stays on the hook for a $2MM buyout on a $12MM membership choice for 2025.
The Twins placed right-hander Josh Winder on the 60-day injured listing to open a roster spot for Margot, saying that Winder has a scapular stress fracture. His actual timeline in unclear however he’ll be ineligible to rejoin the membership till late May on the earliest.
[The Mercury News] Newest SF Giant Nick Ahmed signed as much as ‘beat the Diamondbacks’ – if he could make the roster by Evan Webeck
“That was hard, honestly,” Ahmed mentioned. “To be a part of an organization for that lengthy and assist them develop and build and undergo some lean years and get to the purpose the place we’re good once more and get let go on the finish of the 12 months, it was onerous. Just being sincere. Not one thing I loved by any stretch of the creativeness.
“But I’m excited to turn the page and be here and go beat the Diamondbacks now.”
The first hurdle for Ahmed might be making the Opening Day roster.
Spencer’s Spicy Supplement: While these feedback damage to listen to coming from certainly one of my favourite gamers to put on Sedona Red, they’re hardly shocking. The staff did Ahmed soiled final 12 months in favor of a business resolution that has but to pay dividends. I actually hope Ahmed could make the SF roster in 2024, however I can’t say I need him to “beat the Diamondbacks” fairly often (if ever) simply because I like the person.
[MLBTR] Court Approves Portion of Diamond Restructuring Agreement by Anthony Franco
Diamond has in-market broadcasting for 12 groups however solely possesses streaming rights for 5 of them: the Royals, Tigers, Marlins, Brewers and Rays. It has reached agreements with all 12 groups that it carried by the top of final 12 months — DSG dropped the Padres and Diamondbacks midseason — to stay on the Bally networks for 2024. The Guardians and Rangers took barely diminished rights charges to forestall Diamond from dropping their offers; it’s believed that the Twins needed to do the identical after their TV contract expired on the finish of 2023.
