The Rockies are looking outside the organization for a new front office leader. Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports that they have interviewed James Click of the Blue Jays, Scott Sharp of the Royals and Matt Forman of the Guardians. It’s possible that the club has spoken with others but that’s at least three external candidates to have interviewed. Colorado just wrapped up … [Read more...] about Rockies Have Interviewed James Click, Scott Sharp, Matt Forman In Front Office Search
Mets To Hire Kai Correa As Bench Coach
The Mets are going to hire Kai Correa as their new bench coach, reports Pat Ragazzo of SI. He’ll replace John Gibbons, who held that job with the Mets for the past two seasons. Correa has been with the Guardians for the past two campaigns with the title of major league field coordinator, director of defense/strategy/baserunning. Correa, 37, is a Hawaii native who is clearly … [Read more...] about Mets To Hire Kai Correa As Bench Coach
Guardians To Re-Sign Austin Hedges
The Guardians are in agreement with Austin Hedges on a one-year deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Boras Corporation client receives a $4MM guarantee and the deal includes another $500K in incentives. Hedges returns to Cleveland on the same contract he has signed in each of the last two offseasons. It’s his third straight one-year deal to serve as the Guardians’ … [Read more...] about Guardians To Re-Sign Austin Hedges
Guardians Expect To Be Granted Fourth Option Year On Juan Brito
The Guardians expect to be granted a fourth option year on infield prospect Juan Brito, according to a report from Zack Meisel of The Athletic earlier this week. Typically, players have three option seasons with one used each season during which the player spends at least 20 days on optional assignment in the minor leagues. A player is considered to be on optional assignment … [Read more...] about Guardians Expect To Be Granted Fourth Option Year On Juan Brito
Guardians To Look For Outfield Upgrades This Winter
The Guardians managed to make a miracle run to not only squeak into the postseason, but pry the AL Central title away from the Tigers over the final weeks of the season. That wasn’t enough, however, to stop them from falling to their division rivals in the AL Wild Card series, sending them home just a few days into the postseason. Now that the offseason is upon them, … [Read more...] about Guardians To Look For Outfield Upgrades This Winter