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It's no secret the Boston Red Sox's outfield was a problem in 2022.The unit ranked 27th in Major League Baseball in fWAR (2.1), a combination of both lackluster offensive production and below-average defense.There were myriad issues - Kiké Hernández's injuries, Alex Verdugo's inconsistency, Jackie Bradley Jr.'s underwhelming return, Jarren Duran's struggles, etc. - and the Red Sox almost certainly need to augment the group in some way, shape or form before the 2023 season.

Despite being one of the top perennial pitchers in baseball during his time with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom has lost eight of his last 14 decisions against the Miami Marlins.Against Miami, deGrom also holds a sub-three ERA for his career.On this day five years ago, the right-hander was as good as advertised, but the Mets' bullpen let him down.

The Miami Marlins are interested in free agent CF/RF Michael Conforto.This is big news and means that Kim Ng was serious about her promise to pursue hitting upgrades.We need to spend money to win, so is this the beginning of at least some spending this off-season?Is there a chance that The Fish will bring Conforto in as our new CF?

Fellow SB Nation site Royals Review had this feature go up during Spring Training, which makes a whole lot of sense, but I figure, let's see what happens when I used San Francisco Giants Baseball-Reference pages including this season.Can you guess the Giant based solely on their stats?Now, the Royals site ropes in the years and the teams that the dude played on and I think for our purposes that would make this too easy.

Carlos Correa has his third deal of the winter.Abbie Parr/AP Never have the words "the deal is pending a physical" carried such a heavy load.Carlos Correa has agreed to his third free agent deal of the winter, this time with the Minnesota Twins, according to an ESPN report.Here's where the news really stings for Correa and agent Scott Boras.

As the free agent pool of outfielders continues to dry up - Brandon Nimmo, Masataka Yoshida, Michael Brantley, and other good offensive players have already signed with other teams - the Yankees might consider the trade market to bring in an upgrade in left field.They probably don't want Aaron Hicks and his 83 OPS+ between 2021 and 2022 - in 162 games and 579 plate appearances - starting again next year, and they know that Giancarlo Stanton shouldn't be playing the field regularly.

Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Giants have a deal with a Scott Boras client with a questionable injury history.No, not that one.Michael Conforto and the Giants have an agreement on a two-year, $36 million deal, with an opt-out after the first year, according to ESPN and others.As Boras learned this week, though, who knows what an agreement with the Giants is really worth without a signature on the dotted line.

Typically at this time of the offseason, the dust has settled with most top free agent options and it's time for teams to negotiate trades.For the Yankees, that means getting an idea of the type of prospects they'll need to give up to get impactful players.As the roster currently stands, there is only one hole, and it is in left field.

With MLB going into the Winter Meetings officially tomorrow afternoon in San Diego, California at the Grand Hyatt hotel, there should be a lot more to talk about in the baseball world.Unfortunately, the Washington Nationals are not one of the teams at the top of the Hot Stove list as they will be mostly window shopping.

Happy Tuesday, San Francisco Giants fans.Just 16 days left until the start of the season!Get ready for some Arson Judge action!The Giants made a few small moves on Monday prior to their fun win over the San Diego Padres, which featured home runs from Michael Conforto, Casey Schmitt, Thairo Estrada, and Austin Wynns.

Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Stop me if you've heard this before: A popular MLB projection system has the Giants as a thoroughly mediocre team.The Giants were the perfect definition of mediocrity last year, finishing at 81-81.It was a crash back down to earth after 2021's stunning 107-win campaign.

When the Giants backed out of the Carlos Correa deal over concerns about an injury from nearly a decade ago, there were rumblings that it might make it hard for San Francisco to work with superagent Scott Boras in the future.Well, apparently feelings heal pretty quickly in Boras Land.Michael Conforto is a Boras client, which means not only are the Giants still able to work with Boras, they were the first team to strike a deal with him after the Correa debacle.

Happy Thursday, San Francisco Giants fans.There's something exciting happening today when the Giants face the Milwaukee Brewers in their 13th preseason game of the year: Michael Conforto will put on a glove.Conforto, who was arguably the Giants biggest free agent signing of the offseason after a failed attempt at Aaron Judge and a failed physical for Carlos Correa, missed the entire 2022 season after having surgery on his right shoulder.

The holiday season was a productive one for the Yankees, who checked re-signing the face of the franchise (Aaron Judge), a second ace (Carlos Rodón), and veteran bullpen depth (Tommy Kahnle) off their shopping list, while also adding a small bundle of stocking stuffers in the form of minor league free agent signings.

Happy Wednesday, San Francisco Giants fans.We're just a hair over three months away from Opening Day, when the Giants will kick things off by visiting the New York Yankees, who employ the biggest free agent that the Giants tried and failed to sign ( Aaron Judge), and the biggest free agent that they lost ( Carlos Rodón).

Michael Conforto is off the market, and it doesn't look like the rosters of the Yankees and Pirates line up for a Bryan Reynolds trade.If New York wants to make a move to improve left field, the options are drying up.The Conforto deal with the Giants, in conjunction with their signing of Mitch Haniger, might actually open up a trade option, for a player who could benefit from leaving Oracle Park: Mike Yastrzemski.

Explore contract extension with Rafael DeversDevers might be a lesser priority, if only because he's still under contract for 2023.But the third baseman's looming free agency next offseason still needs to be top of mind as the Red Sox plot their path forward.Devers, a two-time All-Star, is a game-changing force who's firmly in his prime at age 26, and entering the upcoming season without a long-term deal in place would be risky.

The Tommy La Stella era has come to an end.On Wednesday the San Francisco Giants officially announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers, which required them to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.And they chose to cut ties with La Stella, designating him for assignment.To make room for Rogers on the 40-man roster, the #SFGiants have designated IF Tommy La Stella for assignment- SFGiants (@SFGiants)
December 28, 2022
La Stella struggled with injuries after joining the Giants, and it's probably safe to say that he's been the team's most unsuccessful signing since Farhan Zaidi took over as president of baseball operations.

As quiet as it may have seemed from afar, days like Friday will probably represent peak excitement from the MLB offseason from this point onward.Two notable free agent signings and a trade of legitimate major league bodies?That's a blockbuster day, baby.(Please hurry along soon, spring training.)Today on the site, Josh will consider the possibility of filling the left-field void by acquiring a solid legacy name who would be pretty funny to see in pinstripes: Mike Yastrzemski.

The Yankees top target to fill their left field vacancy is off the board.Andrew Benintendi is headed to the Chicago White Sox after agreeing to a five-year, $75 million deal, according to reports.The Bombers wanted Benintendi back, but the 28-year-old was seeking a fifth year on his contract that the Yankees were unwilling to offer, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry
Benintendi was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Yankees prior to last season's trade deadline.

The Yankees top target to fill their left field vacancy is off the board.Andrew Benintendi is headed to the Chicago White Sox after agreeing to a five-year, $75 million deal, according to reports.The Bombers wanted Benintendi back, but the 28-year-old was seeking a fifth year on his contract that the Yankees were unwilling to offer, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry
Benintendi was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Yankees prior to last season's trade deadline.

The Yankees top target to fill their left field vacancy is off the board.Andrew Benintendi is headed to the Chicago White Sox after agreeing to a five-year, $75 million deal, according to reports.The Bombers wanted Benintendi back, but the 28-year-old was seeking a fifth year on his contract that the Yankees were unwilling to offer, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry
[  With the Carlos Rodon deal the Yankees have gotten better for the first time this offseason ]
 Benintendi was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Yankees prior to last season's trade deadline.

The Yankees top target to fill their left field vacancy is off the board.Andrew Benintendi is headed to the Chicago White Sox after agreeing to a five-year, $75 million deal, according to reports.The Bombers wanted Benintendi back, but the 28-year-old was seeking a fifth year on his contract that the Yankees were unwilling to offer, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry
Benintendi was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Yankees prior to last season's trade deadline.

After a fairly busy weekend on the MLB hot stove, here's three things we'll be keeping an eye on around baseball throughout the day today.1.Where can teams who missed out on Dansby Swanson turn?Swanson's deal with the Cubs puts all four of this offseason's star shortstops on a new team.While each of the clubs who lost a shortstop has an internal alternative, all four would be bettered by an external addition.

The hot stove was busy yesterday, and here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on throughout baseball today:
1. Catching market update The top trade target and free agent are off the board on the catching market, as Sean Murphy is headed to the Braves, and Christian Vazquez is set to sign with the Twins.