Blue Jays Notes: Chapman, Manoah, Tiedemann, Rodriguez
Chapman signed a three-year, $54MM deal with the Giants, declining a previous offer from the Blue Jays worth $120MM over six years.
Blue Jays had earlier tried to retain Chapman, offering a significant six-year deal, but he opted for a shorter-term contract with the Giants. [ more ]
Former Dodgers Third Baseman Justin Turner to Sign With Toronto Blue Jays: Reports
Justin Turner has agreed to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 1-year deal with a base salary of $13 million.
Turner declined a player option with the Boston Red Sox to become a free agent and had been linked to the San Francisco Giants before signing with the Blue Jays. [ more ]
SF Giants finally land their man in Matt Chapman: report
The San Francisco Giants signed third baseman Matt Chapman to a three-year contract with two opt-outs, addressing defensive issues and adding a veteran presence to the lineup. [ more ]
The Giants signed Matt Chapman to a three-year deal with opt-out clauses, raising the team's payroll close to the luxury tax threshold.
Despite nearing the luxury tax threshold, the Giants are still pursuing Blake Snell to bolster their rotation, potentially surpassing tax tiers. [ more ]
Ross Atkins Discusses Current State Of Blue Jays' Roster
The Toronto Blue Jays are considering adding another player, most likely in the outfield or DH category, but not limited to that.
There is speculation that the Blue Jays may not re-sign Matt Chapman and instead give Isiah Kiner-Falefa the majority of playing time at third base. [ more ]
Almost every SF Giants reporter says the team is about to make a flurry of moves
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly making moves during spring training, starting with the signing of slugger Jorge Soler on a three-year deal.
There may be more transactions to come, potentially including a trade involving Michael Conforto or J.D. Davis and the pursuit of free agent third baseman Matt Chapman. [ more ]