Sport Report: Teams believe Cubs' Contreras will be available in trade
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The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a frustrating NLDS exit in 2019, and they look likely to make some aggressive moves in the offseason to try to prevent that from happening again. © Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsAccording to Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com, the Dodgers are likely to pursue a trade for Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor this offseason. If such a deal did happen, incumbent shortstop Corey Seager could become a trade candidate or shift to third base.The Dodgers are said to be more open to major changes this offseason after making more minor changes in previous offseasons.
And trade talks heat up. And extension season follows. Here is everything you need to know about it all: the biggest names, the biggest dollars, true stars Yup. Now, this does not mean all three — or even any of the three — will be traded . But in preparing for this winter, rival executives believe the Boston
The Cubs would presumably trade Contreras for a package, then sign one of the available free-agent catchers. Donaldson is the second-best third baseman available , behind Anthony Rendon, but his advanced age will likely limit his contractual demands.
A new era is about to begin for the Chicago Cubs and it might not include catcher Willson Contreras.
© Icon Sportswire / GettyMultiple teams in search of catching help believe Contreras will be available this winter, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, who reports the Cubs will get creative this winter and could trade the 27-year-old All-Star as they begin to retool under new manager David Ross.
The Contreras trade rumor comes a month after Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein wouldn't rule out dealing one of the catcher's teammates in Kris Bryant or Javier Baez with the organization "at a transition point."
Redskins reportedly calling other teams in an effort to trade Pro Bowl cornerback Josh Norman
Washington is looking to sell off some pieces at the NFL Trade DeadlineNorman, 31, was a fifth round pick out of Coastal Carolina in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He spent four years there until the team placed the franchise tag upon him and then later reversed course allowing him to become a free agent. Washington signed him to a five-year deal worth $75 million in April of 2016. Pelissero notes that the cornerback is owed almost $6 million for the rest of the season. He has one year remaining on his contract worth $15.5 million but any team would be able to get out from underneath the deal by paying his $3 million signing bonus after the season.
The Cubs would presumably trade Contreras for a package, then sign one of the available free-agent catchers. The class includes Yasmani Grandal Donaldson is the second-best third baseman available , behind Anthony Rendon, but his advanced age will likely limit his contractual demands.
Cubs believe Ross is 'right guy for this moment in time'. Ross joins Cubs ' quest to put 2016 in rear view mirror. Jed Hoyer did say earlier this week the Cubs will be adding depth before the trade deadline, but the asking price for arguably the best available reliever remaining on the market could
Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs haven't been able to advance past the National League Championship Series and they missed the playoffs last season.
Additionally, Joe Maddon recently departed as the team's manager, its payroll is nearing $200 million, and the farm system is bare.
Dealing Contreras, who posted a .888 OPS with 24 home runs in 105 games last season and isn't eligible for free agency until 2023, could net the Cubs a large stockpile of prospects and possibly prevent them from dealing one of Bryant or Baez.
Since 2017, Contreras has been one of MLB's top offensive catchers, ranking fourth in homers (55), fifth in RBIs (192), and tied for second in wRC+ (115), according to FanGraphs.
Contreras is also eligible for arbitration for the first time in 2020 and is projected to only make $4.5 million.
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The Oakland Athletics traded right-handed pitcher Jharel Cotton to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Saturday. © Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / GettyCotton was designated for assignment earlier this week in order to make room on the A's 40-man roster.The 27-year-old missed the entire 2018 season and much of 2019 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Cotton owns a 4.95 ERA and 5.32 FIP through 158 1/3 innings at the major-league level.
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