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fromJays Journal
5 days agoBlue Jays offseason failure completely backfires in wake of Jeff Hoffman news
The Blue Jays did not prioritize acquiring a proven closer during the offseason, leading to a current dilemma with their bullpen.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 months agoFinding The Rays' Closer Replacement
Fairbanks racked up 75 saves over the past three seasons. He's been Cash's go-to stopper when healthy. The right-hander ranks third in franchise history with 90 saves. He would have almost certainly passed Colome (95) and Roberto Hernandez (101) had he remained with the organization for another year. Instead, Tampa Bay declined Fairbanks' $11MM option and allowed him to hit free agency. He signed a one-year, $13MM deal with the Marlins on Christmas Eve.
fromDodger Blue
4 months agoEdwin Diaz Contract Details: Potential Dodgers Option Year Includes Incentives
The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their bullpen by adding All-Star closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract that includes more than $13 million in deferrals and a $9 million signing bonus. The $23 million average annual value (AAV) of the contract set a new record for relievers, surpassing the $20.4 million mark Díaz received in his last deal with the New York Mets.
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fromBoston.com
8 months agoGarrett Whitlock is becoming a late-inning weapon in Red Sox bullpen
The free-agent pickup has been one of the top offseason additions in baseball this year, with the 37-year-old southpaw sporting a miniscule 1.06 ERA and 0.69 WHIP while striking out 71 batters over 51 innings of work. As noted by MassLive's Chris Smith, Chapman has not allowed a hit to the last 38 batters he's faced, with his last hit allowed coming all the way back on July 23 against the Phillies.
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