The New York Times – Sports:
A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.
Category: Bogaerts, Xander
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What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:
Shohei Ohtani and Japan are a juggernaut, the Netherlands look tough, time zones can be confusing and an unfamiliar streaming service appears to be working out.
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Sustainable? Manny Machado and Padres Agree on $350 Million Contract
The New York Times – Sports:
Amid doubt that San Diego could maintain its enormous payroll, the team gave Manny Machado a $350 million extension. “There is a risk in doing nothing, too.”
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Carlos Correa and the History of Baseball’s 10-Year Contracts
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts were each signed to deals of 11 or more years this off-season. History suggests they could be on the move relatively soon.
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MLB Teams Spend More Than $2 Billion on Free Agents
The New York Times – Sports:
Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron Judge and San Diego splurged on Xander Bogaerts.
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MLB’s Winter Meetings Return After Two Years Away
The New York Times – Sports:
The annual event, which returns after a two-years hiatus, is known for a flurry of transactions. Deals for stars like Trea Turner and Carlos Correa may lead to numerous other moves.